About Shizuoka area

Known for the scenic beauty of Mount Fuji, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, Shizuoka has various themes of travelling. Not only the view points for the majestic Mount Fuji, the UNESCO's World Heritage, but also onsen resorts, such as Izu and Atami are also well-known as popular tourist destinations. Also, Shizuoka has many local specialties of mandarins, wasabi (Japanese horseradish), in addition to tea, the no.1 production in Japan. The specialties of Fujinomiya Yakisoba (stir-fried noodles) and Hamamatsu's unaju (eel bowl) is also worth trying.

Recommended tourist spots around Shizuoka / Shimizu

1. The spots with Mount Fuji view around Shizuoka Station

• JR Shizuoka Station Building Parche: There is a "Mount Fuji Observatory".
• 360 degrees panoramic view can be enjoyed from 21 observatory lobby on 21st floor "Shizuoka Prefectural Government Office, Annex".
• Sunpu Park. Fujimi Lawn Square
• Around Higashi-Shizuoka Station: As there are not many tall buildings, Mount Fuji can be seen in plain sight, especially from Japan National Route 1 near Hhigashi-Shizuoka Station.

Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport Information

From Shizuoka Station – approximately 60 minutes / Adults 1,000yen

2. Fish Market (Kashi no Ichi)

Located 10 minute walk from Shimizu Station, visitors can taste fresh and delicious seafoods in the fish market. It consists of "Ichibakan" and "Magurokan" and standing next to each other. In "Ichibakan", on the one hand, more than 20 shops offer marine products, fresh vegetables and tofu. On the other hand, "Magurokan" has restaurants that offer special cuisines with fresh seafoods. You can enjoy a reasonable fresh seafood bowl.

[Opening Hours]
Ichiba-kan: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (shops)
Maguro-kan: varies from store to store
[Regular Holidays] Wednesday
*Closed on the following Thursday, when the Wednesday is a public holiday. Also, some of the shops in Magurokan open seven days a week.
[Address] 149 Shimazaki-cho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka

3. Shimizu Sushi Lane (inside the S-Pulse Dream Plaza)

As the first sushi theme park in Japan, the Shimizu Sushi Lane consists of "Shimizu Sushi Yokocho" (admission free) and "Sushi Academy" (admission fee required) on the 2nd floor. In the "Shimizu Sushi Yokocho", you can try various kinds of genuine Sushi.
[Access] There is a free shuttle bus service available from Minato Exit (East Exit) on Shimizu Station to S-Pulse Dream Plaza. (time required: 10 minutes)

[Opening Hours]
Shimizu Sushi Museum: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Shimizu Sushi Yokocho: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
[Admission Fee] Adults: 300yen / Children: 200yen (the age of 4 to 12)
[URL] http://www.dream-plaza.co.jp/about/en/

Distinctive Features of the unique "Shizuoka style oden"

1. Black (dark) broth
2. Ingredients are skewered
3. Black Fish Cake (hanpen)
4. Served with dried seaweed and ground fish
5. Available at Japanese-style candy shops
It is estimated to be more than 600 shops and restaurants that serves "Shizuoka oden". Please try it, when you visit Shizuoka.

5. Mount Fuji view from Miho-no-Matsubara

"Miho no Matsubara" is located in Miho Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture and well-known for its great scenic view. It was added to the UNESCO's World Heritage in 2013 together with Mount Fuji. The majestic scenery of Mount Fuji from its seacoast is amazing and worth seeing! It appears to have more chance in winter to admire beautiful Mount Fuji in with the clearer sky. In case you are traveling in summer, there may be less clouded in the early morning.
The view of Miho no Matsubara and Mt. Fuji are depicted in Hiroshige Utagawa's woodblock print, Fuji Sanjurokkei "Suruga Miho no Matsubara".

 Access to Miho-no-Matsubara
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal ⇒ (Expressway Bus Reservation) ⇒ Shimizu Station ⇒ Local Bus (approximately 30 minutes / 360yen *Bus Stop No.3: Shizutetsu Justline Bound for "Miho garage") ⇒ Miho-no-Matsubara Iriguchi

Recommended Tourist Destinations in Numazu Area

Numazu Port

"Numazu Port" is always crowded but a popular tourist destination.
Gourmet Street with restaurants serves freshly caught seafood.
Also, famed dried fish is popular as souvenirs, and that attracts many tourists.
A number of tourist spots are around it, such as "Viewo", the Japan's largest observation water gate, "Numazu Fish Market, INO" that you can see a fish auction and "Numazu Minato Shinsenkan", the market mall features a wide range of local seafoods. Numazu Port cruising is also available. Traveling in this area would be a fun for both children and adults.

 Access to Numazu Port
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal or Shibuya Expressway Bus Terminal (Shibuya Mark City 5F) ⇒ (Expressway Bus) ⇒ Numazu Station South Exit ⇒ Local Bus (approximately 15 minutes / 200yen *"Izu Hakone Bus" from Bus Stop No.1 or "Tokai Jidosha" from Bus Stop No.2 ⇒ Numazu Port