SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

Shizutetsu Joy Step Bus offers chartered tour buses in Shizuoka City. For group travel, we recommend our affordable and safe chartered tour buses.

We operate a variety of bus services to ensure your trip to Shizuoka City is comfortable and enjoyable, including local buses serving Shizuoka City and its surrounding areas, the Sunpu Roman Bus that circles the city center, shuttle buses to Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport, and express buses to destinations such as Tokyo, Narita Airport, and Osaka.

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Shizuoka City’s only permanent arthouse cinema.We screen outstanding films from both Japan and abroad.We also host events such as concerts and lectures.

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The Shida Residence is a traditional townhouse built around 1855, the year following the Great Ansei Earthquake, and is one of the oldest buildings in Kamabara.The exterior features a gabled roof with a flat gable end and tile roofing; traces of a large door can be seen at the entrance to the earthen-floored area. Furthermore, the shop room facin…

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(This is the route to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine via the ropeway from Nihondaira)From his early childhood, Tokugawa Ieyasu overcame every hardship and adversity to become Shogun. Having spent his later years in Sunpu (present-day Shizuoka City), Ieyasu passed away on April 17, 1616, at the age of 75.Shortly before his death, Lord Ieyasu entrusted his…

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Welcome to Minshuku Takeshita Nagisaya, located at the very tip of the Miho Peninsula in Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture! Here you can enjoy fresh tuna, sakura shrimp, and shirasu.

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Umegashima Onsen is one of Japan’s oldest hot springs, said to have been flowing for over 1,700 years. It is also known as Takeda Shingen’s “secret hot spring.” In addition to being highly effective for treating wounds, neuralgia, and rheumatism, it leaves the skin smooth and supple, earning it the nickname “Beauty S…

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Umegashima Onsen is known as the secret hot spring of Takeda Shingen. The baths—named "Wind," "Forest," "Fire," and "Mountain" in honor of Shingen—are all available for private use. Please enjoy a relaxing stay at our small inn, which features just six rooms.

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A 3-minute walk from the south exit of Shizuoka Station. This hotel is conveniently located for both business and leisure travelers. It is a 10-minute walk to government offices and a 3-minute walk to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Labor Policy Hall. Restaurants and convenience stores are within a 1-minute walk. All rooms offer inte…

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This quiet hotel is located in downtown Shizuoka, just behind the Shizuoka Isetan department store. Pass through Gofukumachi Street and Shichikenmachi Street—which carry on the traditions of the historic town surrounding Sunpu Castle—and you’ll find a serene and peaceful retreat. We invite you to spend a relaxing evening in Shiz…

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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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The Nishizato Onsen Bathhouse "Yamase-mi no Yu" is a publicly operated day-trip hot spring located in the northern part of Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, within the Yasuragi no Mori area of Shimizu Forest Park. It features three open-air baths for men and three for women, where you can enjoy unique baths infused with bamboo charcoal and b…

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It is said that Suruga kites originated during the Warring States period, when a retainer of Lord Imagawa Yoshimoto (1519–1560) created and flew one to celebrate a military victory. Kite Hachi is a specialty shop that has been manufacturing and selling Suruga kites using traditional methods for five generations, dating back to the late Edo …

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There are four daily cruises around Shimizu Port, allowing you to enjoy both Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site, and the Miho Pine Grove, a component asset, at the same time. Additionally, the 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. departures offer a “Lunch Box Cruise” (reservation required). (Please note that the Lunch Box Cruise typically requires…

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This car ferry route has been designated as Shizuoka Prefecture’s first “Marine Prefectural Road No. 223 (Fujisan).” A monument featuring the prefectural road sign is located on the ship’s deck. Passing between Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Miho Pine Grove, a component site of the heritage, the ferry co…

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The site where the stone monument marking the former Koshu Rice Collection Site at the mouth of the Tomoe River stands was where tax rice from Koshu and Shinano was collected during the Edo period. Across from the monument, the land is still owned by Yamanashi Prefecture.

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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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This shrine, associated with the legend of the Feathered Robe, has watched over the Miho region since ancient times, and is said to house a fragment of the robe.It is also mentioned in the Engishiki, and was deeply revered by the imperial court of the time, as well as the military commanders of the Minamoto, Imagawa, Takeda, Toyotomi, and Tokugaw…

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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 large quant…

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Long ago, a bridge was first built over the Tomoe River by order of Lord Ieyasu. It is said that when the bridge was completed and the first crossing took place, a young boy appeared out of nowhere and walked across it. This story has been passed down as the legend of the “kappa living in the Tomoe River.”

