Location: Shizuoka Prefecture
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Shizuoka Prefecture (静岡県, Shizuoka-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu. The capital is the city of Shizuoka, while Hamamatsu is the largest city by population.
Restaurants in Shizuoka Prefecture
1. Ryotan-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
An old temple with a history of over 1000 years. Iinoya is the hometown of the Ii family, and Ryotanji is their family temple. Naotora Ii, the main character of the Taiga drama series "Naotora: The Lady Warlord," which tells the history of Japan, priesthood (Breaking the relationship with the family, leaving the world, receiving commandments and becoming a monk) at this temple. Kobori Enshu's Ryotanji Garden in the backyard of the main hall is a nationally nominated scenic spot. The temple building is a cultural property nominated by Shizuoka Prefecture. It has many treasures such as Nobunaga Oda's relics and items related to the Ii family. You can enjoy the flowers and greenery of the four seasons whenever you visit, and the atmosphere is known as Little Kyoto in Hamamatsu. Closed: August 15th, December 22nd-27th * The museum may be temporarily closed when a typhoon approaches.
2. Hamamatsu Air Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 515 reviews
Reviewed By Tokugawa_Ieyasu - Fujieda, Japan
This facility is widely open for many people in free of charge. Both of kids and adults should have great times there. I bet those who are interested in aircraft, defensing activities can enjoy a lot. The exhibitions are great to see. Weapons such as missiles are displayed together with reasonable explanations. You can get into the cockpits of exhibited airplanes which had flied in the air before. This may bring you the memorial photos. Souvenir store offers great variety of air force goods, towels, shirts and so forth.
3. Kiunkaku
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By BackPacker790011
In general, Atami gets a lot of bad press for nothing to see (apart from the Sex Museum). Kiunkaku, however, is definitely worth checking out. The original two buildings date from the Taisho Period when Japanese were mixing Western elements into their traditional design. The result is fascinating architectural features, including large fireplaces with stone Buddhist carvings for the mantels, etc. The original buildings were later purchased along with a large plot of land then "wings" added to form a giant square enclosure surrounding a beautiful Japanese garden. The entire complex was run as a Japanese Inn for the wealthy and almost every famous author in modern Japan has stayed there - which is why they couldn't tear it down when the most recent owners wanted to get out of the hotel business. A group of concerned citizens banded together and fought the wrecking ball, forcing the city to buy the entire facility. Although they left it to crumble, someone at City Hall finally realized that the place could be a tourist draw and Kiunkaku was renovated. The city built a glass "salon" that extends into the Japanese garden, providing an amazing backdrop for concerts, many of which are free. There is also an art gallery with rotating exhibitions of local artists, as well as a "workshop" space for handicraft hounds. (The last session I attended was for pressing dried flowers.) I live in the area and definitely this is one of the more interesting places to spend some hours in Atami!
4. MOA Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 456 reviews
It has been 33 years since MOA Museum of Art was established in 1982, and we are currently carrying out refurbishment construction to renovate the exhibition space and museum facilities. The renovation of its lobby area and exhibition galleries are being provided by New Material Research Laboratory, led by world-renowned contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto and architect Tomoyuki Sakakida. Contrary to its name, New Material Research Laboratory is focused on researching materials and techniques used in ancient, medieval, and early modern times, and finding ways to incorporate them in contemporary architecture and pass them down to the future. They will be exploring a myriad of possibilities to design incredible spaces for the MOA Museum of Art. The concepts of MOA Museum of Art are as follows: The Fundamental Plans of the Museum We shall aim to become a museum transmitting information of Japanese Art. We shall promote the development of tourism, art and crafts. Having a cooperative p
Reviewed By 1760022 - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Amazing architecture make this a must regardless of the exhibits. That's not to say the exhibits aren't wonderful also. My wife and I were fortunate enough to visit when Part 1 of the Best of Museum collection was shown (until March 12) including the Red and White Plum Blossom Screen, which is a National Treasure. At the same time we were able to see the amazing lacquer-ware produced by Kazumi Morose (also until March 12), who is a Living National Treasure. The entrance fee to the museum is 1600 yen, 1400 for those over 65. We paid just 1300 yen since there is a 300 yen discount when showing the entrance ticket to Baien (Plum Park). Long, long escalators take you through to the upper level from where your adventure starts. The restaurant provided the best food we had during our stay in Atami and was well worth the 30 minute wait. The museum closes at 16.30, which is a little early. Buses run directly to the museum from the station. There is also a taxi stand by the entrance where you may be lucky enough to find a taxi waiting.
