Miho No Matsubara - Shizuoka

Worth to visit . world heritage site. on weekend, easy access from shimizu station. every 1 hour

The pine Grove is really a board walk to the beach. The beach is black volcanic gravel. The view of Mt Fuji didn't disappoint. Not all the cafes were open so there was no option for black tea and sandwiches or cake.

My 4th visit to the Miho-no-Matsubara was back in January 2021. My 5th visit was in April 2023 where I visited the entire coastline from the pine grove all the way to the northern tip where we can also see the Miho Lighthouse. Along the entire coastline, you can catch many views of Mt. Fuji with different compositions. Even if the weather is cloudy, be patient as the offshore winds blow the clouds making Mt. Fuji visible throughout the day. Naturally, a clear day during winter is the best chance to catch clear views of Mt. Fuji. In addition, the walking trails extending all the way from the lighthouse to the the pine grove is very nice and relaxing. The nearby parking lot behind the visitor's center is free. For an even more immersive experience, I've detailed each photo location with helpful Google Maps links, along with fascinating historical information and references for further exploration over at the Pix4Japan blog post dedicated to Miho-no-Matsubara.

It very nice place to see Fuji mountain but make sure to plan a full day for this trip if you plan to take a photo of the mountain. It was not visible when we arrived at 9am and only by 4pm we could see something. There are plenty of things to do around and nice sashimi places

I must vist place in Shizuoka. Go in winter and also don't be disappointed if you can't see Fuji. Wait for a while the weather is really fickel around mount Fuji so you never know it might clear in a couple of hours PS check the weather forecast before going.