History / Culture / Tour Spots in Shizuoka Area
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- Shizuoka City Museum of Art
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4.077 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shizuoka Pref. Shizuokashi Aoi-ku Kouyamachi 17-1 Aoi Tower 3F
- This art museum in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City is an urban art museum that does not focus on any particular genre of art and throughout the year hold many special exhibitions and events. Along with appreciating the pieces of art there is a cafe and a multi-purpose room almost the same size as the gallery. It is used for all variety of events. On rainy days you can get to the museum from Shizuoka Station without needing to get wet.
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I was surprised to see this directly across from the train station, but what was better they had an exhibit that was outstanding, though a visiting exhibit, if this is their quality, then check it...
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- Kotonomama Hachimangu Shrine
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4.552 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shizuoka Pref. Kakegawashi Yasaka 642
- "This shrine is located in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where ""Kotonomachi-hime no Mikoto"" and others are venerated. It is also famous for its power spot ""your wish comes trueas you said"" which appeared in the Japanese collection of essays ""Makuranososhi.(The Pillow Book)"" And the ""KotonomamaHachimangu Festival"" held annually in September is celebrated not only by locals but by many tourists as well."
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そこに立っているだけで神様のご加護がありそうな圧力を感じます。 大木たちが浄化してくれているのか、澄んだ空気のなかで清らかな気持ちになります。 お参りし、御朱印をいただいただけなのですが、とてもさわやかな気持ちで帰りました。
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- Atami Castle
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3.55 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shizuoka Pref. Atamishi Atami 1993
- A castle built in the Momoyama period style located at the Nishikigaura mountaintop in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The castle was in fact built in 1959; no castle was ever historically located here. The castle tower viewing platform offers a stunning view 160 meters above sea level, and on clear days visitors can see all the way to the Izu Peninsula and Oshima. The castle’s grounds are filled with things to see and do, including a jacuzzi foot bath to soothe aching feet while gazing at beautiful scenery, a free game center, an area where visitors can try various Edo period activities, a museum dedicated to castles and samurai culture, and a tea house offering sweets and spectacular views. The adjoining Atami Trick Art Museum is also popular. Fee required to enter castle grounds.
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We went for lunch as there is nowhere else around the castle but it has a nice panoramic view of the sea. The meal itself is simple, based on Japanese noodles (soba/ udon) , options with tempura. The...
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- Kinomiya-jinja Shrine
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- Shizuoka Pref. Atamishi Nishiyamachou 43-1
- Also known as the Kinomiya Myojin and the Kinomiya Dai-Myojin, this ancient Shinto shrine has long served the faithful in Izu and Atami. Legend has it that the shrine was built to house an idol which a fisherman caught in his net in 710. The massive sacred tree on the shrine’s grounds, named Okusu, is a nationally designated Natural Monument; over 2,000 years old, it is the second largest tree in Japan. It is said that circling the trunk once extends one’s life by one year. The shrine’s rest area, where visitors can buy tea, Raifuku sweets, and light meals, is also popular. Closest station: Kinomiya Station.
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- Kakegawa Castle (Kumokiri Castle)
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4.016 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shizuoka Pref. Kakegawashi Kakegawa 1138-24
- This castle inside of Kakegawa Castle Park in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture is famous for being Japan's first recreated castle using the original wood construction techniques. Visitors can tour the inside of the castle and climb the stairs to the observation deck on the top floor. The castle, which is visited by many tourists, has also been selected as one of Japan's best 100 castles.
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掛川城天守閣と合わせて見学しました。平日だったため非常に空いておりじっくり落ちついて見学することができました。
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- Akihasan Hongu Akiha Shrine
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4.537 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Tenryu-ku Harunocho Ryoke 841
- "This ancient Shinto shrine is dedicated to Mt. Akiha, the most sacred mountain in the Tokai region. Since it was founded in 709, the shrine has been visited by worshippers seeking the protection from fire it is purported to provide. In medieval times, the shrine was known as the ""Akiha Daigongen;"" designated a top-ranking shrine by the Imperial Court, it received donations of numerous swords of excellent manufacture from noted samurai. During the shrine's Fire Festival, held from December 15 to 16 each year, three dances - a bow dance, a sword dance, and a fire dance - are offered to the gods to pray for protection from fires, floods, and illness."
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全国に千を超えるという秋葉神社の総本山で火防の願いを叶える古社です。調理場や焼き物の窯等火を使う職場で最もよく目にするお札が秋葉神社と思います。戦災を受け新たに建てられた金色の鳥居や境内にある火打ち石などが特徴的でした。山の頂上なので景色も素晴らしかったです。
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- Kawana Stained Glass Museum
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4.049 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Kawana 1439-1
- Located in a perfect location overlooking the sea is this stained glass museum in Kawana, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. With a church and chapel contained within, there is precious stained glass from the 19th century given by the UK to be found throughout the building. The museum is a glorious space in which the soul is soothed by the rays of sunshine pouring through the stained glass windows, the soft light of the lamps and by the scent of the incense. Unexpected moments can be enjoyed while listening to the sounds of the music box and pipe organ. On site is an Italian restaurant run by chef Yukio Ishizaki and also a wedding venue.
