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The Miho Peninsula extends from Shizuoka City into Suruga Bay, and is known for its views of Mount Fuji in conjunction with the pine tree lined Miho Beach. The beach extends for about three kilometers along the peninsula's eastern coast, and is made of small stones rather than sand. An attractive walking and cycling trail follows the tree lined beach. Areas for swimming can be found on the peninsula's northern side.

Among the many pine trees lining the beach is the Hagoromo-no-Matsu. A legend is associated with the tree about a fisherman who once found a robe belonging to a heavenly maiden hanging on the tree's branches. The second generation Hagoromo-no-Matsu lived for over 600 years before withering. It was replaced by the third generation tree, another majestic pine tree nearby in 2010, and felled in 2013 except for the base of its trunk which was left standing.

Getting there and around

Shizutetsu buses run from JR Shimizu Station to the end of the Miho Peninsula. The closest bus stop to the Hagoromo-no-Matsu tree is Sekaiissan Miho-no-Matsubara Kaminomichi Iriguchi bus stop (25 minutes, 370 yen one way from Shimizu Station, departures every 10-30 minutes).

Alternatively, water buses travel once or twice per hour from the Ejiri Pier at the Kashi-no-Ichi Market to the Hinode Pier beside the S-Pulse Dream Plaza and the Miho Pier before returning to Ejiri Pier. The fare is 400 yen per ride, and it takes about 20 minutes to walk from the Miho Pier to Miho Beach.

