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
Higashiizu-machi Hot Springs
In Higashiizu town, there are 6 hot springs of Okawa, Kitagawa, Atagawa, Katase, Shirota and Inatori. There is a public open-air bath from which bathers can enjoy the view of the ocean.
Kunma Suisha-no-Sato
Located at the foot of a peaceful mountain where the nostalgic sound of water wheel echoes, visitors can enjoy eating Nihachi soba (two eight buckwheat noodles) and Gohei-mochi that are local specialties. They can als...
Hamamatsu City Akino Fuku Art Museum
The Hamamatsu City Akino Fuku Art Museum is located on top of a hill surrounded by green trees with Tenryu under your eyes. It was opened in April 1998 as a part of a project called "creating a cultural town." The mus...
Manyo-no-Mori Park
Manyoshu is the oldest collection of poems in Japan. It is said that it was compiled by Otomo no Yakamochi about 1,200 years ago. It has been read by many people. In Manyoshu, there are 4 poems which are about this Ha...
Kiga Sekisho
Kiga Sekisho was established in 1601 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and it had been an important check point on Hime Highway. In recent years, the gate and the building for the main guardroom was restored. Now the scenery of Seki...