{"id":795,"date":"2026-06-18T06:41:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T21:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shimizu-cruise-local.com\/?p=795"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:45:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T08:45:55","slug":"explore-shizuokas-plastic-model-monuments-a-self-guided-walking-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shimizu-cruise-local.com\/?p=795","title":{"rendered":"Explore Shizuoka\u2019s Plastic Model Monuments: A Self-Guided Walking Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Why visit PlaMonuments?<\/div>
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Take photos of the PlaMonuments, come across local restaurants and souvenir shops while walking through downtown Shizuoka, and enjoy a down-to-earth, self-guided trip<\/span>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These PlaMonuments, found only in Shizuoka City<\/span>, are popular with both Japanese and international travelers<\/span>, and many visitors stop to take photos with them!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shizuoka City is known as a \u201cCity of Hobbies,<\/span>\u201d home to some of Japan\u2019s leading model manufacturers. As part of the \u201cShizuoka City Plastic Model Project<\/span>,\u201d the city has installed PlaMonuments\u2014everyday objects such as post boxes and public telephones designed to look like plastic model parts still attached to their runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. 10 PlaMonuments to Explore on Foot from JR Shizuoka Station<\/a>
    1. Public telephone plastic monument<\/a> <\/li>
    2. Shinkansen bullet train plastic monument<\/a> <\/li>
    3. Plastic Monuments of the World Capital of Models<\/a> <\/li>
    4. BOX Art Plastic Monument<\/a> <\/li>
    5. Ashtray plastic monument<\/a> <\/li>
    6. Vending machine & bench plastic monument<\/a> <\/li>
    7. Vault door plastic monument<\/a> <\/li>
    8. Post box plastic monument<\/a> <\/li>
    9. Plastic monument of Tokugawa Ieyasu\u2019s armor<\/a> <\/li>
    10. Hotel sign plastic monument<\/a> <\/li> <\/ol> <\/li>
    11. Suruga-ya Main Store\u3000\u99ff\u6cb3\u5c4b\u672c\u5e97<\/a> <\/li><\/ol>\n <\/i>\u76ee\u6b21\u3078<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>

      10 PlaMonuments to Explore on Foot from JR Shizuoka Station<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Public telephone plastic monument<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Many visitors are surprised by this unique public phones and can often be seen taking photos of it<\/span>. And yes, you can actually make phone calls with it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It is located in the center of the north exit area of JR Shizuoka Station.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Shinkansen bullet train plastic monument<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      This Plamonument features an actual seat used on the N700 Series Shinkansen and a destination display board whose letters change.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Take a look and see which destinations appear on the display!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It is located at the entrance to Shokusaikan, the food and souvenir area of Parche, the JR Shizuoka Station building.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Plastic Monuments of the World Capital of Models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Stand in front of the human-shaped parts, and you can take a fun photo that makes it look as if you have become part of a plastic model yourself<\/span>. Give it a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Near the traffic rotary at the south exit of JR Shizuoka Station, you will find the \u201cShizuoka: The World Capital of Models\u201d Plamonument.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      BOX Art Plastic Monument<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      This Plamonument is designed like the box art of a plastic model kit and stands next to the \u201cShizuoka: The World Capital of Models\u201d monument. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The artwork was created by Eiji Shimamura, an illustrator who once worked as a box art illustrator for the world-famous model manufacturer Tamiya.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Ashtray plastic monument<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      This monument is said to promote good smoking manners, with the aim of creating a society where both smokers and non-smokers can spend time comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It stands quietly in the smoking area near the police box at the north exit of JR Shizuoka Station.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Vending machine & bench plastic monument<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Why not buy a drink from the vending machine and take a short break on the bench next to it?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Did you know? In Japan, vending machines sell cold drinks in summer and hot drinks in winter<\/span>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It is located next to Keyaki Plaza, about a 5-minute walk from both JR Shizuoka Station and Shin-Shizuoka Station on the Shizuoka Railway.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Vault door plastic monument<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      The door of the vault can actually spin around!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The sidewalk where you take photos is not very wide, so please be careful not to step out into the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This vault-shaped Plamonument is located in front of Seishin Shinkin Bank in the heart of downtown Shizuoka.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Post box plastic monument<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      This Plamonument is a real post box that you can actually use<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The street in front of it is called Aoba Symbol Road, a popular place where many events are held. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      There is also some traffic nearby, so please be careful when taking photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It is located outside Shizuoka City Hall.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Plastic monument of Tokugawa Ieyasu\u2019s armor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      This Plamonument is modeled after the \u201cKindami Gusoku,\u201d a suit of golden armor said to have been worn by Tokugawa Ieyasu <\/span>in his younger days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Be sure to check it out when you visit Sunpu Castle Park!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It is located just before the bridge leading to the East Gate of Sumpu castle park. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Hotel sign plastic monument<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      This Plamonument features icons of a bed, a bathtub, and a suitcase. See if you can spot it while strolling through the area!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It is located in front of KOKO Hotel in the Shichikencho shopping street. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      \uff1eAbout PlaMonument<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Suruga-ya Main Store\u3000\u99ff\u6cb3\u5c4b\u672c\u5e97<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Surugaya Main Store is a must-visit spot in Shizuoka for hobby fans<\/span>. Browse plastic models, anime goods, games, figures, and collectibles in a city known as Japan\u2019s \u201chobby town.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      With a wide variety of hobby products from the 1st to the 4th floor, you are sure to find some great souvenirs<\/span>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      At the \u201cSHIZUOKA ALL-STAR FOOD COURT<\/span>,\u201d where local favorites such as ramen and curry are gathered, families and friends can order from different restaurants and enjoy a variety of Japanese food together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Check out Suruga-ya Main Store\u2019s website to get a feel for the store\u2019s atmosphere!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      \uff1eSuruga-ya Main Store<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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