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  • Kamiike Pond
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    Shizuoka Numazu-shi Nishiuraenashi
    A pond located in the precincts of Osezaki Shrine, surrounded by junipers that have been declared a National Natural Monument. Despite being close to the sea, this is a freshwater pond, and various kinds of carp and other freshwater fish live here. It is referred to as one of the Seven Oddities of Izu. According to tradition, an earthquake in 684 caused the sea floor to rise up to create an island called Biwa Island, which attained its current form and became part of the mainland as sand and silt brought in by the waves covered it.
    Kamiike Pond image
  • Mt. Okusa
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Chuo-ku Kanzanjicho 1891
    This 113-meter-high mountain is located on the shore opposite Kanzanji Onsen. An observatory on top of the mountain is connected via ropeway to the Hamanako Palpal amusement park at the foot, and from here visitors can get a sweeping view encompassing the Enshu Sea and even Mt. Fuji. Towering on a peninsula jutting out from the northeast shore of Lake Hamana, it is believed the mountain was formed via a rocky mountain consisting of the Chichibu Belt layer accumulated some 200 to 400 million years ago which protruded out to form an island. Part of the Mikatahara gravel bed can be seen at the foot of the mountain. The mountain is covered in Japanese red pine and there are walking paths, and visitors can go on a relaxing nature walk.
  • Tenryu no Mori
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Tenryu-ku Sakumacho Harunocho
    This memorial forest is situated along the Tenryu Super Forest Road, which starts at Higashiunna in Tenryu Ward and continues on to Misakubo Dam. The vast, 95-hectare forest sprawls around 1,351-meter-high Mt. Ryuto. The forest is divided into three areas - the Somabito no Mori area, the site of hinoki cypress and Japanese cedar trees over 90 years old; the Yacho no Mori area, which consists of evergreen broad-leaved forest where you can see many wild birds; and the Shugen no Mori, which consists of mixed deciduous broad-leaved forest and evergreen broad-leaved forest. In each area, you can take in an abundance of natural beauty. Universal design principles have been employed to ensure that as many people as possible can enjoy the forest in safety and comfort, and facilities include gently sloping walking paths, a craft hut, forest clearing, and observatory.
  • Funagira Dam Lakeside
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Tenryu-ku Funagira
    "This dam is located 30 kilometers downstream from the mouth of the Tenryu River, known as the ""raging Tenryu."" Built on the border between mountains and the Tenryu River's downstream basin, facilities and points of interest such as a sports park, baseball field, and avenue of cherry trees are maintained in the area around the dam. The dam lake experiences virtually no waves or current, and thus its surface is extremely calm. Canoes and pleasure boats ply the lake, and boat races are also sometimes held on it. In addition, the area is replete with a rest house and men's and women's toilets. Yoshino cherries have been planted next to the baseball field and each year in spring the area bustles with large numbers of visitors come to see their blossoms."
    Funagira Dam Lakeside image
  • Wakutamaike Pond
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    Shizuoka Fujinomiya-shi Miyacho 1-1
    A bubbling spring located on the grounds of the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine. From a crack in the lava nearly 200 thousand tons of water gush out daily from the subterranean waters under Mt. Fuji. Because of the high transparency of crystal clear water, it looks like there's no water at all when viewed from certain angles. The water, which maintains a temperature near 13 degrees Celsius throughout the year, was once used for purification ceremonies by climbers of Mt. Fuji. It is one of the only two registered National Special Natural Monuments in the prefecture.
    Wakutamaike Pond image
  • Kodanuki Wetlands
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    Shizuoka Fujinomiya-shi Inokashira
    A wetland located on the north side of Lake Tanuki. This is the only wetland on the Shizuoka side of the Mt. Fuji foothills, and features 125 lakes of varying sizes scattered about. The wetlands are divided into three areas, East, Center, West, and you can see 63 different varieties of plant including Carex dispalata and Geranium soboliferum. The largest wetland on the western side features gangplanks allowing you to get an up-close view of rare insects and plants that you can't see outside of the wetlands. 29 different varieties of dragonfly have been confirmed including Lestes sponsa and Trigomphus melampus making this a perfect location for nature observation. Though infrequently run there is bus service running to the area from Lake Tanuki.
    Kodanuki Wetlands image
  • Jougasakikaigan uminotsuribashi
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    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Futo
  • Nakatajimasakyu
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Chuo-ku Nakatajimacho
  • Heda Pass
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    Shizuoka Numazu-shi
  • Mt.Daruma
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  • Izu Peninsula
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    Shizuoka Izu-shi Osawa
  • Otagawa Dam
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    Shizuoka Shuchi-gun Morimachi Kamekubo
  • Ikawa Dam
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    Shizuoka Shizuoka-shi Aoi-ku Ikawa
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  • Amagi Pass
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    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Kawazucho
  • Toi Pass
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    Shizuoka Izu-shi
  • Hiekawa Pass
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    Shizuoka Ito-shi
  • Mt.Misuji
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    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Higashiizucho
  • Ayutsubonotaki
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    Shizuoka Numazu-shi Ooka
  • Yamabushitoge
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    Shizuoka Susono-shi
  • Lake Hamana
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Kita-ku Mikkabicho Osaki
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Atami / Ito / Izu Highland Higashi-Izu / Minami-Izu / Nishi-Izu Mishima / Numazu / Naka-Izu The Base of Mt. Fuji Nihondaira / Shizuoka Oi River / Yaizu / Kakegawa Hamamatsu / Lake Hamana
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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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