Yaizu: Feb 10, 2024

I visited Yaizu City in Shizuoka Prefecture.

The city is famous for its fishing industry and a legend of Yamato Takeru, a hero of  ancient Japans.

 

There are several fishing ports in Yaizu city. Many ships and boats stay at the quays.

Yaizu is one of the largest fishing ports in Japan.

Its landing amount in value terms was the largest in 2023. It was the 4^th largest in volume. Other large fishing ports include Choshi in Chiba Prefecture, Kushiro in Hokkaido, Hakata in Fukuoka, Nagasaki and Sakai Minato in Tottori.

The view of Mr. Fuji from the port was so beautiful. (See the top and 2nd photo)

Seagulls were flying over the sea. 

People were enjoying fishing. (See also the 3rd photo)

 

I found several new banks under construction in the ports. It is to prevent tsunami from moving into the city. Most parts of the banks are made of concrete, but toughened glass sheets are used in some parts. We can see the ports through the glasses.

 

I also found several Tsunami evacuation towers in the ports.

The possibility of a large earthquake is repeatedly discussed in the area.

 

Yaizu locates along the Suruga Bay.

There is a museum which focuses on the deep sea water of the bay.

The deepest point of the bay is 2500 meter. It is the deepest among hundreds of bays in Japan.

 

Yaizu has a legend of Yamato Takeru, a hero of ancient Japan.

Yaisu Shrine was built to enshrine him.

 

Yaizu is also famous for its hot spring. There are several hot-spring hotels in the city.

There is a footbath facility near the railway station. It is open to the public.