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A historic site where Tokugawa Ieyasu built his estate and spent his retirement

This park is located on the site of "Sunpu Castle," where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his later years as the "Ōgosho" after stepping down from the position of shogun.Protected by double moats and stone walls, the park serves as a place of relaxation for citizens while conveying the historical significance cherished by the ruler of t…

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To gather academic data on the size, location, and state of preservation of the castle keep foundations, we conducted excavation surveys over a six-year period from fiscal year 2016 to fiscal year 2021. The surveys revealed castle keep foundations dating from two distinct periods—the late Sengoku period and the Edo period—as well as a…

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The shrine complex of Suruga Province’s principal shrine, associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu and boasting a history of two thousand years

Affectionately known as “Osen-gen-sama,” Shizuoka Sengen Shrine is the place where Tokugawa Ieyasu held his coming-of-age ceremony while serving as a hostage to the Imagawa clan—a place that can be called the “origin of the ruler of the realm,” where he first harbored his grand ambitions.The shrine grounds are lined …

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A sacred site associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu. A National Treasure shrine building overlooking Suruga Bay

This shrine marks the founding of Tōshō-gū, where the remains of the late Tokugawa Ieyasu were first enshrined in accordance with his will.The shrine building, entirely lacquered and painted in vivid colors, served as the prototype for the Gongen-zukuri style and has been designated a National Treasure for its splendor and historical significance…

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Kōyōzan Garden was designed with a focus on playfulness and enjoyment, drawing on the historical context of Sunpu Castle Park and reflecting the style of daimyo gardens., with a focus on playfulness and enjoyment. Centered around four gardens that express the nature and scenic beauty, this garden offers the charm of ever-changing scenery througho…

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(This is the route to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine via the ropeway from Nihondaira)From his early childhood, Tokugawa Ieyasu overcame every hardship and adversity to become Shogun. Having spent his later years in Sunpu (present-day Shizuoka City), Ieyasu passed away on April 17, 1616, at the age of 75.Shortly before his death, Lord Ieyasu entrusted his…

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The Kon-yagura is a watchtower located in the southwest corner of the Second Bailey of Sunpu Castle. It was restored in 2014 using a traditional timber-framing techniqueusing a traditional timber-framing technique that does not employ nails in the structural framework, and was restored in 2014. By removing the floorboards and ceiling panels on ea…

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At "Chanokatei," the dining venue in the home of Gyokuro tea, we offer the hospitality of Cha no Hana, where we prepare fresh, just-harvested ingredients with care and skill. Please enjoy the flavors of the season as a simple, warm atmosphere blossoms on your table. From "Hyogetsutei," you can gaze out at beautiful natural sce…

The Jirocho Boat House Memorial Museum, dedicated to Jirocho, who contributed greatly to the development of Shimizu Port

This memorial hall is a reconstruction of "Suehiro," the boat inn operated in his later years by Jirocho Shimizu—a legendary outlaw who was active from the late Edo period through the Meiji era—to promote the development of Shimizu Port.It preserves the story of his turbulent life, from his days as a young gang leader to his…

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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 adjacen…

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The statues of Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu and Takachiyo (Ieyasu’s childhood name) are located in the plaza at the north exit of JR Shizuoka Station.Lord Ieyasu spent his childhood as a hostage, the few years before moving to Edo, and his later years as the "Great Elder" at Sunpu Castle.The statue of Prince Takechiyo depicts Lord Ieyasu during…

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Comprising three areas—Culture, Tourism, and Rest—this facility serves as a multipurpose space where visitors can learn about the history of the Yui district, access tourist information, and engage with the local community.

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The Honjin Site is the former location of the honjin in Kambara-juku.A honjin was always established in every post town. Its role was to serve as a lodging place for daimyo traveling back and forth along the Tōkaidō Road as part of the sankin-kōtai system. Although there were two honjin in Kamabara-juku—the East Honjin and the West Honjin—the sit…

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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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Kaiseki cuisine inspired by the 24 solar terms, served at the place where the last shogun spent his final years

This historic Japanese restaurant stands on the site of the former residence where Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun of the Edo shogunate, spent more than 20 years following the turbulent Bakumatsu period and the Restoration of Imperial Rule.Although located in the heart of the city, just a 3-minute walk from Shizuoka Station, once you step thr…

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From the Imagawa to Ieyasu: Experience the History of Sunpu Castle Town

A new hub of learning in Shizuoka City that blends historical exploration with hands-on experiences and cultural exchange.The permanent exhibition centers on Tokugawa Ieyasu, introducing the region’s rich historical narrative—from the splendid culture of the Imagawa clan, the Sengoku-period daimyo who raised Ieyasu, to the bustling li…

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This shrine, associated with the legend of the Feathered Robe, has watched over the Miho region since ancient times, and is said to house a fragment of the robe.It is also mentioned in the Engishiki, and was deeply revered by the imperial court of the time, as well as the military commanders of the Minamoto, Imagawa, Takeda, Toyotomi, and Tokugaw…

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The "Shimizu Sushi Museum" was established as Japan's first sushi theme park. It is divided into two areas: "Shimizu Sushi Yokocho," which offers free admission, and a paid zone centered around the "Sushi Gakudo" on the second floor. At "Shimizu Sushi Yokocho," you can enjoy a variety of delicious sushi.

