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· Shimoda
Shimoda Beaches — White Sand Bays of Southern Izu
Shimoda (下田) is the southernmost city on the Izu Peninsula, famous for white-sand beaches, crystal-clear water, and hist…
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Updated Jul 2026
Shizuoka· Shimoda
Perry Road — Historic Black Ships Harbor Street
Perry Road (ペリーロード) is a cobblestone pedestrian street in Shimoda following the route that Commodore Matthew Perry walke…
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Updated Jul 2026