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SHIZUOKA

SHIZUOKA, , FUKUROI and KAKEGAWA

Shizuoka (静岡): Having a population of 3.77 million (1999 census), Shizuoka. This stadium standing in harmony with the rich natural sur- is located in nearly the center of the Japanese archi- roundings is meant to promote sports among the population of the pre- pelago, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south, and Mt. Fuji and fecture. It is conveniently located, just a 10-min. walk from Aino Sta. on the southern Alps to the north. The average yearly temperature the JR Tokaido Line. of approximately 17 degrees Celsius makes it a very mild climate, and except for the northern mountain district, hardly any snow falls on the Weather and clothing for the month of June level ground, even in winter. Shizuoka Prefecture, which is also located The rainy season called Tsuyu starts from June and continues to mid- between the two major cultual climate of Tokyo and Osaka, has its own July, which is a sign of summer in Japan. The average temperature in natural features which cannot be associated with either of these. The Shizuoka is 21.5○C (70.7○F) and we have 18.5 rainy days in June. It is Shizuoka Stadium “Ecopa,” inspired by the beauty of Mt. Ogasa, was rainy and humid but sometimes chilly. Tourists are advised to take a completed in the spring of 2001 on one of the gentle hills in western long-sleeved shirt or a light coat and a collapsible umbrella.

Access: Shizuoka Stadium “Ecopa” can be reached by a 15-min. walk from JR Aino Sta. From JR Kakegawa Sta., it is a 20-min. ride on a shuttle bus to the East-side Bus Terminal of the stadium, then a 15-min. walk to the stadium gate. By Railway: To From Type of train Time required Fare (¥) Daily runs 7,650 Tokyo Sta. JR Tokaido Shinkansen “” 106 min. 28* (to Aino) Kakegawa Sta. 9,950 Shin-Osaka Sta JR Tokaido Shinkansen “Kodama” 137 min. 12* (to Aino)

Aino Sta. Kakegawa Sta. JR Tokaido Line 5 min. 180 *

On the days when the games are to be held (June 11, 14 and 21) the roads around the grounds may be closed. There are no parking lots. Visitors are requested to utilize the public transportation system. * There will be extra trains on the game days. Places of Interest: Kakegawa: There are no large department stores or shopping districts in Fukuroi ➂Kakegawajo Castle (掛川城): 8-min. walk from JR Kakegawa Sta. or Kakegawa, but in these places, you can enjoy a more relaxed Tokai- The castle tower was built with the assistance of the eminent Kazutoyo style atmosphere. The capital city of Shizuoka which has been devel- Yamanouchi. It was a famous castle of the Tokai region, but the original oped around an old castle town of the Tokugawa clan has a distinctive building was destroyed in 1854. It was restored in 1994. There is a “old ” atmosphere. Hamamatsu is an energetic city that has a large panoramic view of Kakegawa City from the top which is 56 m above sea number of world-class companies like Yamaha and Honda. Both cities level. It is open all the year round, except during the period from year are good places for shopping, eating out, and staying overnight. end through New Year's Day. Open: 9:00–17:00 (Mar.–Nov.), ➀–➅ correspond to those on the map on page 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4. 9:00–16:30 (Dec.–Feb.). Closed: Dec. 30–Jan. 1. Admission: ¥300. Fukuroi: (¥400 including admission to Ninomaru Museum) ➀Chapia (茶ピア): 15 min. by bus from JR Fukuroi Sta. and a 10-min. ➃Kakegawa Ninomaru Museum (掛川・二の丸美術館): 10-min. walk from the bus stop. It is a leisure facility where you can tour a tea walk from JR Kakegawa Sta. Kakegawa Ninomaru Museum of Art manufacturing plant and try out a tea garden and tea room. At the exhibits a variety of arts and craftworks, including a collection of mod- Chapia research center, you can learn how tea is manufactured and ern Japanese paintings presented for the promotion of cultural develop- processed. They also have a place where you can buy tea. Open: ment. Open: 9:00–17:00 (enter by 16:30). Closed: Mon. and Dec. 9:00–16:30. Closed: Sun. 28–Jan. 3. Admission: ¥200. ➁Kasuisai (可睡斎): 10 min. by bus from JR Fukuroi Sta. and a 5-min. ➄Kodawarippa (こだわりっぱ): 5-min. walk from JR Kakegawa Sta. A walk from Kasui Bus Stop. It is a leading temple of the Soto sect of local product shop near the Tenshukaku tower sells all kinds of tea Buddhism. It is known for its protection against fires. Kasuisai is also products. Open: 9:30–18:30 (Apr.–Nov.), 9:30–17:30 (Dec.–Mar.). famous for its vegetarian meals, which visitors can enjoy after making Closed: Dec. 30–Jan. 1. reservations. It is also called the “flower temple,” and many people visit ➅Koresshika Dokoro (これっしか処): A souvenir shop in the its gardens in the spring. Visitors are free to tour the grounds. Kakegawa Sta. concourse. Local products are tea and the hand-woven Open: Daily. 9:00–16:00. Admission: ¥500~. Kuzufu textile. Open: 8:00–20:00. PAGE 2/ 4 SHIZUOKA

