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City in Chūbu, Japan
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Kikugawa (菊川市 kikugawa-shi) is a city located in Shizuoka prefecture. The city is known for production of green tea.
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大鹿池
The most famous pond in Kikugawa, a popular fishing spot.
彦一塾
They offer experiences in traditional Japanease life such as making buck wheat noodles, picking tea leaves, and splitting firewood.
There are many activities at the top of this mountain including a fine view from the look-out point, walking courses, a 70-m roller slide and a campground.
The sports ground houses a baseball stadium, sport facilities and various playground equipment. Various big tournaments are held here.
ホテル玄 菊川
かっぱ寿司
おぶね
Hi-end Japanese cuisine. Reservation required.
Cafe/restaurant with occasional live shows.
さわやか
Shizuoka's favorite hamburger steak restaurant chain originated here.
たわら屋
shabu shabu restaurant.
たわら屋
yakiniku restaurant.
ビジネスホテルたちばな
ホテルルートイン菊川インター
Large public bath-room. There is a restaurant
ブルーベリーの郷
This place offers blueberry picking and sells pasta, wine, sweets and so on. All of the products are made from blueberries grown locally.
えびら堂
Pick up some of the local sweet, known as shiroshita-gashi.
JA遠州夢咲
Direct sales of locally grown green tea.
トムトムの里
Local tomatoes. "Tomutomu" is a new variety of tomato locally invented.
By train
Kikugawa is on the Tokai JR train line. From Shizuoka, the train is ¥720 and takes 40 minutes. From Kakegawa, the nearest Shinkansen and major bus stop, it is ¥190 and takes 5 minutes.
By bus
There is a bus from Nagoya's international airport to Kakegawa, called the Entetsu E-Wing, which costs ¥3400 and takes about 2 hours.
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Makinohara / Shimada · International · FSZ
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