SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

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• Shizuoka City Center

This restaurant serves Shimizu’s famous offal curry.Why not try our delicious offal curry with a cold beer?

• Shimizu and Miho

Shizuoka’s “Ise-san”: The Great Camphor Tree of Ise Shinmei Shrine　According to ancient lore, Ise Shinmei Shrine was once surrounded by sakaki trees, and because a giant camphor tree stood among them, it was revered as a sacred tree. It is said that in 1572 (Genki 3), a worship hall was constructed here, and after petitioning the Yoshida Shrine …

• Nihondaira, Kunō, and Tōro

The Signal Fire Site is located about a 15-minute climb from the foot of Gotenyama Mountain and is said to be the spot where signal fires were lit for Kamabara Castle, which was built by the Imagawa clan. From here, you can see as far as Mount Fuji, Mount Ashitaka, and the Izu Peninsula.The Signal Fire Site features an observation deck and a roll…

• Shimizu and Miho

It is said that Gotenyama got its name because it was the mountain from which firewood and other supplies were gathered for the Kambara Palace, which was built in 1582 (Tenshō 10) by order of Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu.Records indicate that the Kamabara Palace served as a lodging for the shogunate when they traveled to Kyoto. However, as the need for s…

• Shimizu and Miho

We carry a selection of local sake from Shizuoka. Perfect for souvenirs.We are the liquor store closest to Shimizu Port.

• Shimizu and Miho

This municipally operated ski resort is located at an elevation of 1,400 meters. Its gentle slopes are perfect for beginners and young children. Visitors can enjoy views of the Southern Alps, Mount Fuji, and Lake Ikawa.In addition to winter skiing, you can enjoy summer skiing on a snow mat.

• Okuzizu

Built during the Meiji period, this former residence of a Tokaido village headman offers a glimpse into the atmosphere of a traditional Edo-period home. It also serves as a rest stop for walkers. It is a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property.

• Shimizu and Miho

Hōdai-in Betsuin was formerly known as Shōkyū-ji. Located to the west of Kunozan Tōshō-gū, it is the family temple of Sakakibara Shōkyū, who served closely by the side of Tokugawa Ieyasu and enjoyed his deep trust.On April 17, 1616 (Genna 2), when Tokugawa Ieyasu passed away at Sunpu Castle, the second shogun, Hidetada, immediately ordered the co…

• Nihondaira, Kunō, and Tōro

Established in 1870, we opened as an inn for merchants in Ejiri-juku on the Tōkaidō Road. For over 140 years since then, we have served as a base for both business and leisure travelers visiting the Shimizu Port area, Miho Matsubara, Nihondaira, and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. We are a 10- to 15-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Shimizu Station an…

• Shimizu and Miho

Authentic Japanese cuisine and model-making!? A secret hideout for adults brimming with "love for Shizuoka."

A small Japanese-style inn with just four rooms, situated at the gateway to Okushizuoka.Though it suffered extensive damage from a typhoon in 2022, this inn—a symbol of community bonds—achieved a miraculous recovery thanks to the generous support and passionate dedication of many.The head chef is a master of his craft, recognized by t…

• Okuzizu

Seiko Ryokan in Umegashima Onsen is a hot spring inn renowned for its free-flowing spring water that leaves your skin silky smooth, as well as its seasonal cuisine featuring local Umegashima produce. The hot springs are unheated, free-flowing natural springs—a simple sulfur spring known for its slippery, silky texture.

• Okuzizu

Shizugin Hall [Euphony] is a "musical space in the heart of the city" designed to enrich and enhance pleasant melodies and beautiful music. While the hall is particularly well-suited for concerts featuring chamber music and other genres, it is also available for use for symposiums, lectures, and other events.

• Shizuoka City Center

This is one of the Suruga Seven Kannon (Abe Seven Kannon), said to have been established during the Nara period when the renowned monk Gyoki enshrined a statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon here. Revering Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai) as its founder, it was a temple dedicated to scholarship established in the 7th century. Although it flourished greatly unti…

• Okuzizu

This waterfall is located in the Umegashima district, in Irijima. It cannot be seen from the road or from any easily accessible spot. You’ll need to wade through the river in rubber boots to reach it.

• Okuzizu

A waterfall 10 meters high and 2 meters wide. It is said to have been established 800 years ago as a place of ascetic practice for the Shingon sect. It is about 1 km from the Kami-Isabu bus stop, and there is a sign at the entrance.

• Okuzizu

Located just before the village, a short way in on the west side, this guesthouse features buildings dating back 400 years. The earthen-floored rooms and tatami-mat rooms retain the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese home. We welcome you with dishes made from wild mountain vegetables. Sodium bicarbonate hot spring.

• Okuzizu

"The softness that comes from a single piece of leather. The comfort I’ve been searching for."This is a company-owned store specializing in our original leather shoe "Recipe" line, born in Shizuoka. The "Recipe" line features leather shoes crafted with a commitment to sourcing, processing, and assembling all ma…

• Shizuoka City Center

The service began in 1958 as a project of the former Ikawa Village to provide transportation for residents who had lost access to the opposite shore due to the creation of Lake Ikawa following the construction of the Ikawa Dam.Initially, two boats operated the route, but due to a decline in commuters and an increase in tourists, one boat was conv…

• Okuzizu

This is Umegashima Konya Onsen, located in "Abe-oku" in the upper reaches of the Abe River in Shizuoka City. Here, you can enjoy hot springs, lodging, dining, tennis camps, and ground golf.

