Shizuoka & Yamanashi
Shizuoka Featured places: Shizuoka City, Hamamatsu City, Fujinomiya City, Atami City, Izu Peninsula, etc. Shizuoka City can be reached from Tokyo by Shinkansen in approximately 1 hour.
Yamanashi Featured places: Yamanashi City, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Fujiyoshida City, etc. Fujikawaguchiko Town can be reached from Tokyo by car, bus, or train in approximately 2 hours.
Green Tea Plantation
Shizuoka City
Vast fields of vibrant green tea bushes set against Mount Fuji. Shizuoka is Japan’s top tea-producing region, known for its high-quality leaves and rich, refreshing flavor.
Hamamatsu Castle
Hamamatsu City
A reconstructed hilltop castle once ruled by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Surrounded by peaceful gardens, it offers city views and insight into the early life of Japan’s unifier.
Lake Hamana
Hamamatsu City
A brackish lake that blends ocean and freshwater, known for eel farming, scenic sunsets, and watersports.
Hamamatsu Flower Park
Hamamatsu City
A botanical garden with seasonal blooms, from cherry blossoms to tulips, and colorful floral displays year-round.
Fairy-tale Village
Hamamatsu City
A fairy-tale village tucked into the forest, with cobblestone paths, quirky cottages, and artisan shops. Known for its whimsical charm and photo-worthy atmosphere.
Shiraito Falls
Fujinomiya City
A wide, thread-like waterfall fed by Mount Fuji’s spring water, cascading gently over a mossy cliff.
Atami City
Shizuoka Prefecture
A coastal hot spring town known for ocean views, relaxing ryokan, and early-blooming cherry blossoms.
Izu Peninsula
Known for its scenic coastlines, early-blooming Kawazu-zakura, and historic hot spring towns. It is also home to Nakaizu Winery and scenic golf courses with views of Mount Fuji on clear days.
Mount Omuro
Izu Peninsula
A grass-covered, extinct volcano with a round shape. You can ride a chairlift to the summit for panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the Izu coastline, then walk to the crater rim.
Art Museums
Explore the art museums in Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures, ranging from thatched-roof house museum, European-style music museum, teddy bear museum, and traditional art museum.
Fruit Picking
Yamanashi City
Enjoy seasonal fruit picking experiences such as grapes in summer and early autumn, strawberries in winter to spring.
Lake Kawaguchi & Mount Fuji Ropeway
Fujikawaguchiko Town
Popular spots for sightseeing, especially during cherry blossom season and autumn foliage. Ride the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway for sweeping views of the lake and mountain.
Oishi Park & Shibazakura Park
Fujikawaguchiko Town
Visit Oishi Park for lavender in summer and red kochia in autumn, or enjoy fields of vibrant pink moss at the Shibazakura Park in spring.
Chureito Pagoda & Oshino Hakkai
Fujiyoshida City
Climb to Chureito Pagoda for Mount Fuji views with cherry blossoms in spring or autumn foliage. Visit Oshino Hakkai for clear spring ponds and a traditional village setting.
Wagashi Making with Master Uchida
Hamamatsu City
Discover the delicate art of traditional wagashi in a hands-on class led by Master Uchida, known as the prince of Japanese confectionery.
Recommended Food
A renowned tea from Japan’s top-growing region, prized for its rich aroma and delicate umami, grown on misty slopes and crafted with centuries-old techniques.
A renowned tea from Japan’s top-growing region, prized for its rich aroma and delicate umami, grown on misty slopes and crafted with centuries-old techniques.
Shizuoka Green Tea
Local delicacy sourced from Lake Hamana, Japan's top eel-producing lake. Known for its tender texture and rich flavor, traditionally grilled with a sweet-savory glaze.
Local delicacy sourced from Lake Hamana, Japan's top eel-producing lake. Known for its tender texture and rich flavor, traditionally grilled with a sweet-savory glaze.
Hamamatsu Unagi
Grown in Japan’s top grape-producing region, these sweet, juicy grapes thrive in sunny valleys. Many are turned into award-winning wines.
Grown in Japan’s top grape-producing region, these sweet, juicy grapes thrive in sunny valleys. Many are turned into award-winning wines.
Yamanashi Grapes
A hearty local dish of flat wheat noodles simmered in miso broth with seasonal vegetables. A regional comfort food rooted in Yamanashi’s farming traditions.
A hearty local dish of flat wheat noodles simmered in miso broth with seasonal vegetables. A regional comfort food rooted in Yamanashi’s farming traditions.
Hōtō Noodles
Recommended Accommodation
An elegant retreat near Mount Fuji, featuring private open-air baths, refined kaiseki cuisine, and panoramic forest and lake views—offering a seamless blend of modern comfort and traditional Japanese aesthetics.
An elegant retreat near Mount Fuji, featuring private open-air baths, refined kaiseki cuisine, and panoramic forest and lake views—offering a seamless blend of modern comfort and traditional Japanese aesthetics.
Luxury Ryokan
Kawaguchiko
Stay in cozy domes with panoramic views of Mount Fuji, enjoy nature activities, and farm-to-table dining experience under the stars.
Stay in cozy domes with panoramic views of Mount Fuji, enjoy nature activities, and farm-to-table dining experience under the stars.
Glamping
Fujinomiya City
A serene modern retreat blending regional crafts, overlooking Lake Hamana, featuring lakeview rooms, open-air baths, seasonal kaiseki, and green tea culture.
A serene modern retreat blending regional crafts, overlooking Lake Hamana, featuring lakeview rooms, open-air baths, seasonal kaiseki, and green tea culture.
Modern Ryokan
Hamamatsu
A long-standing inn blending classical design with Mount Fuji views. Enjoy serene gardens and relax in the open-air bath.
A long-standing inn blending classical design with Mount Fuji views. Enjoy serene gardens and relax in the open-air bath.
Traditional Ryokan
Fujiyoshida City
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