SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

The Toro Ruins, which are even featured in textbooks, are the remains of a representative Yayoi-period settlement designated as a National Special Historic Site.

With pit dwellings, raised-floor storehouses, and rice paddies stretching out before you, stepping inside allows you to experience firsthand what life was like 2,000 years ago.

The adjacent Shizuoka City Toro Museum features an extensive collection of excavated artifacts, including Important Cultural Properties, as well as hands-on activity areas.

In particular, the fire-starting experience using the “maigiri” method is very popular.

The thrill of seeing smoke rise and the fire ignite with your own hands is truly special.

It’s an experience that captivates not only children but also adults, who can rediscover their inner child.

Furthermore, outdoors, there are seasonal rice farming experiences such as planting and harvesting red rice, allowing you to learn about the lives of the Yayoi people while enjoying the process.

Forget the hustle and bustle of modern life and spend a relaxing time feeling the breeze of ancient times. Such a luxurious experience awaits you here.

In July 2025, BANDAI SPIRITS’ new production plant will begin operations. Designed under the theme of a “showcase factory,” the new facility features an attached museum,

where visitors can become model kit designers themselves, allowing them to see, learn about, and experience the evolution and challenges of BANDAI SPIRITS’ model kits!

It offers fun for a wide range of ages, from children to adults.

*Advance ticket purchase is required for admission.

*There is no dedicated parking lot or bicycle parking area for visitors.

A specialty restaurant serving tororo soup, established in 1596.

Featured in Utagawa Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e print “Mariko” from the “Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō” series, this legendary establishment is said to have been visited by the famous travelers Yaji and Kita.

The signature "tororo soup" is a deeply flavorful dish made by combining Shizuoka-grown yam with homemade white miso and simmered tuna broth.

Pour this umami-rich tororo soup generously over barley rice and dig in heartily—the flavor of the yam and the richness of the broth will fill your mouth.

The restaurant also houses a museum, featuring a lineup of exhibits that evoke the atmosphere of the era, including works and travel gear associated with Matsuo Basho, Jippensha Ikku, and Utagawa Hiroshige.

Please enjoy this luxurious journey back in time, where you can savor the romance of history with both your taste buds and your eyes.

One of Japan’s largest traditional craft experience facilities, built around the concept of “a place that connects history and the future.”

It brings together the finest examples of Shizuoka’s diverse crafts, including Suruga bamboo weaving and dyeing, traditions passed down from the Imagawa and Tokugawa eras.

Each workshop is led by master artisans who are active on the front lines of their fields.

The greatest appeal is the opportunity to learn about traditional crafts through hands-on experiences and create a one-of-a-kind piece with your own hands.

This irreplaceable hands-on experience is sure to become a cherished memory.

After your workshop, visit the gallery showcasing the brilliance of master craftsmanship or the shop where you can discover “lifetime treasures” to enrich your daily life.

With model-making workshops supervised by Tamiya and a well-stocked café, you can fully immerse yourself in the culture and craftsmanship of Shizuoka.

Masamasa-an is a dessert brand operated by a long-established tea wholesaler with over 70 years of history, specializing in the production and sale of sweets made with Shizuoka tea and matcha.

You can enjoy carefully crafted sweets and tea, such as "Monjéran"—a combination of Mont Blanc and matcha gelato—and the "Japanese-Style Mini Afternoon Tea," where you can savor sweets like gelato and matcha tiramisu alongside tea.

We also offer a wide variety of products perfect for souvenirs.

Please explore our selection, which includes Shizuoka matcha Baumkuchen and financiers, as well as our carefully crafted deep-steamed tea, matcha, hojicha, genmaicha, and other favorites.

*Please note that there is no dining area inside the store. After purchasing sweets and other items, you may enjoy them at the terrace seating in front of the store or at the tea house. Drinks are also available for takeout.

*Product details are subject to change. Please check our website for details.