Park / Green Space Spots in Mishima / Numazu / Naka-Izu Area

  • Shuzenji Niji no Sato
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    4.0
    235 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Izushi Shuzenji 4279-3
    A theme park which makes the most of the beautiful scenery in the Shuzenji area of Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The park’s spacious grounds are a whopping 500 thousand square meters. The park is divided into numerous distinct areas, such as the British Village, modeled after a medieval English townscape; the Canadian Village, modeled after the city of Nelson, Canada; the Western-style Fairy Garden; Japanese Garden; and the Takumi Village, where visitors can try Japanese traditional crafts. Visitors can travel between the areas using a bus or the British-made Romney Railway train. The park is also famous for its autumn foliage, and in fall, the leaves on the park’s approximately 2,000 trees, including 1,000 maples, change into beautiful reds and golds.

    I visited this place with my 2 year old daughter and another family friends they all enjoyed this trip. Very big place and a lot of places to play/view for children as well as for adults. Very nice...

  • Kakita River Park
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    4.0
    273 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Sunto-gun Shimizucho Fushimi 71-7
    The shortest Class 1 river in Japan, at only 1200 meters in length this river, as part of the spring waters of the Kakita River, was selected as one of Japan's Top Scenic Rivers in 1985, and along with the Nagara River and the Shimanto River is one of the Three Great Limpid Rivers of Japan. Known as one of the few gushing rivers in Japan, its source is the melted snow from Mt. Fuji producing approximately one million tons of water per day. Furthermore, it has also been designated as a National Natural Monument for its mineral rich soil. Many flora and fauna make the Kakita River in Shizuoka Prefecture their habitat including the aohada dragonfly.

    This park is where snow-melt from Mt. Fuji that has soaked into the ground, accumulated and run downhill finally oozes back out of the ground as the source of the Kakita River. There are several...

  • Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park
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    4.0
    112 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Numadushi Shimokanuki Shimogo 2802-1
    Once an imperial villa erected as a vacation spot for Emperor Taisho when he was crown prince in 1893, the site was opened to the general public as a memorial park after the villa was decommissioned during Japan’s Showa period. The park is located in a thick pine forest famous for its picturesque scenery and stands on scenic land facing Suruga Bay. Park facilities include the west villa, where the furniture and furnishings have been restored to the villa’s heyday to give visitors a glimpse of Imperial life during that time; the east villa, which is used as a cultural exchange center; a history and folk custom museum built on the site of the primary villa; and a café housed inside the former horse stable. Take the Izu Hakone Bus from Numazu Station and get off at the “Goyotei-mae” stop.

    I have been going to GOYOTEI for the last 22 years, first strolling through its park with my baby in his pram and then later on going with my little boys for a walk or feed the Koi fishes in the...

  • Senbonhama Park
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    4.0
    90 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Numadushi Hon Senbon 1910-1
    A nature park situated in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture and location of the Senbon Matsubara (“One Thousand Pine Tree Grove”), a grove of beautiful black pines standing along the coast of Suruga Bay considered to be one of the most scenic areas along the Tokaido. On clear days, visitors can enjoy a picturesque view from the beach of the pine grove, Mt. Fuji, and Suruga Bay. In summer, the beach is open for swimming and bustles with beach goers. The cycling and jogging course along the breakwater is particularly popular. The pine grove has a promenade which allows visitors to easily stroll amongst the sunlight filtering through the black pines’ branches. In addition, the park is dotted with monuments inscribed with poems and famous literary passages. There is also a playground with play equipment for children, and the park is a favorite spot for locals to relax.

    沼津港に向かう途中にたまたま寄ってみました。大正解‼️ なにこの感動的な風景‼️ 穏やかな波、水平線、たくさんの松、しかも富士山‼️ 子ども連れのファミリーや散歩を楽しむ人たち。どこまでも静かな広い公園。 一日中ここで過ごしたい〜〜笑 どうかこの穏やかな自然が続きますようにと感謝の気持ちになりました。 おすすめいたします。

  • Yurakkusu Park
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Izunokunishi Nagaoka 613-1
    This free footbath facility is in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The roofed bath can seat about 10 people and provides a steady stream of water from Izunagaoka Hot Springs. There’s a reflexology path in which the natural rocks can stimulate the pressure points in your feet. There’s a signboard that shows you which parts are out of balance depending on where you feel pain. The grounds also feature a place with drinkable hot spring water, a grassy plaza, and a slide along with other amusements, making it kid-friendly as well.

    長岡の温泉に来るとホテルのチェックイン、チェックアウトのいづれかに必ず立ち寄ります。お湯が熱くてとてもいい。そして石を並べた足つぼロードもたまにやりますが、痛い痛い、と楽しめます。地元の人も多く、どこから来たの?と会話もはずんだりします。

