A Timeless Enjoyment for Everyone! 25 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Shizuoka with Diverse Attractions

The best season for sightseeing in Shizuoka is summer. During this time, you can enjoy events unique to the season, such as swimming at the beach and fireworks festivals. If you're planning to visit Shizuoka, why not adjust your schedule and explore the area during the vibrant summer months?

Shizuoka Prefecture is easily accessible from major cities like Tokyo and Nagoya. By shinkansen, it takes just one hour to travel from Tokyo to Shizuoka, and only 54 minutes from Nagoya.

At the foot of Mt. Fuji, the largest safari park in Japan sits at 850m above sea level. You can see how lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants and bears live in the natural setting.

Opened in 2015, the 400m long suspension bridge is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan. It spans the Hakone Seiroku at an altitude of about 415 meters, with a drop of 70 meters. From the bridge, you can see Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan, and Suruga Bay, the deepest bay in Japan, so together with the longest suspension bridge in Japan, you can see the 3 tops of Japan from one place. If the weather is good, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains of the Izu Peninsula and the urban areas of Mishima and Numazu.

Located at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Shiraito Falls is a natural monument and popular scenic spot located in Shizuoka Prefecture’s Fujinomiya City.
As part of Mt. Fuji, Shiraito Falls is covered as part of the mountain’s registration as a World Cultural Heritage. Mt. Fuji is considered a subject of faith and source of art.
Reminiscent of strands of white silk, hundreds of waterfalls of varying sizes tumble from a cliff 20 meters high and 150 meters wide. The water in Shiraito Falls is Mt. Fuji’s springwater, and up to 1.5 tons of water falls per second. Shiraito Falls is Mt. Fuji’s largest waterfall.
A long staircase past the viewing area leads visitors close to the base of the falls, where you can experience the dynamic and mystical beauty of the waterfall up close.

This shrine has long been worshipped in Atami as the God of fortune and luck resides.
The shrine grounds are home to Okusu, a sacred camphor tree, which is designated as a Natural monument. This is also popular as one of the best places with spiritual energy in Japan.

This is an amusement park resort where you can meet the cute characters designed by Takashi Yanase everywhere inside the park, located by Lake Hamana Kanzanji Onsen.
There are lots of rides including a carousel, which is safe for infants, and a big ferris wheel “Kokoo”. Also, it offers free admission fees for parents and children up to 3 people in total for 3 months from the child’s 3rd birthday.

It is a rare aquarium in the world specializing in deep-sea species, located near Numazu Port, about 15 minutes by bus from JR Numazu Station. As may be expected of being expert, it has the largest number of deep-sea species exhibitions in Japan.

Omuro Mountain, an independent peak with an altitude of 580m, is located in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This volcano, which looks like an overturned bowl, is a beloved symbol of the Izu Plateau. Formed by volcanic activity about 4000 years ago, Omuro Mountain is a nationally designated natural monument and the largest scoria cone in the eastern Izu Volcanic Group.

Being said to be the last secluded region of the Oigawa River, the Sumata Gorge is one of the most scenic spots in Shizuoka prefecture. The scenic spot that symbolizes the Sumata Gorge is the Yume no Tsuribashi. Under the suspension bridge, a dam lake formed in the "Oma Dam" of the Sumata River, a tributary river of the Oigawa River, spreads out.　

Using the cove of Shimoda Bay, at Shimoda Floating Aquarium you can feel the beautiful nature of Wakanoura. There is a marine stage that floats on the cove where you can enjoy some thrilling dolphin shows with nature in the background, and there are option items such as Amazing Seat, or Dolphin Feeding. Such items allow you to get close to the dolphins and even touch them. (Need to apply on the same day, first-come-first-served). One of the popular events is the dolphin school that is held every day (for free), where you can watch the trainers training the dolphins.

Izu Granpal Amusement Park spans a huge area, enough to fit in about 5 Tokyo Domes!
These include the thrilling "Zipline ~Wind - KAZE~" which slides down from the sky, the gigantic ship-shaped 3D maze "KAiZOKU", and the "Water Balloon" where you can get inside a balloon and walk on water.

Jogasaki Coast is a representing view spot of Higashiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is also part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
The coast is formed out of igneous rock from eruptions of Mt. Omuro around 4000 years ago. Over time, the ocean eroded portions of the rock away. Today, the Jogasaki Coast spans around 9 kilometers.
To get the coast's best views, we recommend looking out over the ocean from the nearby suspension bridge or taking a tour boat to get a great view of the cliffs.

Shunkado’s Unagi Pie is a staple Shizuoka souvenir. You can observe the production process of Unagi Pie, which is popular for its crunchy texture and the perfect amount of sweetness, at the factory, which is brimming with a playful spirit, like all the railings are in the shape of eels. In addition, you can purchase goods at the factory-direct shop and enjoy sweets made with Unagi Pie at the cafe. It’s definitely a popular place for families and couples.

About 30,000 pine trees grow along the 5-km-long coastline, a scenic spot that has attracted people from all walks of life since ancient times. It is one of Japan's three new scenic spots and one of Japan's three great pine groves. In 2013, it was registered as a component of the World Cultural Heritage of Mt Fuji.

