Transportation to major tourist attractions in the prefecture

Shizuoka city, where "BIRUPAKU" is located, is roughly in the center of Shizuoka prefecture.
By using the expressway or train,
you can reach the eastern and western parts of the prefecture in about an hours.
It is a very convenient location from which you can enjoy sightseeing in various parts of the prefecture.

the eastern part of Mt. Fuji

富士市、富士宮市、沼津市、三島市など、富士山が目前に迫る観光エリアです。季節や時間によって表情を変える、絶景ビュースポットがたくさん。旅行の日程に余裕があれば、富士登山にチャレンジしてみるのもおすすめです。

Lake Tanuki

It is an artificial lake located on the Asagiri plateau at the western foot of Mt. Fuji, and it is also famous for seeing Diamond Fuji in the early morning of April-August. There is also a walking trail where you can walk or cycle around.

  • 75 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 35 min from Fuji I.C.
to the Lake Tanuki website
Saori, Fujinomiya city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Shiraito Falls

A famous waterfall designated as a national scenic spot and a natural monument. Chosen as No. 1 in the Top 100 Waterfalls for Sightseeing, people love the stunning view. The nearby magnificent waterfall called 「Otodome Falls」is also a must-see.

  • 65 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 30 min from Fuji I.C.
to the Shiraito Falls website
Kamiide, Fujinomiya city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Mt. FUJI WORLD HERITAGE CENTRE, SHIZUOKA

A base facility to protect and spread Mt. Fuji, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, to future generations. You can enjoy learning about the artistry of Mt. Fuji, the history of faith, and its growth as a volcano.

  • 55 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 15 min from Fuji I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [33 min] → Fuji Sta. (transfer) → Minobu Line [20 min] → 8 min walk from Fujinomiya Sta.
Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace

It's the only Reflectway in Japan that actually works. In July 2015, it was listed as a World Heritage Site as a constituent asset of the Meiji Japanese Industrial Revolution Heritage, including the Nirayama Reflection Road

  • 80 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 30 min from Numazu I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [90 min] → 8 min by bus from Izu-Nagaoka Sta.
to the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace website
268 Naka, Izunokuni city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Mishima Taisha

It is crowded with people who prosper as a palace dedicated to the four great masters and the Oyama Gijung, and pray for a prosperous business and a good harvest of five grains. It is also popular as a power spot, as it is known that Yoritomo Minamoto prayed for expedition to overthrow the Heike clan.

  • 70 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 20 min from Numazu I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [60 min] → 7 min walk from Mishima Sta.
to the Mishima Taisha website
2-1-5 Omiyacho, Mishima city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Misima sky walk

It is located west of Hakone and is the longest suspension bridge in Japan for pedestrians.You can see the superb view of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, and Izu's mountain ranges from the bridge and the observatory.

  • 70 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 15 min from Numazu I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [60 min] → 25 min by bus from Mishima Sta. → 4 min on foot
to the Misima sky walk website
313 Sasahara Shinden, Mishima city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Kakita River Spring Group

It is the shortest first-class river in Japan, about 1.2km, and it is a rare blue stream with a large number of mineral springs as its source. In addition to being designated as a national natural monument, it is also recognized as a masterpiece for its transparency.

  • 65 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 10 min from Numazu I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [60 min] → 16 min by bus from Mishima Sta. → 2 min on foot
Mt. Fuji Skyline

It is a mountain road at the southern foot, also called Omote Fuji Oil Road.You can enjoy driving while looking at the realistic view of Mt. Fuji.Outside of the winter and summer regulations, the route to 5th station is also open.

  • 80 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 20 min from Fuji I.C.
to the Mt. Fuji Skyline website
Yamamiya, Fujinomiya city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Fuji speed way

It is a circuit where the F1 Japan Grand Prix has been held in the past and the nation's top category of races is currently being held.Experience contents such as a cart course (rental) and a drift-only course are also available

  • 80 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 30 min from Gothenba I.C.
to the Fuji speed way website
694 Nakahinata, Oyamacho, Sunto gun, Shizuoka prefecture
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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha

It is the general headquarters of Sengen Shrine, which has about 1,300 companies nationwide.Known as a center of worship, it is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Fuji as one of the constituent assets of "Fujisan's sacred place and source of artistic inspiration''.