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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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The Kunozan Toshogu Museum is a museum attached to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, which enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu.The museum houses the "Important Cultural Property: Hada Armor," the armor worn by Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Battle of Sekigahara; the "National Treasure: Paulownia Crest Silk-Wrapped Tachi Mounting (National Treasure: Tachi…

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This is Japan’s first museum dedicated to ukiyo-e that bears the name “Hiroshige.”The collection comprises approximately 1,400 works, focusing on masterpieces from his landscape print series, including his representative works *The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō* (Hōeidō edition), *The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō* (…

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Honjin Park is located in the heart of Yui. It is said that during the Edo period, Yui-juku was a bustling hub, home to one honjin (an inn where feudal lords stayed), one waki-honjin, and 32 ryokan inns.The main gate, stone walls, wooden fences, and horse watering troughs evoke the atmosphere of that era, making the park a valuable experiential z…

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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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Affectionately known as the former McKenzie Residence, this beautiful Western-style mansion with white walls stands along the coast. Completed in 1940, it served as the former home of the late Duncan J. McKenzie and the late Emily M. McKenzie and is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property.The husband was a tea merchant and the wife a …

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Founded during the Nara period, this temple is one of the most renowned along the Tōkaidō. In addition to its garden, designated as a National Scenic Spot, and the "Reclining Dragon Plum" tree—said to have been grafted by Tokugawa Ieyasu—the temple houses numerous designated cultural properties, including a temple bell, the …

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This temple is associated with Munenaga, a renga poet who served the Imagawa clan. Its borrowed-scenery garden, which skillfully incorporates views of Mount Tenchū and Maruko Fuji, has been designated a National Scenic Spot and Historic Site. The temple is also renowned for its exquisite moonlit scenery, with the moon rising above a bamboo grove …

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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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Just before Utsunoya Pass, a quiet village stands with rows of houses that look just as they did in the Edo period. It was once a bustling hub for travelers. The shop signs hanging from the eaves of the houses and the cobblestone streets evoke the atmosphere of days gone by.

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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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Originally built as a warehouse for a lacquerware shop, it has withstood the Great Shizuoka Fire and the ravages of war.The red brick adds a distinctive accent to the streetscape of Nanaken-cho, creating a unique and charming atmosphere.*Viewing is limited to the exterior. Only customers using the store are permitted to tour the interior (partial…

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The Shida Residence is a traditional townhouse built around 1855, the year following the Great Ansei Earthquake, and is one of the oldest buildings in Kamabara.The exterior features a gabled roof with a flat gable end and tile roofing; traces of a large door can be seen at the entrance to the earthen-floored area. Furthermore, the shop room facin…

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The hideaway of the last member of the Genrō, which served as the setting for "Okitsu Mairi"

Prince Kinmochi Saionji, the last of the Genrō, supported the nation during the turbulent period from the Meiji to the Shōwa eras.This villa, "Zagyosō," was built for him to spend his later years, embodying his wish to "sit back, relax, and spend his days fishing."However, contrary to its name, political figures, including pri…

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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…

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The "Ocean Princess" was built in Poland in 1974 and made a name for itself in the glamorous social scene of the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Caribbean as the "Lady of the Mediterranean." In addition to private charters for weddings, receptions, and birthday parties, the ship is also available for corporate social gatherings and…

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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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Located within the lush grounds at the northern foot of Nihondaira—an area about four times the size of Tokyo Dome—this is the headquarters of the Shizuoka Performing Arts Center, where an outdoor theater, an indoor hall, rehearsal spaces, and a training and exchange accommodation building are scattered throughout the grounds.

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In 1569 (Eiroku 12), Takeda Shingen built Ejiri Castle on the site of the present-day Ejiri Elementary School. Later, in 1578 (Tenshō 6), the castle’s commander at the time, Anayama Nobukimi (Baisetsu), carried out a major renovation, transforming it into a full-scale castle.It is said that the Inari Shrine was built by Baisei at that time as a s…

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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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Founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo, this temple was destroyed by fire during a war and later rebuilt by Takeda Shingen. It houses the grave of Katagiri Katsumoto, a retainer of the Toyotomi clan who defended the family to Tokugawa Ieyasu regarding the incident that sparked the Winter Campaign of Osaka. From May to July, visitors can observe the bree…

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This massive rock, standing 19 meters tall and measuring 60 meters in circumference, is designated as a municipal cultural property. It is said to have been washed down from Mount Fuji itself by heavy rains the year following the Great Ansei Earthquake.　Today, it is revered as Oishi Shrine and is also known as a stone that ensures safe childbirt…

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