Activities The Bridge of Dreams rachel teo The Bridge of Dreams, or Yume no Tsuri Bashi, is a wood and steel suspension bridge built across the Sumata Gorge in the northernmost..
Culture Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival 2026 Mid Jan The town of Ajiro in Shizuoka has prospered as a port town since the Edo period, and is well regarded for its hot springs and seafood...
Culture Summer Potato Festival 2026 Early Mar The Summer Potato Festival in Shizuoka is a celebration of all things sweet potato related, and the two-day event this July is expected..
Accommodation Make a Break for Shizuoka Kim Bergström Mar 3, 2023 If you've got plans to visit Shizuoka up until March 18th 2023, there are some great discounts happening via Explore Shizuoka..
Culture Mt. Konpira & Setogawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar The Mount Konpira and Setogawa sakura festival takes place in early April, and includes taiko drum performances, a stage show, various..
Activities Fujieda Wisteria Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May There are many places to enjoy the best of wisteria season in Japan, including Shizuoka's Rengeji-ike Park. The park is home..
Culture Firefly Viewing at Okawa Onsen Takegasawa Park 2026 Late May - Early Jun Fireflies are a beloved symbol of early summer in Japan, and their incredible bioluminescent glow has captured the imagination of..
Culture Pillow Fight in Ito City 2026 Late Feb The Pillow Fight in Ito City takes place with teams of eight who battle it out against one another by throwing pillows, while futon..