You'll find Umibozu Main Store easily by the oversized, red paper lantern marked with the words “oden”. Located conveniently just 2 min. walk from Shizuoka Station, this spot offers a warm welcome and local vibe once you duck inside. Once inside your eyes will immediately travel to the source of the delicious smell, oden wafting up from the center hot pot.

Hamamatsu Gyoza are a wallet-friendly, delicious bite known across Japan. Ishimatsu Gyoza, a veteran shop found in front of Hamamatsu Station, has been serving up the same unbeatable flavor since it opened in 1953.
It starts with cabbage, painstakingly sourced from different regions each season. It’s also packed with domestically raised pork loin, a sweeter cut that brings out the best in ultimate flavor. The dumpling wrapper is especially known for its thin but chewy texture. It’s then finished with a delectable, lightly sweet soy dipping sauce made special for Ishimatsu Gyoza. With wrapping, filling and dipping sauce, this 3-point punch makes for a perfect bite.

Mishima Korokke are a local treat made 100% with May Queen potatoes from Hakone-seiroku. The potatoes are especially rich in creamy, made into a sweet, fluffy delicious bite that even restaurant chef’s love. The taste is so good that Mishima City organizers decided to start a Mishima Korokke Club, dedicated with sharing more of the fluffy goodness with the world. Only verified sellers can use the name Mishima Korokke. The fillings and final shape may vary from shop to shop, making it a fun treat to try and compare as you go.

Gotemba Premium Outlets was established in 2000 and is the largest outlet mall in Japan. It is easily accessible from famous tourist spots such as Hakone, Izu, and Mt. Fuji, and is a popular spot to stop by during sightseeing.
The interior of the outlet mall, which was designed to resemble a North American town, is simply vast! It is divided into three areas: East Zone, West Zone, and Hillside, which opened in 2020, with about 290 stores. The outlet features a wide range of brand shops, from luxury brands to more affordable options, as well as numerous dining establishments, making it an enjoyable destination for a full day of shopping and dining.

A shopping mall complex that opened in 2009, with a large supermarket "Every Big Day" as the core tenant and about 180 stores, including fashion stores and restaurants. It is loved as a shopping center that meets the wide range of needs of local residents.

“Nukumori no Mori" is a medieval European landscape that looks like something out of a picture book. The late architect Shigeyoshi Sasaki spent more than 20 years carefully creating this warm and welcoming space. The small stone house and antique furniture imported from Europe create a fairytale-like atmosphere. It is also a popular spot for wedding photos. The forest has store huts surrounded by greenery. Some of them are water mill huts or huts with mushroom-like silhouettes.

Nippondaira is known as one of Japan's leading tourist destinations. "Nippondaira Hotel" is located in a great location with Mt. Fuji - a world cultural heritage, in front and looking down on Suruga Bay. The former "Nippondaira Kanko Hotel" was established in 1964. The name was changed to the current "Nippondaira Hotel" in 1979, and it was completely renovated in 2012. It has been reborn as an international standard hotel that considers beautiful nature and the environment. The view from the hotel is beautiful and it is also called the "Scenic Art Museum".

Atami Onsen Sakuraya Ryokan is a classical Japanese ryokan founded 70 years ago. They proudly serve excellent meals cooked with the selected produce from Atami, while their baths are directly filled with pure hot spring water. The theme of the cuisine is "to please the five senses.”The skilled chefs delicately cook seasonal natural ingredients from Atami and other parts of Japan to make exquisite seafood dishes, simmered delights, desserts, and many other meal selections. All will be delivered to the guestroom in a timely manner. The menu changes every month and is incorporated with seasonal flavors.

Shuzenji Onsen has been flourishing as the oldest hot spring resort in Izu Peninsula throughout over its 1200 years of history. Sora Togetsusou Kinryu offers a variety of open-air baths using the Shuzenji hot spring which has been popular for many centuries.

Marumatsu Tea is a century-old veteran tea maker that’s especially popular with Shizuoka locals and fans across Japan. One especially popular product is the 6 variety assortment box of individual tea packets, which makes for a perfect way to try and taste a number of teas. You can take it home to enjoy with snacks or give it as a gift.

“Unagi pie" (eel pie) is a staple of Shizuoka souvenirs. This confection is a unique elongated oval shaped pie resembling the historically famous eels of Lake Hamana. What is even more surprising is that it not only a shape but is made by kneading real powdered eel into the dough. Its crispy texture and balanced sweetness and richness spread in your mouth always making you want to go for another piece.

Shizuoka Prefecture is famous as a tea producing area. Shizuoka Chanabe was born out of offering a new way to enjoy Shizuoka tea.
A hot pot base that uses first-grade Honyama tea from Shizuoka Prefecture, and tea used for diluting (tea bags) are offered as a set.
Via hot pot that is loved by multiple generations, this item was developed as a souvenir of Shizuoka tea that offers a new value and experience in enjoying Shizuoka tea by "eating" it.