5. Kakegawa Kachouen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
In our huge area, We have a big greenhouse, water lily pool, ponds and farms.Our greenhouse is completely air-conditioned which offers cool breeze in summer and warmness in winter, even in rainy days you can enjoy and have fun visiting Kachouen comfortably.People with disabilities who uses wheelchairs and families who have baby carts should not worry because our park is barrier-free, everyone can enjoy and have fun visiting our park.
Reviewed By Tokugawa_Ieyasu - Fujieda, Japan
You may experience the time with adrable birds in the park by watching, feeding and so forth. The park itself is quite clean and you may be excited to see the birds flying around you. "Birds Show", which I joined at the outside garden, is a lot of fun. Some birds will fly over you and behave according to the instructors' signs. What I enjoyed was penguins' walk. They were really adrable! This park should be worth visiting.
6. iZoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
The iZoo is new open on 15 DEC 2012.iZoo is scheduled to open December 15, 2012 in Japan as a zoo whose major species is reptile in the beginning, but the species will be expanded to many other kinds in the future including up to 400 species at zoo.
Reviewed By caitlynphiona - Brisbane, Australia
This is a fantastic zoo for any fans of reptiles and amphibians. It has a very large variety of reptiles on display and fantastic interactive experiences! Highlights for us were the free range tortoises, tortoise race, and the size of the zoo (much more extensive than we thought). We weren't able to see some reptiles but this was because they had high quality terrain in their terrariums i.e. lots of foliage/logs etc. There is limited information about the reptiles in english but google meant this wasn't really an issue. Ample parking, huge gift store, and good meal selections. We thought the ticket was well worth the experience!
7. Suzuki Plaza
8. Gotemba Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,452 reviews
Gotemba is Japan's most popular outlet mall, with 210 stores offering luxury, sports, and international brands. Located at the base of Mt. Fuji, the mall is accessible by train and bus from Tokyo.
Reviewed By Anu789 - Pune, India
Good for those who love to shop. Located in a very scenic location, with Mt. Fuji in the backdrop. For those who are here just to explore or for window shopping, there are a number of eateries which should keep you busy. The food court has a variety of options, really liked the dessert parlor in the food court that serves huge cotton candies or ice cream cones wrapped in a cloud of cotton candy. Even though it is situated a little out of the way from the town center there are free shuttle buses to and fro from Gotemba station which makes it very accessible.
9. Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 282 reviews
Opened in April 1995, it is the only large-scale public musical instrument museum in Japan. It has 3,300 musical instruments and 1,500 permanent exhibits from all over the world. Concept of introducing world's musical instruments is by “see, feel, and touch” the exhibits. The collection and businesses are highly regarded as the world's first musical instrument museum. Day off: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month (or the following day if it is a national holiday, no day off in August), Year-end and New Year holidays.
Reviewed By Silverlady2017 - Leeds, United Kingdom
It is a veritable wonderland of musical instruments from many parts of the world and helpful friendly staff. The displays are well labeled and the English leaflet and audio guide was very helpful. Some of the museum is hands on. You can listen to some of the instruments on headphones as you walk around. There is a bit of history about the development of some of the instruments. There is quite a large collection of European keyboard instruments from familiar pianos to less well known ones like a spinet and related instruments like a dulcimer. Really well worth a visit of 3 to 4 hours for music enthusiasts.
