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[Shizuoka ]4 recommendations for touring artistic and attractive buildings

[Shizuoka ]4 recommendations for touring artistic and attractive buildings
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2024-07-02 Management office

Traveling around to see buildings designed by famous architects is actually so popular that it is secretly gaining fans. Shizuoka Prefecture is also home to many famous architectures, and many people visit the area for sightseeing.
The completed design also makes the atmosphere of the space very pleasing and can be considered a photogenic sight. This article introduces some of the most artistic and attractive buildings in Shizuoka Prefecture.
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Table of Contents

  1. 1.
    Nihondaira Yume Terrace
  3. 2.
    Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center GRANSHIP
  5. 3.
    Shiseido Art House
  7. 4.
    Toraya Kobo
  9. 5.
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Nihondaira Yume Terrace



Nihondaira Yume Terrace is an observatory located in Shizuoka City. Kengo Kuma, famous for designing the New National Stadium, the main venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, was involved in its construction.

Nihondaira is one of the most scenic spots in Japan, having been awarded first place in a competition of the 100 best sightseeing spots in Japan. The panoramic view of Mt. Fuji over the tea plantation, Shimizu Port below, the Izu Peninsula, and the Southern Alps is truly spectacular. Near the top of the mountain, there is a plum orchard that is at its best from February to March, and cherry blossoms can be seen from late March.

Nihondaira Yume Terrace is a beautiful wooden facility built with an abundance of wood from Shizuoka Prefecture and in harmony with the surrounding natural landscape. The 1,200-square-meter garden with seasonal flowers is also attractive.

In the exhibition area on the first floor, visitors can learn about the history and culture of Japan and the surrounding tourist attractions using graphic panels, projection mapping, and touch panels. The history of the famous scenic spot "Nihondaira "is introduced like a picture scroll from the age of myths and legends, and is very worth seeing.

On the second floor is a lounge where you can enjoy seasonal teas and tea sweets. You can relax and enjoy the view of the terrace, which also overlooks Miho no Matsubara and the Kuno Coast.



Climbing to the third floor, you will find a 360-degree all-glass observation floor. Below you can see Shimizu Port and Suruga Bay, which is said to be the deepest bay in Japan, and beyond that you can see the majestic Mt. The view of the city of Shizuoka and the Miho Pine Barrens is also spectacular. When the weather does not allow you to see Mt. Fuji, you can see the beautiful Mt. Fuji displayed on a large monitor. The observation corridor is approximately 200 meters in circumference and offers a wonderful view from here as well.



On Saturdays, it is open at night so that visitors can enjoy the night view.
The spectacular view was even recognized by the Night View Convention & Visitors Bureau in July 2016 as a "Japan Night View Heritage ".

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Nihondaira Yume Terrace
Address: 600-1 Kusanagi, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka 424-0886
Phone number: 054-340-1172
Access: [Car ]25 minutes from Nihondaira/Kunozan Smart IC 30 minutes from Tomei Shizuoka IC [Train ]25 minutes by cab from JR Shizuoka Station 10 minutes by cab from JR East Shizuoka Station
Hours: 9:00~17:00 (Sat. 9:00~21:00) *The observation corridor is open all day.
Closed: Open every day of the year *Closed on the second Tuesday of each month and at the end of the year (12/26~12/31)
Fee: Free of charge
URL:https://nihondaira-yume-terrace.jp/

Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center GRANSHIP



"The Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center Granship "is a prefectural cultural complex established by Shizuoka Prefecture as "a center for cultural creation and exchange ". Designed by architect Arata Isozaki, it opened in March 1999.

The exterior of the building is designed to resemble a ship, and is nicknamed "Grand Ship "after its shape. It is a huge structure with two basement levels and 12 stories above ground, with a floor space of 60,360 square meters, a total length of over 200 meters, and a height of approximately 60 meters. It is so large that it can be seen from the windows of the Tokaido Main Line and the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train that pass right next to it.



The plaza is finished with beautiful lawn and interlocking (a combined brick-like painting method). Together with the Main Hall, it can be used to host large events.
Facilities include a Main Hall, a Medium Hall, the Shizuoka Performing Arts Center, conference rooms and the Granship Corner of the Prefectural Library.



The Main Hall "Sea "can be used as a large conference and event venue for several thousand people. It is arena-style with movable seats and can accommodate up to approximately 4,600 people.
At 58 meters high and flooded with natural light, the space is unparalleled.
From various types of entertainment to dance competitions and other sporting events, trade fairs, and international conventions, we can accommodate all purposes and styles.

The Middle Hall "Grand "is a concert hall designed as a prestigious theater space with wood grain. The seating is arranged in gentle curves to create a comfortable space that is easy to see, easy to hear, and rich in spirit. The contrast of the space with the natural stone entrance is also beautiful. This proscenium-style hall is ideal for concerts, plays, traditional performing arts, musicals, ballet, and other performing arts, as well as lectures and academic conferences.

Conference Hall for International Conferences "Wind "is a two-story atrium space located on the top floor of the Granship building. is fully equipped as a full-scale international conference hall, with simultaneous interpretation available in six languages. The hall can be flexibly laid out to accommodate a variety of conference styles, and the sliding wall on the east side can be opened and closed to allow participants to enjoy views of Mount Fuji and Nihondaira through the windows between meetings.

