Abe Falls

Utagawa Hiroshige is one of Japan's most renowned ukiyoe artists, and among his most famous works were those of the 53 stations of the Tokaido Road. Six of the stations are located within present-day Shizuoka City, and the museum is located where Yui Station (Yui-shuku) once stood. The museum focuses on the entirety of the collection, not just those in the city, as well as other works by Hiroshige. This was the first art museum built in Japan dedicated to Hiroshige's works.

This is the former residence of local yakuza member, Shimizu no Jirocho. He inherited a rice-selling business after the death of his uncle but later started a gambling business and built up enough influence to take territories along the river and around Shimizu port. Although the port was already bustling, his contributions helped further develop the local area and industry.

It was originally called Kanbe Shrine and served as the tutelary shrine of the former Suruga Province and was later made a Sengen Shrine (shrines dedicated to the worship of Mount Fuji). Tokugawa Ieyasu had the shrine rebuilt near Sunpu Castle for easy access. Over 26 of the structures are designated National Important Cultural Properties.

The castle has not been restored, but the restored guard house is very interesting. The original castle was started in 1585 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that de facto ruled Japan during the Edo Period. In 1607, Tokugawa Ieyasu retired as shogun and started repairing and expanding the original castle. The tower and other buildings that now exist were constructed following blueprints from the 1630s. There is a lifelike statue of Tokugawa and many small replicas of the castles and surrounding buildings, as well as a small but beautiful display of dolls. Nearby is a children's park and a garden with a tea ceremony available. Certainly a place to explore if you have a couple of hours or more to spare.

Features a variety of special exhibits along with its own permanent exhibits.

A spot on the Miho peninsula with pine trees and views of Mount Fuji on a clear day. One of Japan's New Three Views.