Miho no Matsubara

Miho no Matsubara is a scenic stretch of coastline on the Miho Peninsula in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, where approximately 30,000 pine trees line a seven-kilometer black sand beach facing Suruga Bay. On clear days, the view of Mount Fuji rising above the bay with the pine grove in the foreground is one of Japan's most celebrated landscapes, depicted in countless ukiyo-e woodblock prints. The site is connected to the legend of the Hagoromo, a celestial maiden's feather robe, and a designated Hagoromo Pine still stands near the beach. The Miho Shirube visitor center provides cultural context and exhibits about the area's artistic heritage. Early morning visits offer the clearest views of Mount Fuji and the most peaceful atmosphere.