SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

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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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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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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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…

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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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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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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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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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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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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Maruko Castle was built during the Ōei era (1394–1428) by Saito Yasumoto, a vassal of the Imagawa clan, the shugo (provincial governors) of Suruga Province. It subsequently served as a castle guarding the western entrance to Suruga Fuchu, the Imagawa clan’s stronghold. After the Takeda clan invaded Suruga, it was used, along with Tanaka Castle, a…

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The Rest House (Hatago Izumiya) was a place where travelers on the Tōkaidō Road stayed during the Edo period.When it was the Izumiya Inn, it was a single building. However, today the four-ken section on the left serves as a private residence, while the section on the right, just under two ken, is open to the public as a rest area.The building was…

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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.

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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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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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This ancient temple, founded during the Ashikaga period, belongs to the Myōshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism. It houses the graves of Jirōchō, Ōmasa, and Komasa, and features a bronze statue of Jirōchō—the only one of its kind in Japan dedicated to a legendary outlaw.

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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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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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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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Located in Jihi, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Zōzen-ji is an ancient Sōtō Zen temple known as the family temple of Lord Imagawa Ujichika, with Jizō Bosatsu as its principal object of worship. It is a pilgrimage site on the Suruga Seven Kannon and Suruga Thirty-Three Kannon pilgrimage routes, and was formerly the site of Jihi-ji, a Shingon temple.Zosh…

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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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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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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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The Shizuoka City Flood Control Exchange Museum is a facility designed to provide a place for learning about flood control projects and past flood disasters, to raise disaster prevention awareness among citizens, and to promote the development of a disaster-resilient city. It also displays information, testimonies, and records regarding the Tanab…

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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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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.

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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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Located on a river terrace on the right bank of the Okitsu River (at an elevation of approximately 60 meters), it offers a panoramic view of the townscape of Kojima stretching along the Minobu Road.The Kojima Domain began in 1704 (the first year of the Hōei era) when Matsudaira Nobuharu established a military headquarters here. For the next 164 y…

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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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(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 site where the stone monument marking the former Koshu Rice Collection Site at the mouth of the Tomoe River stands was where tax rice from Koshu and Shinano was collected during the Edo period. Across from the monument, the land is still owned by Yamanashi Prefecture.

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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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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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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 large quant…

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This temple enshrines a lock of hair from Okazaki Saburō Nobuyasu, a military commander who, despite being born as the eldest son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, was forced to commit suicide after being accused of treason. A memorial stupa remains at the temple, which is said to have been visited by daimyō on their sankin-kōtai pilgrimages and by Korean dipl…

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This is one of the Seven Kannon of Suruga (also known as the Seven Kannon of Abe), said to have been enshrined by the renowned monk Gyoki during the Nara period. It is located on the slopes of Mt. Yudo—famous for Nihondaira—behind the hill where the Shizuoka Prefectural Library and the Prefectural Museum of Art are situated. It is also known as “…

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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…

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This is one of the Seven Kannon Temples of Suruga (also known as the Seven Kannon Temples of Abe), where it is said that Gyoki, a renowned monk of the Heian period, enshrined a statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon. It is said to have been founded during the Nara period. Located on a hilltop reached by a 15- to 20-minute climb up stone steps, it of…

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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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Kanazacho, where the Bank of Japan’s Shizuoka Branch is located, was home to the Edo-period Kanaza (Koban-za), where “Suruga Koban” coins were minted. The Keicho Koban coins of the early Edo period were minted using gold collected from mines such as Umegashima Gold Mine (Hikagezawa Gold Mine, Sekinozawa Gold Mine, and Yunomori G…

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