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Ichimatsuen

A Famous Shop Serving Shizuoka's Specialty "Tororo Jiru" Featured in The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido

“Ichimatsuen” is a Japanese restaurant located in a tranquil, nature-rich spot in Shizuoka City. Here, you can savor Shizuoka’s local specialty “Tororo Jiru” (grated wild yam soup) alongside fresh regional seafood. Enjoying tororo with barley rice inside a historic spot featured in Hiroshige Utagawa’s famous woodblock print series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido is a truly extraordinary experience.

Features

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The specialty of Ichimatsuen is its signature “Tororo Jiru.” The main ingredient, Japanese wild yam (jinenjo), has long been valued as a stamina-boosting superfood. Paired with fragrant barley rice and the restaurant’s nostalgic interior, guests can enjoy a highly nutritious meal while reflecting on historical Japan.

Recommended Ways to Enjoy

When dining at Ichimatsuen, begin by immersing yourself in the rich history of the surroundings. Located in a historic post town (shukuba-machi), countless travelers during the Edo period frequented this shop to regain their energy with tororo barley rice before tackling challenging mountain passes. Enjoying your meal surrounded by historic architectural charm adds a unique, atmospheric touch to your journey.

Basic Information

・Spot Name: Ichimatsuen

・Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

・Closed: Tuesdays

・Price Range: Up to 1,999 JPY

・Parking: Available

Access

・Address: 7-11-5 Maruko, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Directions

・By Car: Approx. 15–20 minutes from Shizuoka Interchange (IC) on the Tomei Expressway

・By Public Transport: Approx. 25 minutes by bus from JR Shizuoka Station