Where should you go in Shizuoka for views, architecture, art, and the sea?
Enjoy Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay views from Nihondaira Yume Terrace’s corridor. For ornate shrine decoration too, take the ropeway to Kunozan Toshogu. You still need to climb steps after leaving the ropeway.
In Atami, explore Kiunkaku’s former villa architecture and garden, or see Kinomiya Shrine’s large camphor tree up close. For paintings, check the exhibition running on your date at Shizuoka City Museum of Art or MOA Museum of Art. For a walk beside the sea, choose Sun Beach. For castle history exhibits inside a restored gate and turret, choose Sunpu Castle Park.
Admission and directions by attraction
Nihondaira Yume Terrace · 日本平夢テラス
Nihondaira Yume Terrace日本平夢テラス
Nihondaira Yume Terrace’s observation corridor offers views of Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, and Shimizu Port. Walk the corridor for coastal views, though clouds may hide Mount Fuji. The outdoor corridor is free; the building’s exhibits and observation floor require admission.
- AdmissionSince October 1, 2026: adults and high school students ¥100; elementary and junior high school students ¥50; preschoolers free. The outdoor observation corridor is free.
- HoursThe building is open Sunday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; on Saturday, it is open 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed the second Tuesday (next weekday if a public holiday) and at year-end. The corridor is accessible throughout the day.
- Getting thereTake a bus from Shizuoka Station to the Nihondaira Ropeway terminus. The official site lists a three-minute walk from the terrace to the ropeway. Follow terrace signs along the connecting section at the summit, allowing separate time for meals and waiting. Higashi-Shizuoka Station is a different departure point.
Nihondaira Yume Terrace — visitor informationWeekday outbound timetableWeekday return timetableNihondaira Yume Terrace — facility information
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine · 久能山東照宮
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine久能山東照宮
Kunozan Toshogu’s National Treasure shrine buildings, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, feature vivid colors and carved decoration. Pair a visit with Nihondaira views if shrine architecture interests you. Even after the ropeway ride, you must climb about 80 steps to the buildings and return to Kunozan Station for the ropeway back. Shrine admission and ropeway fares are separate.
- AdmissionHigh school students and older: shrine ¥700, museum ¥600, combined ¥1,200. Elementary and junior high school students: shrine ¥300, museum ¥300, combined ¥500. Ropeway fare is extra.
- HoursThe shrine is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; admission requests end at 4:50 p.m.; open year-round. Check museum and special-event notices separately. Nihondaira Ropeway is scheduled to suspend service for equipment work December 1–21, 2026. This ropeway itinerary does not apply during that period.
- Getting thereRide Nihondaira Ropeway down from Nihondaira Station to Kunozan Station. The one-way ride takes about five minutes, followed by about 80 steps to the shrine buildings. Use the ropeway on the return too. The standard first departure from Nihondaira is 9:10 a.m.; the final return from Kunozan is 5 p.m. Also check service notices for your date.
Kunozan Toshogu — admission feesShizutetsu Nihondaira Ropeway — visitor informationShizutetsu — December Nihondaira Ropeway suspensionNihondaira Ropeway — one-way ride duration
Kiunkaku · 起雲閣
Kiunkaku起雲閣
Visit Kiunkaku to explore Atami’s former villa architecture. See Japanese buildings alongside Western-style buildings combining Japanese, Chinese, and European decoration, then walk through the garden. Plan around Wednesday closures and the public-holiday opening exception.
- AdmissionAdults ¥610; junior and senior high school students ¥360; elementary school children and younger free.
- HoursKiunkaku is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; last admission 4:30 p.m. Closed Wednesdays (open on public holidays) and December 26–30.
- Getting thereThe attraction’s tourism guide lists about a 20-minute walk from Atami Station. If taking a bus, board a designated Izuhakone service at station stop 1 or 2 and get off at Kiunkaku-mae. The official guide gives about a 10-minute ride, with the attraction directly in front of the stop. Not every bus stops there, so check the destination and return service. Bus fares are excluded from this walking itinerary.
