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!

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  • Toyama Prefecture
  • Ishikawa Prefecture
  • Fukui Prefecture
  • Nagano Prefecture
  • Gifu Prefecture
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Shizuoka City
  • Hamamatsu City
  • Aichi Prefecture
  • Nagoya City
  • Mie Prefecture
  • Shiga Prefecture
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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
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CLEMATIS-no-OKA

The Clematis-no-oka is a multi-cultural facility with "Flowers, Art Museum and Food" as its concept. The site is dotted with art and literature museums, restaurants supervised by renowned chefs in Japan, and a nature ...

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Gotemba Premium Outlet

Gotemba Premium Outlet is a large-sized shopping mall located in a suburb. It has various facilities, including domestic brand shops, restaurants and amusement facilities.

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Fuji Speedway

This is where the F1 Japan Grand Prix in Fuji is held. It was renewed and reopened in April 2005 and is now equipped with a gymkhana course, a short circuit, and a drift course. Visitors can enjoy various motor sports...

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Izu Winery Chateau T・S

The Izu Winery Chateau offers original wine filled with the spirit of California's Nava Valley. The wine is made of good quality grapes which were grown in the rich soil of Izu city on the Izu Peninsula.

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Shipbuilding and Local Data Museum

This museum was built after Puchachin came to Japan from Russia to facilitate negotiations between the two countries. Puchachin's belongings and documents on shipbuilding technology are on display at the museum.