Nihondaira

Nihondaira (日本平^?) is a scenic area located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Japan.

At the centre of Shizuoka city, from the altitude of 308 m, Nihondaira is famous for the view of Mt. Fuji, the Izu Peninsula, the Japanese Southern Alps, Shimizu Port, and Suruga Bay. It was selected as one of the top 100 sightseeing spots of Japan in a competition in 1980. There is a ropeway connecting Nihondaira to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine in 5 minutes.　The area lends its name to the home stadium of J. League football team Shimizu S-Pulse, who play at Nihondaira Stadium.

Access

• By bus: from Shizuoka Station or Higashi-Shizuoka Station of JR Tokaido Main Line.
• By car: from Shizuoka IC or Shimizu IC of Tomei Expressway.