[Shizuoka ]10 natural beauty spots in Shizuoka

Shrine with a spectacular view of Atami city

Climbing the 170 long stone steps up to the temple grounds, visitors can enjoy a wonderful view of Atami city and the ocean.

Birthplace of the name "Izu

Izuyama Shrine is the birthplace of the name of Izu. It is also a shrine with a long history that was visited by the famous Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Also featured in the great drama "The Thirteen of Kamakura-dono "

It will be a place that was frequently mentioned in the 2022 Taiga Drama "13 People of Kamakura-dono ". It is also famous as a shrine of marriage, as it is the place where Minamoto no Yoritomo and Hojo Masako were united.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Izuyama Shrine
Address: 708-1 Izuyama, Atami, Shizuoka, Japan
Phone number: 0557-80-3164
Business hours: 9:00~16:30
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Entry material: No material
Access: 7 minutes from JR Atami Station to Izuyama Jinja-mae bus stop. (For Izuyama Shrine or Nanao)
URL：https://izusanjinjya.jp/

Temple selected as one of the 100 best forests in Japan

In addition to the garden of Enshu Kobori, carvings by Jingoro Left, and a corridor covered with Japanese bush warbler's warbler, the vast grounds of approximately 10,000 tsubo (about 10,000 m2) offer a lush and restful environment.

Taiga Drama "Onajoshu Naotora "Places related to the drama

The temple is associated with Ii Naotora, aka Jirohoshi, the main character in the 2017 historical drama "Onajoshu Naotora ", and is the family temple of the Ii family for generations.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Yongtan Temple
Address: 1989 Iiya, Hikisa-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Phone number: 053-542-0480
Business hours: 9:00~16:30 (17:00 closing)
Closed: August 15 and December 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 every year
Admission: Adults (high school students and older) 500 yen, Children (elementary and junior high school students) 200 yen
　　　　Other discounts, etc. available
Access:Entei Bus "Hamamatsu Station "Bus stop #15 "44 I-parallel "~ "Iidani Miya-mae "Get off and walk about 3 minutes.
URL：https://www.ryotanji.com/index.html

A large flock of seagulls attacked the train?

Hamanako Sakume Station on the Tenryu Hamanako Railway is famous for being the station where large flocks of Yurikamome fly in during the winter. The station is also noted for the very rare sight of migratory birds flying into the station.

Take a break at Cafe Katorea

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The holy place of the anime "YuruCan△ "

"This station also appeared in YuruCan△ ". The eel shop "that appears in the 5th volume of the comic "is also nearby, so it might be a good idea to get off on the way.


"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Tenryu Hamanako Railway "Hamanako Sakume "
Address: Sakume, Mikkaicho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Phone number: 053-925-2276 (Tenryu Hamanako Railway Sales Section)
Closed: No holidays
Admission: Adults 160 yen, children 80 yen
Access:Tenryu Hamanako Railway "Hamanako Sakume Station "0 min. walk
URL： https://www.tenhama.co.jp/about/station/sakume/

"The Holy Land of Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 "

Although not a tourist attraction, the nostalgic port of Tomito is a sacred place for those in the know as it was the model for PlayStation 2 "Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 ", which was released on July 11, 2002.

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One of the best in Japan in terms of transparency

Because the water quality is very clean and clear, this spot is crowded with people enjoying leisure activities such as fishing, diving, and sightseeing boats during the season.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Tomido Port
Address: 987-2 Tomido, Ito-shi, Shizuoka, Japan
Access: 20 minute walk from Tomido Station on the Izu Kyuko Line.
URL: None

Dunes 100 minutes from Tokyo

In fact, there are dunes outside of Tottori. The Nakatajima Sand Dunes are one of the three largest sand dunes in Japan, stretching approximately 0.6 km from north to south and 4 km from east to west. They border the Sea of Enshu and are known for their ocean views. The sunset time is especially special.

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Loggerhead Turtle Landing Site

From spring to summer, loggerhead turtles, which are designated as an endangered species, come ashore on the beach to lay eggs. Fences have been set up to protect the loggerheads, and the area is also a place where efforts are being made to protect loggerhead turtle ecology.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Nakatajima Dunes
Address: Nakadajima-cho, Minami-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Access: 15 min. on the Nakadajima Line of the Entei Bus from JR Hamamatsu Stn. and a short walk from the bus stop: Nakadajima Dunes
URL：https://www.inhamamatsu.com/japanese/activity/nakatajima-dune.php

Eel pie sweets are excellent

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The Holy Land of Plastic Modeling

The red and light blue flag with a white star logo may ring a bell with many men. The headquarters of Tamiya, famous for its plastic models, radio-controlled cars, and mini 4WD vehicles, is actually located in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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History museum with wooden models on display

If you visit Tamiya's headquarters, you should definitely visit the History Hall, where numerous Tamiya products that have been on the market since the 1950s are on display. Visitors can see wooden models and RC cars that are now rare and precious.

Tamiya Shop doesn't end at the souvenir shop

At the Tamiya Shop, you can not only purchase tools necessary for building plastic models, but also rare Tamiya goods such as stickers and glasses.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Tamiya Head Office
Address: 3-7 Ondahara, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City
Phone number: 054-286-5105
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays (Please check the schedule on the official website.)
Entry material: No material
Access: Taxi from JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station: 5 minutes from the south exit of the station
On foot, it takes about 1 hour from JR Shizuoka Station and about 45 minutes from JR Higashi Shizuoka Station.
URL: https://tamiya.com/japan/company/visit/index.html