Located almost in the center of Shizuoka Prefecture, Shimada City is a city rich in nature, with the lush Makinohara Plateau, the majestic mountains that lead to the Southern Alps, and the Oi River that flows into Suruga Bay. Its main industries are the manufacturing of paper and automobile parts, as well as the cultivation of green tea, Shizuoka Prefecture's specialty. Within the city, Ochanosato (Tea Village) was built as a hub for disseminating various information about tea. It has become a museum where you can learn about tea from Japan and around the world, and is popular with people of all ages. Another famous tourist spot is Horaibashi Bridge, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's longest wooden pedestrian bridge. Rose Hill Park, where you can enjoy roses from around the world, is also popular.