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パイプオルガンの演奏があり、音色は自分の気物を落ち着かせてくれる。食事もでき美味しかった。レストランの窓から海が見えるのはとてもいい。また、ここでボーとしたい。
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- Tea Museum, Shizuoka
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4.051 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shizuoka Pref. Shimadashi Kanayafujimichou 3053-2
- "A museum located in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture. As a museum focusing on tea, you can experience various aspects of tea, such as tea picking, scrubbing, matcha tea grindingand ""sado""-tea ceremony. Also, there are exhibits regarding the industry, history, culture, and functionality of tea. Furthermore, there is a museum shop, and a restaurant where you can enjoy dishes made with tea."
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a brief summary of tea in Japan especially in Shizuoka area. The museum shop is a must visit as there are different tea products on display.
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- Kunozan Toshogu Museum
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4.052 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shizuoka Pref. Shizuokashi Suruga-ku Negoya 390 Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
- This history museum in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City is attached to the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine which enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu. The exhibitions focus on the treasures of Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. Everyday items of Tokugawa Ieyasu are also on display along with weapons and armor that he used as Shogun. The items from the permanent collection rotate throughout the year and the museum gives you the chance to physically experience famous belongings of the Tokugawa Shoguns.
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Not only Kunousan Toshogu Shrine but also the Museum was a thing of beauty. The items on display were extraordinary. The center piece was a golden clock out of Europe which was a gift from a Spanish...
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- Shizuoka City Serizawa Keisuke Art Museum
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4.549 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shizuoka Pref. Shizuokashi Suruga-ku Toro 5-10-5
- This art museum, situated inside the Toro Park, is located at 5-Chome, Toro, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City. Housed in this museum are around 800 works of Serizawa Keisuke, a holder of the title of Important Intangible Cultural Property, a so called national treasure, who was a dyer from Shizuoka City. The museum also has over 4500 artisanal works from around the world that he collected. The museum rotates the works on display three times a year. On Sundays and holidays when the museum is open, Serizawa Keisuke's residence moved from Tokyo, is open for public viewing
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Tried to squeeze this in before returning to Tokyo. Wished we had had more time,as his work was outstanding and varied. TAXI WARNING. It’s a bit off the beaten track,so we asked the museum to phone...
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- Arai Barrier
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4.052 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shizuoka Kosai-shi Araicho Arai 1227-5
- It is a 10-minute walk from Niiimachi Station or a 30-minute drive from the Hamamatsu Nishi IC, and is located on the right side of Route 301 west of the Niiimachi Station intersection. Together with the one in Hakone, it played a major role on the Tokaido Highway.
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東海道53次の新居宿の一番の観光スポットです。 全国で唯一実物が残っている関所とのことです。 入場しなくても外から関所を存分に観賞することができますが、入場すると関所の建物の中や資料館に入れ、いろいろと勉強することができます。 新居宿にきたら行くべきスポットと思います。
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- Fujisan Hongu Sengentaisha
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- Shizuoka Pref. Fujinomiyashi Miyachou 1-1
- A shrine in Miyacho Town, Fujinomiya City. With Mt. Fuji as its holy mount, the god Konohana-no-Sakuyahime-no-Mikoto is venerated here. It is the head shrine of the nearly 1,300 Sengen Shrines in the country. The main building, made in Sengen-style, has been designated a National Important Cultural Property, and the Wakutamaike Pond, which springs up into the precincts from the terminus of Mt. Fuji's lava flow, has been designated a National Special Natural Monument.
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- Hamamatsu City Akino Fuku Museum
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4.053 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Tenryu-ku Futamatachoufutamata 130
- Located in Futamata, Futamata Town, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, this art museum contains the work of local Japanese painter Fuku Akino. One key feature is that you remove your shoes when on the marble and rattan mat floors to view works. There are regular and special exhibits.
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「秋野不矩美術館入口」バス停から徒歩10分弱。小高い丘の上にあるため、途中から結構な坂道を上っていく必要がある。 旧天竜市出身の日本画家である秋野不矩の作品を展示する美術館。昔のヨーロッパを題材にした絵本に出てきそうな外観の建物は藤森照信氏の設計。美術館手前の坂道には昔懐かしい木製の電柱が立てられている。入館料は310円。展示室内は撮影不可。入口で靴からスリッパに履き替え、展示室の手前ではそのスリ...
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- Iinoyagu Shrine
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3.556 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Hamana-ku Inasachouinoya 1991-1
- This shrine is located in Iinoya, Inasa Town, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City. Built in 1872, it venerates the fourth prince of Emperor Go-Daigo, Prince Munenaga. Prince Munenaga excelled at writing waka poetry and lived a long life, so the shrine's blessings are said to be for school success and long life.
