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A tourism powerhouse with Mt. Fuji, the Izu Peninsula, and Lake Hamana. Also famous for green tea, wasabi, eel, and cherry shrimp.

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Atagawa Onsen

A seaside hot spring town of east Izu with rising steam and a sandy beach.

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Rendaiji Onsen

A quiet old hot spring village near Shimoda with thirteen centuries of history.

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Kawazu Onsen

An Izu hot spring renowned for its early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms.

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Sumatakyo Onsen

A mountain hot spring famed for its dream suspension bridge and emerald gorge.

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Kanzanji Onsen

A Hamamatsu hot spring on the shores of Lake Hamana with grand views and food.

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Dogashima Onsen

A scenic seaside hot spring on west Izu framed by jagged rocks and sunsets.

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Izu Nagaoka Onsen

A gateway hot spring of Izu prized for its smooth, skin-pleasing waters.

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Shuzenji Onsen

An atmospheric old hot spring of Izu wrapped in bamboo groves and river murmurs.

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Ito Onsen

A water-rich hot spring town on the east coast of Izu with over seven hundred sources.

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Atami Onsen

A seaside hot spring resort just fifty minutes from Tokyo by bullet train.

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Fujinomiya Yakisoba, Springy Noodles at the Foot of Fuji

Chewy noodles and crispy meat bits define this classic local dish.

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Mishima Korokke, Fluffy Croquettes from Local Potatoes

Fluffy croquettes made with potatoes grown in the Hakone foothills.

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Abekawa Mochi, A Traditional Soft Rice Cake Sweet

Soft rice cakes with soybean flour and red bean paste, a Shizuoka tradition.

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Yaizu Katsuo, Bonito Cuisine of a Leading Port

Bonito from one of Japan top ports, savored as tataki and sashimi.

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Izu Wasabi-Don, A Bowl Celebrating Fresh Wasabi

A simple bowl of grated fresh wasabi, a taste born of Izu clear streams.

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Numazu Shirasu, Fresh Whitebait Rice Bowls

Fresh whitebait from Suruga Bay, served as raw shirasu rice bowls in Numazu.

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Yui Sakura-Ebi, Spring Jewels of Suruga Bay

Tiny pink shrimp caught only in Suruga Bay, enjoyed in Yui.

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Shizuoka Oden, Skewered Bites in Dark Broth

Dark broth and seaweed powder define this downtown Shizuoka classic.

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Hamamatsu Unagi, Fragrant Grilled Eel of Lake Hamana

Eel cuisine famed around Lake Hamana, savored as fragrant grilled kabayaki.

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Hamamatsu Gyoza, the Cabbage-Rich Local Dumpling

Dumplings served in a ring with bean sprouts, a Hamamatsu specialty.

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Hamamatsu One Day Course Lake Hamana and Kanzanji Onsen

A Hamamatsu day enjoying Lake Hamana views, Kanzanji Onsen and grilled eel.

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Shizuoka City One Day Course Nihondaira Kunozan and Miho

A Shizuoka city route from Nihondaira and Kunozan Toshogu to Miho pine grove.

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Fujinomiya One Day Course Sengen Taisha and Shiraito Falls

A Fujinomiya drive linking the World Heritage Sengen Taisha and Shiraito Falls.

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Shuzenji Onsen and Central Izu Bamboo Path Half Day Course

A calm stroll through Shuzenji Onsen taking in the bamboo path and Shuzenji Temple.

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Atami One Day Course Seaside Onsen and Kinomiya Shrine Walk

A classic day trip from Atami Station visiting Kinomiya Shrine, Kiunkaku and the beach.