Kiunkaku — admission and opening hoursAtami Tourism Association — Kiunkaku holiday closure exceptionsKiunkaku — accessKiunkaku official tourism guide — about a 20-minute station walk
Kinomiya Shrine · 來宮神社
Kinomiya Shrine來宮神社
See Kinomiya Shrine’s large camphor tree up close and walk around the grounds. Stories about the tree are shrine traditions, rather than guarantees of health or fulfilled wishes. During construction, enter along the worship route through the large front torii. If you need to bypass the main hall steps, ask on-site staff for directions.
- AdmissionThe official guide does not list a separate general worship admission fee. Check any worship fee for your visit date. Prayer services, amulets, cafés, and parking each have separate conditions.
- HoursThe shrine’s official access guide lists worship hours of 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with prayer requests accepted until 4:30 p.m. Recheck event and construction notices for your date.
- Getting thereThe shrine’s official guide lists about 1.6 km, or an 18-minute walk, from Atami Station. If taking a bus, check the times and fares for both a service to the stop in front of the shrine and the return to the station. The tourism association’s roughly 15-minute bus ride is a different travel option from the 18-minute walk.
Shrine official access and worship hoursAtami Tourism Association — Kinomiya Shrine
Atami Sun Beach · 熱海サンビーチ
Atami Sun Beach熱海サンビーチ
Between building visits, spend time walking beside the sea at Atami Sun Beach. This itinerary explores the sand and coast and excludes water activities. For summer swimming, check that year’s operating season and conditions separately.
- AdmissionSun Beach’s sand and coast can be used for a walk. Waterpark admission, rentals, lockers, and parking are separate and excluded from this itinerary. Do not apply summer water-activity prices to an ordinary coastal walk.
- Hours2026 swimming season: July 11–August 30, with swimming 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Night lighting runs from sunset to 10 p.m. (switched off during fireworks events). The swimming season and coastal walking are separate.
- Getting thereThe attraction’s official guide lists about a 20-minute walk from Atami Station. Allow time for the uphill return toward the station and reaching your platform.
Sun Beach — seasonal use and station accessAtami City — Sun Beach, promenade, and seasonal swimming facilitiesAtami Tourism Association — 2026 waterpark closure and separate admission
Shizuoka City Museum of Art · 静岡市美術館
Shizuoka City Museum of Art静岡市美術館
See the exhibition running on your date close to Shizuoka Station. The Renoir special exhibition runs only September 22–November 15, 2026. This is a different facility from the prefectural art museum.
- AdmissionAdmission varies by exhibition. The Renoir special exhibition running September 22–November 15, 2026, has a ¥1,600 same-day adult ticket. The ended ¥1,400 advance sale is not a current purchase price.
- HoursThe verified Renoir exhibition runs only September 22–November 15, 2026. Hours are 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with admission until 6:30 p.m.; closed Mondays (open on public holidays, closed the next weekday). For other exhibitions, check dates, prices, and opening days in the official list.
- Getting thereAbout three minutes via the underground passage from JR Shizuoka Station’s north exit, according to the official guide. Continue to the exhibition entrance on Aoi Tower’s third floor.
Shizuoka City Museum of Art — Renoir exhibition feesShizuoka City Museum of Art — station accessShizuoka City Museum of Art — opening calendar
Sunpu Castle Park · 駿府城公園
Sunpu Castle Park駿府城公園
For Sunpu Castle history, explore exhibits inside the restored Higashigomon Gate and Tatsumi Turret. Walking through the castle park is free; indoor exhibits require admission.
- AdmissionRegular admission to Higashigomon Gate and Tatsumi Turret: ¥200. Compare the separate ¥360 three-facility combined ticket if needed.
- HoursHigashigomon Gate and Tatsumi Turret are open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; admission until 4 p.m. Closed Mondays (open on public holidays, with no substitute closure) and December 29–January 3. The outdoor castle keep base facility is planned for spring 2027 or later. Higashigomon Gate and Tatsumi Turret remain open during entrance passage and outer fence repairs scheduled September 28–November 30, 2026. Follow on-site passage directions and check notices for your date.
- Getting thereThe official guide lists about a 15-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station. Address: 駿府城公園1-1. Allow extra navigation time to reach the actual paid attraction entrance.