  • 55 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 20 min from Fuji I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [33 min] → Fuji Sta. (transfer) → Minobu Line [20 min] → 10 min walk from Fujinomiya Sta.
to the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha website
1-1 Miyacho, Fujinomiya city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Shimada, Kawane, Ikawa Area

雄大な大井川に沿った、豊かな自然や温泉などで有名な観光エリア。JR金谷駅からは、SLや日本唯一のアプト式列車で知られる大井川鐵道が運行しています。静岡市街地から高速道路を使わずにアクセスできる、ドライブにぴったりの観光地です。

Sumata Hot Spring, Dream Suspension Bridge

It is a unexplored hot spring located in the mountains at the southern end of the Southern Alps. If you follow the trail where there are many primeval natural forests left, you will see a dream suspension bridge on the beautiful Emerald Green Lake.

  • 90 min by car from BIRUPAKU
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [30 min] → Kanaya Sta. (transfer) → Oigawa Railway [60 min] → 40 min by bus from Senzu Sta.
to the Sumata Hot Spring, Dream Suspension Bridge website
Senzu, Kawane Honcho, Haibara gun, Shizuoka prefecture
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Oigawa Railway Steam Locomotive

It is the only steam locomotive in Japan that operates normally (more than 300 days a year). It runs between Shinganeya Station and Cheondu Station along Oikawa. The windows of the carriages manufactured in 1935-1945 provide a fine view.

  • 50 min by car from BIRUPAKU to Shinkanaya Sta.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [30 min] → Kanaya Sta. (transfer) → Oigawa Railway [5 min] → Shinkanaya Sta.
to the Oigawa Railway Steam Locomotive website
2-1112, Kanaya azuma, Shimada city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Kawane Hot Spring

Kawane Hot Springs is a top-class hot spring in the prefecture, and the entire facility is a complex road station. Enjoy the one-day hot spring "Fountain of Meeting" and Kawane gourmet where you can see steam locomotives from the open-air bath.

  • 70 min by car from BIRUPAKU
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [30 min] → Kanaya Sta. (transfer) → Oigawa Railway [40 min] → 5 min walk from Kawane Onsen Sasamado Sta.
to the Kawane Hot Spring website
220 Sasamado, Kawanecho, Shimada city, Shizuoka prefecture
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KADODE OOIGAWA

The largest experiential food park in the prefecture, which is set up side by side at Kadode Station on the Oigawa Railway. There are various facilities such as marche, restaurant, cafe, and tea experience section. It is also popular as a filming location for steam locomotives.

  • 40 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: Short drive from Shimada-Kanaya I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [30 min] → 25 min by bus from Kanaya Sta.
to the KADODE OOIGAWA website
62 Takeshita, Shimada city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Tenzougawa Dam and Lake Tenzougawa

The Igawa Dam and Lake Igawa, Japan's first hollow gravity power plant, are located in a valley close to Igawa Station. In addition to walking on the promenade left with the closed rail, I also recommend a cruise ship or a dam data center.

  • 100 min by car from BIRUPAKU
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [30 min] → Kanaya Sta. (transfer) → Oigawa Railway [60 min] → Senzu Sta. (transfer) → Oigawa Railway Ikawa Line [110 min] → 5 min walk from Ikawa Sta.
to the Tenzougawa Dam and Lake Tenzougawa website
1955 Ikawa, Aoi ward, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Horai Bridge

It was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records in 1997 as the world's longest wooden pedestrian bridge boasting a length of 897 meters."Long wooden bridge" = "Long-lived bridge" is also famous as a place for evil spirits and longevity.

