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Shimizu Ekimae Ginza
91 stores line this street, selling everything from tea to toys and clothes. It’s rather quiet during the day, but gets very crowded for the Tanabata festival in July and a cosplay event in the fall. (25min from pier on foot, 10min by taxi)
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Kashi no Ichi Fish Market
Shimizu Port lands the most tuna in Japan, and lots of it is eaten at the 30 restaurants and shops in Kashi no Ichi. Visited by over a million people each year! (22min from pier on foot, 10min by taxi)
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S-Pulse Dream Plaza
Over 60 shops and restaurants, including the area’s biggest selection of souvenirs and gifts. The Ferris wheel offers dazzling views of Mt. Fuji when the weather is clear. (8min from pier on foot)
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Miho Shrine
This shrine from the Heian Period is popular for people who want better relationships in their lives, or who want success in their work or business.
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Kami no Michi
Pine trees, some over 200 years old, line this wooden boardwalk leading to the beach.
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Miho no Matsubara
A component part of the UNESCO Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Site! 30,000 pine trees line 5km of sandy beach and blue ocean. Find out why this site was a source of artistic inspiration for Japanese woodblock paintings. The spectacular views are sure to impress you!
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Nihondaira Yume Terrace
The indoor area’s walls are entirely glass, so you can gaze on Mt. Fuji while sipping Shizuoka's green tea in comfort. The outdoor deck is huge and the perfect place for picture-taking.
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Miho Shirube
Miho Shirube is a free museum dedicated to the cultural significance of Miho no Matsubara, including woodblock prints. A café and gift shop are on the first floor.
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JR Shizuoka Station
The Tokaido Line for both regular trains and the Shinkansen Bullet Train run through here. For those looking to shop, Parche has an array of stores to choose from. If you are looking for gift ideas, ASTY Shizuoka is a great place to start.
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Gofukucho Shopping Street
This 1.5 km shopping street is bustling every day. Modern department stores sit alongside centuries-old shops, so there's lots to discover on a stroll.
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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
The shrine has a history going back over 400 years, and is where Tokugawa Ieyasu, the man who unifed Japan, is buried and enshrined It was recognized as a national treasure in 2010.
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Sumpu Castle Park
Within the park, you can visit castle building reconstructions and learn about the legacy Ieyasu left behind, or enjoy a refreshing cup of Shizuoka green tea in the traditional Japanese garden.
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Shin-Shizuoka Cenova
Cenova is a shopping mall with 150 stores, including restaurants, daily necessities, and more. Shin-Shizuoka Station is located inside.
