静岡県 · Chubu Region
Shizuoka Hidden Gems
Green tea hills, a warm Pacific coastline and the clearest close-up views of Mt. Fuji, with the Izu Peninsula's hot springs to the east.
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Climate & Best Season
Mild and sunny, with warm winters on the coast — one of Japan's most comfortable climates. Good year-round.
Famous For (Food)
- Green tea
- Sakura-ebi
- Unagi (Hamamatsu)
- Shizuoka oden
Signature Sights
- Mt. Fuji viewpoints
- Izu Peninsula onsen
- Miho no Matsubara
- Kakegawa & Sunpu castles
Shizuoka· Izu
Shuzenji Onsen — Historic Temple Town Hot Springs
Shuzenji Onsen (修善寺温泉) is a historic hot spring town in the heart of the Izu Peninsula, founded 1,200 years ago when Bud…
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Updated Jul 2026
Shizuoka· Izu
Joren Falls — 25-Meter Cascade Through Basalt Columns
Joren Falls (浄蓮の滝, Joren-no-taki) is a 25-meter waterfall cascading through columnar basalt formations in the forested m…
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Updated Jul 2026
Shizuoka· Izu
Izu Wasabi Farms — Spring-Fed Wasabi Cultivation
The Amagi Mountains region of Izu is Japan's premium wasabi-growing area, producing 30% of the nation's fresh wasabi (本わ…
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Updated Jul 2026