Toro Ruins / Shizuoka City Toro Museum
A familiar sight from textbooks! Experience ancient life in a Yayoi-period settlement
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.
Themes
- Pit-house dwellings and raised-floor storehouses
- Toro Archaeological Site Museum
- Rice Fields and Altars
- Altar
- Fire-Starting Experience
- Ancient Rice: Red Rice
Basic Information
- Address
- 5-10-5 Toro, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 422-8033
- Telephone Number
- 054-285-0476（Director, Toro Museum）
- Fax number
- 054-287-1466
- Open
- [Toro Ruins Park]
24 hours
*Visits to the reconstructed dwellings are permitted only during the opening hours of the Toro Museum
[Shizuoka City Toro Museum]
9:00 AM–4:30 PM - Closures
- [Toro Ruins Park]
Open daily
[Shizuoka City Toro Museum]
Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), the day after a national holiday or substitute holiday, and during the year-end and New Year holidays (December 26–January 3) - Price
- [Museum 2nd Floor]
General Admission: 300 yen (Groups: 220 yen)
High School and College Students: 200 yen (Groups: 150 yen)
Elementary and Junior High School Students: 50 yen (Groups: 40 yen)
*Admission to the Toro Ruins, the museum’s 1st floor, and the rooftop terrace is free
* Free admission for elementary and junior high school students residing in or attending school in Shizuoka City
* Free admission for city residents aged 70 and older
* Free admission for individuals holding a valid disability certificate and one accompanying caregiver
* Discounted multi-visit passes and joint tickets with the Keisuke Serizawa Museum are also available - Access
[Car]
Approximately 10 minutes from the Shizuoka Interchange on the Tomei Expressway
Approximately 10 minutes from the Nihondaira-Kunozan Smart Interchange on the Tomei Expressway[Public Transportation]
Take the bus bound for "Toro Ruins" from JR Shizuoka Station and get off at "Toro Ruins (Terminus)."- Car Park
[Standard-sized vehicle]
50s[Large vehicle]
Yes[Paid/Free]
8:30 AM–5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)
*Closed only during the New Year's holiday period
Passenger cars: 400 yen per visit
Buses (including minibuses): 1,500 yen per visit- Website
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
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