  • Matsubara Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Izushi Toi 2657-6
    This natural pine forest park that extends from the rear of the Toi Beach Resort in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture is known as a great spot to watch the setting sun. The park is dotted with outdoor carvings and monuments related to local persons including Bokusui Wakayama, Akahiko Shimaki and Miyako Oba, along with walking promenades. The park’s symbol is the world’s only flower clock that is 31 meters across and included as one of the Guinness World Records. The Kogane-no-Yu footbath is also nearby, making this park a popular spot for a driving break or as a place to spend a day’s holiday.
  • Shirataki Park
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    Shizuoka Pref. Mishimashi Ichibanchou 1
    Located in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shirataki Park wells up with water from Mt. Fuji. When Mt. Fuji erupted about 10,000 years ago, lava flow exposed channels in the ground from where water now wells up in what looks like white water, hence its name Shirataki, which literally means ‘white waterfall’. There are many shallow pools for young children to play safely in and the park is inundated with people in the hot summer months trying to cool down. The park has pathways and playgrounds for the children and it’s a wonderful place to enjoy a leisurely picnic among the large, shady trees, or immerse yourself in a spot of forest bathing.
  • Shuzenji Nature Park
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    Shizuoka Pref. Izushi Shuzenji 3690
    Shuzenji Nature Park, which is located on the north side of the Shuzenji hot springs, covers an area of around 80 hectares; it is famous as a great place for viewing autumn foliage. The Japanese maple tree forest, which has a density of around 1,000 trees per hectare, is the largest of its kind in the Izu Peninsula. The “Shuzenji Maple Festival” is held every year when the autumn foliage starts to appear around mid-November.
  • Senbon Matsubara Pine Forest
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    Shizuoka Pref. Numadushi Hon Senbon
    This pine forest stretches for ten kilometers along the shore of Suruga Bay from the mouth of the Kanogawa River in Numazu City to Tagonoura Port in Fuji City. Originally planted as a windbreak and for protection against the tide, the forest is now a beloved scenic spot. There, visitors can view Mt. Fuji from between the trees. The forest has also been selected as one of 100 Landscapes of Japan and one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches with White Sand and Blue Pine.
  • Hirugashima
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    Shizuoka Izunokuni-shi Yokkamachi 17-1
    "This historic site is located about a nine-minute walk from Nirayama Station on the Izuhakone Railway. It is believed to be the place where the shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo spent 20 years in exile from age 14 to 34 after his defeat in the Heiji Rebellion. It is theorized that the area was once one of the many sandbanks along the Kano River. It is also called ""Hirugakojima"" due to it being the smallest of the river's sandbanks. The surrounding area has been developed into a park. The park features a bronze statue entitled ""Hirugashima no Futari"" depicting Minamoto no Yoritomo standing alongside his wife Hojo Masako, whom he married while living in the area. There is also the Hirugashima Chaya, where visitors can enjoy tea and light fare."
  • Shikayama Park
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    Shizuoka Izu-shi Shuzenji
    This park is located about an eight-minute bus ride from Shuzenji Station on the Izuhakone Railway on either an Izuhakone Bus or a Tokai Bus and about a five-minute walk from the Shuzenji Onsen bus stop. The park takes advantage of the expansive nature that spreads out behind the Shigetsuden, the oldest wooden structure in Izu. This sutra library is said to have been contributed to Shuzenji Temple by Hojo Masako, the wife of shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo. The park features the 36th to 44th of the 88 sacred locations across Shuzenji that are a part of the Katsuratani 88 Point Pilgrimage. Visiting these locations is said to offer the same graces as visiting the 88 sacred places on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Visitors can enjoy taking a stroll or forest bathing while visiting each of these locations. The park enshrines small statues including an Iwatani Kannon statue and a statue of Oshaburi Basan, a deity of child-rearing.
  • Kashiya Park
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    Shizuoka Tagata-gun Kannamicho Kashiya 676-1
    This park has a total area of roughly 6.2 hectares, and includes the Kashiya Cave Tombs, a Nationally Designated Historical Ruins. Composed of an event square, a multipurpose square, a children's square, a baseball field and more, it is adored as a place for staying healthy and learning by connecting with history. In 2018, a playground was built so kids can enjoy various ways to play. The baseball field (charge to use) has nighttime lights so you can use it at night too.
  • Amagi Hotaru Park Deai bridge
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    3.0
    4 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Izu-shi Yugashima

    414号線下田街道沿いの天城会館前や温泉街を南下し、川の分流点2つの橋が出会い橋となります。温泉宿滞在や浄蓮の滝等の観光の折訪れるかと思います。橋自体短いいですが、2つの橋があるのが何とも言えず。ハートモニュメントは、伊豆の各所にあってここも?感はありますが、散歩道の場としていい所だと思います。夏場の蛍も見られ紅葉時も風情があって田舎ならではの所です。

  • Ashitaka Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Numazu-shi Ashitaka 202
  • Numazu Chuo Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Numazu-shi Otemachi 4-185-4
  • Mizukoidori Hiroba
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Izu-shi Yugashima

    入場料がかかるとはつゆ知らず、8月の平日に行きました。駐車場手前で入場料大人500円子供250円をお支払い。駐車場代はなかったです。 他県ナンバーが多数で賑わっていました。バーベキューや川遊び、マスの掴み取りが出来ました。 川遊びは石が多く、小さな子は手をとらないと危なかったですが、流れはゆったりなので小学生くらいになると安心してみていられるといった場所でした。一箇所急に深くなっており2メート...

  • Yamanaka Castle Ruins Park
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Mishima-shi Yama Nakashinden
  • Genseinomori Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Tagatagunkannamichou Kuwahara
  • Kamiiwasaki Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Mishima-shi Bunkyocho 2-3680-1
  • Satsukigaoka Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Izunokuni-shi Ukihashi 1597-3

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With the giant Pacific Ocean to the south and the great Mount Fuji to the north, Shizuoka prefecture is blessed with some of the best views the country has to offer. The white sand beaches of the Izu Peninsula are a rare find on mainland Japan, neighbored by beautiful cliffs, tumbling hills, and natural hot springs. As Japan’s largest producer of green tea, the age-old tradition of tea drinking is ubiquitous in Shizuoka, from the miles of tea fields to the old tea houses hosting traditional tea ceremonies.

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