5 Days Shizuoka Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Shizuoka

Day 1 | Morning

Chibi Maruko Chan Land

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-20:00 (stops at 19:30)

Ticket Price: 600 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 13-15 Irifune-cho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka 424-0942 S-Pulse Dream Plaza 3rd floor

Marukoko Paradise was built in S-PulseDreamPlaza in Shizuoka City. There is a long corridor painted with introductions of Marukoko and his family. It is said that the characters in the comics are all created by the author according to the real people around him, with flesh and blood, take a closer look. Everyone has a distinct personality. Then enter the wonderful real scene part, a group of three-dimensional scenes are presented in front of you, including Xiaowanzi's kitchen, grandpa and grandmother's room, living room and Xiaowanzi's room, etc. The interesting thing is that the phone in the living room will suddenly ring, Picking it up, it turned out to be a message from classmate Xiao Maruko to her, and the scene was as realistic as if she was in the story. You can go to classrooms, libraries, playgrounds and other places in order. You can watch Maruko's comics for free here, and there are many scenes for taking pictures. Play slowly and watch slowly, it is endless fun.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Chibi Maruko Chan Land, Kunouzan Toshogu next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Kunouzan Toshogu

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 500 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 390 Negoya, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, 422-8011, Japan

At the southern foot of Mt. Youdu, there is Mount Kuno with an altitude of 270 meters. On the top of the mountain, the Kuno Mountain Shogu Shrine is a temple built by the son of the second-generation general Hidetada, according to the last words of the military commander Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Warring States Period, and has been designated as an important cultural property. Tokugawa Ieyasu was the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate in the early 17th century, and he laid the foundations of the Edo period, which lasted about 300 years. Treasures are collected and exhibited by Jiuneng Shandong Zhaogu Museum. The 1,065-meter-long ropeway connects Jiuneng Shandong Shogu and Nihondaira. While listening to the guide's introduction to the surrounding history and geography, you can enjoy the view of the cliffs, the screen rock and Suruga Bay as if they were cut. There are also cultural facilities such as the Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, which houses masterpieces by Manet and Gauguin, and the Nippon Flat Museum of Art.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Kunouzan Toshogu? Nippondaira Hotel is one of your top choices.

Nippondaira Hotel

Set in Shizuoka in the Shizuoka Region, 27 km from Fuji, Nippondaira Hotel boasts a terrace and views of the sea. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer.

You will find free shuttle service and gift shop at the property.

Izu is 44 km from Nippondaira Hotel, while Mishima is 48 km from the property.

Day 2 | Morning

Dream Ferry

Ticket Price: 2260 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 〒424-0922 Shizuoka-ken, Shizuoka-shi, Shimizu-ku, Hinodechō, 10−80

Suruga Bay is located on the southeast coast of Honshu Island. The bay mouth is about 50 kilometers from east to west (between Omaezaki in the west of Shizuoka Prefecture and Ishirozaki at the southern end of the Izu Peninsula). The seabed topography in the bay is complex. The Jundou Trench is deeper than 2,000 meters, and the nearby Shihua Sea is less than 100 meters. The east and west bays are all under 100 meters.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Dream Ferry, Miho no Matsubara next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Miho no Matsubara

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Miho, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture

Matsubara of Miho is a prominent peninsula between Shimizu Port and Suruga Bay. It was a famous scenic spot in the Heian period long ago. There are 54,000 pine trees growing along the 7-kilometer-long coastline of Matsubara in Miho, and it is one of the three generations of Matsubara. Looking up at Mt. Fuji, the green pine forest, the white waves, and the blue sea form a beautiful landscape. Especially when the waves hit the coast, Mt. Fuji is even more majestic. The Matsubara of Miho was selected as one of Japan's new three scenic spots in the 5th year of Taisho.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Hotel Hagoromo in advance, because all the tourists head to Miho no Matsubara love staying at it.

Hotel Hagoromo

This small ryokan's atmosphere is permeated by traditional Japanese spirit. Just across the inn's garden stretches Hagoromo Coast, and there is a pine forest nearby, providing guests with great scenery for a stroll.

Day 3 | Morning

Nihondaira

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Kusanagi, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka, 424-0886, Japan

NihondairaStation is located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, this hill is not high, you can choose to climb, when you reach the top, there is a beautifully built observation deck, where you can see the scenery in the distance, and when the weather is good, you can also watch Mount Fuji! It is also a good place to take pictures.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Appreciate the best choice of Mount Fuji. When you check in, the hotel offers a room upgraded with 6,000 yen. After the upgrade, the room faces Mount Fuji. The room is beautiful, with an outdoor terrace, and the floor-to-ceiling glass can enjoy the beautiful view of Qingshui City in the store. It is cloudy in December. Only the first morning of the first two nights of stay is clear to see Mt. Fuji, and the rest of the time is covered by clouds. It would be a pity if you can't see Mt. Fuji in Japan. The hotel is located on a hill, about 30 minutes drive from Shizuoka JR Station, and on the other side of the mountain is Clear Water City. It takes only 20 minutes to drive from the hotel to the city center. The hotel does not have much to offer, there are spas, shops selling hand letters, shuttle buses to the city center, the best activity in good weather is a walk on the big lawn, you can spend an afternoon very casual.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Nihondaira, you can head to Lake Hamana, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Lake Hamana

