What To See And Do In Shimizu
Mt. Fuji is a World Heritage Site and one of Japan's symbols. The sight of Mount Fuji soaring above the surrounding area belies the fact that Shimizu is not only a scenic area, but a culturally significant one as well.
Until it was incorporated into Shizuoka City in 2003, Shimizu was a city of its own centered around its port. Shimizu Port has a number of attractions but is most famous for being among Japan's most scenic ports thanks to views of Mount Fuji on clear days.
In the early 1900s the port was used extensively for exporting Shizuoka's tea, while in modern times the port handles a variety of cargo including raw materials, container shipments, natural gas and fish.
S- PULSE DREAM PLAZA
It is a four story shopping mall along the waterfront that includes museums, movie theaters, a food court and a Ferris wheel. The mall is named after the local soccer team, Shimizu S-Pulse, whose stadium is located on the nearby Nihondaira plateau. The mall's most unique attraction is the Shimizu Sushi Museum with informative displays and models about sushi (unfortunately in Japanese only) and several sushi restaurants.
This is a popular spot to try gourmet seafood and go shopping, the likes of which you can only find in the port city of Shimizu. Eat your way through the collection of restaurants known as the Shimizu Sushi Alley, then get in touch with your inner child at Chibi Maruko-chan Land. This miniature theme park is dedicated to the internationally-renowned anime of the same name, which was created by local artist Momoko Sakura. Other can’t-miss attractions at Dream Plaza include the movie theater and the huge Ferris wheel atop the building, whose peak grants a breathtaking view of Suruga Bay and even the Izu Peninsula.
About a kilometer north of the S-Pulse Dream Plaza, not far from JR Shimizu Station, is the Kashi-no-Ichi Market, the local fish market where some of the port's fresh seafood is sold. A short walk in the opposite direction from the mall is the Verkehr Museum with displays about the history of Shimizu Port and boats and ports in general.
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S-Pulse Dream Plaza is a seaside entertainment and shopping complex in Shimizu and is only a 5-10 minute walk from the port , however it doesn't open until 10 am.
VERKEHR SHIMIZU PORT TERMINAL MUSEUM
This museum introduces the history and roles of Shimizu Port through elaborate models of ships with a connection to Shimizu Port, and exhibits of cargo handling tools used by dock workers. In addition to the permanent exhibits, various special exhibits are held about 6 times per year. There is also a “Canning Museum” that introduces the history of the canning industry in Shimizu.
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The kitchen of the local Shimizu, where seafood is cheap, fresh, and delicious. Cheap seafood chosen carefully by a professional broker.
SHIMIZU FISH MARKET KASHINOICHI
The Shimizu Fish Market Kashi-no-Ichi, conveniently located from Shimizu Station's East Exit, offers amazing deals on fresh seafood that you can buy and eat on the spot.
Shimizu Port is home to the largest catch of frozen tuna landed in Japan. At this facility, you can find intermediate wholesalers who work diligently to make fresh and delicious fish more affordable. It comprises the “Ichiba Kan” (Market Building) and “Maguro Kan” (Tuna Building), and has shops offering a wide range of options for dining, seafood and marine products, vegetables, and even handmade tofu.
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