Shizuoka Prefecture

Sometimes referred to as Japan's riviera, Shizuoka Prefecture (É, Shizuoka-ken) is located along the Pacific coast in the south of the Chubu Region. Mount Fuji and the Izu Peninsula are part of Shizuoka Prefecture. Tea is the prefecture's most famous product. The prefectural capital is Shizuoka City.

Top destinations in Shizuoka

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  • 1
    Mount Fuji•••
    The country's most iconic landmark.
    4.5
    ★★★★★
    1,546
  • 2
    Izu Peninsula•
    Hot springs and natural scenery.
    3.8
    ★★★★★
    1,187
  • 3
    Shizuoka
    Prefectural capital with views of Mount Fuji.
    3.3
    ★★★★★
    737
  • 4
    Fujinomiya
    City at the southern base of Mount Fuji.
    3.2
    ★★★★★
    261
  • 5
    Lake Hamanako
    A seaside lake with hot spring baths.
    2.6
    ★★★★★
    492
  • 6
    Kakegawa
    Small city famous for tea.
    20

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Links and Resources

English

Explore Shizuoka

English website of the Shizuoka Prefectural Tourism Association.
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