Food Shioya Mishima Peter Sidell Right by Mishima station in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shioya is a cheery, inexpensive wild west-themed restaurant speci..
Culture Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Feb 7th - Mar 8th Each year between February and March, Kawazu on the Izu Peninsula hosts the Kawazu Sakura Festival, one of Japan's most unique..
Food Rose Mary Cafe Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Rose Mary Cafe is a stylish cafe, serving tasty, affordable food..
15 Kiunkaku Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kiunkaku is an atmospheric, beautifully restored Japanese villa,..
Activities Shiraito & Otodome Falls Fujinomiya Jessica A Paje Shiraito no Taki Waterfalls & Otodome no Taki Waterfalls are a striking pair of falls located in the southwest foothills of Mt..
Culture Kakegawa Ninomaru Museum Peter Sidell In Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Ninomaru Museum is a small, charming art museum.
Culture National Local Hotpot Festival SHIZUOKA 2025 Nov 22nd - 24th 2025 Past Event The National Local Hotpot Festival SHIZUOKA event gathers hotpots from across Japan, offering visitors a culinary journey from Hokkaido..
Culture World Theatre Festival Shizuoka 2025: Where the Cit... Apr 26th - May 6th 2025 Past Event All the world’s a stage at the 2025 edition of World Theatre Festival Shizuoka, where the city’s streets, parks, and historic ..