Tagonoura, Coastal port in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Tagonoura is a coastal port situated along the western shore of Suruga Bay with multiple berthing areas for vessels of different sizes. The facility stretches across the bay and functions as a regional shipping hub for cargo operations.
The location appears in the eighth-century poetry anthology Man'yoshu, establishing its role in Japanese maritime history since ancient times. Its strategic position on Suruga Bay made it an important waypoint for sea routes across many centuries.
The location appears in Katsushika Hokusai's series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji through a print titled Tokaido Ejiri Tagonoura. Hokusai captured the landscape as seen from this coastal point, making this stretch of shore a recognized subject in Japanese art.
The port can be accessed via the surrounding road network and offers viewing areas for those wanting to watch sea activities and daily port operations. Visiting during daytime hours allows the best views of boat movements and weather conditions for observing the water and distant landmarks.
From this point, visitors can see Mount Fuji when conditions are clear while watching fishing boats go about their daily work in the bay. This blend of natural backdrop and working port life creates an unusual viewing experience.
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