Shizuoka: Sunpu Park (駿府公園): 10-min. walk from JR Shizuoka Sta. The 17:30) Admission: ¥600. remains of built by in 1585 are sur- Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments (浜松市楽器博物 rounded by an outer moat, inner moat and beautiful stone walls. The 館): 7-min. walk from Hamamatsu Sta. Gorgeous 19th century southeast tower in one corner of the park, and the east gate were European pianos and horns along with Japanese koto and shakuhachi are restored, and the scenery makes it easy for you to imagine what it was on display. Open: 9:30–17:00. Closed: Mon., the day following a national like in the . holiday and during the New Year’s holidays. Admission: ¥400. Toro Ruins Park (登呂遺跡公園): 25 min. by bus from JR Shizuoka Sta. Park (浜松城公園): 10-min. walk from JR The Toro Historic Ruins bring to life the agrarian culture of the Yayoi Hamamatsu Sta. A famous spot for cherry blossoms. Hamamatsu Period over 1,800 years ago. It has been designated as a Place of Castle, where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his childhood, has been restored Historical Importance, and you can find dwelling houses and storehous- in one corner of the park. es that have been restored (Open: 9:00–16:30. Closed: Mon.). The tools of daily life and farm implements from over 1,800 years ago are N Mori-cho Yusanji Temple KakKakegawaegawa City displayed at the Shizuoka City Toro Museum (登呂遺跡博物館). 油山寺 掛川市 TToo Shizuoka 森町 1 Open: 9:00–16:30. Closed: Mon. and the last day of each month (If 至静岡 Kasuisai KakKakegawaegawa Castle Monday is a national holiday, the next day will be closed.) Admission: 2 3 4 可睡斎 1 掛川城 6 5 ¥200. Also, in the same park, the stencil dyeing works and collection of FukurFukuroioi IC Tomei ExprExpresswayessway TToo Tokyookyo KakKakegawaegawa Sta. 至東京 national living treasure and artist, Keisuke Serizawa, are exhibited at 袋井袋井ICIC 東名高速道路 掛川駅 KakKakegawaegawa IC TToo NagoyaNagoya Aino Sta. JR Tokaido Line Serizawa Keisuke Art Museum (芹沢 介美術館). Open: 1 掛川掛川ICIC 至名古屋 9:00–16:30. Closed: Mon., the day following a national holiday and the 愛野駅 Shizuoka Stadium FukurFukuroioi Sta. "Ecopa" last day of each month (If Monday is a national holiday, the next day will 袋井駅 JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line be closed.) Admission: ¥410. Iwata City 静岡スタジアム・エコパ 磐田市 1 Mt. Hatta Mt. Ogasa 法多山 Hamamatsu: TToo Hamamatsu 小笠山 至浜松 Act City (アクトシティ): 3-min. walk from JR Hamamatsu Sta. A land- FukurFukuroioi City 袋井市 mark in Hamamatsu. Visitors can get a view of the entire Hamamatsu Asaba-cho Daito-cho 浅羽町 大東町 0 1,200m Takamagashinzan City from the viewing gallery on the 45th floor, 185 m above ground. Osuga-cho 高天神山 The viewing gallery is closed irregularly. Open: 10:00–18:00 (enter by 大須賀町 ➀–➅ correspond to those on page 1/4.

