Culture Princess Road Procession 2025 Late Mar This parade takes place in Kiga, Hamamatsu the first Saturday and Sunday of April. See the re-enacted procession of an Edo-era princess..
Accommodation Hama no Yu Onsen in Izu Tanya Buivalava Izu Peninsula's Hama no Yu Onsen is a place of breath-taking views, fabulous food, and a therapeutic hot spring.
11 The Shida Residence in Kanbara Sandra Isaka The former Shida Residence in Kanbara, Shizuoka, was once a merchant's home and trading house. It is now a museum full of ..
Activities Shizuoka's Kanbara Post Town Sandra Isaka Walk a section of the historic Tokaido Highway in Shizuoka's Kanbara Post Town. Visit a couple of homes-turned-museums, an..
11 Hamamatsu ACT City Tower Peter Sidell In central Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, ACT City tower has a 45th floor observatory, giving a sweeping panora..
7 Autumn Leaves Along Shuzenji River Takako Sakamoto Gorgeous autumn leaves on a pathway through the Bamboo Forest in Shuzenji, Izu. The fiery red leaves are extremely beautiful.
Culture Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art Peter Sidell Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art in central Japan is home to a diverse collection of art, including a dedicated Rodin wing, in..
Culture The Story of Tojin Okichi Yoshiko Toyama On the Izu Peninsula down the coast from Tokyo, Shimoda is the setting of the tragic story of geisha Tojin Okichi and American..