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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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As a "Museum of Ports and Ships," the Ferkel Museum showcases the history and role of the port through ship models related to Shimizu Port, maritime equipment essential for navigation, and cargo-handling tools used by port workers.Additionally, the Canned Food Memorial Hall, located at the rear of the museum, showcases the history of th…

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[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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Enjoy our sweets and meals made with seasonal ingredients that will delight both your heart and body.Perfect for small weddings, too!

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"This disaster prevention education facility opened in 1989 with the aim of raising disaster preparedness awareness among residents and promoting knowledge and technical skills to cope with the Tokai Earthquake. Since then, as disasters have become more frequent and severe across the country, we have completely revamped our exhibits based on…

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Located at the East Exit (Minato Exit) of JR Shimizu Station, this hall hosts concerts, theater performances, and other events. It is equipped to accommodate a wide range of performing arts, including opera, ballet, concerts, and musicals.

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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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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 are Hana no Nakamura, a flower shop in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. We deliver floral gifts and presents to our customers with all our heart.

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Chikusui is a bento shop that delivers Japanese cuisine and takeout meals. The "Daigyosho Gozen" is a kamameshi rice dish featuring the best of the Tokaido region’s land and sea, inspired by the early years of Tokugawa Ieyasu. You can savor ingredients from Sunpu Shizuoka, such as cherry shrimp, whitebait, eel, and black panpan.

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This sushi restaurant is located just a 1- to 2-minute walk from the south exit of Shizuoka Station. We specialize in authentic sushi and dishes made primarily with locally sourced ingredients, all at reasonable prices. We strive to provide our guests with delicious food and warm hospitality that will leave them feeling delighted and satisfied.

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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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Located in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture—just 10 meters from JR Shimizu Station! This business hotel in Shimizu is perfect for business and leisure travelers. We offer convenient packages for families and students as well.

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Established in 1858, we are a specialty shop dedicated to preserving the traditional flavor of wasabi-pickled vegetables.[Mitsuba Aoi]○ Spicy Wasabi Pickles (120g)Made by blending 28% wasabi root—cured with nothing but salt—into sake lees that have been aged for over a year, this product offers the authentic flavor and spiciness of wa…

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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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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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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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We always have 12 varieties of our original gelato made with fresh ingredients sourced directly from local producers. The gelato flavors, unique to Shizuoka, such as strawberry, mandarin orange, Nagata peaches, plums, and Mochimune shirasu,change with the seasons.We also recommend our parfaits, made with plenty of seasonal fruit. There are terrac…

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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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Multipurpose Hall and Conference Rooms. The multipurpose hall, which users can freely configure to suit their needs, is suitable for a wide range of purposes, including national examinations, various exhibitions and events, ceremonies, and parties. We also have conference rooms offering views of the ocean, the harbor, and Mount Fuji from the wind…

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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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A temple linking the two distinguished families of the Imagawa and Tokugawa

This is the family temple of the Imagawa clan and a prestigious Zen temple where Tokugawa Ieyasu (then known as Takechiyo) was entrusted as a hostage during his childhood and devoted himself to his studies and martial arts.It is said that Taigen Sessai, the renowned military strategist of the Imagawa clan, recognized Ieyasu’s talent at an early a…

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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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What is Warashina Premium Tea?This tea is produced in the watershed of the Abe River and its tributary, the Warashina River, which flow through Shizuoka City in Shizuoka Prefecture, and is known as “Honzan-cha.” Even within Shizuoka Prefecture—a renowned “tea kingdom” famous for its fine teas since ancient times—it is regarded as a tea of excepti…

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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…

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A village situated along the Mizumishiki River, a tributary of the Warashina River. It is known as a habitat for skunk cabbage. It is also famous for its fireflies, and firefly viewing events are held in early summer.

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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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This is a lush, city-run day-trip hot spring located upstream on the Warashina River. It features a sodium bicarbonate cold mineral spring known for its slippery texture. The waters are effective for treating neuralgia, sensitivity to cold, and skin conditions.

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This restaurant has been a beloved local institution in Shizuoka for two and even three generations. The cuisine, ambiance, and service come together in perfect harmony to offer a relaxing experience and the joy of discovering delicious dishes.

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J-STEP is a sports facility where everyone—from top athletes to amateurs and sports enthusiasts—can train and enjoy themselves.Featuring natural grass fields, artificial turf courts, and jogging trails, as well as a training room, pool, gymnasium, meeting rooms, lodging facilities, and a restaurant, it is a comprehensive sports facili…

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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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Umegashima Onsen is located in the upper reaches of the Abe River. This park is situated within the hot spring town. It stands on the site of Umegashima Onsen’s former public bathhouse, and natural sulfur springs—which remain the source of the hot springs—still flow from the mountain within the park.Halfway up the mountain, reached by climbing a …

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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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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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Facing "Earth" in a classroom at an abandoned school

A "thinking museum"—a rare concept worldwide—centered on the theme of "the relationship between humans and nature (environmental history)."Housed in a renovated former high school, the museum retains traces of its former classrooms and hallways, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.A key feature of this facility is its …

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Constructed in 1931 as the main branch building of the former Shizuoka 35 Bank, the predecessor of Shizuoka Bank.The building is a three-story reinforced concrete structure and was designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in April 1998.*As the building is still in use as a bank branch, visitors may only view the exterior.

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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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Marutoyo’s “Akihime” strawberries are exceptionally sweet—so delicious you won’t even need condensed milk. Look for the carp streamers to find us.

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This is a plum garden located at the summit of Nihondaira. The "Plum Festival" is held here every year starting in mid-February.

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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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