Location: Shizuoka Prefecture
Top Things to do in Shizuoka Prefecture
The 10 Best Historic Sites in Shizuoka Prefecture, Chubu
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. Jubun Iwashina Gakko
2. 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!
3. Satta-toge Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By Tokugawa_Ieyasu - Fujieda, Japan
The Satta-toge Pass should have been one of the roughest spot on the Tokai-do in the past. We can see many cyclists and hikers walking along the ancient road, but it looks very tough. At the peak of the Satta-toge, the great view of the Mt. Fuji and Suruga Gulf would be brought to you if the weather could be fine.
4. Kazurayama Castle Ruins
5. Yamanaka Castle Remains Park
6. Murakami Gasshozukuri Mingeikan
7. Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park
8. Toyoda Sakichi Memorial Hall/Bithplace
9. Kakegawa Castle
10. Arai Checkpoint
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 51 reviews
Arai Checkpoint, the only existing Sekisho checkpoint in Japan, is designated as a national special historic site. The adjoining Arai Sekisho Museum holds permanent exhibitions, limited-time special exhibitions, and events, including materials related to the checkpoint and its history of main road and transportation. You can also try its VR tour at the museum. (Closed on Mondays and New Year holidays)
Reviewed By Q3179QGwilliamm - Riverdale, United States
The checkpoint itself is pretty neat. I never did see the picture of the old lady checking out a young samurai to make sure he wasn't a woman. The displays are pretty neat here. I was suprised at the gigantic longbows. There are some really interesting old guns and even one that was designed to look like a sword so it could be smuggled past the checkpoint. There are also several interesting suits of armor and the painted maps are both interesting and accurate. It's quite a large museum with two floors so there is too much to describe here. Even the area around the museum in the city has old edo themed decor. I highly recommend going here.
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