• Okuzizu

We are Hana no Nakamura, a flower shop in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. We deliver floral gifts and presents to our customers with all our heart.

• Shimizu and Miho

Located in the Kiyosawa district, along the valley of the Kuromata River off National Route 362, this tree is designated as a Natural Monument by both Shizuoka Prefecture and Shizuoka City. It is estimated to be about 500 years old.

• Okuzizu

Homey service. A relaxed atmosphere. You’ve found a second home in Shizuoka. We can accommodate large buses.

• Shizuoka City Center

This is Ihara Kanko, a charter and tour bus company. Shizuoka is home to numerous scenic tourist spots. As a local company, we are proud to introduce you to everything from major attractions to hidden gems.

• Shimizu and Miho

The center opened on November 3, 1978 (Culture Day) as part of the projects commemorating the 90th anniversary of Shizuoka City’s establishment.Located on the site of Sunpu Castle, which was the city center at the time, the hall serves as a symbol of cultural and artistic activities. In addition to hosting performances across various genres—inclu…

• Shizuoka City Center

This is a waterfall with a drop of about 5 meters located on the Sekinozawa River, a tributary of the Abe River. From Prefectural Route 29, cross the bridge in front of the Umegashima Elementary and Junior High School heading toward Umegashima Onsen, then turn right immediately after the bridge toward "Sekinozawa" and walk about 800 met…

• Okuzizu

This Great Buddha was built over a period of four years by Heichiro Sato, a dentist at the Igawa Clinic, as an expression of gratitude for 60 years of good health. Standing 11 meters tall, it was consecrated on November 1, 1980. An annual festival is held every October.

• Okuzizu

The Shizuoka Prefectural Center for Buried Cultural Properties conducts archaeological excavations as a last resort to protect archaeological sites that cannot be preserved due to public works projects undertaken by the national government, the prefecture, and other entities. The Center also conveys the importance of cultural property preservatio…

• Shimizu and Miho

Tamagawa Camp Center is a campground for outdoor activities located in a lush natural setting.

• Okuzizu

Harakan Fishing Boat Co., Ltd. offers black sea bream bait fishing at Shimizu Port. Black sea bream bait fishing at Shimizu Port is available year-round; from early summer through fall, you can enjoy catching plenty of fish, while from winter through spring, you can experience the thrill of landing big catches. We provide transportation to the fi…

• Shimizu and Miho

Minshuku Furusato is a guesthouse located a short distance inland from Ikawa in Shizuoka City, at the foot of the Southern Alps. Since the owner is a hunter, we serve dishes made with venison and wild boar. We hope you’ll enjoy our mountain cuisine. “We also have bear meat.” If you’d like to try our bear hot pot, please le…

• Okuzizu

Located just a 7-minute walk from Shizuoka Station in the heart of the city, we invite you to relax in our quiet Japanese-style rooms and enjoy our heartfelt cuisine. We offer a variety of affordable plans, including room-only, breakfast included, and two meals included.

• Shizuoka City Center

Shizuoka has been known since the Edo period as a center for hina dolls and related accessories. Their dazzling costumes and intricate craftsmanship are the result of traditions passed down by artisans who gathered in the town of Sunpu.The museum houses and displays dolls and toys—including hina dolls, seasonal dolls, and maneki-neko—…

• Shizuoka City Center

This ancient temple belongs to the Myōshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism. During the Edo period, it served as the family temple of the Takigawa Matsudaira clan, lords of the Kojima domain, and received their generous patronage. In addition to housing the tomb of Lord Masanobu, the third lord of the Kojima domain, the temple also …

• Okuzizu

From the observation deck at the summit of Mt. Sugio, you can see Mt. Ryuzume, Mt. Shin-Fuji, Mt. Aozasa, and Mt. Fuji in the Okitsu River basin.

• Okuzizu

The Mariko Morning Market, held at the Mariko post station on the Tōkaidō, takes place on the 28th of every month—the festival day of Ōdatara Fudōson—along the road leading from Seigan-ji Temple to Ōdatara Fudōson. It bustles with people looking for local vegetables, delicious handmade goods, and antiques.

• Yōmune and Maruko

The Shizuoka City Agricultural Cooperative operates "Jiman-ichi," a farmers' market selling local agricultural products at five locations throughout Shizuoka City. Please visit our website for more details.

Pension Kusagisato, a mountain retreat in Umegashima Shinden Onsen. Enjoy the natural hot spring waters while taking in the outdoor scenery from our semi-open-air bath. Savor traditional hearth-cooked dishes such as mountain trout, venison, wild mountain vegetables, handmade soba noodles, and wild boar hot pot.

• Okuzizu

This quiet hotel is located in downtown Shizuoka, just behind the Shizuoka Isetan department store. Pass through Gofukumachi Street and Shichikenmachi Street—which carry on the traditions of the historic town surrounding Sunpu Castle—and you’ll find a serene and peaceful retreat. We invite you to spend a relaxing evening in Shiz…

• Shizuoka City Center

This restaurant serves Shimizu’s famous offal curry.Please be sure to stop by when you visit Shimizu.

• Shimizu and Miho