SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

A temple linking the two distinguished families of the Imagawa and Tokugawa

This is the family temple of the Imagawa clan and a prestigious Zen temple where Tokugawa Ieyasu (then known as Takechiyo) was entrusted as a hostage during his childhood and devoted himself to his studies and martial arts.It is said that Taigen Sessai, the renowned military strategist of the Imagawa clan, recognized Ieyasu’s talent at an early a…

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

• Shimizu and Miho

Whenever I walk past the shop, the aroma of yakitori and curry draws me in.Their famous offal curry is absolutely delicious. Since it’s so popular, it sells out quickly!The shop is bustling with customers every day as soon as it opens.If you’re visiting Shimizu, why not stop by the original offal curry shop?

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This restaurant serves Shimizu’s famous offal curry.Since this signature dish often sells out, you might consider yourself lucky if you get to try it...

• Shimizu and Miho

Our signature dish is the "Motsu Curry Rice," which features a hearty serving of curry rice topped with Shimizu's classic motsu curry. We also offer a wide variety of delicious tonkatsu dishes.We’re open for both lunch and dinner, so we highly recommend us for families.

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This restaurant is located right near JR Shimizu Station.If you visit Shimizu, be sure to try the offal curry.

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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 …

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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 …

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The deity who descends upon the Hagoromo Pine is welcomed at Miho Shrine via a 500-meter-long avenue of pine trees, commonly known as the “Path of the Gods.”Walking along this solemn avenue of ancient pines, said to be 200 to 400 years old, offers a sense of spiritual renewal. To protect the trees, the path has been converted into a boardwalk to …

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This walking trail was created by converting a section of the defunct Oigawa Railway line into a walking path while preserving the original tracks. You can walk right along the tracks, pass through tunnels along the way, and rest on benches while enjoying the autumn foliage of Lake Ikawa—offering a unique walking experience.

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Originally a lumber wholesaler operating under the trade name "Kiya" in the Kamabara area, this was a distinguished family that served as the head of the local council during the Edo period. It is the fifth-oldest three-story earthen storehouse in Japan and was constructed using earthquake-resistant building techniques of the time. The …

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Located at the foot of the eastern entrance to Satta Pass, this place was once a bustling hub for many literati and artists, serving as a secondary post station and tea house.It is said that on March 7, 1868, when Yamaoka Tesshu, commander of an elite unit of Tokugawa shogunate retainers, was being pursued by government forces, he disguised himse…

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It is said that when Tokugawa Ieyasu was still a child, known as Takechiyo, he stopped at this shrine to pray for continued success in battle before meeting Imagawa Yoshimoto as a hostage. Revered as the guardian deity of Sunpu Castle, the shrine enjoyed the patronage of the Tokugawa family for many years.

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This is one of the Suruga Seven Kannon (also known as the Abe Seven Kannon), where the renowned monk Gyoki is said to have enshrined a statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon during the Nara period. It is located on a hill in Ashikubo, which is also the birthplace of Shizuoka tea. It is believed that the Suruga Seven Kannon originated here.

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One of the Suruga Seven Kannon (also known as the Abe Seven Kannon), this temple is said to be where the renowned monk Gyōki enshrined a statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon during the Nara period. It is located atop Tokuganji Mountain, overlooking downtown Shizuoka City, and houses the tomb of Lady Kitagawa, the grandmother of Imagawa Yoshimoto.

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This temple is one of the Suruga Seven Kannon (Abe Seven Kannon), and it is said that the renowned monk Gyoki enshrined a statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon here during the Heian period. Originally located at the summit of Mount Kunō—where Kunōzan Tōshō-gū now stands—it was known as “Kunō-ji.” However, it was relocated to its current site by Tak…

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This shrine is dedicated to Prince Yamato Takeru, and its annual grand festival is held on September 20. On the holidays surrounding that date, the Ryusei Fireworks (designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Shizuoka Prefecture) are launched in a spectacular display.

• Nihondaira, Kunō, and Tōro

With its steel truss structure that reflects the history of Shimizu Port, it blends harmoniously into the harbor scenery and has become one of the symbols of Shimizu Marine Park.(Designated as an Important Landscape Structure by Shizuoka City)

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This traditional house features a thatched roof known as a "kabuto-zuki" style, which blends harmoniously with the surrounding mountains.*Viewing is limited to the exterior of the property. Interior tours are not available.[Shizuoka City Designated Important Landscape Structure]

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Located within the grounds of Tadanuma Shrine, which sits on slightly elevated ground within the village,it forms a striking scenic view that includes the torii gate, the shrine’s main hall, and the surrounding woods, and is cherished by local residents.[Shizuoka City Designated Important Landscape Tree]

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Built in 1934, this striking building features exterior walls dominated by ivory-colored tiles with extensive use of terracotta, as well as a tower topped with a mosaic-tiled dome. It has been designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property.

