Culture Hina Festival of Inatori Onsen 2026 Late Jan - Late Mar From January 20th to March 31st, the tiny seaside town of Inatori, in the Izu Peninsula, hosts its annual 'Hina-no-tsurushikazari..
Food Pasteria Chichukai, Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima at the head of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Pasteria Chichukai is a friendly, down-to-earth..
Food Peking Noodles Peter Sidell Next to Mishima's Sun to Moon shopping centre in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Peking Noodles is what it sounds like, a restaurant..
Accommodation Mizunosato Marukyu Ryokan, Shuzenji Sandra Isaka With its friendly staff and cozy traditional atmosphere, the Marukyu Ryokan is a perfect choice for anyone visiting the onsen town..
8 Culture Reisenji Peter Sidell In Kusanagi in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Reisenji is an appealing neighbourhood temple, with pleasant grounds, interesting..
Activities Ito Town at the Edge of the Earth Elena Lisina If you want to enjoy a quiet vacation by the ocean, Ito is a good choice for that!
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..
Culture Daidogei World Cup Niek Ceylan Held every year in Shizuoka in central Japan, the Daidogei World Cup is a fun, energetic festival of street performance.
