Activities Iris and Hydrangea Exhibition Kim Bergström Irises and hydrangeas are two of rainy season's highlights in Japan, and Kamosō Kachōen Garden Park in Shizuoka celebrates bo...
Culture Momijiyama Tea House, Sumpu Castle Samuel Richards At Momijiyama Tea Room in Sumpu Castle, Shizuoka City, you can experience Tou-cha, a historic green tea game that was once ou...
Accommodation Imai-So Onsen Hotel in Izu Peter Sidell Near Kawazu on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Imai-So is an onsen hotel with everything you need for a rel...
9 Culture Hikoji-gama Pottery Art Studio Samuel Richards Surrounded by tea plantations, Hikoji-gama (Shitoro-yaki) Pottery Art Studio is found in the mountains of Shimada City, in ce...
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 2027 Kim Bergström Shizuoka's Komuroyama Park is known as one of Japan's best spots for enjoying springtime azaleas, and there are plenty of the...
Culture Uehara Museum of Art, Shimoda Peter Sidell Near Shimoda on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Uehara Museum of Art is a beautifully situated museum, ...
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...
Culture Hoko-ji Peter Sidell Out in the countryside near Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hoko-ji is a beautiful Buddhist temple. Its hal...
