Miho no Matsubara
A pine grove of some 30,000 trees, running five kilometers along the Suruga Bay coast.
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Miho no Matsubara
SaveA pine grove of some 30,000 trees, running five kilometers along the Suruga Bay coast.
Miho Shirube, the free center at its middle, keeps pine specimens, microscopes and pine-wood instruments out to be touched.
MoreWhat kind of place
The grove was made a national scenic spot in 1922 and, in 2013, was listed as part of the World Heritage site "Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration." Miho Shirube opened at its center on 30 March 2019, and the fallen pine needles underfoot are still raked by volunteers, who sign up at the first-floor desk with no fee and no booking.
With kidsThe part that matters
Inside Miho Shirube, instruments made of pine are left out to be played, and that corner is where children light up.
Microscopes, pine cones from around the world and a children's quiz sheet make the rooms something to walk through, not just look at. The grove starts two minutes from the door, and the path through it opens onto sand.
Out on that sand, beside the Hagoromo Pine of the feather-robe legend, Mount Fuji stands on your left. About an hour covers both halves, so it fits a travel day.
By age0-1 / 2-3 / 4-6
- Ages 0-1At this age the indoor rooms carry the day, since the rest space, the picture books and the instrument corner all work for under-ones. Outside, the sea wind runs cold, so pack an extra layer for the baby.
- Ages 2-3The water's edge is the part to watch at this age — one two-year-old turned and ran from the waves — while the pine path and the exhibits you can touch hold a toddler far longer.
- Ages 4-6Not checked yet
By weatherRain, heat, cold
- Rainy dayThe only roof is Miho Shirube, so a wet day is spent in the exhibition rooms; out in the grove the pines keep the rain and wind off, though the beach in that weather is not worth standing on.
- Hot dayOn a hot day the indoor rooms carry the visit — one summer a family with a preschooler and a fourth-grader was grateful simply to be out of the sun; the view is another matter, since summer visitors have found Mount Fuji lost behind cloud.
- Cold dayIn winter a free footbath by the entrance runs on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9:30 to 16:30, and is called off in rain or strong wind; the shore is windy, but the grove behind it stays calm.
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- ElevatorElevator：not checked
- Stroller OKStroller friendly：none
- RentalStroller rental：not checked
- NursingNursing space：with conditionsconditions
- ChangingDiaper changing table：with conditionsconditions
- Diaper binDiaper disposal bin：none
- Family WCFamily restroom：with conditionsconditions
- Own foodOutside food allowed：with conditionsconditions
- EnglishEnglish support：with conditionsconditions
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Lost-child support, Kids' toilet seat & step stool, Official family-friendly certification
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Where it is
Miho Shirube is at 1338-45 Miho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, 424-0901.source
Before you go
- No trash can stands anywhere on the site, in the building or out in the grove, so diapers and wrappers go back into your bag.
- Inside the pine grove the paths are already loose sand and gravel, and steps lead up onto the beach, so a carrier reaches the shore where a stroller does not.
- The exception is the Path of the Gods, the 500-meter boardwalk running between Miho Shrine and Miho Shirube, which is flat enough to push a stroller along.
- Swimming near the Hagoromo Pine is discouraged as dangerous and the footing there is poor, so for somewhere to let a child run the lawn at Shimizu Miho Seaside Park is recommended instead.
- Restaurants around the grove are few and Miho Shirube has no cafeteria, so buy lunch at one of the convenience stores on the Miho peninsula and eat it in the first-floor passage, on the second-floor terrace or on the roof.
- The free 173-car lot can fill after 10:00 on weekends, holidays and peak seasons, and Miho Shirube closes at 16:30, so come in the morning; 6:00 to 8:00 is quietest, and the grove has no gate, so a late arrival can still walk it at any hour.
