SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

[A 1-minute walk from JR Shimizu Station, this hotel stands on Shimizu Ekimae Odori. Experience a sophisticated stay for adults.]Winner of the Rakuten Travel Award. All rooms were renovated in 2012, and the entire hotel offers Wi-Fi. Our guest rooms, "Sunpu Natural" and "Shimizu Modern," are designed to capture the charm of Sh…

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This restaurant is run by the ladies of the JA Shizuoka City Ikawa Branch. In addition to lunch items like wild vegetable soba, popular dishes include seasonal wild vegetable tempura, multigrain homorokoshi, and kashiwa mochi made with mugwort. They also accept orders for boxed lunches and offer various hands-on experiences.

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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.

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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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A serene Japanese-style space where you can relax. Just a 5-minute walk from Shimizu Station, we welcome you with high-quality cuisine. Located in the Shimizu Station Shopping District, our Japanese restaurant specializes in fresh, seasonal seafood caught in the waters near Shimizu Fishing Port and sourced daily. We also offer a selection of loca…

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We are located on the ground floor of a building on a quiet street just a 5-minute walk from Shizuoka Station.We source vegetables still covered in soil directly from local farmers, fresh fish caught that very day, and carefully selected ingredients from across the country.The scent of the soil and the natural aroma of the ingredients that wafts …

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Located at the foot of Mount Ryuzo, this campground offers a soothing retreat surrounded by lush greenery and clear streams. It bustles with families and other visitors during the peak season. Another distinctive feature of this campground is the high number of visitors from outside the prefecture. The Kurokawa River in front of the campground ha…

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Kiyosawa Sato-no-Eki is a rural rest stop located in the mountainous Kiyosawa district of Shizuoka City.

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Founded in 1867 (Keio 3), Shobakudo has been manufacturing and selling traditional Japanese sweets steeped in history and tradition.On September 9, 2018, we reopened with a fresh new look as "The Sixth Generation's Japanese Sweets: Shōhakudō Main Store."We offer a selection of Japanese sweets crafted with the sixth-generation owner&…

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Founded in 1866, our company specializes in the production and sale of “Abekawa Mochi,” a Shizuoka specialty said to have been named by Tokugawa Ieyasu. We use carefully selected ingredients and offer packaging designed for easy transport and portioning—such as individual servings—to ensure that you can enjoy this Shizuoka…

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Opened in 1958 in front of Baien-ji Temple, the family temple of Jirocho Shimizu. As a specialty shop for Shizuoka tea, we offer a variety of teas, including our own Yabukita tea from Komatsuen Farm in the Shimizu-Yoshihara district.

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Our tea leaf cookies are made without any additives, using only the mellow tea from Okabe Town, a region famous for Shizuoka Gyokuro. The cookies come with small holes in them from the start. Since they contain no additives, these holes are left behind by Aomushi-kun, a character who lives in the tea fields. Please enjoy the natural taste and aro…

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This classic Shizuoka-style oden features a dark broth made without soy sauce, achieved by repeatedly adding water as it simmers. It’s packed with ingredients unique to Shizuoka, such as black hanpen, beef tendon, and the nostalgic, fluffy “Fuwari”—and our freshly fried black hanpen is a particular favorite.

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Miho Uchihama Beach, located in the inner sea of the Miho Peninsula, is situated south of the Espers Dream Ferry pier.The waves are relatively calm, and Shimizu Port is visible across the bay; if you’re lucky, you can enjoy swimming while watching luxury cruise ships pass by.The swimming area is marked by buoys. For your safety, please do not lea…

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Kawasaki-ya is a restaurant and souvenir shop located at the summit of Nihondaira, a scenic spot. We serve delicious meals, including Shizuoka’s famous sakura ebi (cherry shrimp), and sell local specialties. We also have a parking lot large enough to accommodate tour buses.

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Since our founding in 1976, we have upheld the traditions of Japanese cuisine in Shizuoka while creating our own unique dishes. To meet our guests’ needs, we always offer a variety of options—from set courses to our lunch menu—designed to ensure your satisfaction.

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This is an information hub located between the city and the mountain villages. Through interactive workshops and events—such as natural food preparation and charcoal-making—visitors can experience the culture of the agricultural and mountain villages in the Warashina River basin.

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Experience it for yourself at the mecca of saunas! Find ultimate relaxation in the miraculous cold plunge pool

A true mecca for sauna enthusiasts (sauners) across the country, who all dream of visiting one day.What solidifies its popularity is the “Miracle Cold Plunge Pool,” which luxuriously flows with natural spring water drawn from deep underground.With its fine texture and mellow quality that feels as though it becomes one with your body t…

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Located inside the Hitoyadocho Mart in Shizuoka, this is our company-owned store featuring our own craft beer. Housed in a renovated traditional Japanese house, it offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy not only beer but also spirits, kebabs, and snacks made with local Shizuoka ingredients. Takeout is available. Please relax and enjoy yo…

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A WCB-operated beer restaurant located near JR Shizuoka Station. Opened in December 2017, the restaurant relocated to the adjacent building in 2020 for an expansion and renovation. Of the 24 taps, approximately 16 feature our own beers, while we also offer craft beers sourced primarily from the U.S. West Coast on an irregular basis. During the da…

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When you think of Yui, you think of sakura shrimp! And when you think of sakura shrimp, you think of Kaikatei!Be sure to try the fresh sakura shrimp from Suruga Bay’s Yui Fishing Port at Kaikatei—caught just during the spring sakura shrimp season!

