SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

The summit of Mt. Yamabushi, the highest peak in the Abe-oku region, stands at an elevation of 2,000 meters. It offers spectacular views not only of the Southern Alps but also of Mount Fuji. The area is also home to a natural habitat of willowherb, and every year around mid-August, many hikers visit to see the flowers in full bloom.

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A beach resort I can visit once a month

A mixed-use commercial complex located right in front of Mochimune Beach, built around the concept of a "resort you can visit once a month."The name "HUT" means "hut," and the facility features a picturesque design that incorporates the atmosphere of boat sheds and warehouses characteristic of the port town of Mochim…

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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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Authentic Japanese cuisine and model-making!? A secret hideout for adults brimming with "love for Shizuoka."

A small Japanese-style inn with just four rooms, situated at the gateway to Okushizuoka.Though it suffered extensive damage from a typhoon in 2022, this inn—a symbol of community bonds—achieved a miraculous recovery thanks to the generous support and passionate dedication of many.The head chef is a master of his craft, recognized by t…

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We offer a wide selection of local specialties, including Shizuoka’s various traditional crafts such as bamboo crafts and lacquerware, as well as tea, wasabi pickles, sweets, and seafood. Please feel free to browse our selection for souvenirs or gifts.

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We specialize in meat dishes such as shabu-shabu and steak made with marbled Japanese Black beef. We also offer kaiseki cuisine that showcases seasonal ingredients throughout the year. At Sanshotei Main Store, we welcome our guests with carefully selected ingredients, the skill and heartfelt hospitality of our chefs, and a warm, wood-filled dinin…

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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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Shimizu Forest Park "Yasuragi no Mori" is an open-landscape park located in the Nishisato and Kawachi districts of Ryogawachi, situated upstream of the Okitsu River, which flows through Shimizu Ward.Spanning a vast area of 17.8 hectares (including scattered villages), the park features facilities that make the most of the forest, clear …

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Shizuoka Prefectural Forest is an outdoor recreation facility developed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the prefecture’s establishment. It spans approximately 1,000 hectares along a ridge in the Ikawa and Umegashima districts of northern Shizuoka City.Covered in beautiful temperate forests alongside the Kan'yō-mine, Sasayama, an…

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Ohama Park Pool is currently closed for renovations.

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This is an auto campground located on the shore of the uppermost section of Lake Igawa. It features 41 tent sites, as well as a kitchen area, flush toilets, hot spring baths, a coin-operated laundry facility, and coin-operated showers.

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Twin Messe Shizuoka serves as a major hub for supporting regional industry, functioning as a hub for information exchange where industry and culture converge, and featuring the largest exhibition halls of any regional city. The two large exhibition halls—North and South—are used for large-scale events such as the Shizuoka Hobby Show. …

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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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Located at the source of the Abe River, which flows through Shizuoka City, this is a massive landslide site representative of the southern part of the Akaishi Mountains (Southern Alps) and is considered one of Japan’s three major landslides. It is believed to have been caused by the 1707 Hoei Earthquake.The landslide extends 800 meters down…

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Tea offers more charm and health benefits than we might realize. At Shizuoka O-CHA Plaza, you can have fun learning how to brew delicious tea using Shizuoka-grown tea leaves from our tea instructors. Come discover the many charms of tea at Shizuoka O-CHA Plaza.

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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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An interactive museum offering a behind-the-scenes look at model kit manufacturing

This new factory, which began operations in 2025 under the concept of a "showcase factory," has captured the attention of plastic model fans around the world.At the adjacent MUSEUM, visitors can step into the shoes of a plastic model designer and experience the manufacturing process—from planning and design to mold making, molding…

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BBQ! Sauna! Hot-air balloon rides! An interactive park with breathtaking views

With Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay stretching out before it, "Trial Park Kamabara" is, as its name suggests, a next-generation hub where we experiment (or "trial") with "new ways to play" together with the local community.The open lawn and wooden deck, where you can feel the sea breeze, offer a soothing space that cleans…

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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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A breathtaking spot where Hiroshige’s depiction of Mount Fuji meets the city’s modern thoroughfares

Satta Pass is known worldwide as the setting for Utagawa Hiroshige’s masterpiece ukiyo-e print, “The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō: Yui, Satta Pass.”From the observation deck, a unique panorama unfolds: the majestic Mount Fuji, the sparkling blue waters of Suruga Bay, and the major transportation arteries—the Tomei E…

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We have developed a powdered green tea made from premium Shizuoka tea. At Aoi-do in Sunpu, we have carefully ground premium Shizuoka tea leaves—grown with great care in Fuji no Kuni, Shizuoka—into a fine powder. That’s why it tastes even better than tea brewed in a teapot. We have also opened the Aoi-do Takajo Branch, a taiyaki …

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Enjoy black sea bream fishing all year round while taking in the view of Mount Fuji. If you’re interested in hook-and-line fishing or bait ball fishing, we’d love to have you. We’ll teach beginners everything from the ground up. Tackle, bait, and chum are provided. Tent and restroom facilities available. Lunch delivery available…

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We help make your trip to Shizuoka City enjoyable and comfortable, whether you’re riding the Shizutetsu Railway’s “Shizuoka–Shimizu Line,” taking the “Shizutetsu Just Line” buses, or visiting the “Shin-Shizuoka Senoba” mixed-use commercial complex at Shin-Shizuoka Station.

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We operate the Nikenkoya Lodge, Sawarajima Lodge, Nikenkoya Mountain Hut, and Sawarajima Mountain Hut in the Southern Alps. For more details, please visit our website.

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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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Pension Kusagisato, a mountain retreat in Umegashima Shinden Onsen. Enjoy the natural hot spring waters while taking in the outdoor scenery from our semi-open-air bath. Savor traditional hearth-cooked dishes such as mountain trout, venison, wild mountain vegetables, handmade soba noodles, and wild boar hot pot.

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A museum where the scenery outside the windows looks like a painting

Perched on the hills of Nihondaira—a scenic spot that took first place in the "Top 100 Tourist Destinations in Japan"—stands the Nihondaira Hotel. It is truly a resort of breathtaking beauty, worthy of the name “Landscape Art Museum.”From the guest rooms to the restaurants and lounges, floor-to-ceiling glass…

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Minshuku Furusato is a guesthouse located a short distance inland from Ikawa in Shizuoka City, at the foot of the Southern Alps. Since the owner is a hunter, we serve dishes made with venison and wild boar. We hope you’ll enjoy our mountain cuisine. “We also have bear meat.” If you’d like to try our bear hot pot, please le…

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Let's dive into the world of Chibi Maruko-chan!

"Chibi Maruko-chan Land," located in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City—the setting for the anime "Chibi Maruko-chan"—is Japan's only permanent museum.The Sakura family’s living room and the “Class 3-4” classroom are faithfully recreated, giving visitors the feeling of stepping right into the world o…

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This is a quiet inn where you can enjoy a restful night’s sleep. Stretch out in our large communal bath, work up a sweat in our free sauna, and soothe the fatigue of your travels.* Guests arriving by bus will receive a 200-yen cashback per night of their stay to cover the bus fare.

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Please consider the "Landscape Art Museum" at Nihondaira Hotel for your banquets and conferences. With a superb location offering sweeping panoramic views from an elevation of 300 meters, the hotel features stunning vistas of Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and state-of-the-art facilities capable of hosting international confe…

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This is Ihara Kanko, a charter and tour bus company. Shizuoka is home to numerous scenic tourist spots. As a local company, we are proud to introduce you to everything from major attractions to hidden gems.

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