Are you wondering where to go sightseeing on a rainy day?
I often receive questions from tourists at work such as, “It’s raining. Where should I go?”
When the weather is rainy, I recommend visiting indoor attractions. Shizuoka City has several museums and art museums that are easy to reach by train or bus, making them convenient places to visit even on a rainy day.
Museum shops are also worth visiting. Unlike typical souvenir shops, they offer unique items related to art, history, and local culture. You may find a special souvenir that you wouldn’t find at a regular souvenir shop!
Please check each museum’s official website below for opening days before your visit.
Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art：静岡県立美術館
In addition to the Collection Exhibition and special exhibitions, the museum also has a Rodin Wing.
The Rodin Wing displays 33 sculptures by Rodin, including The Gates of Hell. It also features sculptures created before and after Rodin’s time, with a total of 52 works on display.
In pleasant weather, the walk from “Pref. Art Museum Station”(Shizutetsu Railway) to the museum is a lovely option!
Near the museum, there are the Shizuoka Prefectural Library and the University of Shizuoka. In autumn, the ginkgo trees turn a beautiful golden yellow.
Facility Information
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Last admission is at 5:00 PM)
- Admission Fee: ◇Collection Exhibition *Includes admission to the Rodin Wing Adults: ¥500 ◇Special Exhibitions *Includes admission to the Collection Exhibition and the Rodin Wing Fees vary depending on the exhibition.
- Closed on Mondays (open if Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday). *Temporary closures will be announced on the museum’s official website.
- Accessible Multipurpose Restroom with Handrails (Diaper Changing Available)
- Wheelchair Rental Available
- A Museum shop and a restaurant
How to get there
◆🚌 Hinode pier ➡JR Shimizu Station (Bus About 10 minutes)
🚃From JR Shimizu Station, take a train to JR Kusanagi Station (about 4 minutes; ¥190). From the south exit of JR Kusanagi Station, 🚖take a taxi to the museum. (about 5 minutes).
◆ 🚌Hinode pier ➡Shizutetsu Railway Shin-Shimizu Station (Bus About 8 minutes)
🚃From Shin-Shimizu Station, take the Shizutetsu train to Pref. Art Museum(S09) Station (about 10 minutes; ¥220).
From there, it is about a 15-minute walk up a gentle slope to the museum.
◆🚖About 20 minutes by taxi from the cruise ship terminal at Hinode Pier to the museum.
Shizuoka City Museum of Art：静岡市美術館
Located in a lively area of central Shizuoka, the museum is easy to access.
Its beautiful white-walled interior creates a bright, modern atmosphere, and the museum shop is also a great place to look for souvenirs.
Although it has no permanent collection exhibition, the museum hosts a variety of excellent special exhibitions.
Facility Information
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM (Last admission is at 6:30 PM)
- Admission: Admission fees vary depending on the exhibition. Admission to museum shop is free.
- Closed on Mondays (open if Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday).
- Accessible Multipurpose Restroom with Handrails
- Wheelchair Rental Available
- Museum Shop
- Café
- Nursing Room
How to get there
◆🚌 Hinode pier ➡JR Shimizu Station (Bus About 10 minutes)
🚃Take a train from JR Shimizu Station to JR Shizuoka Station (about 12 minutes; ¥240), then walk for about 3 minutes to the museum.
◆🚌 Hinode pier ➡Shizutetsu Railway Shin-Shimizu Station (Bus About 8 minutes)
🚃Take the Shizutetsu Railway from Shin-Shimizu Station to Shin-Shizuoka Station, the final stop (about 25 minutes; ¥360), followed by a 10-minute walk to the museum.
Shizuoka City Toro Museum：静岡市立登呂博物館
The Toro Archaeological Site recreates a village from about 2,000 years ago—an important site that Japanese children learn about in elementary school textbooks.
You can explore reconstructed Yayoi-period houses, raised-floor storehouses, and rice paddies, and imagine what daily life was like in ancient Japan.
Although it is located near the lively center of Shizuoka City, its nostalgic rural scenery makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time.
Facility Information
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Admission: Admission to the Toro Archaeological Site, the first floor of the museum (including the interactive exhibition room), and the rooftop terrace is free.
