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Sightseeing Spots in Nirayama

A World Heritage furnace and a governor's residence from the end of the Edo period

The Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace was built at the end of the Edo period to cast cannons, and the Egawa Residence belonged to Egawa Hidetatsu, the governor who built it. A combined ticket for both sites (adults 800 yen) is available.

TOP 5 SPOTS

Top 5 Sightseeing Spots in Nirayama

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Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace

韮山反射炉

A furnace built at the end of the Edo period to melt iron for casting cannons. It is the only surviving reverberatory furnace in Japan that was actually used.

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Egawa Residence

江川邸

The residence of the Egawa family, who served as hereditary local governors for the Edo shogunate. An Important Cultural Property of Japan.

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Ganjoju-in Temple

願成就院

A temple associated with the Hojo clan, built by Hojo Tokimasa to pray for Minamoto no Yoritomo's victory in the Oshu campaign.

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Hirugakojima Park

蛭ヶ島公園

"Hirugakojima", where Minamoto no Yoritomo was exiled after his defeat in the Heiji Rebellion.

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Nirayama Castle Ruins

韮山城跡

The ruins of the castle used as a base by the Sengoku-period warlord Hojo Soun (Ise Sozui).

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RESTAURANT

Restaurants in Nirayama

Izucchi, the otter mascot of Izu

IzucchiHungry in Nirayama? Try these places!

Japanese food, soba and eel

Daikan Yashiki

Japanese: 代官屋敷

  • Enjoy their signature Togakushi soba, plus eel, tempura, sakura shrimp, Japanese Black beef steak and more.
  • Groups and bento orders welcome. Dogs are OK on the terrace.
Address静岡県伊豆の国市韮山山木142-6
Phone055-949-4866
Opening hours11:00–15:00 (last order 14:00); dinner by reservation
ClosedIrregular holidays

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Chinese and ramen

Sekai Shiten

Japanese: 世界支店

  • The most popular dish is the vegetable-packed vegetable ramen.
  • We recommend changing the flavor with chili oil and vinegar.
Address静岡県伊豆の国市韮山山木2-2
Phone055-949-1022
Opening hours11:00〜14:30、17:00〜20:00
ClosedSunday

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Handmade soba

Tachibana

Japanese: 橘

  • Enjoy handmade soba from domestic stone-ground buckwheat flour at reasonable prices.
  • Close to the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace, so you can stop by after your visit.
Address静岡県伊豆の国市中315-2
Phone055-949-9057
Opening hours11:30〜14:00
ClosedMonday

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CAFE

Cafes in Nirayama

Izucchi, the otter mascot of Izu

IzucchiTired from walking? Take a break at a cafe.

House-roasted coffee

Coffee Square Galleon

Japanese: コーヒースクエア ガリオン

  • From about 20 kinds of beans roasted by the owner, they brew your favorite cup, from light to dark roast.
  • Homemade cakes such as chocolate cream cake are also available.
Address静岡県伊豆の国市中191-1
Phone055-949-5219
Opening hours10:00–18:00 (until 17:00 on Sundays and holidays)
ClosedMon and Tue

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Coffee shop (kissaten)

Prince

Japanese: プリンス

  • A classic coffee shop where you can take your time over hand-dripped coffee, brewed one cup at a time.
  • Opens at 8:30 a.m. and has parking.
Address静岡県伊豆の国市四日町502-3
Phone055-949-1545
Opening hours8:30〜18:00
ClosedTuesday

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Cafe and sweets

cafe & bar ikku.

  • A cafe by day and a bar by night (reservation only).
  • Located in the Naka district near the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace, with parking.
Address静岡県伊豆の国市中1360-1
Phone055-949-3328
Opening hours11:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 (evenings by reservation)
ClosedMon and Tue

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MODEL COURSE

Recommended Model Course

Izucchi, the otter mascot of Izu

IzucchiTo get around Nirayama, I recommend this order!

Approx. time: About 7 hours 15 min (on foot + taxi/car)

Tips for this route

  • Ganjoju-in is closed on Tue and Wed, Tachibana on Mondays, and the reverberatory furnace on the 3rd Wednesday. Thursday to Sunday is best.
  • The Egawa Residence closes at 15:00 on Wednesdays.
  1. STARTIzu-Nagaoka StationAbout 15 min on foot
  2. Ganjoju-in TempleTemple visit and Buddhist statues: about 40 min
  3. About 10 min by taxi or car (about 25 min on foot)
  4. Nirayama Reverberatory FurnaceVisit: about 60 min
  5. About 5 min on foot (approx.)
  6. LUNCHTachibanaLunch: about 50 min
  7. About 10 min by taxi or car (approx.)
  8. Hirugakojima ParkWalk and tea at the tea house: about 30 min
  9. About 5 min on foot (approx.)
  10. CAFEPrinceCoffee break: about 30 min
  11. About 20 min on foot (approx.)
  12. Egawa ResidenceVisit: about 60 min
  13. About 5 min on foot (approx.)
  14. Nirayama Castle RuinsWalk up to the main enclosure: about 45 min
  15. About 20 min on foot
  16. GOALNirayama Station

*Travel and visit times are estimates. Some bus routes run infrequently, so please check the timetable in advance.

Addresses are shown in Japanese so you can show them to taxi drivers or enter them into a map app.

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