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| Nihon Daira |
 Nihon
Daira is a 308 meter high hill that extends from Shimizu-ku
to Suruga-ku. This great panorama encompasses a breathtaking
view of the Southern Alps and Mt. Fuji. It was selected
as the best spot among 100 of Japan's most beautiful sightseeing
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| Yaizu Port |
 One
of the largest deep-sea fishing bases in Japan, this port
boasts a high volume of catch. ln the market, fresh bonito
and tuna fish are auctioned off. |
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| Bentenjima Kaihin Park |
 This
is a park situated on a beautiful shallow sand beach. Visitors can dig for shellfish
in the spring and enjoy sunbathing during the summer months in a tropical-like
atmosphere. |
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| Shimada City Rose Hill Park |
The park prides itself on the 8,600 roses representing
300 different species from aIl over the world. The rose
garden encompasses an area of 1.3 ha., and is laid out
in a manner that nicely blends with the surrounding geographical
area. |
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| Greenpia Makinohara |
 This
is a park based on the theme of tea and health. Here visitors
can participate in a tour and learn all about tea - from
tea picking to the production process. |
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| The Aromatic Tea Hill Center
"Cha-Pia" |
 This
is a museum dedicated to the culture and production of
tea. Visitors can try their hand at the tea making process
while learning about Shizuoka and its long relationship
with tea. |
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| Kunozan Toushogu |
 According
to his wish, Shogun leyasu Tokugawa (the founder of the
Tokugawa government and family which was in power for
over 250 years. He was also the man who finally unified
Japan into one country) was buried here and a great shrine
was constructed in his honor. |
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| Manufacturing of Yamaha Pianos |
 Visitors
can take a tour of the factory and observe the process
in which grand pianos are manufactured. This is an extensive
process and requires highly skilled workers. |
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| Rengeji-ike Park |
 The
theme of the park is dedicated to nature, specifically
to "flowers, water and birds." It is located in the middle
of Fujieda-City and boasts flowers all year round. |
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| Ocha-no-Sato (Tea Village) |
 In
this village, visitors can learn about the culture, history
and customs of tea in Japan and other countries. The teahouse
and garden of Enshu Kobori, a Daimyo tea master during
the Edo period, have been reconstructed and are displayed
in the village. |
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| Kakegawa Castle |
 This
castle was designed by Yasuhiro Asahina, the chief retainer
of Yoshitada Imagawa, about 500 years ago and later completed
by Kazutoyo Yamanouchi in the form of a modern castle
town. |
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| The Old Mitsuke School |
 Constructed
in 1875, this is the oldest existing wooden elementary school building in Japan
designed in the western style. |
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| Arai Sekisho |
 Sekisho
was a border control point during the Edo period. ln 1600, leyasu Tokugawa ordered
the establishment of many boarder check points to maintain the security of Edo
(Tokyo) and his family. Many travelers underwent strict scrutiny before being
allowed to pass through the check point zone. |
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This facility
is located in the center of Toyoda-Town, which has declared
itself as " the town of fragrance". The building
is painted in different shades of green, symbolizing
the blending of nature and culture. Exhibitions in the
museum display many well-known, historical perfume bottles
and instruments used in incense burning. 
