Miho no Matsubara

UNESCO World Heritage

三保松原

Miho no Matsubara is a long pine grove along the coast of Shimizu in Shizuoka City. The coastline is about 5 km long and lined with pine trees. In 1922 it became Japan's first Place of Scenic Beauty, and in 2013 it was registered as part of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage site. Visitors walk among the pines and look across the sea toward Mt. Fuji.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: The visitor center Miho Shirube, where you can learn about the site, is open 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, every day, with free admission.
Closed: There are no closing days.
Admission: Visiting the pine grove is free.
Getting there: From JR Shimizu Station, take the Miho-Yamanote Line bus (about 25 minutes) to Miho Matsubara Iriguchi, then walk about 15 minutes.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Parking is available for 173 standard cars.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The 'Kami no Michi' pine-lined path to Miho Shrine is about 500 m long, an easy walk; it is lit up at night.
Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Shizuoka and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.