Sunpu Castle Park — areas open to visitorsSunpu Castle Park — entrance passage repair noticeSunpu Castle Park — fees and access
MOA Museum of Art · MOA美術館
MOA Museum of ArtMOA美術館
Visit MOA Museum of Art for art exhibitions, with performances and separate programs available as optional additions. Each program has its own booking and participation conditions. After leaving the bus, you still need to take escalators up to the main building.
- AdmissionRegular adult admission ¥2,000. Buses to and from Atami Station cost ¥200 each, for a combined ¥2,400.
- HoursMOA Museum of Art is open 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; last admission 4 p.m. Closed Thursdays (open on public holidays) and during exhibition changeovers. Check the official calendar for openings and temporary changes on your date.
- Getting thereBoard a bus for MOA Museum of Art at Atami Station stop 8 and get off at the terminus after about seven minutes, according to the official guide. Choose both the outbound and return to Atami Station from your date’s official timetable. Services marked M do not run when the museum is closed. After leaving the bus, buy your ticket at the escalator entrance in front of the stop. Eight escalator sections take about 10 minutes to MOA Square, then connect to the main building entrance. Ticketing and waiting are additional.
MOA visitor informationOperating calendarTokai Bus timetables in both directionsMOA — official map of the escalator entrance and bus stopMOA — Art Street and escalator access
Ropeway suspension: December 1–21, 2026
Nihondaira Ropeway is scheduled to suspend service for equipment work. The ropeway itinerary to and from Kunozan Toshogu cannot be used during this period. Even for a terrace-only viewpoint visit, check the buses and terrace opening days separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nihondaira Yume Terrace free?
The outdoor observation corridor is free. Since October 1, 2026, the building’s observation facility costs ¥100 for adults and high school students and ¥50 for elementary and junior high school students. Checked October 8, 2026.
Does the ropeway let me avoid the steps at Toshogu?
You still need to climb about 80 steps from Kunozan Station to the shrine buildings. The roughly five-minute one-way ride excludes stairs, ticketing, and waiting. After visiting, descend the steps to Kunozan Station to take the ropeway back. There is no connecting footpath between Nihondaira and Kunozan. If stairs are difficult, you can visit the terrace viewpoint without the shrine round trip. Checked October 9, 2026.
Shizutetsu Nihondaira Ropeway — visitor informationNihondaira Ropeway — one-way ride duration
Do I enter the MOA galleries immediately after leaving the bus?
Buy your ticket at the escalator entrance in front of the bus terminus, then ride eight escalator sections for about 10 minutes to MOA Square and continue to the main building entrance. This is additional to the roughly seven-minute bus ride from Atami Station stop 8. On the return, allow time to descend from the galleries to the stop and wait for the bus.
MOA visitor informationMOA — official map of the escalator entrance and bus stopMOA — Art Street and escalator access
Official sources and checked dates
- Nihondaira Yume Terrace — visitor information ·
- Nihondaira Yume Terrace — facility information ·
- Kunozan Toshogu — admission fees ·
- Shizutetsu Nihondaira Ropeway — visitor information ·
- Shizutetsu — December Nihondaira Ropeway suspension ·
- Kiunkaku — admission and opening hours ·
- Kiunkaku — access ·
- Shrine official access and worship hours ·
- Atami Tourism Association — Kinomiya Shrine ·
- Sun Beach — seasonal use and station access ·
- Shizuoka City Museum of Art — Renoir exhibition fees ·
- Shizuoka City Museum of Art — station access ·
- Shizuoka City Museum of Art — opening calendar ·
- Sunpu Castle Park — fees and access ·
- Sunpu Castle Park — areas open to visitors ·
- Kiunkaku official tourism guide — about a 20-minute station walk ·
- MOA visitor information ·
- Tokai Bus timetables in both directions ·
- Operating calendar ·
- Weekday outbound timetable ·
- Weekday return timetable ·
- Nihondaira Ropeway — one-way ride duration ·
- MOA — official map of the escalator entrance and bus stop ·
- MOA — Art Street and escalator access ·
- Atami Tourism Association — Kiunkaku holiday closure exceptions ·
- Sunpu Castle Park — entrance passage repair notice ·
- Atami City — Sun Beach, promenade, and seasonal swimming facilities ·
- Atami Tourism Association — 2026 waterpark closure and separate admission ·