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Kotonomama Hachimangu, a Word Spirit Power Spot of Kakegawa Where Wishes Come True as Spoken

Standing in Kakegawa City, Kotonomama Hachimangu enshrines a deity who fulfills matters th

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Hozumi Shrine on Ryusozan, a Mountain Pilgrimage Shrine of Shizuoka

Resting on the slopes of Ryusozan, a mountain of faith in Shizuoka City, Hozumi Shrine ens

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Ose Shrine, a Sacred Byakushin Grove at the Tip of a Cape Jutting into Suruga Bay

Standing at the tip of Cape Ose in Numazu City, Ose Shrine has long drawn the faith of fis

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Okuni Shrine, a Matchmaking Shrine of the Enshu Province in a 1,400 Year Old Ancient Forest

Standing in Mori Town, Okuni Shrine is the foremost shrine of the old Totomi Province with

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Komyoji Temple, a Money Fortune Daikokuten Power Spot in the Hills of Hamamatsu Tenryu

Komyoji in the Tenryu district of Hamamatsu is an old temple said to have been founded by

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Kawazu Nanadaru, an Izu Walking Trail of Negative Ions Linking Seven Waterfalls

Scattered through Kawazu Town on the Izu Peninsula, the seven falls of Kawazu Nanadaru lin

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Kakitagawa Springs, a Sacred Blue Hole Where the Underground Waters of Mt. Fuji Rise

Welling up in Kakitagawa Park in Shimizu Town, these are the underground waters of Mt. Fuj

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Asahidaki Falls, a Healing Waterfall of Shuzenji Streaming Over Basalt Columns

Tucked into the forest of Shuzenji in Izu City, Asahidaki is a tiered waterfall dropping a

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Fuchi Rokusho Sengen Shrine, an Ancient Fuji Shrine Watched Over by a 1,200 Year Old Camphor Tree

Known locally as Mikkaichi Sengen Shrine in Fuji City, Fuchi Rokusho Sengen Shrine is home

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Takigawa Shrine, a Hidden Water Purification Power Spot in the Forest of Mishima

Tucked into the hills of Mishima, Takigawa Shrine enshrines the goddess Seoritsuhime. The

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Shizuoka Winter Travel 2026: Snowy Mt. Fuji, Izu Onsen & Atami Plum Festival

静岡の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。富士山冠雪・熱海梅まつり・伊豆温泉など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。

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Shizuoka Autumn Foliage 2026: Sumatakyo, Mt. Fuji Foothills & Okuoi-Kojo Station

静岡の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。寸又峡・奥大井湖上駅・富士山麓など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。

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Shizuoka Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Shizuoka. Spring sakura viewing guide

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Shizuoka Local Gourmet Guide: Shizuoka Oden

Discover Shizuoka''s unique local cuisine including 静岡おでん. A food lover''s guide to the be

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Rainy Day in Shizuoka: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Shizuoka! Discover top indoor attractions including 東海大学海洋科

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Shizuoka Food Guide: Eel, Sakura Shrimp & Fujinomiya Yakisoba

Hamamatsu is Japan's eel heartland. Shizuoka also offers the unique seasonal sakura shrimp

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Miho no Matsubara: World Heritage Spectacular Scenery Painted by Mt. Fuji and Pine Grove

Miho no Matsubara, famous as the setting of the "Hagoromo Legend," is one of Mt. Fuji Worl

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Kakegawa Tea: Shizuoka Tea Region Boasting Japan's Top as Deep-Steamed Tea Production Area

Kakegawa City, Shizuoka is famous as the birthplace of "fukamushi-cha (deep-steamed tea)."

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Atami Onsen: Appeal of Resort Hot Spring Resort Closest to the Tokyo Metropolitan Area

Atami, about 35 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen, is the hot spring resort closest to the

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Shizuoka Oden: Local B-Grade Gourmet with Black Soup and Dashi Powder as the Key

Shizuoka City's specialty gourmet, Shizuoka Oden, features black beef tendon-based soup. "

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Kunozan Toshogu: First Toshogu Shrine Enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu, Older than Nikko

Kunozan Toshogu where Tokugawa Ieyasu was first enshrined. Famous Shizuoka shrine on Kunoy

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Shimizu Maguro: Supreme Red Flesh Delivered from Japan's Top Tuna Landing Port

Shimizu Port in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City is one of Japan's leading tuna landing ports.

