SHIZUOKA

Shizuoka

Most travelers to Japan are likely to pass through Shizuoka Prefecture as it is halfway on the train line between Osaka and Tokyo. It is located in central Japan and borders Japan’s highest mountain, Mt. Fuji. Three major hiking trails up Mt. Fuji start in Shizuoka Prefecture, including the Fujinomiya trail. The prefecture is abundant in nature, with its seaside, mountains and lakes. It is also a major site of seafood production and is the largest producer of tea leaves in Japan. The prefecture features one of Japan's deepest bays, the Suruga Bay and a scenic peninsula, the Izu Peninsula. Lake Hamanako and Hamamatsu City in the west are also popular destinations.

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AM-AM Mishima(Ice cream shop)

Shizuoka

AM-AM Mishima(Ice cream shop)

Suruga Bay salt, Mishima strawberries, and Fuji views in one scoop.

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Nihondaira

Shizuoka

Nihondaira

Fuji, the Alps, and Ieyasu's shrine—all from one 307m hill.

Beautiful Scenery
Makaino Farm Resort

Shizuoka

Makaino Farm Resort

Chase sheep under Fuji's gaze, then eat local at dusk.

Beautiful SceneryEntertainmentOutdoor Activities
Yamauchiya Mt. Kuno Strawberry Farm

Shizuoka

Yamauchiya Mt. Kuno Strawberry Farm

Sun-warmed akihime berries, sweeter than any store shelf knows.

Food & Drink
Hotel Wellseason Hamanako

Shizuoka

Hotel Wellseason Hamanako

26 baths, lakeside gardens, and Shizuoka sake under one roof.

EntertainmentFood & DrinkOnsen(Hot Springs)
Hamakita Forest Athletic

Shizuoka

Hamakita Forest Athletic

40 obstacles, go-karts, and pine-filtered air — run wild.

EntertainmentOutdoor Activities
Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika

Shizuoka

Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika

Pick figs, akebi, and 15 fruits — one by one, no rules.

EntertainmentFood & Drink
Ryugashido Cave

Shizuoka

Ryugashido Cave

A 30-meter waterfall thunders in the dark, 18°C year-round.

Beautiful SceneryEntertainment
Omiyayokocho

Shizuoka

Omiyayokocho

Post-shrine hunger? Yakisoba smoke drifts through this old alley.

Food & Drink

Shizuoka

Snow Park Yeti

Ski the slopes of Mt. Fuji with snow under your boots in October.

Outdoor Activities
Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato

Shizuoka

Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato

Go-karts, forest soaks, and live music in one Shizuoka valley.

EntertainmentFood & DrinkOnsen(Hot Springs)
Ashigara Rest Area (Aichi-Bound)

Shizuoka

Ashigara Rest Area (Aichi-Bound)

Soak tired feet, spot Fuji, and let fish nibble away the miles.

Food & DrinkOnsen(Hot Springs)Shopping
Ashigara Rest Area (Tokyo-Bound)

Shizuoka

Ashigara Rest Area (Tokyo-Bound)

Soak in a highway hot spring with Fuji framed in the window.

Food & DrinkOnsen(Hot Springs)Shopping
Ogasayama Sports Park ECOPA (Shizuoka Stadium ECOPA)

Shizuoka

Ogasayama Sports Park ECOPA (Shizuoka Stadium ECOPA)

A stadium wrapped in forest trails you can actually walk through.

Entertainment
Mt. Fuji

Shizuoka

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Mt. Fuji

Sacred, snow-capped, and worshipped for centuries — climb it once.

Beautiful SceneryOutdoor ActivitiesUnesco World Heritage+1
Fujisan World Heritage Center (Shizuoka)

Shizuoka

Fujisan World Heritage Center (Shizuoka)

Walk a spiral ramp 'up Fuji' — cedar lattice, summit view, no boots needed.

Art & ArchitectureEntertainmentHistory+1
Gotemba Kogen Resort Toki no Sumika

Shizuoka

5.0(1)

Gotemba Kogen Resort Toki no Sumika

Craft beer, hot springs, and Fuji looming large overhead.

EntertainmentShopping
Fuji Safari Park

Shizuoka

Fuji Safari Park

Lions roam Mt. Fuji's slopes — close enough to fog your window.

Beautiful SceneryEntertainmentInsta-worthy+1
Yumeno Tsuribashi Bridge

Shizuoka

Yumeno Tsuribashi Bridge

A swaying wire bridge over turquoise water — make a wish midway.

Beautiful SceneryOutdoor Activities
Toro Ruins

Shizuoka

Toro Ruins

Walk the rice paddies a Yayoi farmer tended 2,000 years ago.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Shizuoka Sengen Jinja Shrine

Shizuoka

Shizuoka Sengen Jinja Shrine

Tokugawa's shrine, where 500 cherry trees erupt each spring.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

Shizuoka

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

Ieyasu's first shrine crowns a clifftop where the Pacific glitters below.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Sumpujo Castle Park

Shizuoka

Sumpujo Castle Park

Ieyasu's retired fortress, where a rooftop fish ward off evil to this day.

Beautiful SceneryHistoryOutdoor Activities
Miho No Matsubara Pine Grove

Shizuoka

Miho No Matsubara Pine Grove

54,000 black pines line the shore where an angel once landed.

Beautiful SceneryOutdoor Activities

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Locals in SHIZUOKA

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Nene Imai
Japanese

SHIZUOKA

Nene Imai

MusicFashion
Hinata Takaoka
Japanese

SHIZUOKA

Hinata Takaoka

MusicSports
Yui Araseki
Japanese

SHIZUOKA

Yui Araseki

Music
Hinata Ogawa
Japanese

SHIZUOKA

Hinata Ogawa

MoviesAnime・MangaFashion+1
kumiko takasu
Japanese / English

SHIZUOKA

kumiko takasu

MusicCultureFashion+5
Yuichi Inuyama
Japanese / English +1

SHIZUOKA

Yuichi Inuyama

CultureNatureGourmet+1

Frequently asked questions

What is Shizuoka known for?
Most travelers to Japan are likely to pass through Shizuoka Prefecture as it is halfway on the train line between Osaka and Tokyo. It is located in central Japan and borders Japan’s highest mountain, Mt. Fuji. Three major hiking trails up Mt. Fuji start in Shizuoka Prefecture, including the Fujinomiya trail. The prefecture is abundant in nature, with its seaside, mountains and lakes. It is also a major site of seafood production and is the largest producer of tea leaves in Japan. The prefecture …
Where is Shizuoka?
Shizuoka is an area in SHIZUOKA, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Shizuoka?
WOW U lists 26 spots in Shizuoka. Popular spots include AM-AM Mishima(Ice cream shop), Nihondaira, Makaino Farm Resort, Yamauchiya Mt. Kuno Strawberry Farm, Hotel Wellseason Hamanako.
Can I book a guided tour in Shizuoka?
Yes. WOW U lists activities in Shizuoka hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U.
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.