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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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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…

Located at the summit of Nihondaira, Tsukihiboshi is a popular tourist spot and souvenir shop in Shizuoka offering breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay.

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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.

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This park, a symbol of Shizuoka City, is situated on the site of Sunpu Castle—built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Shogunate, and where he spent his retirement years. Enclosed by double moats and stone walls, the park serves as a place of relaxation for residents while also evoking a sense of its historical significance.The…

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Constructed in 1957 during the building of the Igawa Goro Dam—Japan’s first gravity-flow hydroelectric power plant—this artificial lake spans approximately 10 kilometers and is fed by water from the Southern Alps. From the nature trail that circles the lake, visitors can enjoy the changing colors of the seasons and view the Igaw…

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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 waterfall can be seen from "Oyu no Furusato Park," located in the hot spring town of Umegashima Onsen in the headwaters of the Abe River. The mountain where the waterfall is situated is also the source of Umegashima Onsen's hot springs. Within "Oyu no Furusato Park," you'll find "Anaburo," a cave where t…

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Located within the grounds of Sekizō-in Temple on the slopes of Mount Kunō overlooking Suruga Bay, it stands as a prominent local landmark, its presence commanding attention even as it is exposed to the sea breeze from the bay.[Shizuoka City Designated Important Landscape Tree]

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Umegashima is home to numerous waterfalls, each with its own unique charm, including “Abe no Otaki”—the city’s largest waterfall and a selection of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls—as well as “Sandan no Taki” (a narrow, three-tiered waterfall), “Koino Taki,” “Akamizu no Taki,” and “Hōgetsu no Taki.”

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This waterfall is located a short distance down the road leading from the large parking lot at the far end of the Umegashima Onsen hot spring town, in the headwaters of the Abe River.

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The Shizuhata-yama Kofun is located on the southern ridge of Mount Shizuhata, which juts out from the center of the Shizuoka Plain.Excavations conducted in 1949 revealed that the kofun is a circular mound approximately 32 meters in diameter and 7 meters high. Inside, there is a massive horizontal chamber stone chamber constructed by stacking boul…

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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…

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This is Abe no Otaki, selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls. Located in the headwaters of the Abe River, it lies along a popular hiking trail in the Umegashima district; it takes about an hour to reach the Otaki observation deck from the prefectural road (Umegashima Kaido).Abe no Otaki boasts a drop of approximately 90 meters and a …

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Mount Daibou is a mountain beloved for the legend of the giant Daidarabotchi and the vastness of its summit. From the wide-open spots along the trail, you can enjoy magnificent views of Mount Fuji, the Southern Alps, and the Abe-oku mountain range. There is also a large colony of Japanese buttercups, which bloom with delicate light purple flowers…

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The Shimizu Nihondaira Sports Park Stadium was completed in June 1991 as a symbolic sports facility for “Shimizu, the City of Soccer,” and was used as the main venue for the soccer competition at the National High School Sports Festival held in Shizuoka Prefecture that same year.Due to the success of Shimizu teams at events such as th…

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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…

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This park is a relaxing retreat for residents, offering a variety of attractions such as a cherry blossom viewing area, a playground for young children, a fishing pond, and a "babbling brook" with clear flowing water. The observatory at "Star Plaza" features telescopes with adjustable eyepieces that can be lowered to make view…

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This waterfall is located along a forest road leading from the hot spring town of Umegashima Onsen, in the headwaters of the Abe River, toward "Abe Pass" on the border with Yamanashi Prefecture. The flow of the waterfall as it cascades down the slope is beautiful. The forest road is closed to vehicles from winter through mid-April, as w…

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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.

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The Ikawa Bridge, spanning Lake Ikawa, is a 258-meter-long suspension bridge open to standard-sized vehicles. The view of the Southern Alps from here is spectacular. During the autumn foliage season, the surrounding mountains blaze with color, and in the spring, when the new greenery emerges, the remaining snow stands out beautifully. The view fr…

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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.

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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.

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Located in the center of the Nakawara Elementary School playground, it creates a unified landscape that blends the distant mountains, the school building in the middle ground, and the ginkgo tree in the foreground.

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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…

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Akamizu Falls is a massive waterfall with a drop of 50 meters that can be viewed from an observation deck along Prefectural Route 29, the “Abe Kaido,” on the way to Umegashima Onsen.In 1707 (the 4th year of the Hoei era), a massive earthquake and flood caused the ridges of Mt. Otani to collapse over a 4-kilometer stretch, creating the…

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Surrounded by the majestic Alps, the Ikawa Exhibition Hall is a facility where visitors can learn about the relationship between nature and electricity in an engaging way.The Oigawa River system is a wonderland of forests, water, and electricity.Here at the Ikawa Exhibition Hall, we provide an engaging introduction to the mechanisms of hydroelect…

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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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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 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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