Activities Kama-iri-cha Shibamoto Samuel Richards At this tea plantation in Shizuoka in central Japan, the master takes things to a new level by roasting the mature leaf into ...
Activities Komuroyama Park Azalea Viewing Party 2024 Kim Shizuoka's Komuroyama Park is known as one of Japan's best spots for enjoying springtime azaleas, and there are plenty of the...
Activities Nishi Izu Skyline Sherilyn Siy The Nishi Izu Skyline, dubbed the best cycle road in Izu, is an advanced cycling route that has become accessible to novice c...
Activities Atami Plum Garden Plum Festival 2025 Kim The Atami Plum Garden in Shizuoka is home to some of Japan's earliest blooming plum tree varieties. The annual plum festival ...
Activities Ryotanji Temple and Ryugashido Cave Rey Waters North of Hamamatsu is a day of adventure visiting Ryugashido Limestone Cave and exploring the many shrines and temples in the...
Activities Firefly Viewing at Okawatakegasawa Park Kim From May 31st until June 4th, Shizuoka's Okawatakegasawa Park will host their 19th firefly viewing event, where visitors can ...
Activities Grinpa Heavenly Tulip Festival Kim If you want your springtime blooms with an iconic view, the Grinpa Heavenly Tulip Festival is one to pencil in on your calend...
Activities Toki no Sumika Illumination 2024-2025 Kim The Toki no Sumika Illumination event takes place at the Gotemba Kogen Resort annually, and is now in its 19th year. There ar...
Activities Okuoi Kojo Station Richard Sweet Shizuoka countryside's spectacular scenery is accessible by trains, both regular and steam locomotive. Take a walk along a ro...