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Basking in the Atmosphere of the Good Old Days of Japan

Immediately after Tokugawa Ieyasu founded the Edo Shogunate, he ordered the construction of the Tokaido Road to connect the central government of Edo (Tokyo) with Kyoto where the Emperor lived, and “Shuku-Eki” lodging stations were established along the road. “Shuku-Eki” lodging stations were villages along the road where travelers could lodge and where messengers and horses who transported goods rested. There were 53 lodging stations along the Tokaido Roadcalled “Tokaido Gojusan-tugi” (the 53 stations of Tokaido Road).” In the vicinity of the current Shizuoka City, there were five lodging areas – Kambara,Okitsu, Ejiri, Fuchu and Mariko. The Mariko area prospered as the 20th lodging spot from Edo. The town has traces of that era even today.

Mariko / Utsunoya

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Sumpu Takumi-Shuku Museum
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Sumpu Takumi-Shuku Museum

駿府匠宿

This museum introduces the traditional industries and crafts of Shizuoka that have been passed down through the generations since the Edo Period. The facilities include Sumpu Kogei-kan (Industrial Arts Hall), a hands-on experience atelier, a gallery of local products and an “Omoshiro Taiken-kan (Interesting Experience Hall)” with the theme of the Tokaido Road, where you can learn about history.

Access A five-minute walk from the Togeppo bus stop, taking the Chubu-Kokudo-sen bus from JR Shizuoka Station and riding for 30 minutes. (6 km)
Tel. 054-256-1521
Admission Sumpu Kogei-kan (Industrial Arts Hall) - ￥500 for adults, ￥300 for elementary/junior high school students; Tokaido Road History Experience Hall - ￥150 for adults, ￥100 for elementary/junior high school students. Combined discounts for both halls available. Admission for the hands-on experience atelier varies depending on the program being conducted (￥900 ～ ￥5,800).
Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Until 6:00 p.m. from July 20 through the end of August)
Closed During the New Year holidays (December 30 through January 1)
*Open daily during spring, summer and winter school breaks. Please call for more information.

Industrial Arts Hall
Industrial Arts Hall

Restaurant
Restaurant

Tea room
Tea room

Gift shop
Gift shop

Hands-on experience atelier
Hands-on experience atelier

Forest Green　Frog
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Seigan Temple
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Seigan Temple

誓願寺

This temple was originally constructed by Minamoto-no-Yoritomo, and rebuilt by Takeda Shingen. From May through July, you can observe Forest Green Tree Frogs laying eggs.

Access A five-minute walk from the Nikenya bus stop, taking the Chubu-Kokudo-sen bus from JR Shizuoka Station and riding for 30 minutes. (6.5 km)
Tel. 054-259-8611
Admission ￥300 for adults, ￥200 for children
Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Variable

Mariko Area,the wood block Print of Utagawa Hiroshige
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Old Tokaido Road and Mariko-ji Street

旧東海道・丸子路

After “Shuku-Eki” lodging stations were established in the Edo Period, the Tokaido Road - the main highway connecting eastern Japan with western Japan - was even more crowded with traffic. Mariko-ji Street, which was constructed during the Kamakura Period, greatly prospered by becoming the 20th lodging area along the Tokaido Road.

Access Ride the Chubu-Kokudo-sen bus from JR Shizuoka Station for 25 minutes and get off at the Mariko-bashi

Togeppo-Saioku Temple
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Togeppo-Saioku Temple

吐月峰柴屋寺

This is a small temple hut modeled after Ginkaku-ji Temple of Kyoto. With a traditional garden of rocks and sand, it is nationally designated as a place of scenic beauty and as a historical remnant. It is also a famous spot for moon-viewing and is known as the Temple of Bamboo.

Access A 10-minute walk from the Togeppo bus stop, taking the Chubu-Kokudo-sen bus from JR Shizuoka Station and riding for 25 minutes. (6 km)
Tel. 054-259-3686
Admission ￥300 for adults, ￥200 for children
Hours May through October, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. November through April, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Year-round)

Odatara Fudoson Temple
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The Mariko morning market
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Odatara Fudoson Temple

大鈩不動尊

The Mariko morning market of vendors selling vegetables and flowers line the area in rows on the 28th of each month, which are temple festival days.

Access A 30-minute walk from the Nikenya bus stop, taking the Chubu-Kokudo-sen bus from JR Shizuoka Station and riding for 30 minutes. (8 km)

Rows of Houses of Utsunoya
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Rows of Houses of Utsunoya

宇津ノ谷の家並み

This is a quiet village located before the Utsunoya-Toge Pass. The area was once alive with travelers. You can tell what it was like during that period from the signs in front of the houses and the stone pavements. The house “Ohaori-ya” in the village displays the “haori” half-length kimono coat given as a gift from Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

Access A 10-minute walk from the Utsunoya-Iriguchi bus stop, taking the Chubu-Kokudo-sen bus from JR Shizuoka Station and riding for 40 minutes. (10 km)
Tel. 054-258-1488　(Ohaori-ya)
Admission ￥200 for adults, ￥100 for junior high school students and ￥50 for children
Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thursday

Meiji Tunnel
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Meiji Tunnel

明治のトンネル

The first toll-charging tunnel in Japan (free today), which ran through Utsunoya Toge Pass in 1876, is full of traces of history with its red brick inner wall and tunnel lamps.

Access A 15-minute walk from the Utsunoya-Iriguchi bus stop, taking the Chubu-Kokudo-sen bus from JR Shizuoka Station and riding for 40 minutes. (10 km)