Activities Okuoi Kojo Station Richard Sweet Shizuoka countryside's spectacular scenery is accessible by trains, both regular and steam locomotive. Take a walk along a romantic..
Outdoors An Oasis of Serenity in Ito Evelyn Liu A day or two in Ito town, on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, is a good way to recharge yourself. The vibe..
Activities Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival 2024 Early - Late Oct Now running for over a decade, the Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival celebrates this beautiful autumn plant with a variety..
Activities Forest Adventure Gotemba Kim Forest Adventure Gotemba is a great place to start if you'd like an adrenalin rush with your nature experience, and it's..
Activities Weekend Getaway to Shizuoka Jianne Soriano An hour's train ride from Tokyo, Shizuoka boasts as an ideal weekend getaway. With traditional and modern sights to offer, this..
Activities My Journey to Mt. Fuji Elena Lisina The experience of traveling to see the iconic Mt. Fuji in Japan
12 Outdoors Orchid Sanctuary Dogashima, Izu Adeline Ong Six thousand orchids housed in five observation greenhouses to be viewed and enjoyed.
10 Activities Seven Waterfalls Hidden in Izu Nicole Bauer What a great hidden spot in the middle of the forest! The drive to the falls was already spectacular. We took road 414 coming ..