8 Food Green-8: Cafe in a Green Tea Field Samuel Richards In the countryside of Shizuoka in central Japan, Green-8 is a cafe run by local young tea farmers, supporting the local industry..
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..
Food Blue Bee Cafe and Bar, Hamamatsu Helen Xavier Blue Bee is another excellent cafe and bar that can cater to vegan customers. Located in Itayamachi, Hamamatsu, their food and inclusive..
Activities Okuoi Kojo Station Richard Sweet Shizuoka countryside's spectacular scenery is accessible by trains, both regular and steam locomotive. Take a walk along a romantic..
Food Kumar Act Plaza - Hamamatsu City Helen Xavier Kumar Act Plaza is an Indian restaurant in Hamamatsu, close to Hamamatsu Station. The restaurant caters to both vegetarian & non-vegetarian..
12 Culture Anraku-ji Temple in Toi, Izu Peter Sidell In the sleepy seafront town of Toi, on the west coast of the Izu Peninsula in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Anraku-ji..
Accommodation Kur and Hotel Suruga Peter Sidell On the outskirts of Shizuoka City, Kur and Hotel Suruga is a hotel and day spa, with bathrooms featuring a dizzying array of saunas..
Activities Mt. Fuji Centre in Fujinomiya Elena Lisina Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre in Shizuoka offers the chance to learn about Mt. Fuji. The centre is a beautiful building whose reflection..