Food Hamazushi Yukawa Elena Lisina Authentic, tasty and fresh sushi in Hamazushi Yukawa restaurant in the seaside town of Ito.
Activities A country walk in Kannami John Carter If like me you've wanted a taste of Japanese rural life then the small town of Kannami in Shizuoka could be the perfect tonic.
Activities A Day at Makaino Farm in Fujinomiya Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Experience the life of a farmer in a day as you pet and feed the rabbits and hamsters, milk the cow and ride on the horses at...
Food Mishima Terrace Peter Sidell In Mishima in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mishima Terrace is a Mediterranean-style restaurant with a casual but stylish atmo...
Hiking Tateyama in Shizuoka Lester Goh Surrounded by the beautiful Lake Hamana in almost all directions, a hike on Tateyama ensures glorious views of the lake as yo...
Food Kakegawa Mandarin Lounge Peter Sidell In the castle town of Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Grand Hotel's Mandarin Lounge is a very classy yet very af...
Culture Akunami Shrine in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Akunami Shrine is an ancient, historical Shinto shrine.
Culture Mimoroyaki Workshop Kim Bergström The Mimoroyaki Ceramic Workshop is located on the grounds of Okuni Shrine in Mori, Shizuoka. Each piece made here is glazed w...
Culture Keitoku-in Temple in Izu-Taga Peter Sidell In Izu-Taga near Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Keitoku-in is a charming Buddhist temple with a fine view over the coa...
Shotaiji, Lake Hamana Peter Sidell On the western shore of Lake Hamana in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shotaiji is a Buddhist temple with 88 ancient statues hid...
Hamamatsu Hachimangu Shrine Peter Sidell In Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hachimangu is a historical Shinto shrine, lent a peaceful atmosphere by the tree...
Shopping Osadaen Honten Kim Bergström If you're a tea aficionado, Shizuoka Prefecture is filled with ways to embrace the leafy beverage. One of the best tea stores...
Culture Walking Shimoda Rey Waters Discovering Shimoda on the Izu Peninsula, while attending the 77th Annual Black Ship Festival
Culture Daihoji Temple in Kanbara Peter Sidell Near the Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum in the suburbs of Japan's Shizuoka, Daihoji is a small, charming Buddhist temple with s...
Culture Shojo-ji Temple in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Shojo-ji is a small, restful Buddhist temple, where you can take in a...
