■ Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka

A facility of “Long-lasting Protection, Enjoyable Communication, Widespread Interaction, and Deep Study.”

Visitors can easily experience a simulated Mt Fuji climb. Accessible to people with limited mobility / small children, and provides an enjoyable way to learn about Mt Fuji.
On clear days, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt Fuji from the top floor.

◆Useful Tips for Visitors

  • The Centre is located in Fujinomiya, on the southwestern side of Mt. Fuji
  • Combine your visit with:
    • Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha Shrine (5 min walk)
    • Shiraito Falls (20 min by taxi or bus)
  • For cruise passengers, a chartered taxi is the most reliable way to ensure a timely return to the ship

◆Highlights of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka

1. Striking Inverted‑Cone Architecture

The building itself is a highlight—an elegant inverted cone reflected in a large water basin, symbolizing Mt. Fuji. Designed to evoke both tradition and modernity, it’s one of the most photogenic cultural facilities in Shizuoka.

2. Understanding Why Mt. Fuji Is a World Heritage Site

Interactive exhibits explain Mt. Fuji’s cultural, spiritual, and artistic significance, not just its natural beauty. Visitors learn how the mountain has inspired religion, art, and daily life in Japan for centuries.

3. Virtual Climb Experience

A gently spiraling ramp recreates the feeling of ascending Mt. Fuji. As you walk upward, you pass through zones representing different elevations, ending with a symbolic “summit” experience.

4. Immersive Exhibits on Nature & Volcanic Science

Displays introduce the mountain’s geology, ecosystems, and volcanic history through models, projections, and hands‑on learning—ideal for visitors of all ages.

5. Rooftop Observation Deck

At the top, an open-air deck offers a beautifully framed view of the real Mt. Fuji on clear days, connecting the museum experience with the actual landscape.

6. Perfect Introduction Before Visiting Mt. Fuji

The centre provides essential context for travelers heading to Fujinomiya, the 5th Station, Shiraito Falls, or other Fuji‑related sites.

◆Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier) to Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka

1. By Taxi / Private Transfer – The Fastest and Most Convenient

  • Travel time: approx. 60 minutes
  • Direct ride from Hinode Pier to the Centre in Fujinomiya City
  • The best option for cruise passengers who want a smooth, reliable transfer
  • Ideal if you plan to combine the visit with Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha or Shiraito Falls

2. Shuttle Bus → JR Shimizu Station → Train → Fujinomiya Station

If a free shuttle bus is operating from the port:

  1. Shuttle Bus
    • Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station
    • 10 minutes
  2. JR Train
    • Shimizu Station → Shizuoka Station (JR Tokaido Line)
      12 minutes
    • Shizuoka Station → Fujinomiya Station (JR Minobu Line)
      65–75 minutes
  3. On Foot or Taxi
    • From Fujinomiya Station → Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre
    • 10 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by taxi

Total travel time: approx. 1 hour 40 minutes – 2 hours

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）