SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

　If we look at the scene at Yui-juku in Utagawa Hiroshige’s *Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō* (Hōeidō edition), the mountain pass that should be there is depicted as nothing but a sheer cliff, and the three figures in the upper left appear as if they are about to tumble down the 45-degree slope at any moment. Hiroshige used a bold composition filled with tension to convey just how treacherous this spot was.

　It is said that safe passage along the coastline, bypassing the treacherous Satta Pass, became possible only after the great earthquake of 1854 (Kaei 7) caused the coastline to rise.

　Today, major construction projects have repeatedly transformed that narrow coastal strip, and Japan’s major arteries—the Tokaido Main Line, National Route 1, and the Tomei Expressway—run through it as if bundled together.

　While the coastline remains an immensely popular spot for viewing Mount Fuji, if you climb halfway up Mt. Satta, which juts out into Suruga Bay, and stand at Satta Pass, you can see with your own eyes the spectacular view that Hiroshige depicted. An observation deck has also been built at the pass.

Satta Pass, the most spectacular view along the Tōkaidō, is bustling with hikers.

A spectacular autumn view from Satta Pass.

Satta Pass at dawn. The white and red lights on the right are from the Tomei Expressway. On the left is National Route 1. The thin light on the far left is the JR Tokaido Main Line.

I walk along the Satta Pass when the plum blossoms are in bloom.

An observation deck built at Satta Pass. Even a slightly hazy Mount Fuji is beautiful.

Yui Honjin Park. It boasts one of the most beautiful landscapes in Shizuoka Prefecture and has been awarded the Grand Prize in the Shizuoka Prefecture Urban Landscape Awards.

"Gokotei" in Yui Honjin Park. It has a tea room where they serve sencha.

The Tokaido Yui-juku Exchange Center, located within Yui Honjin Park. It’s a spacious, relaxing place where you can also buy local products.

The Tokaido Hiroshige Museum in Yui Honjin Park. I’d like to take another close look at Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e prints and other works.

The Zagyosō Memorial Hall. This building was restored from what was once the villa of Prince Saionji Kinmochi.

Seiken-ji Temple in Okitsu. It is situated on a hill overlooking Shimizu Port. This historic temple is associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu and was also visited by the Korean diplomatic missions.

Yui’s “Tamago Mochi” (right) and Okitsu’s “Miyasama Manju” (left). These Tokaido specialties are sure to give you a boost of energy for your hike up Satta Pass.

・Satta Pass Mt. Fuji Live Camera (Shizuoka City Public Relations Division)

・Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum

・Tokaido: Where East Meets West (Shizuoka City Cultural Properties Website)