■Shimizu Port Seamen's Inn Museum"SUEHIRO", Shimizu

🏯 Spot Overview

Suehiro is a beautifully preserved traditional lodging house located near Shimizu Port, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into everyday Japanese life from over a century ago. Even for those unfamiliar with Shimizu Jirocho, the historic atmosphere, tatami rooms, wooden architecture, and cultural displays make it an engaging stop. Guests can sit on tatami, enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets, and experience the calm ambiance of an old port‑town residence. The building’s craftsmanship and nostalgic setting provide a relaxing cultural break, making Suehiro an enjoyable visit for anyone interested in Japanese history, architecture, or traditional lifestyle.

💡 Useful Tips for Visitors

  • You can sit on tatami and enjoy matcha with Japanese sweets (small fee).
  • Photography is allowed indoors—be mindful of other visitors.
  • The building has low ceilings and narrow passages typical of old Japanese houses.
  • Best for travelers interested in architecture, culture, or traditional lifestyle, even without knowledge of Jirocho.
  • Combine with nearby spots: Minowa Inari Shrine, S‑Pulse Dream Plaza, or Kashinoichi seafood market.

⭐ Highlights – Suehiro

  • Authentic traditional Japanese house preserved from the late Edo–Meiji era.
  • Matcha & wagashi experience in a tatami room.
  • Atmospheric wooden interiors perfect for cultural photography.
  • Easy, relaxing cultural stop close to Shimizu Port.
  • Engaging even without Jirocho knowledge—focus on architecture and daily life.
  • Quiet, uncrowded environment ideal for slow travel.

🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)

1. Walk – Very Easy

  • Travel time: approx. 8-10 minutes
  • Located close to the port area.

📍 Location

Address:
2-6-10 Minato-machi, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Located in a quiet neighborhood near Shimizu Port, within walking distance of the waterfront.

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）