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This bronze statue was erected to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jippensha Ikku’s *Tōkaidōchū Hizakurige*. Located just before the Higashi Gate, with the Tatsumi Turret in the background, it features Yaji (left) and Kita (right) standing on a bench—making it a perfect photo spot. Jippensha Ikku was born in Shizuoka City.

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The Meiji Tunnel, located on the Utsunoya Pass connecting Shizuoka City and Okabe-cho in Fujieda City, opened in 1876 (Meiji 9). Recognized as a valuable cultural heritage site from the Meiji era, it became the first active tunnel to be designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 1997 (Heisei 9), under the name “Meiji Utsuno…

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This dye shop has been in operation for four hundred years, dating back to the early Edo period, and is said to be the birthplace of Yui Masayuki (1605–1651). The workshop and its tools—including indigo vats, a household shrine, dyeing equipment, and a portable storage chest—remain preserved just as they were in the past, offering a glimpse into …

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Located in a shopping district called "Jirocho Street," the museum displays photographs of Shimizu Jirocho, Omasa, and Komasa, as well as tools and artifacts used by Jirocho. The living room and other areas have been preserved exactly as they were in those days. Jirocho's real name was Yamamoto Chogoro. He was the adopted son of Ya…

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The row of cherry trees leading from the grounds of Shizuoka Sengen Shrine to the summit of Mt. Shizuki reaches full bloom around early April, drawing crowds of cherry blossom viewers. The summit also offers a fine view of the city center and serves as a relaxing spot for locals to take a stroll.Although Mt. Shizuki is a relatively low mountain, …

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The "Hagoromo Pine," said to be about 200 years old, stands in a corner of Miho Matsubara and is a majestic pine tree known for its connection to the legend of the celestial maiden.　Nearby, a path known as the "Path of the Gods" leads to Miho Shrine, with a row of pine trees stretching for about 500 meters.

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This park was jointly developed by the former cities of Shizuoka and Shimizu along their municipal border. Spanning the areas of Sena to Nagao and Shimizu Ouchi, it offers a panoramic view of the city from its summit at an elevation of 300 meters. Additionally, the approximately 1-kilometer-long ridge connecting Kajiwara-yama Park and Ipponmatsu …

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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…

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Umegashima Onsen is located in the upper reaches of the Abe River. This park is situated within the hot spring town. It stands on the site of Umegashima Onsen’s former public bathhouse, and natural sulfur springs—which remain the source of the hot springs—still flow from the mountain within the park.Halfway up the mountain, reached by climbing a …

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This is a plum garden located at the summit of Nihondaira. The "Plum Festival" is held here every year starting in mid-February.

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This gold mine flourished most during the time when Tokugawa Ieyasu served as the Grand Elder in Sunpu. It is said that the “Keichō Koban”—Japan’s first standardized currency, minted at the Sunpu Gold Mint—was also produced using gold mined here.Starting from the Hikagezawa Waterfront Park “Uo-Uo no Sato,” this course takes just over an hour to c…

• 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.

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The girl and her mother from "The Red Shoes"—a song with lyrics by Ujo Noguchi and music by Chosei Motoi that has been beloved by many—were originally from what is now Shimizu Ward in Shizuoka City. Using donations from across the country, the "Red Shoes Mother and Child Statue" was erected on the summit of Nihondaira, overloo…

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This park is located on a hill right next to the soccer field. It’s always bustling with children playing on the playground equipment and adventure course. The most popular attractions are the long yellow slide and the spinning blue slide. With a view of Mount Fuji right in front of you and a large grassy area where you can spread out a blanket a…

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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.

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This park is popular for its sailboat-shaped playground equipment that looks like a giant pirate ship.You can fish while looking out at the ocean, and on clear days, you can even see Mount Fuji from the observation hill!The park features a large pirate ship-themed play structure, a fish reef-themed play area, and other play equipment for children…

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The ruins of Kambara Castle are the site of a castle built by the Imagawa clan in the early Tenbun era (1532–1555) and abandoned by the Tokugawa clan in July of Tenshō 18 (1582).Kamabara Castle was one of many mountain castles built during the early Warring States period. Known as a “peak-style” mountain castle, it featured a main enclosure (honm…

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From the Utsunoya Pass Roadside Station, a narrow path lined with ivy leads over Utsunoya Pass; after entering Fujieda City, the route returns to the Shizuoka City side.There is a tunnel dating back to the Meiji era, which lends the area a retro atmosphere.◆◆Walking Time from the Vine-Lined Path to the Old TokaidoRoadside Station → (20 min) → Uts…

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We are Kaneyo Shoten, a traditional souvenir shop along the Tokaido Road. We manufacture and sell souvenirs such as cherry shrimp crackers, black fish cake, and Shizuoka-style oden.

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