Shizuoka
Chubu
Home to the finest views of Mount Fuji, Izu Peninsula beaches, and premium green tea.
Capital
Shizuoka
Best Time to Visit
Late March to April for Mt. Fuji views with cherry blossoms; October for clear Fuji views and mild temperatures. February brings plum blossoms at Kawazu.
Getting There
Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shizuoka (1h, ~¥6,000) or to Mishima/Atami for Izu Peninsula. Mt. Fuji area buses from Shinjuku to Gotemba and Fujinomiya.
Top Highlights
Mt. Fuji (South Side)
Shizuoka offers the finest views of Fuji's south face, including the classic reflections in Tanuki Lake and Shibakawa rice fields.
Izu Peninsula
Dramatic coastline with volcanic hot springs, fishing villages, and clear Pacific waters — a favorite escape from Tokyo.
Shizuoka Tea Farms
The prefecture produces 40% of Japan's green tea. Terraced tea fields on Mt. Fuji's slopes with Fuji in the background are iconic.
Sunpu Castle
Reconstructed castle of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retirement residence in Shizuoka city, with excellent exhibitions on the Edo period.
Local Cuisine
Shizuoka Oden
Dark, deeply flavored oden broth simmered with beef sinew — distinctive black skewers served with dried fish powder and miso.
Sakura Ebi
Tiny pink sakura shrimp caught only in Suruga Bay — eaten as kaki-age tempura, dried on nets, or as a rice topping in Yui.
Wasabi
Shizuoka produces 70% of Japan's wasabi. The fresh, pungent Izu wasabi differs profoundly from the tube paste most people know.
Stay Connected in Shizuoka
Yesim eSIMs activate on arrival — no SIM swap needed. Japan data plans from $5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to photograph Mt. Fuji?+
Shizuoka offers multiple excellent angles. Fujinomiya city provides close south-face views; Shibakawa area has classic rice paddy reflections; and Mihono Matsubara beach at Miho no Matsubara (UNESCO) frames Fuji above pine trees.
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