Discover Yaizu

Yaizu is a place to discover from many different angles: a heart-shaped wave motif at the fishing harbor, a shrine with a long history, memorabilia related to Koizumi Yakumo, and exhibitions on the deep sea of Suruga Bay all offer specific reasons to visit. For families, there is also a house with around 7,000 picture books and a toy museum. A trip here can therefore focus on cultural history, marine life, or playful experiences.

Harbor Scenes and Getting Around

Yaizu Wave & Katsuobell is located in Waterfront Park Fisshuna at Yaizu Fishing Port. The site features a large heart-shaped motif made of white waves and a bell monument shaped like a bonito head. Together, these forms make it a distinctive photo spot for anyone interested in the connection between the harbor and fishing.

Those who want to explore Yaizu by bicycle can rent one at the south exit of Yaizu Station. Electric bicycles are available exclusively through the tourism association. This may be worth considering when planning your transportation if you would like to include a cycling option alongside the cultural attractions.

Shrine and Places of Remembrance

Yaizu Shrine is said to have been founded more than 1,600 years ago. Its principal deity is Yamato Takeru. The shrine’s main festival takes place on August 12 and 13. These details give the shrine a clear historical and religious significance; the festival also provides a specific date to consider when planning your trip.

The museums also offer a variety of experiences. The Yaizu History and Folklore Museum displays materials about the Fifth Fukuryu Maru. The Yaizu Koizumi Yakumo Memorial Museum exhibits objects associated with Koizumi Yakumo. It also explains why he chose Yaizu as a place to rest and recuperate.

Books, Wood, and Deep-Sea Worlds

The Tarntokuru Children's Hall brings together two family-friendly ways to explore. Its Yaizu Picture Book Library offers around 7,000 books. The Yaizu Toy Museum is also located in the building. Visitors can learn about Yaizu through play and experience the warmth of wood. The books and toys offer different reasons to visit: one centers on browsing together, while the other invites visitors to discover the city and the feel of wood through play.

The sea offers more to explore in Yaizu. The UmiShiru Exhibition Room displays deep-sea creatures from Suruga Bay and fish from nearby coastal waters. The Deep Sea Water Museum presents videos, exhibition panels, and tanks containing deep-sea creatures, all focused on the depths of Suruga Bay. In Yaizu, Hamadori is regarded as the birthplace of Yaizu’s fishing industry; this local perspective adds a connection to fishing history alongside the marine and fishing themes.

When choosing a vacation rental in Yaizu, you might first consider which of these themes you would most like to explore during your stay: cultural history, family discoveries, or exhibitions about the deep sea. If you would also like to get around by bicycle, the rental option at the station may be a useful factor in planning your transportation.

More destination pages: Kakegawa, Izunokuni, Shimoda, Shimada, Iwata, Susono, Kamo District, Nishiizu.

For the broader travel overview: Shizuoka Prefecture.