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[Shizuoka ]4 recommendations for historical buildings that are more fun the more you know about them.

[Shizuoka ]4 recommendations for historical buildings that are more fun the more you know about them.
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2024-04-09 Management office

A tour of historical buildings in Shizuoka Prefecture is highly recommended. Shizuoka was a transportation hub and a production center near the center of the country long ago, and many important buildings remain. By learning about the historical background while sightseeing these buildings, you can spend a romantic and emotional time.
This article introduces some recommended historical buildings in Shizuoka Prefecture.
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Table of Contents

  1. 1.
    Amagisan Tunnel (former Amagi Tunnel)
  3. 2.
    Cloudy Corner
  5. 3.
    Iwako School
  7. 4.
    omaezaki lighthouse
  9. 5.
    summary

Amagisan Tunnel (former Amagi Tunnel)

Amagisan Zuido (Amagi Mountain Tunnel) is a tunnel in Mt. Amagi, connecting Izu City and Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is called "Old Amagi Tunnel "to distinguish it from the New Amagi Tunnel on the current national highway.

Located on National Route 414 (old road), the tunnel was started in 1900 and opened to traffic in 1905. It is 445.5 meters long, 4.1 meters wide, and 4.2 meters high, and was the first all-stone tunnel in Japan.



The tunnel walls and entrance arch are all made of hewn stone. It is the longest existing stone tunnel in Japan. The inside is cool and cool, giving the impression that the air of the past is still intact.

In 1998 (Heisei 10), it was registered as a national tangible cultural property, and in 2001 (Heisei 13), it became the first road tunnel to be designated as a national important cultural property (building).


Today, it is not only a representative of Shizuoka, but also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan. Another reason for its popularity is the famous works related to this place, such as Yasunari Kawabata's short story "The Dancing Girl of Izu ", Seicho Matsumoto's novel "Amagi Koshi E ", and Sayuri Ishikawa's song "Amagi Koshi E ".

"The hiking course that includes the Amagisan Tunnel, where the dancers and students in Izu no Odoriko "are said to have walked, is "Odoriko Trail ". "The trail leads from Joren no Taki (Joren Falls) "to "to Kawazunanadaru (Kawazu Nanadaru Falls) ", where you can enjoy forest bathing and scenic views. Both the fresh green and autumn leaves are beautiful, and combined with the romance of the setting of the work, it is a popular spot.



In November, when the leaves change color, "holds the Amagi Koshi Autumn Foliage Festival ". The lantern walk through the tunnel with Izu no Odoriko and lanterns is also popular.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Amagisan Tunnel (former Amagi Tunnel)
Address: Izu-shi, Shizuoka, 413-0501
Access: [Transportation ]From Izu Hakone Railway Shuzenji Station, 35 min. by bus to Kawazu Station "Suisho Uchishita "or "Amagi Pass "Get off at Amagi Pass, approx. 40 min. walk [Car ]From Tomei Expressway Numazu IC or Shin Tomei Nagaizumi Numazu IC, Izu Jukan Doro - Izu Chuo Road (toll) - Shuzenji Road (toll) - Amagikita Road (free) From Tsukigase IC to Yugashima direction 1 hour and 20 minutes via Route 414
Phone number: 0558-85-1056 (Amagi Branch of Izu City Tourist Association)
URL:http://kanko.city.izu.shizuoka.jp/form1.html?pid=2481

Cloudy Corner



Kiunkaku is the site of a mansion in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, also known as "Atami's Three Great Villas ". It is currently open to the public as a tangible cultural property designated by Atami City.

With an architectural style that retains the romanticism of the Taisho and Showa eras, and with valuable historical and cultural decorations throughout, it is a popular spot to enjoy every inch of the building. It is a wonderful mansion with a variety of extravagant yet elegant features, and was once used as a ryokan (Japanese-style inn).