In addition to hosting music and traditional performing arts performances and events, the Shizuoka Cultural Foundation also plays a role in the promotion of culture in Shizuoka Prefecture through its rental library business, large-scale conventions, and various academic conferences.
It is also where Shizuoka City's coming-of-age ceremony is held.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center
Address: 2-3-1 Higashi-Shizuoka, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 422-8019, Japan
Phone number: 054-203-5710
Access: [Car ]20 minutes from Shizuoka IC [Train ]5 minutes walk from Higashi Shizuoka Station
Hours: 9:00~22:00 (Observation Lobby 9:00~18:00)
Closed: Open daily (closed for facility inspections)
Fee: Depends on the event
URL:https://www.granship.or.jp/

Shiseido Art House



Shiseido Art House is a cultural facility that opened in 1978 and was upgraded to an art museum in 2002.
Designed by architects Shinsuke Takamiya and Yoshio Taniguchi, it won the "Architectural Institute of Japan Award "in 1980 and is famous as a masterpiece of modernist architecture representing the 1970s.

The modern silver building looks like a combination of a cube and a cylinder, and the construction company paid close attention to the many surfaces of the structure. The curved glass windows are mirrored from the outside, and were designed based on the concept of beautifully reflecting the passing bullet trains. The building is like an abstract sculpture, with every detail carefully considered.

The museum houses approximately 1,600 works of art collected through special exhibitions held at the Shiseido Gallery in Ginza and art and cultural support activities.
The first and second floor exhibition rooms display a variety of art works selected from these collections. The museum is thoroughly designed to create a calm and relaxing space for visitors to take their time and appreciate the sophisticated artworks. In addition, special exhibitions are held on a regular basis, allowing visitors to view works of art that are not on display in the permanent collection. Special exhibitions are held as frequently as once every few months, and visitors are always entertained no matter how many times they visit the museum.



The adjacent Shiseido Corporate Museum introduces the history of the company's corporate culture since its foundation in 1872.
Advertising works such as packages, newspaper and magazine advertisements, and TV commercials from the time of the company's founding to the present day are also on display. The museum also introduces the relationship between Shiseido and Japanese cosmetic culture, and some of the exhibits include valuable collection items such as Edo-era makeup tools. Both the art house and the archives are so well worth seeing that it is hard to believe that they are free of charge.

The beautiful lawn garden also houses numerous sculptures. It is also an ideal place to enjoy the surrounding scenery: flowers in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Shiseido Art House
Address: 751-1 Shimomata, Kakegawa-shi, Shizuoka-ken 436-0025
Phone number: 0537-23-6122
Access: [Train ]JR "Kakegawa Station "Get off, 5 min. by cab from South Exit, 25 min. walk [Car ]Tomei Expressway "7 min. by car from Kakegawa IC "
Hours: 10:00~17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Closed: Mondays (Shiseido Corporate Museum: Mondays~Thursdays) *Temporary closure for exhibition changes.
Fee: Free of charge
URL:https://corp.shiseido.com/art-house/jp/

Toraya Kobo

Toraya Kobo is a famous confectionary store located in Higashiyama, Gotemba City. Higashiyama, Gotemba City is where many villas were built from the Meiji period to the Showa period as a summer resort at the foot of Mt.

It was designed by architect Hiroshi Naito, who mainly works on public facilities such as art galleries and museums. The appeal of this building is that it blends neatly into the surrounding landscape while emphasizing durability. The building curves gently to catch the expanse of the garden, and the semi-exterior space created between the coffee shop and sales office is designed to blend in with the greenery, drawing in the air of the garden.

The mountain gate has been here since 1927 and has an atmospheric appearance. The walking path from there is surrounded by fresh air with sunlight filtering through the trees between the bamboo groves. Walking along the bamboo walkway, you will see a stylish store.



Built on a site that was originally a private villa, the building is designed so that the garden can be viewed from anywhere in the restaurant. The garden, which can be seen from inside the restaurant, changes with the seasons, and is almost as complete as a painting.

The café space is filled with the warmth of wood, and you can enjoy Japanese sweets while enjoying the gentle light and the beautiful garden that spreads out before you.
Fuji ", seasonal yokan (sweet bean jelly) representing the beauty of Mt. Fuji in each season ", and "anmitsu (sweet bean paste) "made with chestnuts and sencha green tea from the Gotemba area are some of the best sweet treats available in the area.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Toraya Kobo
Address: 1022-1 Higashiyama, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 412-0024
Phone number: 0550-81-2233
Access: [Car ]Tomei Expressway, in front of the Gotemba IC Exit 2, turn right at Ishibashi intersection→turn left at Kosuimae intersection→go 300 meters and you will see "Toraya Kobo Higashiyama Kyu Kishi Residence Parking lot "
[Train ]15 minutes by cab from Gotemba Station on JR Gotemba Line
Business hours: [April~September]10:00~18:00(L.O.17:30) [October~March]10:00~17:00(L.O.16:30)
Closed: Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
URL:https://www.toraya-kobo.jp/

summary

We are pleased to introduce you to some of the artistic and charming buildings in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Touring buildings designed by famous architects is fun to see, and combined with the atmosphere of the place, it is a sight that makes you want to take pictures of it. We hope you will have a wonderful time at one of the famous architectures in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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