Shizuoka sightseeing itinerary(day trip or 2-day trip) - Enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Fuji, history, and food!

Shizuoka Station is the central station in central Shizuoka Prefecture, and also functions as a transfer station between the Shinkansen and conventional lines. Two Kodama Shinkansen trains and one Hikari Shinkansen train stop there every hour. It is easily accessible, about an hour from Tokyo Station by Hikari Shinkansen, and 1 hour and 50 minutes from Osaka.
Outside the ticket gates, there are commercial facilities such as Parche, a seven-story station building, and ASTY Shizuoka facing the station concourse, where you can enjoy Shizuoka gourmet food and purchase souvenirs.
At the north exit rotary on the Aoi Ward side of Shizuoka City, there are standing statues of Tokugawa Ieyasu and Takechiyo, while at the south exit rotary on the Suruga Ward side of Shizuoka City, there are sculptures by Renoir and an object representing Shizuoka, the city of plastic models.

Miho no Matsubara is a scenic spot on the Miho Peninsula in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, known for its beautiful nature and legendary atmosphere.
The "Hagoromo Pine" in the center of the pine grove is particularly famous as the setting for the "Hagoromo Legend," which depicts an encounter between a celestial maiden and a local fisherman. It has been registered as a World Heritage Site under the name "Mount Fuji - a place of worship and a source of artistic inspiration."
Address: 1338-45 Miho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City
Official website: https://miho-no-matsubara.jp/

As the gateway to Miho no Matsubara, this facility promotes the value and appeal of Miho no Matsubara's culture and art, as well as the importance of preserving the pine forest. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the facility also holds special exhibitions and events that introduce Miho no Matsubara from a variety of themes. (Photo provided by Shizuoka City)
Address: 1338-45 Miho, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City
Opening hours: Open all year round 9:00-16:30
Official website: https://miho-no-matsubara.jp/center

From Mihoshirube, it takes about 25 minutes by car to reach Shimizu Fish Market Kashinoichi.
It is popular as the first facility in Japan where wholesalers sell directly to customers, and is visited by many customers from inside and outside the prefecture. Ichibakan sells not only fresh seafood and marine products professionally selected by wholesalers, but also vegetables, tea, mandarin oranges, and prepared foods, and you will be surprised not only by the freshness and taste, but also by the low prices.
At the restaurant "Magurokan," you can enjoy lunch including tuna and Shizuoka seafood.
Incidentally, about half of the tuna consumed in Japan is landed at Shimizu Port, making it the number one tuna landing port in Japan.
https://kashinoichi.com/

This 1,065m long ropeway connects the summit of Nihon-daira and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, and operates every 10 to 15 minutes. The ride takes 5 minutes, and offers panoramic views of the sheer cliffs of Byobudani below, Kuno Coast, and even Omaezaki and the Izu Peninsula.
A round-trip ropeway ticket + Toshogu Shrine admission ticket + Toshogu Shrine Museum admission ticket is a great deal.
● Check the Nihon-daira Ropeway timetable and prices on this website
https://ropeway.shizutetsu.co.jp/

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is the original shrine of all Toshogu Shrines across Japan, which worship Tokugawa Ieyasu as their deity.
Tokugawa Ieyasu put an end to the age of war and built the foundations for the 260-year-long Edo period of peace unparalleled in the world, establishing the foundations for academia, industry, and culture, and making a great contribution to the development of early modern Japan. In his later years, he lived in Sunpu Castle as a shogun and ordered his retainers to "bury his remains on Mount Kuno," and the second shogun, Tokugawa Hidetada, built a shrine on Mount Kuno to honor Ieyasu.
The "Gongen-zukuri" style, which brought together the finest architectural techniques and art of the time, is considered the model for Toshogu shrine architecture throughout the country, and was designated a National Treasure in 2010.
Additionally, the attached museum houses over 2,000 cultural assets related to Tokugawa Ieyasu and other successive shoguns of the Edo Shogunate.
● Kunozan Toshogu Shrine official website

https://www.toshogu.or.jp/

If you're looking for souvenirs! Recommended spots around Shizuoka Station
"Sumpu Rakuichi"
Sunpu Rakuichi, located inside the Asti shopping complex at Shizuoka Station, has a wide selection of Shizuoka's traditional crafts, folk art, and specialty products.
Why not buy some of these artisanal works that can only be found here as souvenirs for friends and family, or as a memento of your trip to Shizuoka?
https://sunpurakuichi.co.jp/

