Shizuoka Prefectural Office Tower

Enjoy a great view of the city from this observatory

Peter Sidell Nov 13, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>On a clear day you can see Mount Fuji</p>

<p>This is how the city looks at night</p>

<p>This is how the city looks on a grimy autumn day</p>

<p>There are seats and paintings to enjoy inside</p>

<p>Looking south towards the station and the sea</p>

I enjoy city tower observatories for two reasons: to take in the layout of the city I'm in, and of course to admire the view and the scenery. From the 21st floor of the Shizuoka Prefectural Office in Shizuoka City, you can do both: it provides a great panorama of the city, taking in Sunpu Castle Park and Sengen-jinja shrine, and also the more distant scenery, forested hills and, on a clear day, Mount Fuji. It's free to enter, and it's open until 8:00pm, so you can go back in the evening and enjoy the sunset and night view.

Peter Sidell @peter.sidell

I came to Japan from Manchester, England in 2003, and have travelled a lot since then, around Japan and in Asia. When I'm not working, I write satire and perform stand-up comedy in and around Tokyo. Check YouTube for a taste.