In May 2021, the facility will reopen with a new look, under the concept of "a place that connects history and the future." We will continue to convey the wonderful techniques of Shizuoka and the rich experiences that come with them. You can enjoy experiencing Shizuoka's traditional crafts in the lush nature of Maruko, Shizuoka City.

3240-1 Maruko, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City

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Honjin Park is located in the center of Yui. During the Edo period, Yuijuku had one honjin (a facility for lords to stay), one wakihonjin, and 32 inns, and is said to have been a very lively place. The front gate, stone walls, wooden walls, and horse watering holes are reminiscent of the appearance of the time, making it a valuable experience zone to learn about the lifestyle and culture. The Tokaido Yuijuku Exchange Center in the park consists of three areas: culture, tourism, and rest. It can be used for various purposes, such as learning about the history of Yui, disseminating tourist information, and as a place of local interaction. In addition, Miyukitei is a detached room where Emperor Meiji took a short rest, and has been restored as the Yui Honjin Memorial Hall. It is a traditional Japanese-style building equipped with a teahouse called Yuijinsai and a water room, making it a place of relaxation and relaxation.

297-1 Yui, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City

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Tokugawa Ieyasu handed over the position of Shogun to his son Hidetada and renovated Sunpu Castle in 1607, where he took control of the shogunate as taigosho. Unlike the castles of the Warring States period, which were military fortresses, Sunpu Castle was the stage for taigosho politics and served as a sort of guesthouse for welcoming important people from various countries and envoys from overseas.

1-1 Sunpu Castle Park, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City

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Just before Utsunotani Pass, a quiet village shows rows of houses just like they were in the Edo period. This area was once bustling with travelers. The signs displaying the house names on the eaves of the houses and the stone paving evoke the atmosphere of the past.

Utsunotani, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City

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The Meiji Tunnel was opened in 1876 at Utsunotani Pass, connecting Shizuoka City and Okabe Town, Fujieda City. As a valuable cultural heritage of the Meiji era, it was registered as a national tangible cultural property in 1997 as the Meiji Utsunotani Tunnel, the first active tunnel. It is also known as the first toll tunnel in Japan.

Utsunotani, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City

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This temple is associated with the Renga poet Socho, who served the Imagawa clan. The garden, which skillfully incorporates Mount Tenchu ​​and Mount Maruko Fuji, has been designated a national scenic spot and historic site, and the temple is also known for its beautiful scenery of the moon rising from the bamboo forest, which is modeled after Higashiyama in Kyoto.

3316 Maruko, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City

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Shizuoka Sengen Shrine is a collective name for the three shrines of Kanbe Shrine, Asama Shrine, and Otoshimioya Shrine. It has long been worshipped as the main shrine of Suruga Province and has been revered by successive shogunate governments. During the Edo period, it was especially revered by the Tokugawa clan, as Takechiyo (Ieyasu's childhood name) held his coming-of-age ceremony here. The current shrine buildings were rebuilt over a period of 60 years during the Edo period, and are a magnificent and magnificent group of buildings entirely painted with lacquer and in brilliant colors. The main worship hall is 21 meters high, making it a one-of-a-kind structure. All 26 shrine buildings are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

102-1 Miyagasakicho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City

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This Western-style building was renovated in 1914 and is a registered tangible cultural property. Based on an existing townhouse, it has a unique design with glass and clapboards, and the Western-style design, such as the eaves bellows and tooth-shaped ornaments under the eaves, is a must-see. It was designated as a Shizuoka City Regional Landscape Resource in September 2011.

3-23-3 Kambara, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City

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This is a spot where you can fully enjoy Shizuoka's specialty, Sakura shrimp. They offer rice bowls, soba, udon, and more, with a focus on crispy and fluffy kakiage tempura. "Okiagari (stewed Sakura shrimp)" is a beloved local fisherman's meal, eaten by fishermen who return from the ocean to warm up their chilled bodies after a day out fishing. On weekends, they are popular not only with customers from the local area, but also with many visitors from outside the prefecture, and they are so popular that there is a line at lunchtime. Please enjoy the seafood that is unique to Yui.

