Shimizu Maguro: Supreme Red Flesh Delivered from Japan's Top Tuna Landing Port

One of Japan's Top Tuna Landing Ports

Shimizu Port in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City is one of Japan's leading tuna landing ports. Shimizu Port that has flourished as a base for offshore fishing including bonito and tuna is known as the "city of tuna and bonito."

Shimizu Tuna Cuisine

Many restaurants and sushi shops in Shimizu City serve tuna and bonito delivered directly from Shimizu Port. Especially "Shimizu Fish Market Kashi no Ichi" is a representative Shimizu fish market where fresh seafood can be purchased and eaten on the spot. Tuna breaking shows are also popular events.

Shimizu Port and Miho no Matsubara

Around Shimizu Port is a convenient location as a base for Shizuoka sightseeing with good access to sightseeing spots including Miho no Matsubara, Nihondaira, and Kunozan Toshogu. Tourism facilities allowing enjoying Shimizu Port's spectacular views while viewing Mt. Fuji are also available.