🏞️ Spot Overview (100 words)
Satta Pass is one of Shizuoka’s most iconic scenic viewpoints, famous for its dramatic panorama of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, and the Tokaido transportation routes stretching below. The landscape matches the view depicted in Hiroshige’s famous ukiyo‑e print, making it a meaningful stop for art and history lovers. Although the pass is only 93 meters above sea level, its cliffside location creates a breathtaking, wide‑open view unique to this area. Visitors can enjoy short hikes, seasonal scenery, and photography opportunities that capture both nature and modern Japan. It’s an ideal half‑day escape for travelers seeking unforgettable Fuji views.
Satta Pass
💡 Useful Tips for Visitors
- Best visited on clear days for Mt. Fuji visibility.
- Wear comfortable shoes—paths can be steep in places.
- Some hiking trails may have temporary closures due to landslides; check updates in advance.
- Beware of wild animals on nature-rich trails.
- Sunrise and sunset offer especially beautiful lighting.
⭐ Highlights – Satta Pass
- World‑famous Mt. Fuji viewpoint featured in Hiroshige’s ukiyo‑e
- Panorama of Suruga Bay, Tokaido Main Line, Route 1, and the Tomei Expressway
- Short hiking trails with historical significance
- Spectacular photography, especially at sunset
- Easily accessible from Okitsu or Yui
🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)
1. Taxi / Private Transfer – Easiest
- Travel time: approx. 25–30 minutes
- Most convenient for cruise passengers.
2. Shuttle Bus → JR Shimizu Station → Train → Okitsu or Yui → Walk
Shuttle Bus
- Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station（10 min）
JR Train
- Shimizu → Okitsu Station（approx. 20 min）
or - Shimizu → Yui Station（approx. 25 min）
Walk / Hike
- From Okitsu: 45–50 min to the viewpoint
- From Yui: 50 min to the viewpoint
Total travel time: approx. 60–80 minutes
●People who regularly walk or do light hiking → Will have no problem enjoying the trail.
●People who don’t walk much or struggle with slopes → May find it a bit challenging.
●Older visitors or anyone worried about their knees or stamina → Taking a taxi is the safest and most comfortable option.
📍 Location
Address:
Yui Nishikurasawa, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Located between Okitsu and Yui, along the historic Tokaido route overlooking Suruga Bay.
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）