Sightseeing and plastic monuments

Shizuoka City, which accounts for 80% of all shipments nationwide and claims to be the "Model Capital of the World," has model art and plastic monuments that can be seen at tourist spots.
No.006 「Tokugawa Ieyasu Armor」
Sunpu Horino Terrace, Sunpucho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City
10 minutes walk from JR Shizuoka City

A plastic monument related to Tokugawa Ieyasu, who is attracting attention in the NHK Taiga drama "What Will You Do, Ieyasu?" has also appeared. The image of Ieyasu fighting wearing golden armor in the drama was impressive, and the monument has been made into a life-size monument modeled after the armor that Ieyasu is said to have worn.
The texture of the fabric and iron parts are elaborately expressed, giving it a sense of style.

It is located around the moat surrounding Sunpu Castle Park, where the ruins of Sunpu Castle, built by Ieyasu, remain.
Why not stop by while enjoying a historical tour along with the nearby Shizuoka City History Museum and Taiga Drama Museum?
No.007 「Hotel Sign」
Hotel Wing International Shizuoka 11-1 Shichikencho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City
11 minutes walk from JR Shizuoka station

This is a plastic monument in front of "Hotel Wing International Shizuoka".

This art is unique to a travel-themed hotel, with images of guests sleeping soundly in their beds and their suitcases. There are also parts that you can touch and move.
No.008 「Shizuoka, the world capital of models」
Twin Messe Shizuoka 3-1-10 Magarikane, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City
Take the bus bound for Toro Coop Town from JR Shizuoka Station North Exit Bus Stop No. 11, and get off at Minami Post Office Twin Messe Mae for about 10 minutes later.

Twin Messe Shizuoka is a place where you can also join events.

Every May, Twin Messe Shizuoka hosts the "Shizuoka Hobby Show", a hobby festival where domestic model makers gather and attract fans from both Japan and abroad. While you're at the event, be sure to check out the plastic monuments as well.
No.009 「Sunrise」
Shimizu Marine Bldg. 9-25 Hinodecho, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City
From JR Shimizu Station or Shizuoka Railway Shimizu Station, take the route bus bound for Miho Yamanote Line, get off at Wharf Verkehr Museum, and walk for about 4 minutes.

You can find designs like this near the port of Shimizu.

It is filled with the essence of Shimizu, including Miho no Matsubara, where it is said that a celestial maiden descended, Mt. Fuji, large passenger ships, yachts, and soccer balls.
Shimizu is a port town that boasts the largest amount of tuna landed in Japan. Please stop by while enjoying the fresh seafood around the port.