Things to Do - Shizuoka | GOOD LUCK TRIP

Hamamatsu Flower Park

Year-round seasonal flowers as far as the eye can see at this botanical garden on the shores of Lake Hamana.

Shizuoka / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Sumpu Castle Park

A lush city park set on the revamped site of historic residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Shogun of the Edo Shogunate.

Shizuoka / Parks & Gardens

Awagatake

A scenic spot where you can overlook vast tea fields and famous sights of Shizuoka, and enjoy cherry blossoms in spring.

Shizuoka / Nature Spots

Gotenyama (Shizuoka)

One of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Shizuoka City.

Shizuoka / Nature Spots

Mishima Taisha

A historic shrine associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, flourishing as the Ichinomiya (chief Shinto shrine) of Izu Province and also bustling as a cherry blossom spot.

Shizuoka / Shrines & Temples

Sakura no Sato (Shizuoka Prefecture)

A premier cherry blossom viewing spot on the Izu Peninsula, where you can enjoy cherry blossoms from September to May each year.

Shizuoka / Tourist Attractions

Okuyama Park

A valley park where you can enjoy a spectacular view of cherry blossoms from a bridge over a pond.

Shizuoka / Parks & Gardens

Atami Plum Garden

A renowned spot known for "Japan's earliest blooming plum" and "Japan's latest autumn leaves."

Shizuoka / Parks & Gardens

Snow Park Yeti

Located on the second station of Mount Fuji, this ski resort is conveniently situated near leisure and hot spring facilities.

Shizuoka / Outdoors

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine

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The central site of Mount Fuji worship, with the World Heritage site Mount Fuji as its object of worship.

Shizuoka / Shrines & Temples

Takumishuku Traditional Hand Craft Arts Center

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One of the largest traditional craft experience facilities in Japan, located in Shizuoka City.

Shizuoka / Experiences Facilities

24 Mar 2023

【Fujieda and Shizuoka City "Sunshu Journey" One-Day Model Course】 Seek out the vestiges of the Edo Period and visit Japanese Heritage historical spots along the Tokaido Road

Located almost in the center of Japan, Shizuoka is known for its World Heritage Site, Mt. Fuji. The area, once called "Sunshu" (meaning "Suruga Province"), has long been a busy place for human traffic as a route on the Tokai-do Road connecting Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto, and is recognized as a Japan Heritage site for its numerous buildings, food culture, traditional crafts, and spectacular scenery dating from the Edo period. Why not take a day trip to Shizuoka, a city with such a rich history, and enjoy it to the fullest?

Miho no Matsubara Culture & Creativity Center Miho Shirube

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Learn about Miho no Matsubara, which has fascinated people since ancient times.

Shizuoka / Museums

Miho no Matsubara

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One of the most scenic spots in Japan, loved by writers and painters.

Shizuoka / Nature Spots

5 Nov 2016

5 Must-See Nature Escapes in Shizuoka Prefecture

Shizuoka Prefecture is home to a rich landscape of lush nature that’s hugged by the sea, many mountains, and of course, Mt. Fuji. The region is easily accessible from Tokyo by train, making it a great destination add-on for visitors to the big city. Here’s a roundup of 5 must-see nature escapes in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Okabe-shuku Ohatago Kashibaya

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A Japanese architecture where the vestiges of the Edo period remain everywhere.

Shizuoka / Museums

Hakone Kyu Kaido (Old Highway)

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The former highway over Hakone where you can walk on cobblestone road, reflecting the journey during the Edo Period.

Shizuoka / Famous Places

Toi Onsen

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A beautiful onsen village alongside the ocean bathed in temperate climates.

Shizuoka / Famous Places

SWEETS BANK

A LARGER-THAN-LIFE dining table?! An instaworthy multiplex that can’t be missed.

Shizuoka / Tourist Attractions

iZoo, the hands-on animal center!

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Japan’s largest center and refuge for reptiles and amphibians. There are endless ways to interact with the animals.

Shizuoka / Zoos & Aquariums

Dogashima Cave Excursion Boat

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Experience the mystic light display in the Blue Cave yourself.

Shizuoka / Experiences Facilities

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

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This is an exquisite facility dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period, with a collection of swords and other artifacts that are a must-see.

Shizuoka / Shrines & Temples