IWATA
Sightseeing Guide

here is so much to see, including the 360-degree observation deck, the Ants' Trail barely a meter wide that stretches ...

With an area of 7.43 hectares and a circumference of 1.7 kilometers, this is one of Japan's top natural habitats for dragonflies.

This park with its abundant greenery has a range of facilities that the whole family can enjoy, including sports facilities such as a gymnasium ...

This offers an opportunity to come into contact with nature and various insects such as unicorn and stag beetles much loved by Japanese children.

This offers an opportunity to come into contact with nature and various insects such as unicorn and stag beetles much loved by Japanese children...

Near the coast facing the Pacific Ocean, Nagisa no Koryukan offers fresh fish caught at Fukuda fishing port and meals featuring local vegetables...

Known as the Tokai region's preeminent god of learning. Along the approach to the shrine is a bronze statue of Shippei Taro...

The remains of a mansion built around 1892 by Noriyoshi Akamatsu, a pioneer in shipbuilding technology. Featuring a gate and fence...

The shrine was said to have been transferred as a guardian deity of the Kokufu—capitals of the historical provinces of Japan during...

Japan's oldest existing wooden western-influenced elementary school building was built in 1875, and has been designated a national...

A cultural facility where visitors can enjoy experiences such as making glass and metal objects...

This facility presents the culture of fragrance with displays such as perfume bottles from around the world, Japanese incense...

This is the home stadium of the J-League Jubilo Iwata soccer team, and the Yamaha Jubilo Rugby Football Club...

Displays that showcase Yamaha's state-of-the art technology, including marine products such as boats and yachts...

Deliciousness" is falling from the sky!Strawberry Aerial Farm Iwata has one of the largest greenhouses in Japan with suspended growing racks, ...

Do you know about Japanese food "Shirasu"? Shirasu" refers to young sardines.In Japan,there is a food culture of eating "Shirasu-boshi" ...

Shokaen is a direct sales store in the melon production area.For more than 90 years since 1933, Shokaen has been dedicated...

Nearly 3000 trees have been planted in these gardens, blooming in a riot of color between mid-February and early March.

The Azalea Park boasts 3500 shrubs of 30 different varieties, and makes for particularly beautiful viewing between...

Blessed with an abundance of natural greenery and rows of around 200 sakura trees, the beauty of this site along...

The ancient Iouji temple was constructed in the Nara period (8th century). Its moss-covered grounds mean that Iouji...

Known as the nationally designated natural monument Yuya No Nagafuji, late April sees wisteria flowers over a meter...

An unusual festival held under the moonlight. Men clad only in loincloths push and jostle each other as they parade...

Many fireworks are launched in a display held at the special Fukuda fishing port venue in the last fireworks festival of the season...

Kaketsuka Port thrived as a commercial port between the Edo and Meiji periods, in the mid-19th century. The festival is...

The Enshu Daimyo Procession is a true re-enactment of the post officials, official inns, and local leaders greeting the Sankinkotai...

Provides information on the city’s sightseeing spots ; receives volunteer sightseeing guides ; Sell Iwata City image character "Shippei" goods.

Sightseeing spots and special events are introduced through guide maps, events calendar and through video display.