Shizuoka: The Green Tea Center Of Japan
Shizuoka is the largest producer of this national beverage. You too can become a tea expert, as you learn about…
A Brief History of Shizuoka City
B.C.6-B.C.5 some people inhabited the region blessed with a warm climate. B.C.3 they came to know to utilize not only…
The Tastes of Hamamatsu: Food Guide
Lake Hamana specialties such as grilled eel and turtle cuisine are plentiful so visitors don’t forget the taste of Hamamatsu….
Shizuoka Spring Festivals Guide
Here’s our list of the best Festivals going on in Shizuoka Prefecture in Spring in the months of March, April…
Ryotanji Temple and Garden
The Ryotanji Temple was founded in the year 733 by Gyoki, Bodhisattva. There are many cultural assets here, such as…
Outskirts of Hamamatsu Area, Hamamatsu City
Hamamatsu is well-known for its industrial production, particularly musical instruments, motorcycles, and textiles. In this area, there are plant and…
Tenryu in Hokuen (Northern) Area, Hamamatsu City
The Hokuen (Northern) Area (Tenryu, Haruno, Sakuma, Misakubo, Tatsuyama), 90% of which is surrounded by forests, is abundant in greenery…
Mikomoto Island Diving of Izu Peninsula
Mikomoto Jima (Mikomoto Island) is a small windswept rocky island some 9km off the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula….
Shizuoka Summer Festivals
Here’s our of all the fantastic festivals that take place in Shizuoka prefecture over the summer months from June until…
Ryugashi Cave and Museum
Mount Ryugashi lies 3km north-coast of Lake Hamana. Legend says there’s a rock near the top of this mountain with…
Ita and Osezaki (Ose) Diving of Izu Peninsula, Numazu City (Numazu-shi)
Ita is a gently curving bay on the west coast of Izu just south of Osezaki. Backed by paddy fields…
ACT City Hamamatsu
Serving as an exchange base for the highest quality of music, culture, industry, and technology attainable, ACT City provides a…
Hamamatsu City Central Area
Downtown Hamamatsu is the hub of the city’s economy, culture and transportation network, as well as the location of various…
Memorial of Tokugawa Ieyasu and Shukubamachi Settlement
Ancient bones found in Mikkabi and the Toro Ruins in Shizuoka city stand as evidence that humans have been attracted…
Izu Peninsula Popular Beaches and Surrounding Hot Spots
Izu Peninsula area mainly consists of the beach breaks around Shimoda city, with white sand and beautiful water. Because of…
Mt. Fuji & Nature
Why do the Japanese love Mt. Fuji? It is not just because it is the highest peak in Japan. The…
Shizuoka City
JapanGuides.net Thrilling new encounters are awaiting you. Between the cloud skirted ridges of the Southern Alps/ Minami Arupusu (Akaishi Mountains)…
Local Special Products of Shizuoka City
Nature’s blessings and traditional skills abound Nature’s abundance yielded fine cuisine from the fruits of land and sea while the…
Suruga Bay Ferry (Shimizu Port – Toi Port) and Shimizu Bay Cruises, Shizuoka City (Shizuoka-shi)
The route lies at the foothills of Mount Fuji. The majestic view of beautiful Mount Fuji towering above the coastline…
Holiday Experience and Historical Spots in Fukuroi City (Fukuroi-Shi)
Designated a Prefectural Natural Park, the Asaba Coast is a beautiful shoreline stretching 5.6 km east and west where emerald…
Famous Temples in Fukuroi City (Fukuroi-shi)
JapanGuides.net Yusanji Temple, one of the 3 distinguished temples of Enshu – A sacred temple having a miraculous effect on…