  • 45 min by car from BIRUPAKU
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [25 min] → 20 min walk from Shimada Sta.
to the Horai Bridge website
2-22-14 Minami, Shimada city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Oigawa Railway Abt SystemTrain

The only Abt System Train in Japan that runs slowly through the valley of the upper Oigawa River.Enjoy the scenery created by the nature of the railroad and Okuoi, including the railway bridge, which boasts the highest height in Japan, and the station that seems to float on the lake.

  • 70 min by car from BIRUPAKU to Senzu Sta.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [30 min] → Kanaya Sta. (transfer) → Oigawa Railway [60 min] → Senzu Sta. (transfer) → Oigawa Railway Ikawa Line [110 min] → Ikawa Sta.
to the Oigawa Railway Abt SystemTrain website
Umeji, Kawane Honcho, Haibara gun, Shizuoka prefecture
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Kakegawa, Makinohara, Omaezaki Area

県内随一の茶産地である牧之原台地や、駿河湾から遠州灘まで望める御前崎などを擁する観光エリア。天気に恵まれた日は、一面に広がる茶畑や駿河湾の向こうに富士山を眺めることができます。

Tea Museum, Shizuoka

Located on the Makinohara Plateau, the largest tea plantation in Japan, this museum specializes in tea. Visitors can learn about the history and culture of tea, and even try their hand at plucking tea and hand-pulling it. Visitors can enjoy the world of tea with all five senses.

  • 45 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 10 min from Sagara-Makinohara I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [30 min] → 5 min by bus from Kanaya Sta.
to the Tea Museum, Shizuoka website
3053-2, Kanaya fujimicho, Shimada city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Omaezaki

From Surgaman Bay to the east, where you can enjoy the rapids to the south. The surrounding area has been designated as Shizuoka Prefectural Omaezaki Enshunada Natural Park and has been maintained as Omaezaki Cape Park. Highland lighthouses with superb views of the sky and the sea are popular.

  • 55 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 25 min from Sagara-Makinohara I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [38 min] → 40 min by bus from Kikugawa Sta.
to the Omaezaki website
Omaezaki city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Kakegawa Castle

It is a beautiful castle called the reputation of the East Sea and has been restored to Japan's first wooden castle keep. There are about 130 cherry blossoms, weeping cherry blossoms, and royal cherry trees planted around the four seasons, so the spring scenery is excellent.

  • 50 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 10 min from Kakegawa I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [46 min] → 7 min walk from Kakegawa Sta.
to the Kakegawa Castle website
1138-24 Kakegawa, Kakegawa city, Shizuoka prefecture
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hattasan soneiji

It is designated as an important national cultural property as a temple of Goyasan Jineonjong Byeolgyeokbonsan Mountain in Beopdasan Mountain, one of Enshu Samsan Mountain.The main temple's Seonggwaneum is known as Akmak Gwaneum, and Akmakgyeongdan is a specialty.

  • 60 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 15 min from Fukuroi I.C.
to the hattasan soneiji website
2777 Toyosawa, Fukuroi city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Kakegawa Flower and Bird Park

It's a theme park where you can play with birds and flowers.It's an all-weather facility, so you can stay without worrying about the weather.Enjoy meeting various flowers and birds.

  • 45 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 5 min from Kakegawa I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [46 min] → 10 min walk from Kakegawa Sta.
to the Kakegawa Flower and Bird Park website
1517 Minamisaigo, Kakegawa city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Grinpia Makinohara

It is a tea experience tourism facility where you can pick tea and look around the factory. There are also restaurants, cafes, and sales corners. It is filled with the taste and joy of Shizuoka, the birthplace of tea.

  • 40 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 7 min from Sagara-Makinohara I.C.
to the Grinpia Makinohara website
1151 Nishi-Hagima, Makinohara city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Lake Hamana Hamamatsu Area

静岡市と並んで徳川家康公ゆかりの地として有名な浜松市と、リゾート地として親しまれている浜名湖周辺エリア。多様な観光スポットを巡るだけでなく、名産の鰻や牡蠣を味わえるのも魅力です。

UNAGI PIE FACTORY

This factory produces "eel pie," a famous Shizuoka Prefecture souvenir. In addition to guided tours of the production line, a café where visitors can enjoy original sweets made from eel pies and a direct sales shop are also popular.

