Culture Shizuoka: A Journey to Tea Town Elle Harris Exploring Shizuoka's tea plantations. A ride in the custom tea taxi, a special tea program, and a chance to experience real..
Historical Izu Shuzen-ji Temple in Summer Tomoko Kamishima Shuzen-ji Temple was established by Kukai in 807. 500 year later, a respected Chinese priest Issan Ichinei was confined here but..
13 Culture Kaifuku-ji Temple in Izu-Taga Peter Sidell In Izu-Taga near Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kaifuku-ji is a pleasant, peaceful Buddhist temple with a population..
11 Temples & Shrines Atami Kinomiya Shrine Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kinomiya Shrine is an attractive, atmospheric Shinto shrine se..
23 Culture A Visit to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Elena Lisina Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the most important shrine associated with Mt. Fuji. Located Fujinomiya, the shrine sits in a large..
Museums Shiseido Art House and Museum Peter Sidell Near Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shiseido Art House and Corporate Museum displays the cultural and commercial..
Museums Museum of Musical Instruments Elena Lisina The Museum of Musical instruments located in Hamamatsu contains a rich collection of musical instruments from various countries..
Culture The Eight Tea Regions of Shizuoka Samuel Richards Shizuoka Prefecture might be famous for its stunning views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay, but did you know that it is Japan's..