Banks: Name Exchangeable foreign currencies Address Shizuoka Bank 1 USD, CAD, GBP, NZD, EUR, CHF, etc. 10-3 Takao-cho, Fukuroi City Fukuroi Branch Suruga Bank 2 USD, CAD, GBP, NZD, EUR, CHF, etc. 3-13 Eki-mae, Kakegawa City Kakegawa Branch Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi USD, CAD, GBP, NZD, EUR, CHF, etc. 8 Miyuki-cho, Shizuoka City Shizuoka Branch Shizuoka Bank USD, CAD, GBP, NZD, EUR, CHF, etc. 11-1 Minami-cho, Shizuoka City Shizuoka Ekinan Branch

Post Offices: Name Exchangeable foreign currencies Address 3 Fukuroi Post Office USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, AUD, CHF, etc. 1-1-10 Araya, Fukuroi City 4 Kakegawa Post Office USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, AUD, CHF, etc. 1-17 Chuo, Kakegawa City Shizuoka Central Post Office USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, AUD, CHF, etc. 1-9 Kurogane-cho, Shizuoka City Hamamatsu Post Office USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, AUD, CHF, etc. 8-1 Asahi-cho, Hamamatsu City You can get a cash advance on your foreign credit, debit and cash cards at most of the Post Office ATMs. The ATMs at which this service is available display the “International ATM Service” sticker with the logos of VISA, VISA Electron, PLUS, MasterCard, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express, Diners Club International and JCB. Hospitals: Name Open hours Address 5 Fukuroi Municipal Hospital 7:45–11:30 (Mon.–Fri.) 2515-1 Kuno, Fukuroi City 6 Kakegawa City General Hospital 8:00–11:00 (Mon.–Fri.) 721 Sugiya, Kakegawa City Shizuoka Red Cross Hospital 8:00–11:00 (Mon.–Fri. and 1st, 3rd, 5th Sat.) 8-2 Ote-machi, Shizuoka City ➊–➏ correspond to those on the map on pages 3/4 & 4/4. SHIZUOKA PAGE 3/ 4

YuzanjiYusanji Temple Yuzanji油山寺 Temple Temple Kasuisai 油山寺 Bank 可睡斎 Fukuroi Kasuisai-Kasuisai Hiking CourseRoute Post Office 2 Hiking-Course Botan-En Lily Garden Police ハイキングコース ぼたん苑 6 可睡斎ゆりの園 F Fast Food Fukuroi Municipal Hospital 5 Chidoriga-ike C Convenience 袋井市立袋井市民病院 千鳥ヶ谷池 S Supermarket N Fukuroi IC.IC 袋井IC袋井IC Tomei Expressway 0 600 1200m Kaizoji Temple Hisano-Joshi 久野城址 海蔵寺 東名高速道路 Fujisengen-gu富士浅間宮 Horigoshi IC 堀越IC Kuno IC 久能IC

2 Fukuroi Bypass 袋井バイパス Kihara-Ichirizuka RouteRoute 11 3 Akatorii 木原一里塚 S S City Hall 国道 S To Shizuoka 1 C 3 市役所 赤鳥居 号 至静岡 C Myonichiji Temple ? Shizuoka Bank JR Tokaido Line → Library 1 妙日寺 1 静岡銀行 Aino Sta.愛野駅 JR東海道本線 S 図書館 Aino Sta. 4 F C Shinsui Park 親水公園 C F 5 Haranoya River JR Tokaido Shinkansen 原野谷川 Fukuroi Sta. JR東海道新幹線 Bell of Love Aino Park 袋井駅 愛の鐘 至浜松 C 愛野公園 Myokoji Temple Ogasayama Sports Park

明香寺 → → 小笠山総合運動公園 To HamamatsuHamamatsu至浜松 Ecopa

ChokushizukaChokusizuka 勅使塚 Jubiro-Iwata Stadium Mt.Hatta Chapia 茶ピア ジュビロ磐田スタジアムJubiro-Iwata 1 法多山 Stadium

1 – 6 correspond to those in the accommodations list below for Fukuroi. 1 – 2 correspond to those on page 1/4. 1 , 3 , 5 correspond to those in the banks, hospitals & post offices lists on page 2/4.

