Espals Dream Plaza (エスパルスドリームプラザ)
Flow of the course
About 20 min from the previous stop
About 90 min here
About this spot
A waterfront complex overlooking Shimizu Port. Within the facility, the "Shimizu Sushi Alley" (清水すし横丁) features sushi restaurants serving Suruga Bay's finest catches, allowing you to wrap up the day with Shizuoka specialties like cherry shrimp and whitebait. From the harbor-side deck, you can watch the bustle of passing ships and enjoy sunset views. Boarding the observation wheel offers sweeping views of Shimizu's streetscape and Suruga Bay, and on clear days, Mt. Fuji's silhouette emerges against the darkening sky. It's the perfect final stop for souvenir shopping as well.
Tips
Parking offers free service based on your purchase amount. The sushi alley tends to get busy during dinner hours, so arriving earlier is recommended. Riding the observation wheel around sunset and nightfall lets you enjoy both twilight and night views.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Just before and after sunset, the harbor scenery is at its most beautiful.
How was this spot?
現地の天気
23°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均3.4℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Access & map
〒424-0942 Irifunecho 13-15, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
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