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
Akihayama Hongu Akiha Shinto Shrine
Hinokagutsuchi (a god of fire) is enshrined at the top of the mountain. It is said to be built in 709. The strong belief in this god prevents fire has been transmitted through the generations uninterruptedly to this day.
Honkou-ji Temple
Houkou-ji Temple was founded by Nichijo Shonin in 1383. The temple boasted the status of 10,000 goku (18039 square meters) after receiving the land from Tokugawa Ieyasu and by receiving faith from Imagawa Family. In t...
Daifuku-ji Temple
Daifuku-ji temple is an old temple of the Shingon sect that is located in a secluded mountain overlooking Lake Inohana. The temple owns many treasures, including Fugen-jurasetsunyo-zu (Samantabhadra and Ten Princesses...
Okuni Jinja Shrine
This is an old shrine in the engi style that enshrines Oonamuchi-no-mikoto. It has a long history 1450 years. It is lined with old pine trees from the entrance to all around the precinct and it is filled with solemn ...
Grinpa
Located at the base of Mt. Fuji surrounded by nature, Grinpa is an amusement park that families can enjoy all day long. The park contains various attractive rides such as "Diving Coaster," "Ultraman Train," and a"Ferr...