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Port of Shimizu

 

Overlooking by Mt. Fuji, this port is formed by the natural breakwater of the Miho Peninsula. It has a long history, and was designated in the 16th Century as both a strategic military post and a base for marine and overland trading. It was opened as a modern harbor in 1899 and since then has been developing together with the economy of Shizuoka, which it supports through its status as a port of special importance. The volume of cargo that it handles has risen every year, and the size and functions of the harbor have expanded together with the industrialization of the coastal areas, supporting the economy of the entire Central Japan region.

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Port of Shimizu

 

Sightseeing highlights of surrounding area

  • Kuno-zan Tosho-gu Shrine, Nihondaira
    Kuno-zan Tosho-gu Shrine, Nihondaira
    Boasting stunning views of Mt. Fuji, this shrine appears both in Japan's 'Places of Scenic Beauty' and 'Top 100 Sightseeing Spots'. It is also designated as a prefectural nature park.
     
  • Miho
    Miho
    Famed as the 'Miho Pine Grove' of the 'Hagoromo' legend, this beautiful 7km stretch of pine trees has been selected as one of the three new famous sights of Japan.
     
 
  • Mariko
    Mariko
    Experience traditional craft and ceramics techniques such as Suruga-sensuji bamboo craft, Japanese dyeing techniques and sandglass to create your own original pieces.
     
  • Yui
    Yui
    Experience Edo Period culture at the Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum, with its collection of works of ukiyo-e paintings by Utagawa Hiroshige and others. Also famous for 'Sakura-ebi'.
     
 

Culture

  • Foods
    Maguro (tuna)
    The volume of frozen tuna fish landing at Shimizu Port is the largest in Japan. Shimizu is famous for excellent tuna sushi restaurants. You can sometimes catch a “maguro cutting show” presented to the visitors as a reception event.
     
  • Local specialties
    Shizuoka cha (Shizuoka tea)
    Shizuoka cha is Japan’s famous green tea brand manufactured in Shizuoka Prefecture, the leading tea-producing area in Japan.
     
 
  • Event

    Photo Courtesy of Shizuoka Prefectural Tourism Association.
    Shimizu Minato Matsuri (port festival) (summer)
    This is a festival celebrating the opening of Shimizu Minato in 1947. The So-odori citizens’ street dance is something to behold!
     
  • World Heritage Sites
    Historic Villages in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
    Houses with thatched roofs in the 3 villages, called “Hagi-cho” in Shirakawa-go, and “Aikura” and “Suganuma” in Gokayama, have been registered as World Cultural Heritage Sites. These gassho-zukuri (steep-roofed) houses were first constructed in the Edo period to breed silkworms for silk production on shelves located on the 2nd floor (the attic). As this is a heavy snowfall area, it was necessary to remove snow from the roof in winter. In order to reduce the labor of snow removal and, also, to make a large workspace for breeding silkworms in the attic, the houses were built in a distinctive style with very high, steep roof made of thatch.
     
 

Excursion information

2 hour course Marvel at the magnificent panorama of Nihondaira
4 hour course Tour of Shizuoka City and traditional craft experience at Sunpu-Takumishuku
6 hour course Enjoy a hot spring in Hakone, Mt. Fuji

Passenger terminal information

During docking times, exchange counters, tourist information offices, and souvenir shops are temporarily installed.
Sake tasting and souvenir stalls are also set up on the wharf.

Special reception service welcome ceremony, as well as tuna preparation displays, performances of geisha dancing and Wadaiko drumming, tea ceremony, and calligraphy classes

Facilities for the disabled

No facilities

Location

9-25 Hinode-cho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka, 424-0922

Access

Station JR Shimizu Station (30 mins on foot, 10 mins by bus, 8 mins by taxi)
Airport Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (50 mins by bus/taxi), Chubu Centrair International Airport/Narita International Airport (120 mins by Shinkansen)
Shinkansen JR Shizuoka Station (10 mins by train/bus/taxi)

Tourist information center

Shizuoka Shimizu Station Tourist Information Center
1st fl., Kagetsu Building, 3-1 Masago-cho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, 424-0816
TEL : +81-54-367-9613

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