  • 80 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 15 min from Hamamatsu-nishi I.C.
to the UNAGI PIE FACTORY website
748-51 Okubocho, Nishi ward, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture
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SWEETS BANK

This is a complex facility by Shunkado, famous for its eel pies. The huge objects such as tables, chairs, and shoppers are breathtaking. The store houses a Shunkado store as well as a café and bakery.

  • 90 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 20 min from Mikatahara Smart I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [70 min] → 9 min by bus from Hamamatsu Sta. → 6 min on foot
to the SWEETS BANK website
553 Kamidamachi, Naka ward, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture
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nicoe

Hamakita Sweets Community, where Shunkado, the company behind "Eel Pie," presents a new culture and style of confectionery while utilizing its traditions. Children and adults alike can enjoy an authentic Italian buffet, workshops, and other activities.

  • 70 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 20 min from Hamamatsu-Hamakita I.C.
to the nicoe website
6-7-11 Somejidai, Hamakita ward, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Kanzanji Onsen, Kanzanji

It is a hot spring resort and holiday resort that stretches along the shore of Lake Hamana. Kanzanji Temple, from which the hot springs got their name, is also a popular spot for marriage. From Mt. Okusa, reached by a ropeway, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the hot spring resort.

  • 75 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 15 min from Hamamatsu-nishi I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [70 min] → 40 min by bus from Hamamatsu Sta.
to the Kanzanji Onsen, Kanzanji website
Kanzanjicho, Nishi ward, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Hamanako Garden Park

This urban park was built on the site of the Hamanako Flower Expo held in 2004, and hosts a variety of events.The observation tower, 50 meters above the ground, offers a panoramic view of beautiful Lake Hamana.

  • 80 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 20 min from Hamamatsu-nishi I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [70 min] → 60 min by bus from Hamamatsu Sta. → 12 min on foot
to the Hamanako Garden Park website
5475-1, Murakushicho, Nishi ward, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Hamamatsu Castle

The castle was the base of the young Tokugawa Ieyasu, and is called "Success Castle" because many successive lords of the castle later rose to become executives in the Edo shogunate.The castle tower was rebuilt on the fieldstone walls.

  • 75 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 25 min from Hamamatsu-nishi I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [70 min] → 5 min by bus from Hamamatsu Sta. → 5 min on foot
to the Hamamatsu Castle website
100-2 Motoshirocho, Naka ward, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Hamamatsu Flower Park

This botanical garden was created by taking advantage of the terrain along the shore of Lake Hamana.Visitors can appreciate seasonal flowers and plants, including a garden of cherry blossoms and tulips.The seasonal exhibitions and the large fountain show are also noteworthy.

  • 75 min by car from BIRUPAKUExpressway access: 5 min from Kanzanji Smart I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [70 min] → 38 min by bus from Hamamatsu Sta.
to the Hamamatsu Flower Park website
195 Kanzanjicho, Nishi ward, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Ryugashido

This is the largest limestone cave in the Tokai region.The total length of the cave is approximately 1,000 meters, and it is filled with the mystery of various stalactites.The most notable attraction is the waterfall inside the cave, which drops 30 meters.

  • 80 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 15 min from Hamamatsu-Inasa I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [70 min] → 50 min by bus from Hamamatsu Sta. → 5 min on foot
to the Ryugashido website
193 Tabatake, Inasacho, Kita ward, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Lake Hamana, Bentenjima Island

The island is located north of the mouth of Lake Hamana, easily accessible by train, and is a popular spot for swimming and fishing.From early April to late August, the island is crowded with people enjoying shiohigari (ebb and flow) fishing.

