Hamamatsu is located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition to its abundant nature and breathtaking sceneries, it…
Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 31, 2022
Mount Fuji (富士山, Fujisan), Japan’s largest mountain and arguably its most famous symbol stand at 3,776 metres. Being snow-capped for…
JonathanJune 1, 2021
In the culture of traditional Japan, the mountains have always held a deeply spiritual connection to the people. There is…
Todd FongApril 21, 2021
As the world begins its slow return to relative normalcy, you may be one of many ready to scratch that…
Todd FongApril 21, 2021
Located on the coast of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is the darling coastal town of Kawazu, renowned for…
LiaMarch 8, 2021
Generally, when I think of Japan, images of stunning temples and shrines, the majestic scenery of Mt Fuji, the sound…
LiaSeptember 26, 2020
Everyone has something that made them fall in love with Japan. For me, it was my love of kimono and sushi.…
LiaSeptember 21, 2020
One of my favourite prefectures to explore for weekends away from Tokyo’s city lights is Shizuoka (静岡県). A quick Shinkansen…
LiaSeptember 9, 2020
The modern Tokaido route (from Jrailpass.com) Travelling around Japan is always an adventure, with the efficiency and ease of the…
LiaMay 8, 2020
Sponsored by Kakegawa City The last thing you need when trying to enjoy your Rugby World Cup experience is the…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 2, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City No single Japanese word brings more tingling warmth to my heart and soul than "onsen". Match…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 1, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City If you’re in town for the Rugby World Cup matches at Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka Prefecture,…
Hazel TaylorJanuary 31, 2019
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Just an hour from Tokyo, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is the place to go for some…
fabienneJanuary 12, 2018
Numazu Deepsea Aquarium and Coelacanth Museum (Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture) Monstrous spider crabs with leg spans of up to 3.8 meters.…
Elena GalindoJune 9, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association This is the last stage of our trip across Shizuoka. Our journey ended exactly the same…
Jose MontañoMarch 3, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association Enotourism—tourism with the main purpose of visiting wineries—has become an emerging trend for…
Jose MontañoMarch 1, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association During my trip to Shizuoka Prefecture, I wanted to see Hamana-ko, which…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 27, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association Yoshiwara is a district of Fuji city, located in the east of Shizuoka…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 26, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association Located in Hamamatsu (near Inasachō Okuyama, Kita-ku), Okuyama Houkoujito is the head temple of the…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 25, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association During my journey to the Izu peninsula (Shizuoka Prefecture) – on the road…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 24, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association To the east of Mount Fuji (Shizuoka Prefecture) there are three must-see…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 23, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association After my night in a ryokan owned by a fishermen family in the Kumomi…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 20, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association We continue our journey across Shizuoka at the same place we left off in our…
Jose MontañoFebruary 19, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association Partially hidden among hills and mountains in the Izu Peninsula, a small,…
Jose MontañoFebruary 18, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association Located right where the ocean and mountains meet, Atami has emerged as a major gateway…
Jose MontañoFebruary 17, 2017
Sponsored by Shizuoka Prefectural Tourism Association While I was traveling in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture (also known asTōtōmi-no-kuni 遠江国…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 16, 2017
Sponsored by Shizuoka Prefectural Tourism Association Meijiya Shoyu While I was visiting Shizuoka prefecture, I visited Meijiya Shoyu, a traditional…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 16, 2017
