TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER791 / SHIMIZU

Japan · Shizuoka

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Shimizu

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Kakita River in 2012清水町
Local historyFirst-visit planCheck transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

This is Shimizu Town in Sunto District, distinct from Shimizu Ward in Shizuoka City. Visit the water scenery of Kakitagawa Park and the walking spaces of Honjoyama Park.

This guide covers places within Shimizu, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Spring viewed from Kakitagawa Park’s second observation deck in 201701

A first-visit stop

Kakitagawa Park

柿田川公園

This park in Fushimi has observation decks and paths overlooking the river and springs. The photograph shows the water from the second observation deck in 2017. Stay inside barriers, leave plants and wildlife alone, and do not throw coins into the springs.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02

A first-visit stop

Honjoyama Park

本城山公園

This park in Tokura has walking paths and a summit observation deck. Views of Mount Fuji depend on the weather. Check slopes and current access conditions, and choose a visit suited to your mobility.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Kakitagawa tofu ice cream is an option introduced by the local chamber of commerce. Check each product’s ingredients, allergens and availability with the shop.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Tabi’s two-stop suggestion

These are separate places to visit. Check distances and transport on the map and choose stops that fit your plans.

Check the walking route

Check the mapped route and current transport and site guidance.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.