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Hamamatsu Eel: Authentic Home of Eel Boasting Japan's Top Production Volume

Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka is Japan's top eel production area. Unaju and una-jyu (eel rice d

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Kawazu Sakura: Japan's Earliest Blooming Cherry Trees and Rapeseed Flower Ensemble

The early-blooming "Kawazu Zakura" blooming February to early March is an original variety

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Yaizu Bonito: Superb Pole-and-Line Catch from Japan's Top Bonito Landing Port

Yaizu City, Shizuoka is Japan's largest bonito landing port. Fresh bonito tataki and sashi

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Makinohara Plateau Tea Fields: Green Spectacular Scenery Spreading in Japan's Largest Tea Production Area

Makinohara Plateau, Shizuoka is Japan's largest tea production area. The contrast of order

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Fujinomiya Yakisoba: Japan's Top B-Grade Gourmet Born at the Foot of Mt. Fuji

Fujinomiya Yakisoba that won Japan's top in "B-1 Grand Prix" twice. Local gourmet with che

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Yui Sakura Shrimp: Jewel of Suruga Bay, Fishing Ground Only Here in the World

Yui Port, Shizuoka is the world's only fishing ground for sakura shrimp (Lucifer chacei).

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Hamamatsu Castle: History of the "Castle of Success" Where Tokugawa Ieyasu Advanced His Career

Hamamatsu Castle where Tokugawa Ieyasu resided from age 29 to 45 is famous as the "Castle

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Nihondaira: Spectacular Plateau Overlooking Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, and Miho no Matsubara

Nihondaira in Shizuoka City is a hilly area with views of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, and Izu Pe

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Shuzenji Onsen: Enjoying the Bamboo Forest Hot Spring Town at Izu's Oldest Famous Spring

Shuzenji Onsen in Shuzenji Town, Shizuoka is Izu's oldest hot spring. Bamboo Forest Path a

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Gotemba: Outdoor Activities and Shopping in the City Closest to Mt. Fuji

Gotemba City located just south of Mt. Fuji is a city of outdoor activities and shopping.

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Shimoda Harbor: Izu Port Beautiful with Perry Landing History and Clear Sea

Shimoda Harbor, where the Japan-US Convention of Peace and Amity was concluded, is the sta

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Kakegawa Castle: "Famous Castle of Tokai" with Existing Castle Tower and Ninomaru Art Museum

Kakegawa Castle reconstructed in wood in 1994 is known as the "Famous Castle of Tokai." Ad

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Fuji Safari Park: Safari Experience Meeting Wild Animals at Mt. Fuji's Foothills

Fuji Safari Park in Susono City with views of Mt. Fuji. The thrilling safari zone driving

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Hamamatsu Music Capital: Instruments and Fruit Culture Born of Yamaha and Kawai

Hamamatsu City, headquarters of Yamaha and Kawai, is known as the "Instrument Capital" and

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Mt. Fuji Climbing — The Challenge of Japan's Highest Peak

Embark on the iconic challenge of climbing Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest peak at 3,776m, and w

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Izu Peninsula — A Paradise of Hot Springs, Scenic Views, and Fresh Seafood

Explore the beautiful Izu Peninsula with its many hot spring towns, dramatic coastlines, a

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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha — The Head Shrine of 1,300 Fuji Shrines Nationwide

Explore Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, the grand shrine that enshrines Mt. Fuji itself as it

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Mt. Fuji Hoei Crater — Power Spot of the Massive Eruption Scar

Visit Mt. Fuji's Hoei Crater, the largest crater from the 1707 eruption, offering a dramat

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Kunozan Toshogu — The First Mausoleum of Ieyasu on the Cliffs of Nihondaira

Explore Kunozan Toshogu Shrine perched on the Nihondaira plateau, the very first resting p

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Atami — Japan's Premier Hot Spring Resort of Ocean, Onsen, and Fireworks

Discover Atami, the classic Japanese resort on Sagami Bay, famous for its hot springs, fir