Accommodations: Ecopa is a large stadium that can hold 50,000 people, and stands on a lot of 269 hectares in one corner of the Ogasayama Undo Koen (Sports Park). There are few restaurants, shops and accommodations around Aino Sta. Stadium visitors will have to lodge in cities like Fukuroi, Kakegawa, Shizuoka, and Hamamatsu. Fukuroi and Kakegawa are closer to Ecopa, but there are few hotels in these cities that can hold many guests.

Room rate Room rate Name of facilities Tel. (¥) Name of facilities Tel. (¥)

Fukuroi: 15 Kakegawa Grand Hotel (H) (0537)23-3333 14,850 1 Town Hotel Matsuno (H) (0538)42-3010 10,000~ 16 Yamaha Resort Tsumagoi (H*) (0537)24-1111 10,800 2 Business Hotel Fukuroi (BH) (0538)42-7231 6,000~ 17 Tsukimoto (R) (0537)22-2275 12,000 3 Fukuroi Princess Hotel (H) (0538)43-1111 10,000 18 Togenkyo (R) (0537)22-4431 7,350 4 Hotel Osugi (BH) (0538)43-0111 6,000~ 19 Umekiya (R) (0537)22-3014 7,875 5 Hotel Kanze (H) W (0538)43-1212 11,000~ 20 Tenkin (R) (0537)23-3188 6,825 6 Kasuisai (S) (0538)42-2121 7,000 Hamamatsu: Kakegawa: Hamamatsu Sago Hotel (BH) W (053)452-1181 6,300 7 New Hotel Wakamatsu (BH) (0537)22-9285 6,500~~ Hamamatsu Sago Inn (BH) W (053)456-3511 6,400 8 Hotel Ikoiso (BH) (0537)24-6666 6,000~~ Hamamatsu Sago Terminal Hotel (BH) W (053)453-3515 5,700 9 Terminal Hotel Kakegawa (BH) (0537)24-7211 5,700~~ Hotel Meijiya (BH) W (053)465-8111 5,500 10 Hotel Kikyo (BH) (0537)23-2543 5,200~~ Hotel Le Monde (H) W (053)455-1188 12,000 11 Kakegawa Station Hotel (BH) (0537)23-5005 6,500~ Fitness Hotel 330 Hamamatsu (H) W (053)454-0330 12,000 12 Kakegawa Station Hotel 2 (BH) (0537)23-6006 6,500 13 Kakegawa Business Hotel (BH) (0537)23-7100 5,500~~ Shizuoka: 14 Palace Hotel Kakegawa (H) (0537)22-0111 15,000~~ Kagetsu Ryokan (R) W (054)281-0034 8,200 Grand Hotel Nakajimaya (H) (054)253-1151 13,950~ Hotel Associa Shizuoka Terminal (H) (054)254-4141 16,200~ Accommodation rates are due to change by season or days. Please check the correct rates before you visit. Remarks Standard rates are quoted. 1 – 20 correspond to those on the maps on pages 3/4 & 4/4. H = Hotel Rate for a twin room. H* = Hotel Rate per person with 2 meals. R = Ryokan Rate per person including 2 meals, tax and service charge. BH = Business Hotel Rate for a single room. S = Shukubo(temple lodge) Rate per person with 2 meals. W = Welcome Inn member PAGE 4/ 4 SHIZUOKA

Myohoji Temple N Kakegawa 妙法寺

G Jinguji Temple神宮寺 Shoganji Temple正願時 Shimosaigo-KinenShimosaigo Kinen Park Kitaike Park 下西郷記念公園 北池公園 Ryugein龍華院

