SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

Shimizu Port, Shizuoka City’s gateway to the sea, offers views of Mount Fuji.

A tourist information center has been set up at the pier where cruise ships dock, where you can pick up various maps and brochures. If you’re unsure how to spend your time in Shimizu, feel free to stop by the tourist information center first!

This shrine, associated with the legend of the Feathered Robe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has watched over the Miho region since ancient times. According to legend, a celestial maiden fluttered her feathered robe as she descended to earth at the Feathered Robe Pine, and it is said that fragments of the robe are still preserved there today. It is a place where you can experience Japan’s natural beliefs and history.

The approximately 500-meter-long avenue of pine trees connecting the shrine to the Hagoromo Pine is known as the “Path of the Gods” and is revered as a sacred approach.

It is a famous spot for cherry blossoms in spring and is also popular as a power spot for marital harmony and matchmaking.

Miho Matsubara is a sacred pine forest stretching along the Pacific coast of the Miho Peninsula. It is home to an estimated 30,000 pine trees spread over approximately 5 kilometers and is a component part of the World Heritage site “Mount Fuji—Object of Worship and Source of Art.” Since ancient times, it has been a place of worship for the Japanese people, who have revered Mount Fuji as a deity, and has been depicted in numerous waka poems and ukiyo-e prints. The breathtaking view of the green pines, white waves, and the majestic Mount Fuji continues to captivate visitors.

Also nearby are Miho Shrine, a popular “power spot,” and the 500-meter-long pine-lined path known as “Kami no Michi” (Path of the Gods), which is said to be the route taken by deities descending to the Hagoromo Pine. Walking along this path is sure to leave you feeling refreshed. Bicycle paths have been established in the surrounding area, and we highly recommend renting a bike to cycle around the Miho Peninsula.

The Shizuoka City Miho Matsubara Cultural Creation Center, "Miho Shirube," opened in 2019.

Located right next to the Path of the Gods and the Hagoromo Pine, this facility serves to clearly explain and convey to future generations the value and appeal of the site as a component asset of the "Mount Fuji—Object of Worship and Source of Art" World Cultural Heritage site, as well as the importance of preserving the pine grove.

Exhibitions on various themes explore the deep connections between Mount Fuji and Miho Matsubara, the Hagoromo legend, and Miho Matsubara’s relationship with works of art.

Located on the beautiful shores of Miho-Uchihama in Shimizu, Uraena is a restaurant and café offering stunning ocean views reminiscent of a tropical resort. The menu features casual French cuisine made with local ingredients, as well as craft beers brewed with Matsuba barley and a wide selection of café items. From the terrace seating, you can enjoy your meal while listening to the sound of the waves and feeling the sea breeze. It’s a great spot to visit, whether you’re taking a stroll along the coast or arriving by water bus from the pier.

How was your trip to Shizuoka?

I hope you had a wonderful time in Shizuoka City, home to Shimizu Port.

We look forward to seeing you again at Shimizu Port! Have a wonderful voyage!