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This is the event plaza and green promenade located along the waterfront of Espal Dream Plaza. It is a seaside park featuring the "Shimizu Port Telfar"—a nationally registered tangible cultural property—an event plaza surrounded by a Western-style walled colonnade, a boardwalk, a yacht harbor, and a skateboard park. The park…

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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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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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This restaurant serves Shimizu’s famous offal curry.Be sure to try their delicious offal curry.

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This restaurant serves Shimizu’s famous offal curry.Be sure to try this delicious offal curry as a memento of your trip to Shimizu.

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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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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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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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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 is Japan’s first reinforced concrete lighthouse, and it celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012. The weather vane at the top of the lighthouse is shaped like a celestial maiden.

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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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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 Mariko Morning Market, held at the Mariko post station on the Tōkaidō, takes place on the 28th of every month—the festival day of Ōdatara Fudōson—along the road leading from Seigan-ji Temple to Ōdatara Fudōson. It bustles with people looking for local vegetables, delicious handmade goods, and antiques.

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Shizuoka City Children's Creative Town Ma·a·ru is a facility designed to foster children's independence and creativity through work and hands-on crafting experiences, with the goal of nurturing the next generation of leaders for the region's industries.The Children’s Bazaar on the third floor is a “children&r…

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Located in the Oma district along the upper reaches of the Warashina River, this beautiful waterfall stands 135 meters tall and 3.3 meters wide, resembling a white cloth draped over the rocks. The waterfall, which flows from Mt. Nanatsumine (elevation 1,535 meters), is divided into two tiers; the upper tier is called the "Male Falls" an…

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This information center is located halfway between the city and the mountain villages. It features exhibits, including dioramas and videos, that showcase the nature and culture of the Abe River basin, and offers workshops where visitors can experience the culture of rural farming and mountain communities.

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Affectionately known as "Yu-Ra-Ra," this facility is designed to help residents easily and enjoyably refresh their minds and bodies, foster intergenerational interaction, and contribute to the promotion of public health. It is an energy-recycling hot spring facility that utilizes waste heat from the adjacent Numagami Waste Treatment Pla…

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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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Enjoy art right in the heart of the city!

Located about a 3-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station, the Shizuoka City Art Museum (commonly known as “Shizubi”) is an urban art museum where visitors can casually enjoy art right in the heart of the city.Based on the concept of “a slightly interesting urban plaza,” the museum hosts a diverse range of exhibitions featuri…

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Erected in 1952 to commemorate the French ballerina Hélène Juglaris, who was captivated by the Noh play *Hagoromo* and longed to visit Miho Matsubara but passed away before she could set foot there.This monument to Hélène (the "Hagoromo Monument") features a relief of Madame Hélène gazing at a N…

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During the Edo period, Mizuguchiya served as the waki-honjin (secondary post station) for Okitsu-juku on the Tōkaidō. From the Meiji period onward, it functioned as a seaside inn and eventually became a vacation resort for members of the imperial family, politicians, and cultural figures. This history was documented in the book *Japanese Inn* by …

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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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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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Shizumall Nishigaya is a unique facility where visitors can experience both waste reduction and the effective use of resources at the same time.In addition to hot springs and foot baths powered by waste-to-energy plant waste heat, we offer a wide variety of hands-on workshops, such as glassblowing using recycled bottles and making hanging decorat…

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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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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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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 "Model Capital of the World" welcomes you! Stand in front of the monument and feel as if you've become a part of a model kit at this new photo spot.

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This ground golf course is located at the tip of the Miho Peninsula. Why not come play in a setting surrounded by sky, sea, and greenery?The facility features three courses (24 holes), and we offer golf set rentals, so you can come empty-handed! Private rentals are available, and we can host tournaments for up to 100 people (advance application r…

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A Traditional Japanese House for Exclusive Rental: A Retreat Amidst Art and Craft

This inn, renovated from a traditional Japanese house in Mariko-juku on the Tōkaidō, is themed around "spending time with traditional crafts."The guest rooms are illuminated by lamps crafted from Suruga bamboo, creating a fantastical aesthetic alongside the exposed beams.A particular highlight is the cypress bath and private sauna provi…

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Asti Shizuoka, a shopping complex directly connected to Shizuoka Station on the JR Tokaido Line and Shinkansen, is a shopping center featuring approximately 60 specialty stores. In addition to a diverse selection of about 40 restaurants, the complex offers shops selling Shizuoka souvenirs, local specialties, fashion, general merchandise, and vari…

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As an oasis in the heart of the city, the front desk is located on the top floor of the hotel, where a tranquil garden and views of Shizuoka’s cityscape welcome guests.We offer 110 single rooms and 3 twin rooms. Choose from a variety of room types, including the Shower Relaxation Room, where you can experience a shower that envelops your en…

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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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If you're looking for a charter bus in Shizuoka City and the surrounding area, please contact us. We offer a wide range of vehicles, including large, medium, and small buses, as well as minibuses. Maruyu: Bringing smiles to your day. We're here to make your journey enjoyable.

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Come enjoy a wonderful time aboard Nihondaira Motor Co., Ltd.'s iconic London double-decker bus.

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