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Shimizu Port（area:CHUBU／SHIZUOKA)
Sail into the Port of Shimizu and you will understand why it is considered one of Japan’s three most beautiful ports. The sight of Mount Fuji soaring above the surrounding area belies the fact that Shimizu is not only a scenic area, but a culturally significant one as well. In addition to Fuji, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, the area also overlooks Miho-no-Matsubara, a pine tree grove included as one of the World Heritage’s constituent properties. These assets combine with the area’s moderate climate to mark the port as one of Japan’s prime sightseeing destinations.
Shimizu’s rich cultural heritage is rooted in the surrounding Shizuoka area’s history as the home of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo shogunate, following his retirement from government. A collection of historic buildings in the vicinity, such as Kunozan Toshogu Shrine (designated a National Treasure by the Japanese government), Sumpu Castle Park, and Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, depict a fascinating portrait of the life and accomplishments of this major historical figure. The Shizuoka area’s ancient culture is available not only for observation but for hands-on experience as well. At Sumpu Takumi-shuku, visitors can try their hand at making traditional Suruga handicrafts characteristic of the Shizuoka region, such as bamboo works, dyes, and lacquerware.
After a full day of absorbing the area’s many sights, there is no better way to recharge than with a healthy serving of fresh seafood. In addition to tuna, for which Shimizu has the number one haul in Japan, other local delights include sakura shrimp (a small, crunchy variety found only in the area) and young sardines called shirasu.
Port Area Tourist Information
Fresh Tuna
The Port of Shimizu boasts the highest catch of tuna in all of Japan. Try some of this fresh fish for yourself at the Kashi no Ichi fish marke...
S-Pulse Dream Plaza
S-Pulse Dream Plaza is a seaside entertainment and shopping complex in Shimizu. The building easily merits a whole day’s visit with its slew of...
Nihondaira
With a stunning view overlooking the city and Suruga Bay with Mt. Fuji in the background, it is little wonder that this was once named the top ...
Miho no Matsubara
Miho-no-Matsubara, a coastal pine tree grove, was registered as a component asset of the Fujisan (Mount Fuji) UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2013. Visitors....
Port Information
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| Location | 9-25 Hinode-cho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka 424-0922 |  |
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| Nearest major airport | Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (fifty minutes by car or bus) | |
| Nearest major train station | Hatoba Verkehr hakubutsukan on Shizutetsu bus(five-minute walk) | |
| Nearest major bus station | Hatoba Verkehr Hakubutsukan on Shizutetsu bus routes 54/56/57/58/212/213/250/260 (five-minute walk) | |
| Berth | Hinode #4 | |
| Hinode #5 | |
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| Service | Passenger Terminal | |
| Tourist information | |
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| Port management | Shimizu Port Authority | |
| TEL | +81-54-353-2203 | |
| shimizukokikaku@pref.shizuoka.lg.jp | ||
| Related links | Port of Shimizu (external website) |
Videos
Attractiveness as a logistics base(JP/EN)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BULqD0LpdbE
(JP)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0TYyD0S6sc
(EN)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDrhBFZdP74
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