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Nihondaira Observatory, Shizuoka

#6 among attractions in Shizuoka

Top attraction, Observatories and planetariums
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Local name: 日本平観光天文センター Coordinates: 34°58'26"N, 138°27'58"E
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597-8 Kusanagi Shimizu-kuShizuoka 424-0886 Japan

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+81 54-334-2026
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Nihondaira Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Kunōzan Tōshō-gū, Nihondaira Ropeway, Nihondaira.

  • iai stadium nihondaira shizuoka1.1 miNE
    Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue

    IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka

    29 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscape of Shizuoka Prefecture, IAI Stadium Nihondaira serves as a premier sporting venue and a beacon of community pride in Shizuoka, Japan. This modern stadium, known for its beautiful backdrop of lush greenery and proximity to the iconic...

  • kunozan tosho gu shizuoka0.6 miS
    Historical Shinto shrine with festivals

    Kunōzan Tōshō-gū, Shizuoka

    17 min walk • The Kunōzan Tōshō-gū is a Shintō shrine in Suruga-ku in the city of Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is the original burial place of the first shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and is thus the oldest of the Tōshō-gū shrines in the country.

  • nihondaira ropeway shizuoka~1810 ftS
    Aerial tramway

    Nihondaira Ropeway, Shizuoka

    9 min walk • The Nihondaira Ropeway is Japanese aerial lift line in the city of Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture, operated by Shizuoka Railway. Opened in 1967, the line climbs Nihondaira, a hill with views of the city, Suruga Bay, and Mount Fuji. The line does not accept LuLuCa, a smart card ticketing system by Shizutetsu.

  • nihondaira shizuoka~720 ftNE
    Scenic lookout point with Mt. Fuji views

    Nihondaira, Shizuoka

    4 min walk • Nihondaira is a scenic area located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Japan. A plateau at the centre of Shizuoka city, with a maximum altitude of 308 metres, Nihondaira is famous for its views of Mount Fuji, the Izu Peninsula, the Japanese Southern Alps, Shimizu Port, and Suruga Bay.

  • jcpm yakiimo station shizuoka location map
    1 miS
    Observatories and planetariums

    JCPM Yakiimo Station, Shizuoka

    25 min walk • The JCPM Yakiimo Station is an astronomical observatory station at Shimizu, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. It has the following observatory code: IAU-Observatory, Code 885.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nihondaira Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Nihondaira, Shizuoka (4 min walk), Nihondaira Ropeway, Shizuoka (9 min walk), Kunōzan Tōshō-gū, Shizuoka (17 min walk).

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