Location: Shizuoka Prefecture
Top Things to do in Shizuoka Prefecture
What to do and see in Shizuoka Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Museums
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. Court Doll Master Hisashige Ito XII Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Court Doll Master Hisashige Ito XII Museum opened in the Spring of 2018 with the approval of Master Hisashige Ito XII. It is situated between Tokyo and Kyoto, at the foot of magnificent Mt. Fuji which is symbolic of Japan. The museum consists of two areas, YUSHIN-AN and GALLERY Tsuru. Yushin-an is in the traditional Japanese style and the eight-tatami mat Japanese tea room offers a panoramic view of Suruga Bay, Izu peninsula and the Hakone mountains. The garden enclosed by fruit trees is designed in the image of a boat rowing out to the Suruga Bay. Yushin-an will exhibit court dolls of Master Hisashige Ito XII owned by the museum, together with the GOFUN TAKAMORI KINSAI E work, corresponding to each season. Gallery Tsuru is on the second floor, through the Sukiya gate. Newly created court dolls by Master Hisashige Ito XII will be on display here and available for purchase. The interior of the museum is the work of Nakamura Sotoji Construction.
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. 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.
4. Shizuoka City Serizawa Keisuke Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
5. Izunochohachi Museum
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8. 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.
9. 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.
