12 Culture Hokkei-ji Temple in Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hokkei-ji is a Buddhist temple with a welcoming committee of interesting..
23 Culture A Visit to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Elena Lisina Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the most important shrine associated with Mt. Fuji. Located Fujinomiya, the shrine sits in a large..
Activities Fujinomiya Trail - Part 1 Elena Lisina Fujinomiya Trail is the shortest, though not the easiest, way to the summit of Mt. Fuji. On the way up there were many surprises...
6 Shopping Yamacho Meicha Kim Yamacho Meicha is located in Mori, Shizuoka, and have been selling tea and tea wares for over 100 years. The Shizuoka region is..
Activities Shizuoka's Green Tea Cathy Cawood Shizuoka Prefecture is a great place to visit tea farms and factories and learn more about green tea. 40 percent of Japan’s te..
13 Culture Hattasan Sonei Temple in Shizuoka Illaura Rossiter Nestled in the forest on a mountain in Fukuroi City in central Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, Hattasan Sonei is a temple where..
9 Activities Streets of Shimoda Kim Shimoda, in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a destination rich in history. Alongside the history component, the region boasts good beaches,..
Food Shimizu Fish Market Luca De Pasquale Freshest seafood in the Shizuoka prefecture. Great views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay. Only 30 minutes by train from Shizuoka.