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Plastic Model Workshop — Model Capital of the World

Shizuoka makes most of Japan's plastic models — Tamiya, Bandai, Hasegawa are all from here. Build and paint one yourself.

Plastic Model Workshop — Model Capital of the World
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Duration
1–2 hours
Price
To be confirmed (free beginner classes exist at Shizuoka Hobby Square) (coming soon)
Group size
Individuals & families
Languages
Limited English; visual & hands-on
Season
Year-round · rainy-day friendly
Run by
A trusted local operator
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What you’ll do

Shizuoka is called the “model capital of the world” — Tamiya, Bandai and Hasegawa are all based here, and the hobby grew from the same craftsmanship traditions as Ieyasu’s shrines. At Shizuoka Hobby Square near the station you can assemble and paint a model, with free beginner classes and a Tamiya-supervised workshop.

Why it’s different

  • A genuinely one-of-a-kind Shizuoka story — nowhere else in the world builds models like this.
  • Indoors and weatherproof; great with kids or on a no-Fuji day.

Good to know

  • About 11 minutes by train to Shizuoka Station, then a short walk.
  • Some sessions are free and walk-in; specialty workshops vary.
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