"Kiunkaku was built as a villa in 1919, and was acclaimed as one of the three best villas in Atami "along with the now closed "Iwasaki Villa "and the now defunct "Sumitomo Villa ".
Later, in 1947, it was reborn as a ryokan (Japanese inn) and welcomed many guests as a representative inn of Atami. Among the guests were many of Japan's great writers, including Yuzo Yamamoto, Naoya Shiga, Junichiro Tanizaki, and Osamu Dazai, and the inn was much loved by them.

The main building and the detached house, both of which retain the traditional Japanese architectural style, have a prestigious beauty with a sense of history. The glass windows in the corridors are made of "Taisho glass ", which was carefully crafted one by one by artisans of the time, and are very atmospheric.
In a room that was used as a guest room during the ryokan era, materials related to the great writers who frequented Kiunkaku at that time are also on display.



The Western-style building has a unique atmosphere with decorations and styles from Japan, China, and Europe, giving it a different feel from the main building. The stained glass, tiles, and other decorations throughout the museum are a must-see, not only for their beautiful colors, but also because they include valuable historical and cultural items. A dedicated guide is stationed in the exhibition rooms, and visitors can listen to his explanations and feel the romance of the Taisho and Showa eras.



The lush green garden is very elegant.
This garden was created by Kaichiro Nezu, a businessman known as the "King of Railroads. "The garden was created using a landscaping technique called chisen kaiyushiki (池泉回遊式庭園) ( "), in which a path around a large pond is surrounded by mountains, islets, and bridges, creating a beautiful landscape.
An estimated 20 tons of boulders are placed in the center of the garden, and it took more than 20 gardeners nearly two months to transport them.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Kiunkaku
Address: 4-2 Showa-machi, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0022
Access: [Transportation ]From JR Atami Station, take the bus bound for Ainohara or the Kiunkaku circulation bus for about 10 minutes→get off at Kiunkaku-mae [Car ]Tomei Expressway→Route 271→Route 135 and Atami Beach Line, about 1 hour 30 minutes
Phone number: 0557-86-3101
Hours: 9:00~17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Closed: Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a national holiday) Year-end (12/26~30)
Admission: Adults 610 yen (460 yen for groups) Junior high and high school students 360 yen (240 yen for groups) Elementary school students and younger free
URL:https://www.city.atami.lg.jp/kiunkaku/index.html

Iwako School



Iwashina School is the oldest elementary school building in Izu, located in Iwashina, Matsuzaki-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture.
The building, which incorporates traditional architectural techniques of Matsuzaki-cho and Western architectural styles, is known as a masterpiece of wooden architecture and has been designated a National Important Cultural Property.

Construction began in April 1879 and was completed in September 1880. Its exterior is decorated with "Namako walls ", the symbol of Matsuzaki-cho. Namako Wall is a method of wall construction in which flat roof tiles are placed side by side on the wall and plaster is applied to the joints of the tiles in a high, raised, kamaboko-shaped manner. The name "sea cucumber wall" comes from the fact that the raised plaster resembles sea cucumbers in the sea.

Designed by two young local carpenters, the building incorporates a traditional Japanese shrine and temple style architecture with Western-style white balconies, giving it a stately yet stylish impression.
The combination of the Japanese-style exterior, with its karahafu and namako walls above the entrance, and the Western-style architecture, with arched windows and semicircular balconies, is full of originality and charm.

The oblong plaque "Iwashina School "on the distinctive white balcony was written by Sanjo Sanetomi, known as the last Grand Minister of State.
The dragon decoration above it is a sculpture said to have been dug by the master builder Irie Chohachi (入江長八). These two elements give the architecture of the Iwashina Gakko an even more dignified and prestigious appearance.

And the best part of the Iwashina School is "Crane Room ", located on the west side of the second floor.
The Japanese-style room was designed by the aforementioned Chohachi Irie, and in addition to being used as a guest room, it was also used for traditional manners and sewing classes.
The rooms, which are so colorful and opulent that it is hard to believe that they are in a school building, amaze visitors.



Looking up, one can see 138 cranes dancing against the clear blue sky in the transom, and their dynamic flapping of wings is so powerful that it is overwhelming. This trowel painting "Thousand Cranes "is Irie Chohachi's masterpiece and the work that made him famous, and is a must-see.

