Shizuoka Prefectural Government Building Observation Deck

Here is the complete English translation of the guide to the Shizuoka Prefectural Government Annex Observation Deck, along with the nearby dining recommendations.

Shizuoka Prefectural Government Annex 21st Floor Observation Deck Viewing Guide

The Shizuoka Prefectural Government Annex is a high-rise building originally designed as a disaster management and police center for emergency responses. The prefectural government opens the entire 21st floor as the "Mt. Fuji Observation Lobby" to the public for free.

1. Scenic View Points

From the 21st-floor lobby, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Shizuoka City and its surrounding nature:

• North View (Mt. Fuji & Sumpu Castle Park): On clear days, you can see the majestic form of Mt. Fuji. Right below lies Sumpu Castle Park, a historic site where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his later years, complete with its moats and inner grounds.
  
  
• South & East View (Downtown & Suruga Bay): You can look down at the bustling cityscape and view the deep blue waters of Suruga Bay, along with the coastline stretching toward Miho no Matsubara.
  
  
• West View (Southern Alps): Offers a grand vista of the Southern Alps (Akaishi Mountains) framing the western border of the city.
  
  

2. Operating Hours & Closed Days

Admission is completely free, and no advance reservation is required.

• Admission Fee: Free
  
  
• Operating Hours:
  
  
  • Weekdays: 08:30 – 18:00
    
    
  • Weekends & Public Holidays: 10:00 – 18:00
    
    
• Closed Days:
  
  
  • The 3rd Saturday of every month and the following Sunday
    
    
  • Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 – January 3)
    (Note: On New Year's Day [Jan 1], it opens specially from 06:30 to 08:00 for the first sunrise.)
    
    

3. How to Get There (Public Transportation)

Shizuoka City does not have an underground subway system; access is via JR Trains or the local Shizuoka Railway (Shizutetsu).

• Via Shizuoka Railway (Shizutetsu Line):
  
  
  • Get off at Shin-Shizuoka Station. It is a 7–10 minute walk to the building.
    
    
• Via JR Line:
  
  
  • Exit from the North Exit (北口) of JR Shizuoka Station. Walk north along the main street or underground passageway for about 10–15 minutes.
    
    
• Building Entry:
  
  
  • Head into the tallest glass building in the complex, the Annex (別館). Take the high-speed elevator directly to the 21st floor.
    
    

4. Official Website

• Shizuoka Prefectural Government Observation Lobby Official Page
  
  

Shizuoka Prefectural Cafeteria & 5 Recommended Nearby Restaurants

Restaurant Name	Features & Highlights	Location from Prefectural Office
1. Prefectural Government Cafeteria (Fujinokuni Dining)	Affordable dining spot open to both staff and visitors. Serves Tonkatsu, curry, and noodles using local Shizuoka ingredients for 600–800 yen.	Main Building 2F / East Building B1F (Weekdays 11:30–13:30)
2. Nanaya Shizuoka (ななや)	Famous sweets cafe offering the world's richest matcha gelato, with 7 selectable intensity levels.	~5-min walk (Gofukucho area)
3. Sawayaka Charcoal Grill Steakhouse (さわやか)	Iconic Shizuoka chain famous for its juicy "Genkotsu Hamburg" (fist-sized beef patty) served on a hot iron plate.	~8-min walk (Cenova 5F)
4. Nadai Katsudon Ozawa (おざわ)	A popular local spot for Katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl) with a rich, savory-sweet sauce.	~3-min walk
5. Shimizuko Minami (清水港みなみ)	Highly rated tuna bowl (Maguro-don) spot sourcing fresh tuna directly from Shimizu Port.	~12-min walk (Near JR Shizuoka South Exit)

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Mount Fuji viewed from the 21st-floor observation deck of the Shizuoka Prefectural Government Annex @culturetripgo.com