Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City-tax-

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nihon-daira is a hilly area located in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, at an elevation of approximately 307 meters. It is known as a scenic spot offering panoramic views of Suruga Bay and Mount Fuji. It has long been beloved as a utamakura (traditional Japanese poem) and scenic spot, and during the Edo period it was also known as a place associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Miho no Matsubara is a scenic spot of pine forests and sandy beaches along the coast of Suruga Bay in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It has long been known as the setting for the "Hagoromo Legend," a story that has been the subject of utamakura (traditional Japanese poetry), waka (traditional Japanese poems), Noh (traditional Japanese dramas), and Kyogen (traditional Japanese plays). The "Hagoromo Pine" tree standing in the center of the park is particularly famous. As of 2013...