2025 Aoi Ward Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

This is "Gyoza Kenkyusho", a restaurant located near the ticket gates of Shizuoka Station. It is located on the first floor of the East Wing of the station building "Asti Shizuoka". It is a restaurant that sells takeaway gyoza, oden, bento boxes, and side dishes inside Shizuoka Station, so it is recommended for those who want to eat on the Shinkansen. All orders are made through the touch panel. This time, I ordered the lunch "Soup Gyoza Set Meal (700 yen)". The soup has a strong flavor and goes well with the gyoza! They also have a wide variety of menus that feature local specialties from Shizuoka Prefecture, such as "Fujinomiya Yakisoba Set Meal (700 yen)", "Shimizu Motsu Curry Set Meal (880 yen)", and "Shizuoka Oden Set Meal (1100 yen)". There was even a menu item called "Shizuokawari" where you mix your alcohol with Shizuoka tea 😊 A tourist-friendly restaurant where you can enjoy a meal unique to Shizuoka ☺️ 30m from JR Shizuoka Station "Gyoza Specialty Store Gyoza Kenkyusho" 49 Kurogane-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka 420-0851 #gyoza #lunch #shizuoka #shizuokalunch #shizuokatrip #shizuokatourism

#aprilblooms After a light jog around the beautiful Sunpu Castle Park, I stopped by the Run and Refresh Station — and it was the perfect choice! This cozy café is tucked right inside the park, making it super convenient for runners, walkers, or anyone just out enjoying the spring air. The terrace seating was a total win — sunshine, a gentle breeze, and a fresh juice in hand. It’s got a chill vibe that makes you want to linger a bit longer. Great spot for people-watching or simply relaxing post-run! Why You Should Visit: ✔ Perfect pit stop after a jog around Sunpu Castle Park. ✔ Terrace seating is ideal in the spring — sunny and relaxing! 📍Address: 2-80 Sunpucho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, 420-0856 #Shizuoka #Japan #SunpuCastle #SpringCafe #RunAndRefresh

About 8 minutes walk from Shin-Shizuoka Cenova A lovely restaurant with a very calm atmosphere I went to Takajo Wakyou 🍱 I went with a friend for lunch, and the spacious sunken kotatsu table and the quiet atmosphere were very calming as we ate👍🏻 When you make a reservation, tell them in advance which menu you want! This time we ordered the Ichijuu Jyusai Wakyou Iroiro set meal ✨ I was surprised by the overwhelming number of dishes and the beautiful presentation! It was a very delicious and wonderful dish that made the most of the flavor of each ingredient 👏🏻 📍Location: Goko Dai-ni Building, 3-10-3 Takajo, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 💰Price per person: Ichijuu Jyusai Wakyou Iroiro set meal ¥2200 #lunch #Japanese food #set meal

The Manto Mitama Festival will be held on August 13-15. It is a festival to comfort the souls of those who died in war. 🏮 There will be 10,000 lanterns lined up, and there will be Bon Odori, children's mikoshi, and a children's calligraphy exhibition. ♬ Fireworks will be held twice a day, at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm. 🎇 [Shizuoka Prefectural Gokoku Shrine] Date: August 13 (Tue) - 15 (Thu), 2024 Event notes: Rain or shine Event time Festival 11:00 - Fireworks 19:30, 20:30, two concentrated launches Venue: Shizuoka Prefectural Gokoku Shrine Address: 366 Yuzuki, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, 420-0821 #Summer festival #Summer trip #Fireworks #Shizuoka #Shizuoka sightseeing #Festival

As the name suggests, Organic Matcha Cafe Nagomi is proud of its organic matcha 🍵 This shop is located in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City and is open until midnight (!?) 💁🏻 (About a 10-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station) This time, I ordered: Organic Matcha Latte Mechakoi 980 yen Nagomi Matcha Terrine 850 yen ⚠️One drink per person The matcha latte was rich, as the name "Mechakoi" suggests, but the matcha terrine was even richer 😂 It was very rich, but I was able to eat it all in one go. Payment can be made not only by cash or credit card, but also by most QR code payments 🉑 The store is small, and I was lucky enough to be able to relax when I visited on a weekday afternoon, but I expect it to be crowded on weekends, so I personally think it's best to take out and relax on a nearby bench 💡 If you're ever in Shizuoka, be sure to stop by 🌱 #TravelingWithMe

We'll introduce two must-try items when you visit Shizuoka! 1. Dorayaki Founded in 1988, Kawachiya is a Japanese sweets shop where you can eat dorayaki, carefully baked one by one on a copper plate! It's a very popular shop with locals, and there seems to always be a line 🚶♂️ The freshly baked, fluffy skin and the refined bean paste are the perfect match! 2. Shizuoka Oden Shizuoka Oden Ogawa is an oden shop where you can enjoy Shizuoka oden that is full of flavor 🍢 The oden with fish powder on top was very delicious! 1. Access: 15 minutes on foot from Shizuoka Station Address: Chuo Building, 12-1 Babacho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 420-0867 2. Access: 15 minutes on foot from Shizuoka Station Address: 38 Babacho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 420-0867 #Gourmet #ShizuokaGourmet #Dorayaki #ShizuokaOden

A trip on the Fujikawa Express, which connects Shizuoka Station in Shizuoka Prefecture and Kofu Station in Yamanashi Prefecture. The trip will take you through the mountains while admiring Mt. Fuji via the Tokaido Main Line and Minobu Line. What I'll bring is a Hamamatsu specialty, "Unagi-ju," made with farmed eels from Lake Hamana. "Unagi-imo," a new Hamamatsu-only brand created by combining "eels from Lake Hamana" and "sweet potatoes from Enshuhama," is a character product called "Unamo." I also bought some "Abekawa mochi" and "Shizuoka tea." The Fujikawa Express has reserved seats (regular seats and box seats) and unreserved seats. If you head from Shizuoka, the train will make a "switchback" at Fuji Station on the way, so the direction of travel will change. If you want to enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji, you should pay attention to your seat when you board. The journey from Shizuoka to Kofu takes just under two and a half hours. This train trip allows you to enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji for a long time, and the beautiful scenery passing through the mountains. This trip is recommended for those who have time. JR "Shizuoka Station" 50 Kurogane-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture JR "Kofu Station" 1-chome Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture 400-0031 #Shizuoka #Kofu #Limited Express #Ekiben #Yamanashi #Mt.Fuji #Train Trip #Unagiimo #Unamo #Domestic Travel