Majestic mountain vistas, breathtaking coastal views, and an ambience woven by history and the four seasons -- here you can enjoy the varied flavors of the changing seasons amid historical townscapes. You'll find many things to see, along with convenient access. We welcome you to Chubu, where you're sure to have a thrilling trip!
Shizuoka
A Land of Tea and Hot Springs Overlooked by Soaring Mount Fuji, Japan's Highest Mountain
Shizuoka Prefecture is Japan's largest producer of tea. The prefecture is endowed by natural beauty, including gorgeous scenery set off by Mount Fuji in the hot springs of the Izu Peninsula, with many historical sites remaining from the area's days of glory as an important stretch along the old Tokaido thoroughfare.
Major specialty products : Tea, eel, Ishigaki strawberries, wasabi
Number one in Japan for : Production of motorcycles, production of pianos, production of plastic models, production of greenhouse melons
Sightseeing destinations : Shizuoka Prefecture Tourist Association
Social Education Center Tokai University
Tokai University runs its own Marine Science Museum and a Natural History Museum. At the Marine Science Museum you can see 400 species of fish at the first-floor aquarium. On the second floor, you can enjoy robot fish...
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
At the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, visitors can start cherry blossom viewing early, when it is still cold. The festival is held from Feb. 10th to Mar. 10th every year. The cherry trees that are lit up at night, wh...
Amagi-san Zuido
Amagi-san Zuido was built at 711m above sea level, and it is the longest tunnel made of stone in Japan. It was designated as an important cultural property. Zuido is still in its original state, even after 100 years, ...
Shuzenji Hot Springs
This is a famous hot spring that represents the central Izu area. There are many Japanese style ryokans on both sides of the Katsura River, which is a tributary of the Kano River. The famous Tokko-no-yu is a symbol of...
Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments
In this museum the musical instruments are displayed in the category of Asia, Africa, America, Oceania, Europe and Japan, so the characteristics from each area can be understood clearly.