Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka

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Shimizu-ku (清水区) is a ward of Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan. Its area is identical to former Shimizu city, which merged with Shizuoka in April 1, 2003. On April 1, 2005, Shizuoka city gained designation by government ordinace, Shimizu-ku was created. Shimuzu-ku added the town of Kanbara from Ihara District on March 31, 2006.

As of May 31, 2006, its area is 242.43 square kilometres and its population is 247,207.

Located on Miho Bay (三保湾 Miho Wan), it has been a good natural harbour serving naval, land and sea transport hub. In the modern era it exported tea and became a base for global fishery, involving affiliated industries.

Shimizu is famous for its enthusiasm in soccer. A J. League professional club Shimizu S-Pulse is just an example.

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