Travel guide

Shizuoka

Green tea under Mount Fuji

🗓️ Best time: March–May, October–November💰 Mid-Range · ~$105/day📍 Japan

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About Shizuoka

A mild coastal prefecture capital with front-row Mount Fuji views — Japan's green-tea heartland, the pine-fringed Miho no Matsubara beach, wasabi farms, and fresh seafood.

⭐ Things to do in Shizuoka

Miho no Matsubara pine beachNihondaira & Kunōzan Tōshō-gūGreen-tea plantationsSumpu Castle parkFugetsuro gardenNihondaira ropeway Fuji viewUtogi wasabi villageSakura-ebi dishes in spring

🍽️ What to eat in Shizuoka

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fresh tuna & sakura shrimpGreen tea everythingOden (Shizuoka-style)Wasabi

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Bullet train stops here; buses and a ropeway.

💡 Local tip

On a clear day, Miho no Matsubara frames Mount Fuji across the bay behind ancient pines.