  • 75 min by car from BIRUPAKU Expressway access: 25 min from Hamamatsu-nishi I.C.
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [90 min] → Bentenjima Sta.
to the Lake Hamana, Bentenjima Island website
Bentenjima, Maisakacho, Nishi ward, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Shizuoka City, Yaizu, Fujieda area

ビル泊から気軽に移動できる、静岡市内や焼津市、藤枝市方面の観光エリアです。市街地でありながら海や山を楽しむことができ、徳川家康公ゆかりのスポットも随所に。お車をご利用の方は、オクシズと呼ばれる自然豊かな山間地へのドライブもおすすめです。

Utogi Wasabi no Sato Utsurogi

Utogi is a village known as the birthplace of wasabi cultivation in Japan. At Wasabi no Sato "Utsurogi", visitors can enjoy the scenery created by the clear stream and wasabi fields while tasting real wasabi and handmade soba noodles.

  • 55 min by car from BIRUPAKU
to the Utogi Wasabi no Sato Utsurogi website
280-1 Utogi, Aoi ward, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Umegashima Onsen (hot spring)

This is a historic hot spring resort said to be one of the hidden hot springs of Takeda Shingen. Located on the upper reaches of the Abe River, visitors can enjoy the seasonal views of the valley. Don't miss "Abe no Otaki Falls", selected as one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan.

  • 75 min by car from BIRUPAKU
to the Umegashima Onsen (hot spring) website
Umegashima, Aoi ward, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

This shrine is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. The extremely colorful shrine pavilions are the culmination of the finest technology and art of the era, and are designated as a National Treasure as representative buildings of the early Edo period. From here, visitors can take the ropeway to Nihondaira.

  • 25 min by car from BIRUPAKU
  • 50 min by bus from JR Shizuoka Sta.
to the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine website
390 Negoya, Suruga ward, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Sunpu Castle Park

This is the site of Sunpu Castle, where Ieyasu Tokugawa held the Grand Imperial rule. The turrets and east gate have been restored using traditional construction methods. The Momijiyama Garden, where visitors can enjoy tea while admiring the seasonal flowers, is also recommended.

  • 5 min walk from BIRUPAKU
to the Sunpu Castle Park website
1-1 Sumpu Castle Park, Aoi ward, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Yaizu Sakana Center

You can also enjoy fresh seafood dishes at the wholesale market, which is the pride of Yaizu, a fishing town. Located right next to the Tomei Yaizu Interchange, it is a great place to stop by on your way home from a trip to look for souvenirs.

  • 30 min by car from BIRUPAKU
to the Yaizu Sakana Center website
4-13-7 Yagusu, Yaizu city, Shizuoka prefecture
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NIHONDAIRA YUME TERRACE

An observatory facility where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, Miho no Matsubara, Shizuoka Valley, etc.You can learn about the history and culture of Nihondaira while having fun.

  • 30 min by car from BIRUPAKU
  • 40 min by bus from JR Shizuoka Sta.
to the NIHONDAIRA YUME TERRACE website
600-1 Kusanagi, Shimizu ward, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Nihondaira

Nihondaira is a hilly area 307 meters above sea level and is designated as one of the 100 best sightseeing spots in Japan, a national scenic beauty spot, and a prefectural natural park. It is also famous as a night view spot from where you can see the center of Shizuoka City and Shimizu Port.

  • 30 min by car from BIRUPAKU
  • 40 min by bus from JR Shizuoka Sta.
to the Nihondaira website
597-8 Kusanagi, Shimizu ward, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo

Located at the foot of Nihondaira, it breeds and exhibits 600 animals of about 140 species. It is also known as a sanctuary for red pandas. It has a full range of attractive facilities, including Hall which allows visitors to observe the animals from various angles.

  • 15 min by car from BIRUPAKU
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [3 min] → 10 min by bus from Higashi Shizuoka Sta. → 5 min on foot
to the Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo website
1767-6 Ikeda, Suruga ward, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka prefecture
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Miho no Matsubara

A famous scenic spot as part of the Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage site. About 30,000 pine trees grow thickly along the coast. There is also a facility called "Mihoshirube" where you can feel the charm of Miho no Matsubara with your five senses.

  • 35 min by car from BIRUPAKU
  • JR Shizuoka Sta. [11 min] → 25 min by bus from Shimizu Sta. → 12 min on foot
to the Miho no Matsubara website
Miho, Shimizu ward, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka prefecture
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