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Chibi Maruko-chan Land

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Chibi Maruko-chan LandS-Pulse Dream Plaza, home of Chibi Maruko-chan Land — Aerial view of Dream Plaza and the Shimizu marinaS-Pulse Dream Plaza, home of Chibi Maruko-chan Land — A festival mikoshi procession at Dream Plaza 1 / 3

S-Pulse Dream Plaza, home of Chibi Maruko-chan Land — The front of S-Pulse Dream PlazaPhoto: Halowand / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Round trip
1 hr 15 min
From the ship and back
Fits
a 2–3 hour stop ashore
Last hour before all-aboard kept free
Getting there
10 min walk (inside Dream Plaza)
~10 min on foot
Cost
¥1,200 adults · ¥700 ages 3–12
Open daily
Why we send people here

The beloved anime Chibi Maruko-chan is set right here in 1970s Shimizu, and this small themed attraction inside Dream Plaza recreates its world. A quick, cheerful stop for families — and a piece of local pop-culture context most passengers never realize is a Shimizu original.

Why it earns the hours
  • Reachable on foot from the berth, so no timetable can strand you.
  • Short enough to be certain of: about 1 hr 15 min door to door.
  • Works in the rain — useful at a port where Fuji hides 6 days in 10.
  • English: Signage limited; visual exhibits.
Before you count on it
  • Hours: 10:00–20:00.

Part of the full S-Pulse Dream Plaza guide.

Where it is

Chibi Maruko-chan Land and your ship

Both pins on one map, with the distance between them.

Asked about Chibi Maruko-chan Land

Questions people send us

How do I get to Chibi Maruko-chan Land from Shimizu cruise port?

Chibi Maruko-chan Land is 10 min walk (inside Dream Plaza) from Hinode Pier, where most cruise ships dock. Leave enough margin to be back on board at least 60 minutes before your ship departs.

How much does Chibi Maruko-chan Land cost?

¥1,200 adults · ¥700 ages 3–12. Prices can change — reconfirm on the day.

Is Chibi Maruko-chan Land a good rainy-day option in Shimizu?

Yes — Chibi Maruko-chan Land works even in poor weather, which matters here because Mt. Fuji is only clearly visible about 3–4 days out of 10.

Pairs well with

What to put beside it

Each of these still lands you back aboard with the hour to spare on a 6-hour call.

Everything in reach →
2 hr for both

Shimizu Marine Park & Waterfront

The green waterfront strip 5–10 minutes from the cruise pier, free and always open.

See the detail → 2 hr 30 min for both

S-Pulse Dream Plaza & Sushi Yokocho

S-Pulse Dream Plaza is 10 minutes' walk from the Shimizu cruise pier: a full sushi alley, tea and sakura-shrimp gifts, and a ¥600 bay Ferris wheel.

See the detail → 2 hr 30 min for both

Shimizu Sushi Yokocho

A dozen sushi counters in one alley inside Dream Plaza, serving Suruga Bay catch — sakura shrimp and shirasu.

See the detail →
The one rule: be back on board 60 minutes before all-aboard. Build the whole day on the Shimizu plans page.