Shimizu Japan 10/30/24

Until it was incorporated into Shizuoka City in 2003, Shimizu (清水) 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.

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine & Ropeway Station 12/31/03—10/30/24

The shrine has a history of over 400 years, and enshrines Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, who founded the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1603 that brought peace to Japan for 265…

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Shimizu Port
There were references to Shimizu Port already in Japan's oldest historical texts, which were compiled in the Nara Period (710-784).
Shimizu Port
After Tokugawa Ieyasu chose Sumpu Castle as his place of retirement in 1605, the port increased in importance considerably. In the early 1900s the port was used…
Shimizu Port
In modern times the port handles a variety of cargo including raw materials, container shipments, natural gas and fish.
Shimizu Port
Seahawk at Shimizu Port
The Japanese Sea Hawk "Tombe" Osprey, sometimes known as the sea hawk, fish eagle or fish hawk, is a fish-eating bird of prey.
Seahawk at Shimizu Port
Seahawk nesting on top of antenna at Shimizu port.
View of Shizuoka
View of Shizuoka
Nihondaira Yume Terrace
Hilltop observation deck with views of Suruga Bay & Mount Fuji, plus exhibits on Nihondaira plateau.
Picture of Picture of Mt Fuji with Snow
Cheating perhaps.. Interesting comments on how unusual that this year there is no snow.
Nihondaira Yume Terrace
Statue at Nihondaira Yume Terrace
A stature inspired by “The Red Shoes”, a popular children’s song known for its hauntingly bittersweet melody and lyrics. Written in 1922 by Ujo Noguchi and…
Statue at Nihondaira Yume Terrace
Reportedly, the song was based on a true story of the writer’s acquaintance. According to that, a single mother named Kayo Iwasaki moved to Hokkaido in 1903…
Shimizu Port From Nihondaira Yume Terrace
Our ship in Shimizu port
“Chakkiribushi” Lyrics Monument
This is a famous tea-picking song from Shizuoka near Mt. Fuji. To recreate the summer atmosphere when the tea leaves are picked,
Nihondaira Ropeway
Made it out just in time
Nihondaira Ocha-Kaikan
Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan is a shop specializing in Shizuoka green tea. Besides simply selling tea, it also offers the chance to pick tea leaves outside with Mt.…
Nihondaira Ocha-Kaikan
Ready for tea picking
Nihondaira Ocha-Kaikan
Didnt really expect tea "trees" to be a hedgerow.
Nihondaira Ocha-Kaikan
Nihondaira Ocha-Kaikan
Nihondaira Ocha-Kaikan
Nihondaira Ocha-Kaikan
Nihondaira Ocha-Kaikan
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Front L-R: Kate, Theresa, Evelynn, Pam, Tien
back L-R: - Ken, Larry and Bruce
Nihondaira Ocha-Kaikan
Nihondaira Ocha-Kaikan
Bruce , Larry and Ken - keeping a close eye for a photo op of Mt Fuji
Shimizu with Mt Fuji
Shimizu with Mt Fuji
Somehow on the way back - a quick set of photos from the van in motion.
Shimizu with Mt Fuji
Shimizu with Mt Fuji
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Hagoromo (羽衣, The Feather Mantle) is among the most-performed Japanese Noh plays. It is an example of the traditional swan maiden motif.
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
The story : A celestial maiden, or tennin, descends to earth and hangs her feather robe, or hagoromo, over a pine tree to bathe. A fisherman finds the robe and…
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
"I want to become stronger at soccer" Nissho Yato Himashima
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Other various wishes
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Rocks from the beach - only ones we brought home.
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Hagoromo Monument - French dancer Hélène Juglaris, born in 1916, studied the Noh play "Hagoromo" and performed it at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in France in…
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest)
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari is a historic shrine. It is believed to bring prosperity to business and happiness to families, and attracts many worshippers. The approach lined…
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Minowa Inari Shrine
Golden Orb Weaver @Minowa Inari Shrine
Golden Orb Weaver @Minowa Inari Shrine
Golden Orb Weaver
Mt Fuji from Shimizu Port
Mt Fuji from Shimizu Port
Mt Fuji from Shimizu Port
Mt Fuji from Shimizu Port
Mt Fuji from Shimizu Port
Mt Fuji from Shimizu Port
The summit of Mt Fuji - I think you can just make out the weather station along the rim.
Shimizu Port
Shimizu Port
The S-Pulse Dream Plaza is a four story shopping mall along the waterfront that includes museums, movie theaters, a food court and a Ferris wheel. The mall is…
Shimizu Port Departure
Shimizu Port Departure
On our ship departure - many people were out waving goodbye and singing. Even a few fireworks - Very touching and the only time it happened on the cruise.
Long shot from Shimizu Port
Long shot from Shimizu Port
Appears to be the junction of E1A and E52 through the oil tanks.