"Shizuchika Tea Shop Issa"
When you go down the stairs at the north exit of JR Shizuoka Station, you will be greeted by the wafting aroma of tea. There you will find the Japanese tea cafe Shizuchika Tea Shop "Issa" run by the Shizuoka Tea Commerce and Industry Cooperative Association, where teas from about 50 member companies of the association are gathered in one place, and three types are introduced as "Tea of the Day" every week. You can choose your favorite tea and enjoy it with tea sweets or high-quality fresh sweets.
The sales corner where you can purchase tea leaves selected by tea masters for just 500 yen is also popular.
https://www.ocha.or.jp/issa/

Sunpu Castle Park, where Tokugawa Ieyasu built Sunpu Castle as his residence, is a beautiful park located in the center of Shizuoka City, about a 15-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station, and is surrounded by moats on all sides. You can enjoy learning about the history of Sunpu Castle at the three facilities in Sunpu Castle Park (Higashi-mikomon/Tatsumi Tower, Kun Tower, and Momijiyama Garden).
*No parking available. Please use the parking lot in front of the Civic Cultural Center (underground parking lot, paid parking).
Address: 1-1 Sunpu Castle Park, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Opening hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: Mondays
https://sumpu-castlepark.com/

Shizuoka City Museum of History is a museum that introduces the history and culture of Shizuoka. It is a museum where you can experience historical sites in various parts of Shizuoka city, "The Life of Ieyasu" that traces the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who built the castle and town of Sunpu, and exhibits that show the shape of the town of Sunpu and the lives of its people during the Edo period.
Address: 4-16 Oite-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Closed: Mondays
https://scmh.jp/

Shizuoka Sengen Shrine is a shrine that has been worshiped since ancient times as the main shrine of Suruga Province, and is also known as the place where Tokugawa Ieyasu held his coming-of-age ceremony1. This shrine is the collective name for three shrines: Kanbe Shrine, Sengen Shrine, and Otoshimioya Shrine, all of which are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. One of the highlights is the 26 magnificent and magnificent shrine buildings, all lacquered and brilliantly colored, which were built over a period of 60 years during the Edo period.
Shizuoka Sengen Shrine is located in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, at the foot of Mt. Sengen. The three shrines of Kanbe Shrine, Asama Shrine, and Otoshimioya Shrine hold their own ceremonies, and Shizuoka Sengen Shrine is the collective name for them3. Prayers for protection from evil spirits and evil spirits are also available. Videos of the main hall of Otoshimioya Shrine, the main hall sculptures, and the ceiling paintings, which were restored during the major renovations in the Heisei era, are also available to the public.
Address: 102-1 Miyagasakicho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
https://www.shizuokasengen.net/

Located in Maruko, a post town on the Tokaido's 53 Stations, Chojiya offers Shizuoka local cuisine such as tororo soup, a specialty of Shizuoka wild yam that was eaten by travelers along the Tokaido in the Edo period, and mukago, the spherical sprouts of the wild yam.
Inside the restaurant, an old house reminiscent of the Tokaido in the Edo period, there is a historical museum that displays tools actually used by travelers in the Edo period, as well as works by Basho, Jippensha Ikku, and Utagawa Hiroshige, all of whom are related to Maruko Inn Chojiya. By stopping by, you can experience not only the food but also the history.
Address: 7-10-10 Maruko, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
*Parking available
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-14:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 11:00-15:00/16:30-19:00
Closed: Please check the store calendar
https://chojiya.info/

Sunpu's Kobo TAKUMISHUKU is one of the largest traditional craft experience facilities in Japan. You can enjoy various craft experiences such as Suruga Bamboo Sensuji Crafts, Japanese dyeing, woodworking, lacquer, and pottery, which have been handed down in Shizuoka.
Address: 3240-1 Maruko, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Opening hours: 10:00~19:00
Closed: Mondays