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皇室ゆかりの神社で、雰囲気のいい町並みに鎮座してますね。趣のある休憩所もでき、好きな限定朱印も凝っていまして、毎月参拝し頂いて帰ります。大河ドラマで有名になった龍潭寺が隣にありますね。周りには観光地的な仏閣など見所はありますね。
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- Miho-jinja Shrine
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3.558 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shizuoka Pref. Shizuokashi Shimizu-ku Miho 1073
- This shrine in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City is said to be connected to the Hagoromo no Matsu Pinetree of the picturesque wood block print Miho no Matsubara Pine Grove. Running from the front of the shrine is a road lined with Hagoromo no Matsu Pinetree known as 'The Path of the Gods'. An annual festival is held on November 1st during which a shrine maiden performs the Hagoromo no Mai Dance on a stage at the shrine.
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A small, non-descript shrine located in front of the boardwalk through the pine trees to Miho beach.
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- The Cat Museum
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2.564 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Yawatano 1759-242
- This museum features exhibits on extinct cat species and the world of wild cats, a collection of fairy tale and cat-themed artwork from around the world, and more. It also offers a petting gallery where visitors can relax alongside 40 cats representing around 20 kinds. The popular museum is visited by more than two million people. Visitors will see a whole new side to cats that is surprisingly profound.
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I enjoy my visit here, there are specimens of different tigers and lions, and of course there are the cats. The are friendly enough if u are patient and let them settle down. There are a few that...
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- Egawatei (The Egawa Residence)
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4.067 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shizuoka Pref. Izunokunishi Nirayamanirayama 1
- Egawatei is the local governor’s residence where the Egawa family, descendants of Yamato Genji for over 900 years and 42 generations, resided. It has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It is located in the site of the Nirayama government office, designated a national Historical Site of Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Following the Hogen Rebellion in 1156, Uno Chikanobu, the sixth generation of the Uno family, settled in the land of Izunirayama and so began the history of the Egawa Residence. The Uno family renamed themselves as the Egawa family and served as local governor for eleven generations during the Edo period. The main building is a single story building with a half-hipped roof. There are lots of things to see such as the quake-absorbing geometric lattice-work of the roof, and the ‘live pillars’ where trees have been used in the construction of the building.
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沼津に行ったついでに、韮山反射炉を造った江川邸を初訪問す。今回、建築した韮山代官江川栄龍の偉業職責を展示した江川邸を初訪問する。母屋は、保全建設中であり、建物全体が観えず残念なり。しかし、無料観光ガイドが、丁寧に説明くださり感謝す。柱や梁は、４００年経過してるという。木材が、そんなに持つとは思いませんでした。江川栄龍は６尺：１８０㎝と長身で、引き戸はの高さは、１５０ｃｍくらいで、当人は、猫背になる...
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- Hamanako Orgel Museum
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4.070 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Chuo-ku Kanzanjichou 1891
- A specialized orgel museum in Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture where you can see antique orgels and orgel demonstrations. This is a popular destination with one of the finest museum shops in the Tokai region and workshops where you can try your hand at assembling an original orgel.
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Before the trip, I thought it was just an ordinary museum. However, I was wrong. The museum has a display of many different kinds of beautiful 19th Century orgels (music boxes) and fairground...
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- Hamaoka Nuclear Exhibition Center
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3.552 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shizuoka Pref. Omaezakishi Sakura 5561
- This free promotional facility is located at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station in Omaezaki City, Shizuoka Prefecture. There, visitors can enjoy seeing exhibits on subjects such as nuclear power and environmental issues, viewing films at their Yu Yu Theater (Former name: OMNIMAX Theater), and more. The facility, which also holds a variety of regularly events including tours, is visited by many people on weekends.
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３．１１の災害を経験にして、浜岡原発に様々な安全対策が施されていることがわかる施設。実物大の原子がある点もおもしろい。
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- The Kiseki Museum of World Stones
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4.039 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shizuoka Pref. Fujinomiyashi Yamamiya 3670
- A museum in Yamamiya, Fujinomiya City. It was opened as Japan's first museum for stones in 1971. The variety of rare stones are displayed here not according to a mineralogical viewpoint, but using a viewpoint that compares them to animals or plants, based on Unkonshi-Japan's first expert stone manual, written by Sekitei Kiuchi, a naturalist of the Edo period. There are also exhibits of gemstones, luminous stones, dinosaur fossils and other fossils, and of materials related to Kenji Miyazawa (famous poet and author) as a geologist.
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４０年ぶりの２度目、展示がわかりやすく楽しく見られる。付属館が休館していて残念だったので、また行きたい。
Shizuoka Areas
With the giant Pacific Ocean to the south and the great Mount Fuji to the north, Shizuoka prefecture is blessed with some of the best views the country has to offer. The white sand beaches of the Izu Peninsula are a rare find on mainland Japan, neighbored by beautiful cliffs, tumbling hills, and natural hot springs. As Japan’s largest producer of green tea, the age-old tradition of tea drinking is ubiquitous in Shizuoka, from the miles of tea fields to the old tea houses hosting traditional tea ceremonies.
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