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
Senbonhama Park
This beach, which is lined with pine trees, is a famous scenic spot in Tokaido. Osezaki, which is the other side of the ocean, can be seen from there. In the pine tree forest there is a song monument for Wakayama Boku...
Hamamatsu Flower Park
This flower park is located by the Lake Hamana. In the large garden, 100,000 plants in 3,000 different kinds are arranged beautifully. The flowers bloom in each season from cherry blossoms, roses to iris flowers. Visi...
Kakegawa Kacho-en
The theme of this park is to come in touch with flowers and birds. In a huge greenhouse where tropical flowers bloom all year around, visitors can spend some time being with birds such as owls and penguins.
Yaizu Kuroshio Hot Springs
The hot springs contain about the half the amount of salt content in the seawater and it has a good reputation for its effect on health, beauty, and for those with weak constitutions. Visitors can enjoy bathing in thi...
Shimoda Hot Springs
This hot springs is located in Shimoda city which was the stage for the opening of Japan at the end of Edo period. The coastline is filled with the atmosphere of a southern resort, and the urban area of the city has s...