11 Culture Kansho-in Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell In the leafy Mariko district of Shizuoka in central Japan, Kansho-in is a charming Buddhist temple, home to a population of fun,..
12 Culture Gokoku-jinja Shrine in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the eastern part of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Gokoku-jinja is an impressive shinto shrine in a pleasant forest setting.
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..
Culture Daidogei World Cup 2025 Early Nov At the start of November, the annual Street Performance World Cup will be held in Shizuoka in central Japan. It's a hugely fun..
17 Accommodation K’s House Hostel in Ito Elena Lisina K's House is a hostel with public baths and traditional a Japanese interior. It is located in central Ito and close to the ocean..
Activities Reminiscing the Climb up Mount Fuji Amanda Ho From fifth station to the peak, up and down Mount Fuji in 13 hours.
26 Culture Hamamatsu Flower Park Elena Lisina Big botanical garden that one can visit any season. Displays over 3000 plants.
9 Culture Toun-ji Temple in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Toun-ji is a pleasant Buddhist temple, situated on the historic Tokaido..
