SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

At the Tōro Ruins, just west of the Serizawa Art Museum, a waterwheel turns leisurely.The shop—a relocated Aizu farmhouse built roughly 200 years ago—and the large waterwheel create a charming, atmospheric setting.Here, you can enjoy the famous “Abekawa Mochi,” freshly steamed and made to order. The warm mochi, paired with…

• Nihondaira, Kunō, and Tōro

In Yutogi, there is a large wasabi field known as “Wasabi Mountain.” It is believed that wasabi cultivation in Japan originated here, when people began transplanting and cultivating wasabi that grew wild near this area in the early Edo period.In front of “Utsurogi,” a facility selling local products, stands a monument marking “The Birthplace of W…

• Okuzizu

"Shizuoka Nigiri" features delicious fish caught in the waters off Shizuoka Prefecture, along with delicious tea and wasabi cultivated using the "natural water" blessed by Mount Fuji, and the skilled craftsmanship of sushi chefs. It is an original menu item from Sushi-dokoro Shizuoka that brings all four elements together.You …

• Shizuoka City Center

This is "Utsurogi," a restaurant and gift shop located in Utoki, the birthplace of wasabi cultivation. Here, you can purchase local specialties such as wasabi pickles and tea, and enjoy meals made with locally sourced ingredients. We also offer hands-on experiences, such as making wasabi pickles (reservations required).

• Okuzizu

This is a souvenir shop located at the entrance to Miho no Matsubara. It sells Shizuoka City specialties, as well as unique ice cream flavors featuring local ingredients like wasabi and shirasu.

• Shimizu and Miho

Nestled in the remote Okushizu region of Shizuoka City—a secluded hot spring destination blessed with abundant natural beauty—lies "Umegashima Drive-In & Sauna Villa."The facility is divided into two sections: the “Shop Building,” which specializes in takeout, and the “Accommodation Building,” whi…

• Okuzizu

Established in 1858, we are a specialty shop dedicated to preserving the traditional flavor of wasabi-pickled vegetables.[Mitsuba Aoi]○ Spicy Wasabi Pickles (120g)Made by blending 28% wasabi root—cured with nothing but salt—into sake lees that have been aged for over a year, this product offers the authentic flavor and spiciness of wa…

• Shizuoka City Center

Tamaruya owns farms in Abe-oku, the birthplace of wasabi cultivation, and in Fujinomiya, which is rich in spring water from Mount Fuji. Blessed with clear spring water—filtered through granite and maintained at a temperature of around 13 degrees Celsius—we cultivate wasabi year-round.

• Shizuoka City Center

Established in 1921, we have been the only specialty shop in Shimizu to continuously produce wasabi-zuke ever since.We invite you to savor our fresh wasabi-pickles, crafted with the “dedication” and “luxury” unique to a specialty shop.

• Shimizu and Miho

"Parche," a seven-story station building directly connected to Shizuoka Station on the JR Tokaido Line and Shinkansen, is a shopping center featuring approximately 180 specialty stores. The Shokusai-kan section brings together renowned shops specializing in fresh produce and other goods, with a focus on Shizuoka’s local specialtie…

• Shizuoka City Center

You can tour the factory of Tamaruya, a producer of "wasabi-zuke"—a classic Shizuoka souvenir with a history spanning over 130 years, dating back to 1875. In addition to observing the wasabi-zuke production process, the facility features a "Spicy Taste Experience Zone" where you can physically feel the sharp, stinging he…

• Yōmune and Maruko

We are a wasabi-pickle manufacturer and retailer with a 260-year history. Our spicy and distinctive wasabi-pickles, made using sake lees from ginjo and daiginjo sakes, offer a unique flavor that sets them apart from other wasabi-pickles and has captivated fans of the dish.

• Shizuoka City Center