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Shizuoka Page 1/ 4 SHIZUOKA PAGE 1/ 4 PG-412 SHIZUOKA SHIZUOKA, HAMAMATSU, 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- Shizuoka Prefecture 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 Japan 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 “Kodama” 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 Edo” 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 Sunpu Castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu 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 Edo Period. 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. Hamamatsu Castle 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 Tokyokyoo 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 NagNagoyaoya 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.
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