Sources and evidence (27)
- A nursing room is on the first floor of Miho Shirube; whether it is a private booth, and whether hot water for formula is available, is not stated.source
- A diaper-changing table is inside the first-floor accessible restroom at Miho Shirube; the second-floor accessible restroom lists none.source
- Miho Shirube has one accessible restroom on the first floor and one on the second.source
- The sand of the shore is hard to cross with a stroller; this applies to the beach only.source
- The Path of the Gods is laid with a boardwalk and is easy to walk.source
- The Path of the Gods, the approach to Miho Shrine, is barrier-free, so wheelchairs and strollers can pass; the pine grove and the beach are not.source
- The route from the pine grove down to the shore is gravel and sand, so a stroller cannot be used and a carrier is needed.source
- The paths in the pine grove are loose with sand and gravel, and a carrier is called safer for a baby under one.source
- Miho no Matsubara is an open scenic coast with no gate or fence, and Miho Shirube is the only roofed building.source
- No trash cans are set inside the building or in the grove, and visitors are asked to carry their trash home.source
- The three-screen film theater at Miho Shirube shows its film in English; whether staff speak English is not stated.source
- Food may be eaten in the first-floor passage, on the second-floor terrace and on the roof; the entrance hall seats and the second-floor tables are for items bought at the shop only.source
- Entry to Miho no Matsubara is free.source
- Miho Shirube is open 9:00 to 16:30, and visitors are asked to allow time before the 16:30 closing.source
- Miho no Matsubara is open 24 hours and can be walked freely at any time.source
- No reservation is needed to visit Miho no Matsubara.source
- The Path of the Gods is a single pine-lined road of about 500 meters running from Miho Shrine toward Miho Shirube.source
- The parking lot next to Miho Shirube holds 173 cars and is free.source
- From the parking lot to the sea you climb steps toward the Hagoromo Pine and then walk across sand.source
- Miho Shirube is at 1338-45 Miho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, 424-0901.source
- There is no restaurant in the building; the museum shop sells coffee and other drinks and sweets.source
- A swimming beach on the inner shore opens in summer, but swimming near the Hagoromo Pine is discouraged as dangerous.source
- Kite flying is free, but the beach by the Hagoromo Pine has poor footing, so the lawn at Shimizu Miho Seaside Park is recommended instead.source
- The parking lot fills easily in peak periods: the fall foliage season, Golden Week and the New Year holidays.source
- To avoid crowds, weekday mornings to early afternoon are quieter, and 6:00 to 8:00 has the fewest visitors.source
- The parking lot gets crowded after 10:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.source
- Restaurants around Miho no Matsubara are few, and eating around Shimizu Station is recommended instead.source
Basics
- Fee：Entry to Miho no Matsubara is free.source
- Hours：Miho no Matsubara is open 24 hours and can be walked freely at any time.source
- Booking：No reservation is needed to visit Miho no Matsubara.sourceOfficial booking site ↗
Once you've decided
evidence & sources (8)
- Official: Diaper changing table, Family restroom, Diaper disposal bin
- Official: Nursing space
- Official: English support
- sumpuwave.com: Indoor / outdoor
- travel.jr-central.co.jp: Stroller friendly
- Official: main site
| Nursing space | Yes | A nursing room is on the first floor of Miho Shirube; whether it is a private booth, and whether hot water for formula is available, is not stated. | Web-checked | checked Sep ’26 | miho-no-matsubara.jp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diaper changing table | Yes | A diaper-changing table is inside the first-floor accessible restroom at Miho Shirube; the second-floor accessible restroom lists none. | Web-checked | checked Sep ’26 | miho-no-matsubara.jp |
| Family restroom | Yes | Miho Shirube has one accessible restroom on the first floor and one on the second. | Web-checked | checked Sep ’26 | miho-no-matsubara.jp |
| Stroller friendly | No | The sand of the shore is hard to cross with a stroller; this applies to the beach only. | Web-checked | checked Sep ’26 | travel.jr-central.co.jp |
| Lost-child supportExtra info — guide only | Not checked yet | ||||
| Indoor / outdoor | Outdoor | Miho no Matsubara is an open scenic coast with no gate or fence, and Miho Shirube is the only roofed building. | Web-checked | checked Sep ’26 | sumpuwave.com |
| Diaper disposal bin | No | No trash cans are set inside the building or in the grove, and visitors are asked to carry their trash home. | Web-checked | checked Sep ’26 | miho-no-matsubara.jp |
| Kids' toilet seat & step stool | Not checked yet | ||||
| Elevator | Not checked yet | ||||
| English support | English menu & signs | The three-screen film theater at Miho Shirube shows its film in English; whether staff speak English is not stated. | Web-checked | checked Sep ’26 | miho-no-matsubara.jp |
| Outside food allowed | Yes | Food may be eaten in the first-floor passage, on the second-floor terrace and on the roof; the entrance hall seats and the second-floor tables are for items bought at the shop only. | Web-checked | checked Sep ’26 | miho-no-matsubara.jp |
| Official family-friendly certificationExtra info — guide only | Not checked yet |
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