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Shizuoka
Snacks
Unagi Pie
“Nighttime snack, Unagi Pie”; the best-known delicious specialty from Lake Hamanaka.
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A Timeless Enjoyment for Everyone! 25 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Shizuoka with Diverse Attractions
Many people associate Shizuoka with Mount Fuji. Of course, the breathtaking views of Mount Fuji are one of the prefecture's many attractions. However, Shizuoka has much more to offer. From historic hot spring resorts and family-friendly theme parks to Japan's largest outlet mall, Shizuoka is full of diverse attractions that can be enjoyed by anyone, no matter who you visit with. With numerous accommodations where you can enjoy the beauty of nature through the seasons and relax in hot springs, it's also perfect for a healing getaway. Let us introduce you to must-visit tourist spots, accommodations, gourmet delights, and souvenirs from the captivating Shizuoka.
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Shizuoka Specialty – A Delicious Flavor Unchanged by the Ages! Unagi Pie
Unagi (eel) is known across Japan as a specialty of Shizuoka Prefecture. A unique item made with that unagi is this “Unagi Pie.” Unagi Pie is made by making a cookie out of powdered unagi, baking it, and finishing it off with a sauce like that used on grilled unagi. This snack has been made by hand by craftsmen since 1961, and surprisingly enough it is said that they make 200,000 pies per day.
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Yamanashi
Nature Spots
Lake Shoji（Shoji-ko）
A globally famous spot where the most beautiful scenery of Mt.Fuji can be seen.
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Enjoy Nature in All Seasons! Top 17 Popular Tourist Spots Around Lake Kawaguchiko
Lake Kawaguchiko, where you can see the “upside-down Fuji,” one of Japan's most scenic views, is easily accessible from the city center and is a popular tourist destination for enjoying the natural scenery throughout the seasons. There are accommodations where you can soak in open-air hot springs with views of Mt. Fuji and dining options where you can savor Yamanashi's gourmet cuisine, offering a variety of enjoyable experiences.
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[Shojiko Lake Travel Guide] Enjoy Spectacular Views Where Mt. Fuji and the Lake Meet
Shojiko Lake is one of the component assets of the Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage site. Although it is the smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes, it offers scenery unique to Shojiko Lake, where Mt. Fuji and natural beauty exist in perfect harmony. This article introduces ways to enjoy Shojiko Lake, also known as the Switzerland of the East, along with the charms of the Fuji Five Lakes you should visit together. Read this before your trip to make the most of Shojiko Lake.
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