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This temple enshrines a lock of hair from Okazaki Saburō Nobuyasu, a military commander who, despite being born as the eldest son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, was forced to commit suicide after being accused of treason. A memorial stupa remains at the temple, which is said to have been visited by daimyō on their sankin-kōtai pilgrimages and by Korean dipl…

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This is one of the Seven Kannon of Suruga (also known as the Seven Kannon of Abe), said to have been enshrined by the renowned monk Gyoki during the Nara period. It is located on the slopes of Mt. Yudo—famous for Nihondaira—behind the hill where the Shizuoka Prefectural Library and the Prefectural Museum of Art are situated. It is also known as “…

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This is one of the Suruga Seven Kannon (Abe Seven Kannon), said to have been established during the Nara period when the renowned monk Gyoki enshrined a statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon here. Revering Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai) as its founder, it was a temple dedicated to scholarship established in the 7th century. Although it flourished greatly unti…

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This is one of the Seven Kannon Temples of Suruga (also known as the Seven Kannon Temples of Abe), where it is said that Gyoki, a renowned monk of the Heian period, enshrined a statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon. It is said to have been founded during the Nara period. Located on a hilltop reached by a 15- to 20-minute climb up stone steps, it of…

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The center opened on November 3, 1978 (Culture Day) as part of the projects commemorating the 90th anniversary of Shizuoka City’s establishment.Located on the site of Sunpu Castle, which was the city center at the time, the hall serves as a symbol of cultural and artistic activities. In addition to hosting performances across various genres—inclu…

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Every year from mid-January to late March, approximately 500 varieties of camellias bloom across about 6,000 square meters of the Arido Mountain hillside. The garden offers panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps, and visitors can enjoy matcha tea in the tea house, as well as dine at the restaurant and shop.

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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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From campfires to bonfires. From candles to electric lights. While taking on various forms, “light” has consistently supported daily life throughout the ages. The “Yui-juku Tokaido Museum of Light” is filled with artifacts and documents related to lighting in Japan, both past and present. By tracing this history, you will gain insight into the li…

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Located about 2 km from the village of Kurono, this waterfall is 5 meters wide and has a drop of approximately 30 meters. It cascades down in three tiers, and during the depths of winter, the entire waterfall freezes over. The sight of it glistening in the morning sun is truly breathtaking.

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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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We design Shizuoka souvenirs such as keychains and sell them at kiosks and other locations. A mobile ice cream truck will be on site at event venues.

Located just before the village, a short way in on the west side, this guesthouse features buildings dating back 400 years. The earthen-floored rooms and tatami-mat rooms retain the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese home. We welcome you with dishes made from wild mountain vegetables. Sodium bicarbonate hot spring.

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Located just a 3-minute drive from JR Shimizu Station, right in front of Shizuoka Railway’s Shin-Shimizu Station, and a 10-minute drive from the Shimizu Interchange, Hotel Sunroute Shimizu is a full-service urban hotel situated in the heart of the bustling downtown area of the port town of Shimizu. It is available for a variety of occasions, from…

Located within the lush grounds at the northern foot of Nihondaira—an area about four times the size of Tokyo Dome—this is the headquarters of the Shizuoka Performing Arts Center, where an outdoor theater, an indoor hall, rehearsal spaces, and a training and exchange accommodation building are scattered throughout the grounds.

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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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Built as a hub for tourism in the Ikawa district, this church-style building is easily recognizable by its stylish turret. Visitors can access the Ikawa district tourist information center and a café here. Legend has it that if you ring the “Bell of Wishes,” a fir tree fairy will grant your wish.

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Kanazacho, where the Bank of Japan’s Shizuoka Branch is located, was home to the Edo-period Kanaza (Koban-za), where “Suruga Koban” coins were minted. The Keicho Koban coins of the early Edo period were minted using gold collected from mines such as Umegashima Gold Mine (Hikagezawa Gold Mine, Sekinozawa Gold Mine, and Yunomori G…

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Shizuoka Music Hall AOI opened in May 1995 as a venue dedicated to fostering the future of Shizuoka’s musical culture.The 618-seat shoebox-style hall boasts top-tier acoustics, and its superb resonance is recognized and cherished by musicians worldwide.Under the leadership of its Artistic Director, AOI hosts a diverse range of concerts and …

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