Miho no Matsubara Complete Travel Guide
Miho no Matsubara is a pine-lined beach near Shimizu, Shizuoka, famous for one of the most photographed Mount Fuji views in Japan and for its role as a registered part of the Mount Fuji UNESCO World Heritage site.
Quick Facts
Best Things to Do
- Walk the roughly 7km pine grove of about 30,000 black pine trees along Suruga Bay.
- Photograph Mount Fuji framed by the pines and the bay, a view registered in 2013 as a constituent part of the Fujisan UNESCO World Heritage listing.
- Find the Hagoromo no Matsu, the pine tied to the local legend of a celestial maiden who left her feathered robe on its branches.
- Stop at the nearby Miho Matsubara visitor facilities for background on the site's history and the World Heritage designation.
Tickets and Fees
Checked in July 2026: entry to the pine grove and beach is free and unticketed. Nearby parking and any facility fees are small and can change, so check current signage or the official site if you plan to drive.
How to Get There
From JR Shizuoka Station or JR Shimizu Station, take a local bus toward Miho; the ride is roughly 30 to 40 minutes. Driving from central Shizuoka City takes about 30 minutes.
Nearby Attractions
Combine with Kunozan Toshogu Shrine for a Tokugawa Ieyasu history stop, or continue on to Mount Fuji's Shizuoka side for a closer mountain view.
Book Before You Go
Use official information for opening hours and ticket rules, then book tours or tickets only when they fit your route.