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Lake Hamana, Nishi Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan

Lake Hamana is located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture, on the border with Aichi Prefecture. It was a freshwater lake in ancient times. Due to an earthquake at the end of the 15th century, the sand bar that closed the mouth of the lake collapsed, and it became a lake connected to Yuanzhou Beach. Since then, due to the tsunami in the 16th century, the mouth of the lake was washed wider, and it became a saltwater lake with a complex shoreline as it is today. On the east bank of Lake Hamana is a relatively new hot spring town developed in the middle of the 20th century, Kanzanji Onsen. Near Kanzanji Onsen is the Hamamatsu Flower Park, which is planted with about 3,000 species and more than 100,000 plants. There are Western-style gardens represented by large fountains and large geometric flower beds, and Japanese gardens with small bridges and flowing water. , the park is bustling with tourists all year round. In addition, there are also recreational facilities such as the "Hanshan Temple Ropeway" playground, which contains many thrilling programs. There are also sightseeing boats running on Lake Hamana, and you can enjoy the scenery of Lake Hamana from the lake, and the Hanshan Temple Cableway Amusement Park is connected to the observation deck at the top of Dicaoshan Mountain, which is 113 meters above sea level.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Lake Hamana, Nihon Iro nearby is the best place to stay.

Nihon Iro

Situated in Shizuoka, Rustic Villa NIHON IRO is 7 km from Twin Messe Shizuoka. The accommodation is air conditioned and is fitted with a hot tub. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.All units have a seating area with a flat-screen TV and iPad. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a microwave and fridge. A stovetop and coffee machine are also available. Each unit features a private bathroom with a bath, slippers, and free toiletries. Bed linen is provided.The nearest airport is Shizuoka Airport, 22 km from Rustic Villa NIHON IRO.

Day 4 | Morning

Sunpu Castle Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1 Sunpujokoen Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture 420-0855 Japan

Sunfu Castle Park is located in the center of Shizuoka, a park surrounded by two moats and beautiful stone walls. On the site of Shunfu Castle, where Ieyasu Tokugawa was the imperial palace in his later years, the East Gate, Tatsuma, and Kunsura were restored. There are bronze statues of Duke Ieyasu in the garden, as well as a Japanese garden consisting of four gardens and a tea room.

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Sunpu Castle Park, you can head to Kadowakitsuri Bridge, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Kadowakitsuri Bridge

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: Jyogasaki, Ito 413-0231 Shizuoka Prefecture

The Kadowaki Suspension Bridge is one of the well-known attractions on the Kinosaki coast. There is a cliff on one side and the sea on the other. Tourists watch the rocks beat by the huge waves and cross the suspension bridge, which is thrilling. The red suspension bridge, the blue sea, and the green cliffs are even more charming pictures.

Day 4 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Kadowakitsuri Bridge, Hotel Associa Shizuoka nearby is the best place to stay.

Hotel Associa Shizuoka

Guests staying at Hotel Associa Shizuoka can kick start their shopping adventure within the hotel. Liebe is a fashion boutique located on the ground floor of the hotel displaying women's clothing and accessories. The hotel also houses a flower shop, Hibiya-Kadan Style. In less than 500 meters away from the hotel, you can find the Matsuzakaya Department Store, which is home to luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Tommy Hilfiger. The mall also offers children's clothing, jewelry and beauty products.

Day 5 | Morning

Shizuoka Hobby Square

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: 18-1 Minamicho, Suruga-ku | Southpot Shizuoka 3F, Shizuoka 422-8067, Shizuoka Prefecture

Reviews from Real Guests:

Finneas: If you like plastic models, you should visit at least once, but be careful about the business hours. It closes at 6:00 p.m. and does not open on Monday.

Allie_Alice: The plastic model can be purchased and assembled on site. My son likes to assemble the plastic model. The finished product is wonderful

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Shizuoka Hobby Square, don’t forget pay a visit to Makinohara Park.

Makinohara Park

Opening Hours: Closed from 1/1-1/3;Open from 1/4-12/28,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/29-12/31

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Nunohikihara, Makinohara, Shizuoka Prefecture

In 1869, the old Tokugawa shogunate began to reclaim it. Two years later, with the abolition of the Oigawa river crossing system, the unemployed Kawagoe people began to grow tea, and nearby farmers also joined, and gradually developed into a large-scale tea plantation in Toyo. During the new tea season (early May), this vast tea field is spread out like a bright green carpet, and it has become a major landscape symbolizing Shizuoka Prefecture. Makinohara Tea Garden is a major tea producing area in Shizuoka Prefecture and a large-scale tea producing area in Japan. There are about 6,000 hectares of tea plantations on this vast land known as the Makinohara Mesa. The tea garden is located on a hillside at an altitude of 40-200 meters and slopes from north to south. Many rocks in this area have good drainage, and the cinnamon soil is weakly acidic, the climate is warm, and there are few frosts, so it is especially helpful for the cultivation of tea. Makinohara has been planting tea trees for nearly 150 years, and has gradually developed into a large-scale tea-growing and tea-making area.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.