Culture Ryoun-ji in Hamamatsu Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Ryoun-ji is a Buddhist temple where you can see fascinating..
Accommodation Kuretake Inn Hamamatsu Minamiguchi Peter Sidell Next to the main station in Hamamatsu, in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kuretake Inn Premium Minamiguchi is comfortable..
Food Green Eight Café Richard Sweet In Ryouguchi, where green tea farms climb out along the mountain slopes, farmers who work with Japanese black tea have establi..
Culture Shimoda Hydrangea Festival Lynda Hogan Every year in June there is a hydrangea festival in Shimoda Park, Izu, Shizuoka prefecture. Approximately three million hydrangeas..
Activities Toki no Sumika Illumination 2024-2025 Early Oct - Mid Mar The Toki no Sumika Illumination event takes place at the Gotemba Kogen Resort annually, and is now in its 19th year. There are various..
Culture GEORIA: Izu Geopark Museum Samuel Richards Izu Peninsula has a rich and diverse geological history, one pivotal in the creation of Japan's most famous landmark, Mt Fuji...
Food South Cafe Kim South Cafe in Shimoda is the perfect spot for a lazy lunch after a morning spent at the region's beautiful beaches. The menu..
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..