1896-2 Shirasuka, Kosai 431-0451 Shizuoka Prefecture

At Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Shiomizaka, visitors can purchase fresh local vegetables, seafood, sweets, and bread made from the Kosai City area and taste various local culinary delights. It includes a whitebait rice bowl, fresh seaweed udon noodles, Hamanakoyaki (savory cabbage pancake with whitebait), ice cream topped with whitebait, etc. The footbath area where you can enjoy a stunning ocean view of Enshunada is also popular. *Restrooms (open 24 hours )

1227-5 Arai Arai-cho, Kosai 431-0302 Shizuoka Prefecture

Arai Checkpoint, the only existing Sekisho checkpoint in Japan, is designated as a national special historic site. The adjoining Arai Sekisho Museum holds permanent exhibitions, limited-time special exhibitions, and events, including materials related to the checkpoint and its history of main road and transportation. You can also try its VR tour at the museum. (Closed on Mondays and New Year holidays)

113-2 Yamaguchi, Kosai 431-0443 Shizuoka Prefecture

3727-7 Nakanogo, Araicho, Kosai 431-0301 Shizuoka Prefecture

Boat Race Hamanako It is a public boat race field facing Lake Hamana. Luxurious facilities reminiscent of Southern Europe and open facilities overlooking the lake. It is located just off JR Araimachi Station, making it easy to access. In December 2019, the play area "Moovi Hamanako", which parents and children can enjoy, opened in the facility.

1280-1 Arai, Arai-cho, Kosai 431-0302 Shizuoka Prefecture

Named Kinokuniya, it was operated operated as an inn for the Kishu domain in 1716. It was rebuilt in the early Meiji era after a fire. However, it still retains certain elements of late Edo Period inn construction and has been activated as a facility that conveys the culture of the hatago and Tokaido inns, and now is open to the public. (Closed on Mondays and New Year holidays)

384 Washizu, Kosai 431-0431 Shizuoka Prefecture

This precious historical building is registered as a National Important Cultural Property. And there are also many other Important Cultural Artifacts. In spring, tons of cherry blossoms are around and a sketching contest is held. KITAHARA Hakushu, the famous poet, was attracted by the quiet atmosphere and wrote many poems during his stay in 1932 . A poem roughly translated "Nothing else to say besides the water sound" is carved on the monument in front of the main hall.

1190-3 Arai-cho Arai, Kosai 431-0302 Shizuoka Prefecture

Komatsuro operated as a geisha house as well as a folksy Japanese restaurant from the Taisho period until 1945. Now it is run as a public gallery on the 1st floor and a tatami room on the 2nd floor. Inside, visitors can view books used by geisha for practicing samisen, taiko and other Japanese musical instruments, combs, eyebrow pencils. Visitors can also see its unique layout, and Bengal-red colored walls. It is closed on Mondays and New Year holidays.