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Miho no Matsubara

三保松原

One of the places locals name first when asked what to see here.

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Best season Year-round; spring and autumn are most comfortable
Time needed 1–2 hours
Admission Free or modest admission
Opening hours Typically 9:00–17:00

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Photos from Wikimedia Commons — click any image for the photographer and licence.

What this place is

Miho no Matsubara (三保の松原, Pinery of Miho, Pine grove at Miho) is a scenic area on the Miho Peninsula in Shimizu Ward of Shizuoka City, Japan. Its seven-kilometre seashore is lined with pine trees. It is the location of the legend upon which the Noh drama Hagoromo is based; on the second Saturday and Sunday of October, the city of Shizuoka holds a Hagoromo Festival and a performance of the Noh drama takes place near the pine tree of the legend. It was designated as a National Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan in 1922. In 2013 the pine groves were added to the World Heritage List as part of the Fujisan Cultural Site.

Miho no Matsubara (三保松原) is one of the standout places to visit in Shizuoka. Give yourself unhurried time for photos, seasonal views, and nearby food stops. IC cards such as Suica, Pasmo, or ICOCA cover most trains and city buses.

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Why it is worth the trip

  • A setting that gives you the character of the area in a single visit.
  • Scenery and detail that shift with the season, the weather and the time of day.
  • Easy to combine with other stops nearby, so it works as the anchor of a half-day plan.

What you can do here

  • Take the main viewpoint first, then explore the quieter edges most visitors skip.
  • Read the on-site information boards — they usually explain far more than online listings.
  • Photograph in the early morning or late afternoon for the best light and fewest people.
  • Pair the visit with a nearby café, market or hot spring to round out the trip.

Getting there by public transport

  1. Bus from JR Shimizu / Shizuoka toward Miho.
  2. Nearest station/stop: Miho / Shimizu.

Route on Google Maps

Good to know before you go

  • Check the last admission and last bus/train before you go; rural services stop early.
  • Carry cash — smaller sites and rural transport may not accept cards or IC.
  • Weekday mornings are consistently the calmest time to visit.

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