9 Culture Oibessan Shrine in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the middle of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Oibessan is a small, charming shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, god of good luck,..
13 Activities Splendid Views From Satta-Toge Pass Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Near Shizuoka in central Japan, Satta-Toge Pass commands a really astounding view where one can see Mount Fuji standing majestically..
Transportation Shizuoka Sunpu Roman Bus Peter Sidell In Shizuoka City in central Japan, the Sunpu Roman bus is a cheap and convenient way to get around between the sights in the centre...
27 Culture Hamamatsu Flower Park in Bloom Elena Lisina The Spring festival at Hamamatsu Flower Park is a special event with competitions, live performances, and a lot of spring flowers..
Activities An Oasis of Serenity in Ito Evelyn Liu A day or two in Ito town, on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, is a good way to recharge yourself. The vibe..
Food The Green Tea Fields of Shizuoka Lisa Wallin Shizuoka is one of Japan's most famous tea cultivation regions—and for a good reason, too!
Another Side to Izu Lisa Wallin The Izu Peninsula is famous for hot springs and beach resorts, but there's so much more to the area once you look beyond the..
9 Culture Akunami Shrine in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Akunami Shrine is an ancient, historical Shinto shrine.