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Izu Wasavisitor Center

Japan, 410-2514 116-1 Warabo, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

The Izu Wasavisitor Center opened in April 2024 as a hub for disseminating information and interacting with people about Izu wasabi. It has three main functions: Wasabi Museum: Using videos and graphic panels, it explains the history of Izu wasabi cultivation, the reasons for its high quality, and why "Traditional Cultivation of Shizuoka Water Wasabi" is recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. Regional Tourism Information: It provides guidelines and precautions for visiting wasabi fields, and warns that there are no toilets or waste disposal facilities. It also introduces places and restaurants where you can purchase wasabi-related products. Wasabi Tasting Experience: You can compare the taste of raw wasabi with that of tubed wasabi. You can experience the aroma, color, and refreshing spiciness of raw wasabi.

Business Time
  • Monday:  10:00~16:00
  • Tuesday:  10:00~16:00
  • Wednesday:  Close
  • Thursday:  10:00~16:00
  • Friday:  10:00~16:00
  • Saturday:  10:00~16:00
  • Sunday:  10:00~16:00
Telephone number 0558-92-0100
Website https://izu-wasavc.city.izu.shizuoka.jp/
Access
  • 【Train/Bus】 Mishima Station → Izu Hakone Railway Sunzu Line [To Shuzenji] → Shuzenji Station, approx. 35 mins Shuzenji Station → Tokai Bus [To Ikadaba] → Nakaharato Iriguchi, approx. 20 mins Nakaharato Iriguchi (bus stop) → walk → Izu Wasavisitor Center, approx. 1 mins 【Car】 Tomei Expressway Numazu IC/Shin-Tomei Nagaizumi Numazu IC → Izu Jukan Expressway → Izu Chuo Expressway → Ohito Minami IC → National Route 136 → Prefectural Route 12 → Prefectural Route 59, approx. 50 mins
Language 日本語
Other ・Free parking available (maximum 16 cars) ・If you are coming as a group, please contact us in advance ・May be closed during the New Year holidays
Last Update : 2024.08.07   Izu City Inbound Promotion Project Team

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