東海道本線 17 JRJR東海道本線 G Nakajuku Park Ninomaru Museum 中宿公園 4 二の丸美術館 Tennenji Temple 3 天然寺 ? JR Tokaido Line Shinkansen16 → 掛川城 5 18 8 G 19 G JR Tokaido-ShinkansenTokaido 12 JR東海道新幹線 Tokuunji Temple C 7 2 S G 徳雲寺 G C Suruga Bank Shirasagi Park スルガ銀行F しらさぎ公園 20 Kakegawa Sta. Shinchigawa Park新地川公園 9 C 掛川駅 13 C Kakegawa Post Office 10 .掛川駅. 6 Dainichidera Temple 掛川郵便局 大日寺 Shimomata-Jido Park G 4 11 下俣児童公園 F Chuo Park 15 Kakegawa City General Hospital F 中央公園 Shimomata-Daiichi Park 掛川市立総合病院 6 下俣第一公園 Korakuji Temple Eki-Minami Park 駅南公園 G 広楽寺 14 Kakegawa-Shiyakusyo-MaeKakegawa-Shiyakusho-mae Sta. S Courthouse裁判所 掛川市役所前駅 Tenryu-Hamanako Railway天竜浜名湖鉄道 G Legal Affairs Bureau C 法務局 Temple Police Tomei Expressway Post Office 東名高速道路 F Fast Food 3 –c6 orrespond to those on page 1/4. G Gas Station C Convenience 0 500m Kannondo Temple Bank S Supermarket 観音堂 7 – 20 correspond to those in the accommodations list Kechienji Temple on page 3/4 for Kakegawa. ? Tourist Information Joanji Temple 結縁寺 2 , 4 , 6 correspond to those in the banks, hospitals & Joanji乗安寺 Temple 乗安寺 post offices lists on page 2/4.

TOURIST INFORMATION The Welcome Inns comprise a range of accommo- W dations from hotels, business hotels, ryokan, minshuku and (“i” Tourist Information Offices) pensions to youth hostels. Most of them have guest rooms information the charge for which is a modest ¥8,000 or less per night for a single Shizuoka City Tourist Information Center: room . JR , 50, Kurogane-cho, Shizuoka City, Reservation for Welcome Inns is available through Inter- Shizuoka Pref. 8:30-18:00; Closed on Dec. 29-Jan.1 Tel.(054)252-4247 national Tourism Center of Japan (ITCJ). Hamamatsu Tourist Information Center: ————————————————————————————— JR , 321--8, Sunayamacho, Hamamatsu Reservation before your departure for Japan City, Shizuoka Pref. 9:00 -19:00 Tel. (053)452-1634 Visit ITCJ's website at http://www.itcj.or.jp or JNTO's at http://www.jnto.go.jp. Fukuroi Tourist Association: Also your request by mail, fax or e-mail is accepted and processed at ITCJ’s head 1-2-1, Araya, Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Pref. Tel.(0538)43-1006 office. To make a reservation, simply complete the Reservation Request Form available from your nearest JNTO offices and send it to the head office at least 9:00-17:00, Closed on Sat.& Sun. one week ahead by e-mail or fax, or three weeks ahead of your departure from Fukuroi Tourism Section: home by mail. Confirmed flight booking required for application. Especially for 1-1-1, Araya, Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Pref. Tel.(0538)44-3136 your first night in Japan, we accept the reservation request only when you have a 8:30-17:00, Closed on Sat.& Sun. firm booking on a flight arriving in Japan by no later than 7:00 p.m. Kakegawa Tourism Information: Reservation after your arrival in Japan 1132-2, Kakegawa, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Pref. To take advantage of our service, you must appear in person at any of the Open: 9:30 -16:30, Closed: End of the year Welcome Inn reservation counters located at the Tourist Information Centers (TICs) operated by JNTO (in Tokyo) or ITCJ (at Narita Airport and Kansai Hello Navi ). http://kankou.pref.shizuoka.jp/english/index.html Welcome Inn Reservation Center c/o International Tourism Center of Japan 9th F1., Kanda Urban Bldg., 2-4-2, Kanda Tsukasacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0048 Tel:03-3252-1717 Fax:03-3252-1521

All information contained in this leaflet is based on data as of January 2001. Partly revised in February 2002. Transportation schedules, fares and accommodation charges are subject to change. Check with organizations concerned for updated information. © 2002 Japan National Tourist Organization. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Printed in Japan