- An admission ticket is required for the second floor, including the permanent exhibition room and the special and temporary exhibition rooms. Adults: ¥300 / Junior high and high school students: ¥200 / Elementary school students: ¥50
- Closed on Mondays (open if Monday is a national holiday) and the day after a national holiday or substitute holiday.
- Accessible Multipurpose Restroom with Handrails
- Wheelchair Rental Available
- Museum Shop
How to get there
◆ 🚌Hinode pier ➡JR Shimizu Station (Bus About 10 minutes)
🚃Take a train from JR Shimizu Station to JR Shizuoka Station (about 12 minutes; ¥240),and 🚌take a bus on the Ishida Kaido Line (Bus No. 11) from bus stop No. 22 at the south exit of JR Shizuoka Station.
Get off at the final stop, “Toro Iseki “(about 10 minutes, ¥220).
Shizuoka City Serizawa Keisuke Art Museum：静岡市立芹沢銈介美術館
Born in Shizuoka City, Keisuke Serizawa was a Living National Treasure and renowned Japanese textile artist.
Using traditional stencil dyeing, he created fresh and imaginative works with distinctive patterns and soft, harmonious colors. His designs range from plants and people to landscapes and geometric motifs.
His works feature soft, soothing colors that are a pleasure to look at and have a calming effect!
You can also find unique souvenirs at the museum shop.
Facility Information
- Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Admission: Adults ¥420/ High school & university students ¥260/ Elementary & junior high school students ¥100/ Preschool children: Free
- Closed on Mondays (except national holidays) , the day after a national holiday (except Saturdays and Sundays)and during exhibition changeovers (four times a year)
- Museum Shop
- Not wheelchair accessible.
How to get there
◆🚌 Hinode pier ➡JR Shimizu Station (Bus About 10 minutes)
🚃Take a train from JR Shimizu Station to JR Shizuoka Station (about 12 minutes; ¥240),and 🚌take a bus on the Ishida Kaido Line (Bus No. 11) from bus stop No. 22 at the south exit of JR Shizuoka Station.
Get off at the final stop, “Toro Iseki” (about 10 minutes, ¥220).
Shizuoka City Museum of History：静岡市立歴史博物館
Designed by SANAA, the Shizuoka City Museum of History offers a fascinating journey through Shizuoka’s past.
On the first floor, you can see an actual 30-meter-long section of a road from the late Sengoku period, preserved and displayed exactly where it was found. It is believed that large residences once stood along this road.
Step back 400 years in time and discover precious historical treasures from the era surrounding Tokugawa Ieyasu, who spent important years of his life in Shizuoka.
You can also explore a detailed diorama of Shizuoka in the 1950s, giving you a glimpse of what the city looked like during the early Showa period.
On the third floor, there is a viewing lounge where you can relax and enjoy the scenery. On a clear day, you may even be able to see Mt. Fuji.
After exploring the museum, if your feet need a rest, stop by HUG COFFEE, a popular local café in Shizuoka, and take a relaxing break with a cup of coffee.
Facility Information
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (Admission to the exhibition rooms ends 30 minutes before closing.)
- Admission: The first floor only is free. <Basic Exhibition> Adults: ¥600 High school & university students: ¥420 Elementary & junior high school students: ¥150
- Please check the official website for information on special exhibitions. Admission fees for special exhibitions vary. Please check the museum’s website for details.
- Closed on Mondays. If Monday is a national holiday, the museum is open and closed the following weekday instead.
- Accessible Multipurpose Restroom with Handrails (Diaper Changing Available)
- Wheelchair Rental Available
- Museum Shop &Cafe
- Nursing Room
How to get there
◆ 🚌Hinode pier ➡JR Shimizu Station (Bus About 10 minutes)
🚃Take a train from JR Shimizu Station to JR Shizuoka Station (about 12 minutes; ¥240), then walk for about 15 minutes to the museum.
◆ 🚌Hinode pier ➡Shizutetsu Railway Shin-Shimizu Station (Bus About 8 minutes)
🚃Take the Shizutetsu Railway from Shin-Shimizu Station to Shin-Shizuoka Station, the final stop (about 25 minutes; ¥360), followed by a 5-minute walk to the museum.
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