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This hot spring facility is located within Mochimune Fishing Port, famous for its shirasu (baby sardines). On clear days, you can enjoy views of Mount Fuji across the fishing port from the natural hot spring open-air bath. The facility features the Fuji-mi Terrace, where you can enjoy the refreshing sea breeze, as well as a craft beer brewery and…

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We want you to enjoy “authentic soba” all year round. Guided by this philosophy and driven by the pride and dedication of a long-established shop, we are committed to crafting the finest soba. Please savor the soba we have been perfecting since 1866.

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We grow Red Ore, a sweet tomato variety, year-round. The small, sweet Espalche (Orange Palche) is also popular.

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We are Genpeido, part of Yamagacha—a tea shop that handles everything from farming to production and sales. Located in the countryside near Shimizu, we sell tea with a refreshing mountain aroma. In addition to pesticide-free tea, we also produce matcha and black tea, striving to offer the freshest taste and aroma in Japan—unmatched anywhere else.

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You can experience the delicious flavor of tea brewed in a teapot.

In today's world, where plastic bottles are the norm, you can experience the delicious flavor of tea brewed in a teapot.

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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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 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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Founded in 1907, Maruichi Mizuno Seicha is a tea farmthat grows and processes tea on its own estate. We host the “Maruichi Tea Tour,” a special experience designed to engageall five senses, on the terrace of our tea fields at the foot of Nihondaira, overlooking Mount Fuji. (Reservations required)As you gaze out over the 360-degree exp…

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Boasting 1,159 steps starting from the stone torii gate at the base of Mount Kunō, the path is known as “Ichigo-go-kurosan” (literally, “one by one, good work”), a play on the number 1,159. Until the Shizuoka Railway Nihondaira Ropeway opened in 1957, these stone steps were the only route to Tōshō-gū Shrine.The view of Sur…

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This is Ishigaki Strawberry Picking Farm in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. Located at the foot of Mount Kunō, our strawberries are bathed in sunlight, resulting in a rich, sweet flavor. From January through early May, enjoy all-you-can-eat, exceptionally fresh, just-picked strawberries. We invite you to come and taste our pride and joy—strawb…

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We have been preserving the same taste for over 300 years, ever since our founding in 1695. Oiwake Yokan is a simple, steamed sweet bean paste cake wrapped in bamboo leaves. The flavors of red beans and bamboo blend with the sweetness to create a light, delicate texture that is sure to delight your palate. We offer shipping to all regions.

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One of Japan's largest facilities for experiencing traditional crafts

One of Japan’s largest traditional craft experience facilities, built around the concept of “a place that connects history and the future.”It brings together the finest examples of Shizuoka’s diverse crafts, including Suruga bamboo weaving and dyeing, traditions passed down from the Imagawa and Tokugawa eras.Each workshop …

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This park was jointly developed by the former cities of Shizuoka and Shimizu along their municipal border. From the observation deck, the urban areas of Shizuoka City’s Aoi and Suruga Wards, as well as Shimizu Ward, spread out below. On clear days, you can see as far as Mount Fuji, the Miho Peninsula, Suruga Bay, and the Izu Peninsula in the dist…

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The Miho Peninsula is a mecca for sea fishing. You can catch black sea bream in Shimizu Harbor, red sea bream off the coast near "Hagoromo no Matsu," as well as numerous other species such as black porgy, horse mackerel, sand whiting, flathead, and filefish.

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This izakaya is located in Aoba Yokocho. It has earned a reputation as a “hidden gem of an oden shop” thanks to dishes like its “soup oden”—which was featured in the gourmet manga *Lonely Gourmet*—its original barrel-aged shochu “Asatate Homare,” and its “Downtown Foie Gras,” made by blending ground beef liver to resemble foie gras.

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A skin-beautifying hot spring, as refreshing as a facial toner, found in a secluded spot

Located at the gateway to the Southern Alps, this municipally operated lodge is beloved by hikers and hot spring enthusiasts alike.Following a renovation in 2009, it was transformed into a comfortable base for exploring the great outdoors.The true appeal of this hot spring lies, above all, in its striking "water quality." The momen…

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A museum integrated with the archaeological site located within the Tōro Ruins, a Special Historic Site. The permanent exhibition hall on the second floor displays valuable artifacts unearthed from the site, while the Yayoi Experience Exhibition Room on the first floor offers hands-on learning activities that allow visitors to experience the Yayo…

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A tea farm in the mountains of the Tamagawa district, located upstream on the Abe River, with a history spanning seven generations

A 45-minute drive from Shizuoka Station.Shitajimaen is located in the mountainous Tamagawa district along the upper reaches of the Abe River. You can learn about tea production while walking through the lush, sloping tea fields.Next to the tea fields lies a wasabi field designated as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) site,…

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