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[Shizuoka ]You can easily visit and enjoy! 4 recommended gardens and parks

[Shizuoka ]You can easily visit and enjoy! 4 recommended gardens and parks
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2024-05-14 Management office

Gardens and parks are very attractive, as they can be easily visited for various occasions as playgrounds, date spots, and places to rest. There are various fun spots where you can enjoy lush greenery and scenic views, or play with your family on playground equipment. This article introduces gardens and parks in Shizuoka Prefecture.
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Table of Contents

  1. 1.
    Izu Guranparu Park
  3. 2.
    Kakita River Park
  5. 3.
    Surugafuku City Park
  7. 4.
    Iwamotoyama Park
  9. 5.
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Izu Guranparu Park



Izu Guranparu Park is a park for both adults and children in Ito City, Izu.
The 220,000-square-meter park is the size of five Tokyo Domes.
There are so many attractions to keep you occupied all day long.

The park has many popular attractions such as a ship-shaped 3D maze, water balloons, and a zip line that uses wires to glide through the air.
There is also park golf and bouldering, which can be played by elementary school students and up, and a dog run where you can play with your dogs.

"Zipline ~Kaze KAZE~ "is an attraction that glides along a 180-meter wire rope using pulleys. The excitement of gliding at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour from 6 meters above the ground is a must-see attraction.
The Water Balloon is a popular attraction that allows visitors to enter a transparent balloon and experience walking on water, creating a new sense of fun and excitement. "Ship-shaped 3D Maze - KAiZOKU "is the first ship-shaped 3D maze in Japan. It consists of wooden, box-shaped blocks, and the course is scheduled to change twice a year.


The park also has attractions with life-size dinosaurs.
The 20 or so dinosaurs are all large and impressive. There is a go-kart ride through the area where the dinosaurs live at "Dino-Age Kart "and a walk through the dinosaurs at "Dino-Age Walk ". The store sells dinosaur figurines, sundries, cookies, and more.

During the summer months, "Waterland Puru Puru "is open for a limited time. Many other events are held in accordance with the seasons, making it a place that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Doggies can enjoy themselves at ", Wan Wan Park ", and at the three playgrounds where dogs are allowed. Three restaurants in the park have terrace seating that can be used with dogs, which is a nice feature.



At night, the entire vast grounds are illuminated and very beautiful.
This is "Grand Illumi "and is treated as a separate park from the daytime as and requires a separate park entrance fee.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Izu Guranparu Park
Address: 1090 Tomido, Ito-shi, Shizuoka, 413-0231 Japan
Access: [Transportation ]From Atami Station to Ito Station on the Ito Line, from Ito Station to Izu-Kogen Station on the Izu Kyuko Line → 20 minutes by Tokai Bus from Izu-Kogen Station [Car ]From Tomei Expressway, Atsugi IC, about 85 km (via Odawara Atsugi Road and National Route 135)
Phone number: 0557-51-1122
Hours: 9:00~17:00 (until 16:00 from November to February) *Subject to change depending on weather and season
Evening session "Grand Illumination "(end of daytime session~21:30)
Closed: No holidays
Fee: Junior high school students and older: 1,200 yen Elementary school students: 600 yen Infants (4 years and older): 400 yen 70 years and older: 600 yen *Night time: "Grand Illumi "Admission is extra.
URL：http://granpal.com/

Kakita River Park

Kakita River Park is located along the Kakita River, known as one of the three clearest rivers in Japan.
The park was opened in April 1986 in the upper reaches of the Kakita River as a place for town residents to relax for the purpose of "protecting and preserving nature ""securing a community square ".

The Kakita River is 30~50 meters wide and approximately 1,200 meters long, making it the shortest first-class river in Japan. In addition to the abundance of water in the Kakita River, the water temperature remains almost constant at 15 degrees both in summer and winter.

There are five spots in the park: "Lawn Plaza ""First Observatory ""Second Observatory ""Spring Water Plaza ""Wooden Eight Bridge " "There are benches and pavilions under the trees in the lawn plaza "for visitors to relax and unwind.



"The first observatory "is the uppermost point of the Kakita River.
Dozens of large and small springs can be seen where snow and rain that falls upstream, such as Mt. Fuji, become underground water that suddenly gushes out from under the national highway. It takes 26~28 years for water to flow from the Mt. The water that has been refined over such a long period of time gushes out from places called "gusumas. If you look closely at the center of the rounded area, you can see sand moving softly, and you can see water gushing out from there.



"From the second observatory "you can see a mysterious spring spot with blue water.
The spring water here was used as a well by a spinning mill in the past.
The color of the sand sinking to the bottom of the well and the sun's rays create a beautiful and fantastic blue.
If you look at the center of the circled spring, you can see blackish sand dancing in the beautiful blue water. The water level in the spring is almost constant throughout the year, so you can usually see this beautiful blue color on a sunny day.

"The spring water plaza "is a place where visitors can have direct access to spring water.
At "Poko-Poko Spring Room ", which looks like a square pond, you can experience the water flow, water pressure, and sand blowing up from the spring water with your hands. In summer, it is crowded with parents and children who enjoy playing with water.