1127 Yui Imajuku, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City

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Founded in 1596, this is the oldest grated yam soup shop in Shizuoka, in business for over 400 years since the early Edo period. The grated yam soup of the post town of Mariko is also known from Hiroshige's Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, Basho's haiku, and Jippensha Ikku's Hizakurige on the Tokaido. We use local ingredients such as wild yam, and deliver traditional flavors to customers from all over the country. There is also a historical archive inside the shop.

7-10-10 Maruko, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City

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The soul food of Shizuoka residents is "Oden". There are two bustling oden streets, Aoba Oden Street and Aoba Yokocho, near JR Shizuoka Station. Black fish cakes and tendons are standard, and they are eaten with green nori seaweed and dashi powder.

2-3-6 Tokiwacho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City

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Located on Sengen-dori, the approach to Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, this is an old-fashioned candy-store style oden shop that specializes in Shizuoka oden and is very rare nationwide. Unlike Aoba Yokocho and Aoba Oden Town, which are famous for Shizuoka oden, you can eat Shizuoka oden during the day, so many customers visit the shop every day, not just from Shizuoka City. This has led to the shop being covered by the media not only locally but also nationally. It is within walking distance of Sunpu Castle Park and Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, making it a popular tourist spot that is a must-visit when you visit Shizuoka City.

38 Babacho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City

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"Chafuru" is a popular tea sweets shop. You can enjoy 11 kinds of tea for free, so you can enjoy tea with the shop's sweets in the eat-in space. You can also try tea tasting or blending.

27 Tsuchidayu-cho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City

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A scenic spot overlooking Mt. Fuji, a famous spot on the Tokaido road that offers a relaxing view of Suruga Bay and the Izu Peninsula. The view of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay and the Izu Peninsula from the observation deck is truly magnificent.

Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Yui Nishikurazawa

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This park was jointly developed on the border between the former cities of Shizuoka and Shimizu. Standing on the observation deck, you can see the city areas of Aoi Ward, Suruga Ward, and Shimizu Ward of Shizuoka City spread out below you. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji, Miho Peninsula, Suruga Bay, and even the distant Izu Peninsula. At night, you can see the best night view in Shizuoka Prefecture, which has been newly certified as a Japan Night View Heritage Site.

1134-102 Nagao, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City

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A day spa facility where you can escape from your busy daily life, enjoy a cafe, read a book, and relax in your own style. You can enjoy two types of beauty baths: an alkaline hot spring for smooth skin, and a sulfur spring for whitening skin.

15-15 Kagokami, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City

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A day-trip hot spring facility where you can enjoy natural hot springs and bedrock baths. In addition to the gensen tateyu (130cm deep bath) and highly concentrated carbonated water, you can also enjoy the hot air steam room (loyly sauna) and bijun steam room (nano mist sauna) that incorporate Finnish-style sauna bathing.

1-1-57 Higashi Shizuoka, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City

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Founded in 1887, this tourist facility is run by a long-established seafood wholesaler, and sells shaved dried bonito flakes, dried sardines, and dried cherry shrimp, all processed in the company's own factory. It's the perfect place to pick up souvenirs for your trip. You can also eat homemade, hand-made soba noodles inside the building.

672-1 Yui, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City

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Just a short walk from JR Shizuoka Station's north exit underground passage. A cafe, takeout and retail store run by the Shizuoka Tea Commerce and Industry Cooperative. We offer suggestions on how to enjoy tea using a teapot according to the season. In the retail corner, you can purchase the best products selected by about 50 tea masters in Shizuoka City for just 500 yen.

49-1 Kurogane-cho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, JR Shizuoka Station North Exit Underground Plaza Shizuchika Information Pocket

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