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Founded during the Nara period, this temple is one of the most renowned along the Tōkaidō. In addition to its garden, designated as a National Scenic Spot, and the "Reclining Dragon Plum" tree—said to have been grafted by Tokugawa Ieyasu—the temple houses numerous designated cultural properties, including a temple bell, the …

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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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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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The Meiji Tunnel, located on the Utsunoya Pass connecting Shizuoka City and Okabe-cho in Fujieda City, opened in 1876 (Meiji 9). Recognized as a valuable cultural heritage site from the Meiji era, it became the first active tunnel to be designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 1997 (Heisei 9), under the name “Meiji Utsuno…

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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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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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This is the Shimizu S-Pulse training ground in the J.League. There is also an area for visitors to watch the practice.

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Ohama Park Pool is currently closed for renovations.

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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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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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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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This pass is located between Shizuoka City and Minobu Town (Yamanashi Prefecture). Along the trail, you’ll find groves of Japanese white birch and beech trees. Many people come here to hike during the seasons of fresh greenery and autumn foliage.◆◆Hiking TimeUmegashima Onsen Bus Stop → (10 min) → Trailhead → (75 min) → 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 by Minamoto no Yoritomo, this temple was destroyed by fire during a war and later rebuilt by Takeda Shingen. It houses the grave of Katagiri Katsumoto, a retainer of the Toyotomi clan who defended the family to Tokugawa Ieyasu regarding the incident that sparked the Winter Campaign of Osaka. From May to July, visitors can observe the bree…

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We hope you and your family will enjoy this time together, which will nurture your children’s curiosity and lead to learning and discovery.

The central region of Shizuoka Prefecture (Shizuoka City, Shimada City, Fujieda City, Yaizu City, Makinohara City, and Kawanehonmachi) offers a wide variety of hands-on programs designed to spark children’s curiosity and support their growth!Experiences that engage all five senses while learning in nature, such as wood chopping and tree cli…

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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Seiko Ryokan in Umegashima Onsen is a hot spring inn renowned for its free-flowing spring water that leaves your skin silky smooth, as well as its seasonal cuisine featuring local Umegashima produce. The hot springs are unheated, free-flowing natural springs—a simple sulfur spring known for its slippery, silky texture.

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Hotel Prive Shizuoka is just a one-minute walk from the south exit of Shizuoka Station. Whether you’re traveling for business, with family, celebrating a special occasion with a loved one, spending time with friends, or treating yourself, we provide clean, comfortable, and relaxing private spaces to make every guest’s stay at Hotel Pr…

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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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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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In the plaza at the south exit of JR Shizuoka Station, there are two sculptures by the French artist Renoir: "Venus of Victory" and "Woman Doing Laundry."Although Renoir is best known as an Impressionist painter, he created about 15 sculptures during his later years.These two sculptures are based on paintings by Renoir himself…

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The Shizuoka Prefectural Center for Buried Cultural Properties conducts archaeological excavations as a last resort to protect archaeological sites that cannot be preserved due to public works projects undertaken by the national government, the prefecture, and other entities. The Center also conveys the importance of cultural property preservatio…

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A monument inspired by the "Kintami Armor" said to have been worn by the young Tokugawa Ieyasu! It brings to mind the image of Ieyasu setting out for battle. (Original "Kintami Armor": Held by the Kunozan Toshogu Museum)

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Located in the Kiyosawa district, along the valley of the Kuromata River off National Route 362, this tree is designated as a Natural Monument by both Shizuoka Prefecture and Shizuoka City. It is estimated to be about 500 years old.

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This restaurant serves Shimizu’s famous offal curry.Please be sure to stop by when you visit Shimizu.

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This walking trail was created by converting a section of the defunct Oigawa Railway line into a walking path while preserving the original tracks. You can walk right along the tracks, pass through tunnels along the way, and rest on benches while enjoying the autumn foliage of Lake Ikawa—offering a unique walking experience.

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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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This gold mine flourished most during the time when Tokugawa Ieyasu served as the Grand Elder in Sunpu. It is said that the “Keichō Koban”—Japan’s first standardized currency, minted at the Sunpu Gold Mint—was also produced using gold mined here.Starting from the Hikagezawa Waterfront Park “Uo-Uo no Sato,” this course takes just over an hour to c…

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The girl and her mother from "The Red Shoes"—a song with lyrics by Ujo Noguchi and music by Chosei Motoi that has been beloved by many—were originally from what is now Shimizu Ward in Shizuoka City. Using donations from across the country, the "Red Shoes Mother and Child Statue" was erected on the summit of Nihondaira, overloo…

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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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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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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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Harakan Fishing Boat Co., Ltd. offers black sea bream bait fishing at Shimizu Port. Black sea bream bait fishing at Shimizu Port is available year-round; from early summer through fall, you can enjoy catching plenty of fish, while from winter through spring, you can experience the thrill of landing big catches. We provide transportation to the fi…

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Fuji Dream Airlines promises a comfortable flight to Nagoya Komaki, Fukuoka, Mt. Fuji Shizuoka, Sapporo New Chitose, Aomori, Iwate Hanamaki, Shinshu Matsumoto, Niigata, Aso Kumamoto, and Kagoshima.

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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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This is Okitsu Munakata Shrine, the guardian deity of fishermen. It enshrines the Munakata deities, who are revered as the guardians of the seas, and is said to have been founded in the mid-Heian period. During the annual festival on July 31, rituals such as the "Tanyu" (hot spring divination) and "Me no Wa Kuguri" (passing th…

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Located about a 6-minute walk from JR Tokai’s “Shizuoka Station” and about a 1-minute walk from Shizuoka Railway’s “Shin-Shizuoka Station” and “Bus Terminal,” it offers the best access in the city.All rooms offer free LAN access, making it ideal for both leisure and business travelers.It is also sui…

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Welcome to Kuretake, a tranquil inn nestled in the heart of Shizuoka. Here, time flows gently, and leisure is the ultimate luxury. Do whatever you like—or do nothing at all. Here, self-indulgence is simply called freedom. With a spirit of hospitality woven into every detail, we promise you a truly relaxing stay.

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Shizugin Hall [Euphony] is a "musical space in the heart of the city" designed to enrich and enhance pleasant melodies and beautiful music. While the hall is particularly well-suited for concerts featuring chamber music and other genres, it is also available for use for symposiums, lectures, and other events.

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Welcome to Yumotoya, a restaurant and day-trip hot spring facility located in Umegashima Onsen, a hidden hot spring dating back to 1700. We are known for our Shizuoka-style oden made with unique, carefully selected ingredients—such as handmade konjac—as well as dishes featuring river fish like yamame and iwana, wild boar hot pot, and …

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