11 Culture Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji are neighbouring Buddhist temples, home to impressive carvings..
13 Gardens & Parks Ryusen-En Garden, Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Ryusen-En is a small but beautiful traditional Japanese garden, with a tranquil carp..
Culture Bernard Buffet, Figurative Painter 2021-2022 Apr 10th 2021 - Mar 6th 2022 Past Event A limited-time event at Shizuoka's Bernard Buffet Museum will explore around 100 of the artist's expressionist works.
9 Culture Zuiun-In Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Zuiun-In is a small, charming Buddhist temple, worth visiting along with its impressive..
12 Entertainment The Izu 'Resort Dolphin' train Peter Sidell On the Izu peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the 'Resort Dolphin' train from Atami to Shimoda has bank sea..
Culture Inashimo-Jinja Shrine in Matsuzaki Peter Sidell In Matsuzaki on the Izu Peninsula, not far from Tokyo in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Inashimo-jinja is a shinto shrine with..
11 Culture Togeppo Saioku-ji Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell Close to Shizuoka City in central Japan, Togeppo Saioku-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, with an elegant garden and relics from..
11 Culture Shiigawaki Shrine Near Hamamatsu Peter Sidell In the countryside north of Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shiigawaki shrine is a peaceful shinto shrine in an atmospheric..