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    • Nippondaira Hotel
      Luxury
      Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Nippondaira Hotel offers accommodation in Shizuoka. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find free shuttle service and gift shop at the property. Shizuoka Airport is 33 km from the property.
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    • Guesthouse Hitoyado
      Budget-friendly
      Well set in the Aoi Ward district of Shizuoka, Guesthouse Hitoyado is set 1.2 km from Shizuoka Station, 13 km from Shimizu Station and 3.4 km from Twin Messe Shizuoka. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Rengejiike Park Fuji Festival. Guest rooms in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units include bed linen. A continental breakfast is available daily at Guesthouse Hitoyado. Nihondaira Ropeway is 12 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Shizuoka Airport, 32 km from Guesthouse Hitoyado.
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    • Hotel Associa Shizuoka
      Luxury
      Boasting a 15th-floor Italian restaurant, massage services and a spa, Hotel Associa is right next to JR Shizuoka Train Station. Rooms offer free wired internet, video-on-demand movies and a minibar. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Associa Shizuoka feature wood furnishings and a flat-screen satellite TV. The en suite bathroom includes a bathtub and hairdryer. Shizuoka Sengen-jinja Shrine and the Toro Iseki Village Ruins are a 10-minute drive away. Sunpu Park is a 15-minute walk. Shizuoka Prefectural Office is 1 km away, and has a free 21st-floor observation deck with Mount Fuji views. KYOTO TSURUYA Restaurant serves Kyoto-style Japanese specialities, and Lin-Ka offers a Chinese menu. Seafood and meat are freshly grilled before your eyes at Nakotei Teppanyaki. Pergola has coffee and light meals, while Estmare Bar offers drinks and top-floor views.
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    • Hotel Quest Shimizu
      Luxury
      Only a 2-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Shimizu Train Station, Hotel Quest Shimuzu offers modern rooms with free wired internet access. Free Wi-Fi is available and relaxing massages can be requested for an extra cost. Guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet at the dining room. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Guests can wear the provided night wear and make green tea using the electric kettle. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. A coin-launderette is on site. Luggage storage is provided as well. Guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring various local ingredients and a morning curry dish. Quomo restaurant serves Italian dishes. Shimizu Quest Hotel is a 25-minute drive from Nihondaira Stadium and a 10-minute drive from S-Pulse Dream Plaza.
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    • Hotel Citio Shizuoka
      Budget-friendly
      Located a 5-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station, and within a minute's walk from Shin-Shizuoka Station and Shin-Shizuoka Bus Terminal, Hotel Citio Shizuoka offers rooms with free WiFi access in the heart of the city. large food courts, department stores, convenience stores, restaurants and Sunpu Castle Park are all within a 5-minute stroll from the Hotel. All rooms come equipped with a Simmons bed and are air-conditioned. Rooms feature high-tech toilets, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and free toiletries. All rooms have been renovated in August 2016. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and an iron service. Guests can borrow items such as a trouser press, air purifier and air humidifier from the front desk. Drink vending machines are available on site. There is a public paid parking space situated within a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Hotel CITIO Shizuoka is a 5-minute walk from Sunpu Castle, and a 7-minute drive from Sengen Jinja Shrine.
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    • HOTEL GRAND HILLS SHIZUOKA
      Luxury
      Conveniently situated just a 1-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station, Hotel Century Shizuoka offers comfortable guestrooms with great views, all located above 18th floor. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Fitted with large windows and modern simple d?cor, each room features a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view programmes, a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom includes a bath tub and toiletries. While staying at Hotel Century Shizuoka, guests can request in-room massages or laundry services at an extra charge. A range of items like DVD player and air humidifier can be borrowed from the 24-hour front desk. Rental laptops are available, and coin-operated internet PCs can be used in the lobby. The Century Hotel is a minute's walk from Shizuoka City Museum of Art and a 15-minute walk from Sumpu-jo Park. Nihondaira Zoo is a 20-minute drive away. A hearty Western breakfast buffet is offered at THE TABLE, an all day dining restaurant, on the ground floor. Keyaki restaurant serves delicious Teppanyaki dishes, while Hisuikyu offers sophisticated modern Chinese cuisine. Cocktails and whiskies can be enjoyed at the Email bar lounge on the top floor.
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    • Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Shizuoka Ekinan
      Mid-range
      Featuring free WiFi, wired internet and bicycle rentals, Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Shizuoka Ekinan is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Shinkansen (bullet train) Station. Coin launderette and free-use PCs are available in the public area. Fitted with chic colours, all rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. An air purifier/humidifier is also provided in each room. The bathroom has a massage shower head, a bathtub and free toiletries. The Prezio Hotel provides drinks vending machines and a mini shop on site. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage services. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Sunpu Castle Park. Guests can enjoy a healthy breakfast buffet what includes homemade Japanese dishes and local specialities.
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    • Kur and Hotel Suruga
      Mid-range
      Kur and Hotel Suruga offers accommodation in Shizuoka. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Bathing facilities are shared with other guests at this accommodation. Shizuoka Airport is 43 km away.
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    • HOTEL MYSTAYS Shimizu
      Mid-range
      Just a 3-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Shimizu Station, HOTEL MYSTAYS Shimizu offers comfort in its well-equipped modern rooms with free WiFi access. Featuring wooden furnishings, each room is equipped with a work desk, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Private bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries. HOTEL MYSTAYS Shimizu offers 24-hour front desk, internet-connected PCs on the ground floor and a shared microwave. There are drinks vending machines throughout the property. Dry cleaning service is available at a surcharge. Daily breakfast buffet featuring Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes are available at the on-site restaurant at the hotel. HOTEL MYSTAYS Shimizu is a 6-minute walk from Shimizu Port. Nihondaira Ropeway and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine are each a 20-minute drive away.
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    • Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Shizuoka-Ekikita
      Mid-range
      Under 5 minutesf stroll from Shizuoka Shinkansen Station, Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Shizuoka-Ekikita offers an on-site restaurant and free property-wide WiFi. Each simply decorated room are carpeted and comes with a flat-screen TV, a work desk and a refrigerator. En suite bathroom is fitted with a large bath, a shower and free toiletries. The restaurant located on the ground floor, serves bread for breakfast at an extra charge from 6:30 until 9:00. On Tuesday, guests can enjoy Japanese breakfast in the building next to the property. Guests can also purchase snacks at the convenience store located in the building next door. From the hotel, the famous Shizuoka Hobby Square is a 5-minute walk. Sunpujo Park is a 15-minute walk away. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Shizuoka Interchange and a 20-minute drive from Shin-Shizuoka Interchange.
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