A Must-Try for History Buffs in Shizuoka City! A Tour of Suruga Province’s Castle Seals｜Featured Section｜【公式】静岡市観光ナビ

A Must-Try for History Buffs in Shizuoka City! A Tour of Suruga Province’s Castle Seals

A "castle stamp" is a commemorative certificate that visitors can purchase as a memento of their visit to a castle or military headquarters.

Shizuoka City is home to numerous castles and military outposts built between the Muromachi and Edo periods.

These historical sites are a vital part of the region’s charm and are recognized as unique tourist attractions specific to Shizuoka City.

By collecting Oshiroin stamps while touring historical spots scattered throughout Shizuoka City, such as Kojima Jinya and Kambara Castle, you can gain a deeper appreciation for the city’s history and culture.

This is recommended not only for those who love history and castles, but also for anyone who enjoys walking around Shizuoka City and exploring the local area.

Please visit the area and experience the charm of Shizuoka City’s history through these castle seals.

[Castle Seal Price] 500 yen per seal (tax included)

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Kojima Jinya
Kambara Castle

Kojima Jinya

This site served as the administrative center of the Kojima Domain during the Edo period.

It played a vital role as a regional stronghold supporting the Tokugawa shogunate’s governing system.

Remnants such as stone walls still remain today, allowing visitors to get a sense of what the Edo-period administrative compound was like.

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① Kojima Jinya Goten Shoin

Address: 26-3 Kojima Honmachi, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City

TEL: 054-221-1069 (Weekdays: Shizuoka City Historical and Cultural Properties Division),

　　 080-1586-7333 (Weekends and Holidays: NPO Kojima Cultural Heritage Preservation Society)

Access: From JR Shimizu Station or JR Okitsu Station, take the Seibu Railway Bus “Miho Yamanote Line” and get off at “Kojima Minami,” then walk 7 minutes

Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (until 3:00 PM from November to February) *Open only on weekends and holidays

Closed: Weekdays

② Suruga Health Land

Address: 1234 Okitsu Higashimachi, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City

Phone: 054-369-6111

Access: 5 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Okitsu Station; approx. 20 minutes by shuttle bus from the East Exit of JR Shimizu Station

Hours: Open 24 hours

③ Okitsu Zagyosho Memorial Hall

Address: 115 Okitsu Seimiji-cho, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City

TEL: 054-369-2221

Access: 16-minute walk from JR Okitsu Station; 5-minute walk from the Seimiji bus stop on the Shizutetsu Bus line

Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (weekdays), 9:30 AM–5:30 PM (weekends and holidays)

Closed: Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a holiday)

Kambara Castle

This is a mountain castle built on a hill overlooking Suruga Bay during the Warring States period.

As control shifted among the Imagawa, Hojo, and Takeda clans, it served as a vital stronghold defending the eastern part of Suruga Province.

Remnants of the castle’s bailey still remain today, allowing visitors to experience the history of the Warring States period up close.

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Former Izumiya Rest Area

Address: 3-25-3 Kamabara, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City

TEL: 054-385-7111

Access: 5-minute walk from JR Shin-Kambara Station

Hours: 9:30 AM–4:30 PM (4:00 PM from November to February)

Closed: Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a holiday), the day after a national holiday (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), and the year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 26–Jan. 5)