One of Shizuoka’s most famous local delicacy, ODEN.
Named after this delicacy, Oden Yokocho is a street located 10 minutes on foot from JR Shizuoka Station, a 1960s retro photogenic scene with red lanterns and other decorations.
🍢 Highlights – Shizuoka Oden Yokocho
- Authentic Local Food Culture
A lively alley filled with small counter‑style bars serving Shizuoka Oden, a regional specialty known for its dark broth, skewered ingredients, and generous dash of fish powder. - Retro Atmosphere
Narrow lanes, lanterns, and tiny shops create a nostalgic Showa‑era vibe—perfect for travelers seeking a “local Japan” experience. - Friendly Shop Owners
Many stalls are run by long‑time owners who enjoy chatting with visitors. Even with limited English, the warm hospitality makes it easy to order and explore. - Easy to Try Many Flavors
Each shop has its own broth and style, so visitors can hop between stalls to taste different versions of Shizuoka Oden. - Great for Solo Travelers
Counter seating and casual ordering make it comfortable for solo diners.
⚠️ Additional Note for Cruise Passengers
Shizuoka Oden Yokocho is an evening destination where visitors enjoy local oden together with drinks. Most stalls open around 17:00, with only a few opening as early as 16:30. Because cruise ships often depart before or around early evening, you may not have enough time to fully enjoy the experience.
💡 Useful Tips for Visitors
- Cash is recommended—many small stalls do not accept credit cards.
- Go early if you want to explore multiple shops; popular stalls fill up quickly.
- Try the classics: black hanpen, beef tendon, daikon, and egg.
- Order one skewer at a time—it’s normal to eat slowly and chat with the owner.
- Some shops allow simple English ordering, and pointing at the skewers works perfectly.
- Great evening activity after sightseeing in Shizuoka City or Miho no Matsubara.
🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)
1. Shuttle Bus → JR Shimizu Station → Train → Shizuoka Station
- Free Shuttle Bus (on cruise‑ship days)
- Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station
- 10 minutes
- JR Train
- Shimizu Station → Shizuoka Station (JR Tokaido Line)
- 12 minutes
- Walk
- Shizuoka Station → Shizuoka Oden Yokocho
- 10 minutes on foot
2. Taxi (Fastest & Easiest)
- Hinode Pier → Shizuoka Oden Yokocho
- 25–30 minutes
- Convenient for groups or travelers with limited time.
3. Bus (Budget Option)
- Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station (shuttle or taxi)
- Local bus from Shimizu Station → Shizuoka Station area
- Walk 10 minutes to Oden Yokocho
- Total: approx. 40–50 minutes
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）