Shizuoka
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Mount Fuji (Shizuoka Side)
Standing at 3,776 meters, this World Cultural Heritage symbol of Japan offers close views of the Hoei Crater and majestic foothills from the Shizuoka side. Multiple climbing routes including Fujinomiya, Subashiri, and Gotemba are well-maintained. The sunrise from the summit is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacular view.
Address: Fujinomiya City and others
Access: About 90 minutes by car from Shizuoka Station via Tomei Expressway
Transportation: Mountain buses operate to the 5th station during summer climbing season
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Miho no Matsubara
A scenic spot featuring about 7km of black pine forest and white sand beaches. The pine grove landscape against Mount Fuji is counted among Japan's Three Great Pine Groves and registered as a component of the World Cultural Heritage site Mount Fuji. Also known as the setting for the Hagoromo legend.
Address: Miho, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City
Access: About 40 minutes by car from Shizuoka Station
Transportation: About 25 minutes by bus from Shizuoka Railway Shin-Shimizu Station
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Atami Onsen
A hot spring town with 1,500 years of history, the largest in the prefecture. From seaside resort hotels to traditional hot spring inns, it offers the famous fireworks display and early-blooming plum blossoms. Excellent access at about 40 minutes from Tokyo metropolitan area by Shinkansen.
Address: Atami City
Access: About 70 minutes by JR Tokaido Line from Shizuoka Station
Transportation: City area accessible by local buses and on foot
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Oigawa Railway SL Kawane Route
A tourist train where precious steam locomotives operate. Running along the green Oigawa River with billowing smoke, passengers can transfer to the Abt system train at Senzu Station. Popular with railway fans and families alike.
Address: Kanaya, Shimada City - Senzu, Kawanehon-cho
Access: About 25 minutes from Shizuoka Station to Kanaya Station on Tokaido Line, immediate walk
Transportation: All reserved seating, advance booking recommended
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Nihondaira Yume Terrace
An observation facility opened in 2018 atop Nihondaira. From its beautiful timber-framed architecture and 360-degree panoramic deck, visitors can view Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, Shimizu Port, and the Izu Peninsula. Night and sunset views highly recommended.
Address: Kusanagi, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City
Access: About 30 minutes by car from Shizuoka Station
Transportation: Accessible via Nihondaira Ropeway or S-bus
Model Courses
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Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay Highlights 1-Night 2-Day Course
A touring plan departing from and returning to Shizuoka City, enjoying Mount Fuji scenery and Suruga Bay gourmet food. Visit Miho no Matsubara, Nihondaira, Fujinomiya Sengen Taisha Shrine, and Mount Fuji Hongu area, concluding with seafood at Numazu Port.
- Stroll pine grove and photograph Mount Fuji
- Observatory lunch
- Drive to New 5th Station
- SL ride experience
- Relax travel fatigue in hot springs