"Wooden Yatsuhashi "is used as a walking path in the park.
You can see the graceful flow of the middle reaches of the Kakita River and feel the abundant spring water here as well.
A promenade has been established where visitors can stroll and enjoy the magnificent view of the Kakita River, a designated natural monument.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Kakitagawa Park
Address: 71-7, Fushimi, Shimizu-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-0907, Japan (on Route 1)
Access: [Car ]Approximately 13 minutes from Tomei Numazu I.C. or Shin-Tomei Nagaizumi Numazu I.C. [Transportation ]From JR Mishima Station, take Tokai Bus Orange Shuttle bound for Numasho via Suntomoon "In front of Kakitagawa Spring Park "Get off at bus stop and walk 1 minute
Phone number: 055-981-8224 (Shimizu Town Urban Planning Division, Parks and Greenery Section)
URL：http://www.town.shimizu.shizuoka.jp/toshi/toshi00054.html

Surugafuku City Park

Sunpujo Park was developed on the site of Sunpujo Castle.
Sunpu Castle is a representative park of Shizuoka City, and is historically known throughout Japan as the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the feudal lord who spent the last years of his life in the castle.

Surrounded by a moat on all four sides, the 18-hectare park has a history dating back to the Edo period. It is a comprehensive park with facilities such as a free open space, a French-style garden, and a playground, etc. Located in the center of the city, the park is popular among citizens as an excellent recreational place.



In 2001 (Heisei 13), Momijiyama Garden and Tea House were established on the north side of the park and became a popular tourist attraction. The garden was created based on the playful and enjoyable atmosphere of a castle lord's garden, and visitors can enjoy the seasonal atmosphere and coffee shop in the four gardens, which are interwoven with Suruga country's famous scenic spots.

The Ninomaru East Gate and Tatsumi Yagura (Tatsumi Tower) in the southeast corner of the park are one of the few restored buildings in Japan built in a purely wood-framed, hip-and-gable style.

In 1996, the East Gate was restored using traditional Japanese construction methods and opened to the public as a museum. The museum also features exhibits of materials excavated from Sunpu Castle Park and a restored room from Rinsaiji Temple, where Tokugawa Ieyasu is said to have been taught by Taihara Sessai during his childhood as a hostage. "Takechiyo Tenarai no Ma (Room of Learning) "

The Tatsumi Yagura was restored in 1989.
It has an L-shaped plan, which is rare among castle turrets in Japan, and was an excellent defensive turret among the turrets of Sunpu Castle.
Its majestic appearance is faithfully reproduced as it was in 1638.

And in 2014 (Heisei 26), the Kun Yagura (Hitsujisaru Yagura) was restored at the southwest corner.
The Kun Tower has three floors inside the building, but all floor and ceiling boards on each floor have been removed, allowing visitors to see through from the first floor to the beams on the third floor.
The structure of the turret, which was restored using traditional construction methods, is clearly visible, and visitors can learn about the structure under the floor of the turret, which can never be seen in other castles.

The park is also a popular tourist spot for cherry blossoms and azaleas, attracting visitors from far and wide.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Suruga Castle Park
Address: 〒420-0855 Shizuoka City, Aoi-ku, Suruga Castle Park
Access: [Car ]Approximately 20 minutes drive from Tomei Expressway Shizuoka I.C. [Transportation ]15 minutes walk from JR Shizuoka Station
Phone number: 054-251-0016
Business hours: 9:00~16:30
Closed: Monday, Year-end and New Year holidays
Fee: Free *Admission fee to each facility is required.
URL：https://sumpu-castlepark.com/momijiyama/

Iwamotoyama Park



Iwamotoyama Park is located at the top of 193-meter-high Mount Iwamoto in Fuji City. Fuji, Hakone, the Izu Peninsula, Suruga Bay, and as far as the Southern Alps.

The park has a lawn, arboretum, observation facilities, and hiking trails.
It is also equipped with a café and benches for a relaxing time.
Observation facilities include "Overhanging Observation Deck ""Panoramic Observation Deck ""Chibi Observation Deck "

In the park, visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers such as plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, and hydrangeas. About 400 cherry trees of 10 species, including Someiyoshino, are planted, and they are sometimes illuminated. As for arboretums, there are "plum garden ""wild azalea forest ""rhododendron forest ""loubain compassionate hill ""mountain cherry forest ""rose garden "



In early spring, about 300 ume (Japanese apricot) trees bloom, and "it is famous as a great photo opportunity of Mt. Fuji and ume ".
Especially during the ume (plum) season from late January to mid-March, the area is very crowded with photographers from all over Japan.

It is also famous for its spectacular night view, and is very popular for its beautiful illumination-like scene from Fuji City to Shimizu Port. The community bus "Koume "also runs every Monday~Saturday.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Iwamotoyama Park
Address: 1605 Iwamoto, Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 416-0901, Japan
Access: [Train ]Take Koume Bus bound for Iwamotoyama Koen from JR Fuji Station North Exit, 30 minutes, get off at the last stop, walk shortly. [Car ]20 minutes from Tomei Expressway Fuji IC
Phone number: 0545-55-2777 (Fuji City Promotion Public Corporation)
Closed: No holidays

summary

We have introduced some gardens and parks in Shizuoka Prefecture. Gardens and parks are very attractive because they are easy to enjoy and can be visited even on a casual holiday. We hope you will enjoy visiting the recommended spots introduced in this article and refresh yourself.

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