On the grounds of the Iwashina School, there is a building called "Kaika-tei ", which was once the Iwashina Village Office and has since been moved and is now used as a rest area.
Souvenirs unique to Izu and textbooks used in those days are available for sale.
Also, don't miss the trowel paintings on the ceiling of the building, which were created by Sato Jinzo, a pupil of Irie Chohachi.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Iwashina School
Address: 442, Iwashina-kita, Matsuzaki-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka, 410-3613, Japan
Access: [Transportation ]Tokyo-(Shinkansen 55min)-Atami -(Izukyu 90min)-Izukyu Shimoda -(Bus 50min)-Matsuzaki [Car ]From Izu Longitudinal Expressway Tsukigase IC, Route 136⇒(Car 60min)-About 43km(27km from Shimoda) Matsuzaki
Phone number: 0558-42-2675
Business hours: 9:00~17:00
Regular holiday: no holiday
Price: 300 yen for adults, no price for junior high school students and below.
URL:http://www.izu-matsuzaki.com/publics/index/54/

omaezaki lighthouse



Omaezaki Lighthouse is located in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture.
"It was selected as one of the 50 best lighthouses in Japan "and is designated as a "A-rated preserved lighthouse "for its historical and cultural value.

The Omaezaki Lighthouse is located at the tip of a cape protruding into the Pacific Ocean, bisecting Suruga Bay and the Sea of Enshu.
The Sea of Enshu has long been a difficult place to navigate, and many ships have run aground or been wrecked on the reefs off this coast.
In 1635, the Edo shogunate built "Miobi Toumyo-do "in Omaezaki. However, an accident in 1871 (Meiji 4), when a warship built by the Edo shogunate ran aground on Seigo Root off the cape, necessitated the construction of a Western-style lighthouse.



Later, the Englishman Richard Henry Blanton, known as "the father of lighthouses ", was welcomed, and the Omaezaki Lighthouse, a white, Western-style lighthouse, was built in 1874.
Standing 22.5 meters above the ground, it has not been damaged by strong winds or earthquakes, and continues to watch over the safety of the sea while maintaining its beautiful appearance.



The observation deck offers a magnificent panoramic view of the ocean. On a clear day, the view of the Izu Peninsula, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Omaezaki Lighthouse is one of 16 lighthouses in Japan that can be climbed, and is the lighthouse from which the largest view of Mt. It is also a popular spot for photographers.



It is also illuminated at night, from sunset to 22:00. Visitors can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere that is different from that of the daytime.

The renovation of the Coast Guard Station was completed at the end of December 2016. The exterior walls were repainted and the inner protective panels were refurbished with cypress wood. In addition, a new small brick window was installed in the middle of the spiral staircase, making the spot even more attractive.


Facility Name: Omaezaki Lighthouse
Address: 1581 Omaezaki, Omaezaki City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 437-1621
Access: [Transportation ]JR Tokaido Honsen Line Kikugawa Station alighting Kikugawa Station - (Shizutetsu Bus Kikugawa Hamaoka Line) - Hamaoka Office alighting (about 40 minutes) - (Shizutetsu Bus Omaezaki City Line) - Omaezaki Ocean Center alighting (about 30 minutes), 10 minutes walk [Car ]Tomei Expressway Sagara Makinohara IC - about 30 minutes via Route 473, Prefectural Road 241, 240
Phone number: 0548-63-2550
Business hours: 9:00~16:00
Fixed rest day: 悪天候時 Year-end and year-end
Material: 300 yen for junior high school students and above, no material for elementary school students and below.
URL:https://www.city.omaezaki.shizuoka.jp/soshiki/shokokanko/kankospot/toudai.html


summary

We have introduced some of the best historical buildings in Shizuoka Prefecture. Shizuoka, which was an important place in Japan in terms of transportation and production, has left behind important buildings from long ago, making it a very attractive place for sightseeing.
We hope you will have a good time touring the historical buildings of Shizuoka Prefecture.

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