9 Culture Fumon-ji Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Fumon-ji is a small, charming Buddhist temple with a restful atmosphere.
9 Culture The 15 Inch Gauge Railway Museum Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu In Niji-no-Sato theme park in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the 15 Inch Gauge Railway Museum features models of various trains...
10 Culture Kojoji Peter Sidell Near Shimizu station in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Kojoji is one of a cluster of four Buddhist temples, with a...
Culture Shizuoka Street Performance Festa! Peter Sidell For four days at the start of November, Shizuoka in central Japan plays host to an exuberant festival of street performance.
10 Culture Taga-jinja Shrine in Izu-Taga Peter Sidell In Izu-Taga near Atami on Japan's Izu Peninsula, Taga-jinja is a leafy, peaceful shinto shrine.
12 Culture Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Shizuoka Peter Sidell Set on a forested hill in Japan's Shizuoka city, Kiyomizu-dera is a peaceful, atmospheric Buddhist temple.
9 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...
14 Culture Hosenji Temple In Izu-Taga Peter Sidell In the seaside town Izu-Taga near Tokyo's resort getaway Atami on the Izu peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hosenji i...
21 Culture Public Art and Design in Shizuoka Peter Sidell The streets of Shizuoka in central Japan are enlivened with plenty of public art and design, including statues, sculpture and...
11 Culture Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji are neighbouring Buddhist temples, home to impressive ca...