■Shizuoka Gofuku-cho Shopping Street

🛍️ Spot Overview

Gofukucho Shopping Street is the main shopping district in downtown Shizuoka, offering a lively mix of department stores, local boutiques, cafés, and long‑established specialty shops. The covered arcade makes it enjoyable in any weather, and the friendly local atmosphere gives visitors a glimpse of everyday Japanese life. Because the street is located just a short walk from Sunpu Castle Park, travelers can easily combine shopping with a relaxing historical stroll, creating a well‑balanced and satisfying city experience. With fashion, lifestyle goods, sweets, and regional products, Gofukucho is an ideal stop for discovering Shizuoka’s urban culture..

💡 Useful Tips for Visitors

  • Most shops are open 10:00–19:00; hours vary by store.
  • The street is fully covered, making it ideal on rainy days.
  • Great area for souvenir shopping, including tea, sweets, and local crafts.
  • Many cafés and casual restaurants are available for breaks.
  • Weekends can be busy—visit on weekdays for a calmer experience.
  • Combine with nearby Sunpu Castle Park or Shizuoka City Museum of History.

⭐ Highlights – Gofukucho Shopping Street

  • Historic 400‑year shopping district with a mix of old and new stores
  • Wide variety of shops: fashion, cosmetics, lifestyle goods, local brands
  • Covered arcade for comfortable strolling in any weather
  • Local atmosphere with friendly shopkeepers and unique finds
  • Seasonal events & festivals held throughout the year
  • Easy access from Shizuoka Station and nearby attractions

Masatoyo

Masatoyo is a long‑established knife shop founded in 1924. Its exceptionally sharp blades and beautifully crafted Damascus steel knives are extremely popular with international visitors. In fact, foreign tourists sometimes account for more than 20% of total sales.

Mihoharaya Main Store

Founded in 1687, Mihoharaya is a historic lifestyle goods store offering high‑quality Japanese items. Nanbu ironware, teapots, and finely crafted kitchen tools showcasing Japanese craftsmanship are especially popular as thoughtful, authentic souvenirs.

Nanaya

Nanaya is one of Shizuoka’s most famous matcha‑sweets shops, located in a region known for tea production. Its “World’s Strongest Matcha Gelato” and the PREMIUM MATCHA 7 chocolate set—featuring seven levels of matcha intensity—are highly sought‑after gifts.

🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)

1. Taxi / Private Transfer – Fastest & Most Convenient

  • Travel time: approx. 20–25 minutes
  • Direct and comfortable; ideal for cruise passengers.

2. Shuttle Bus → JR Shimizu Station → Train → Shizuoka Station → Walk

Shuttle Bus

  • Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station（10 min）

JR Train

  • Shimizu → Shizuoka Station（approx. 12 min）

Walk

  • Shizuoka Station → Gofukucho Shopping Street（approx. 10–12 min）

Total travel time: approx. 35–40 minutes

📍 Location

Address:
Gofukucho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Located in downtown Shizuoka, just north of Shizuoka Station and adjacent to the city’s main commercial district. gofukucho.or.jp

Sights and Experience from Shimizu Port

■Shimizu Area
S-Pulse Dream Plaza (Shimizu Port), Shimizu　　Ryugeji Temple, Shimizu　　Seishintei Tea House, Shimizu Funakoshi Tsutsumi Park, Shizuoka, Shimizu　　Shimizu Ekimae Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu　　Shimizu Fish Market, Riverside Market, Shimizu　　Shimizu Port Seamen’s Inn Museum”SUEHIRO”, Shimizu　　Minowa Inari Shrine, Shimizu　　Shimizuminato Jirocho Seika (Jirocho’s Birthplace), Shimizu　　Miho no Matsubara　　Nihondaira ( Yume-Terrace)　　Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan　　Nihondaira Ropeway　　Nippondaira Hotel　　Kunozan Toshogu Shrine　　Satta Pass　　Jiji-in Temple, Shizuoka　　▲Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art 【Long-Term Closure】
■Shizuoka Area
Oden Yokocho ( Aoba Yokocho), Shizuoka　　Shizuoka City Museum of History　　Shizuoka Gofuku-cho Shopping Street　　Shizuoka Hobby Square　　Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka　　Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
■Eastern Shizuoka Area
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)　　Hakone Area　　Owakudani Valley, Hakone　　Mishima Sky Walk　　Fuji Safari Park　　Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, Gotemba　　Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba　　Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka　　Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji-City　　Jinba Falls, Fujinomiya　　Lake Tanuki　　Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya　　Taiseki-Ji Temple, Fujinomiya　　Obuchi-sasaba, Fuji-City
■Close to Mt.Fuji
Oshino Hakkai　　Lake Kawaguchi　　Lake Motosu　　Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba　　Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida　　Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja, Fujiyoshida　　Narusawa Ice Cave　　Yurari Hot Springs （Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari）