Shizuoka Prefecture Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Cherry blossoms under Mount Fuji

Cherry blossom rain under Mount Fuji, a spring day limited to Tokyo and Osaka. This spring, head to the breathtaking cherry blossom season. In Osaka, wander in the sunlight with dorayaki, weaving through the streets and alleys, breaking through the dimension wall for an anime world city walk; take a life's postcard photo under Mount Fuji. Visit the tranquil Oshino Hakkai, far from the hustle and bustle, to feel the peaceful passage of time; go to Izu to see the hillsides covered with brilliant pink cherry blossoms. Experience the ancient charm of Tokyo and the spiritual solace at Sensoji Temple, and take a Zen stroll under the sunlight~

Tokyo · Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Day Tour

🌸🗻 Do you want to go to Tokyo and Mount Fuji to enjoy the cherry blossoms? Then you must check out this guide! It includes travel routes, popular photo spots, and money-saving tips. 🇯🇵 ➖➖➖➖ ✅Route: Tokyo ➡️ Mount Fuji 5th Station ➡️ Arakurayama Sengen Park ➡️ Oshino Hakkai ➡️ Gotemba Premium Outlets/Day-return Onsen (choose one) ➡️ Tokyo ➖➖➖➖➖➖ 1⃣️ Mount Fuji 5th Station The 5th Station is halfway up Mount Fuji, with enchanting scenery along the way 🍃, an observation deck that overlooks the entire Mount Fuji and the surrounding cherry blossom forests 🌸🌸🌸, and you can also see a sea of clouds ☁️, as if you are in a fairyland. ➖➖ 2⃣️ Arakurayama Sengen Park This is a popular photo spot where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Fuji, with pink cherry blossoms 🌸🌸 against the backdrop of the snowy mountain and blue sky with white clouds ☁️, giving a natural filter effect in photos. ➖➖ 3⃣️ Oshino Hakkai Oshino Hakkai is like the 'Jiuzhaigou' located at the foot of Mount Fuji, with a beautiful natural environment and glittering pond water, a sight too beautiful to be absorbed all at once. The cherry blossoms 🌸🌸 in full bloom at Oshino Hakkai have a unique charm, and every snapshot is a masterpiece 📸. ➖➖ 4⃣️ Gotemba Premium Outlets/Day-return Onsen (choose one) Gotemba Premium Outlets is one of the largest outlet malls in Japan, where you can shop while enjoying the beautiful view of Mount Fuji 🗻. The day-return onsen has a large open-air bath with a view of Mount Fuji 🗻, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Fuji while bathing. ┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅ 😁That's the guide for the 【Mount Fuji Early Cherry Blossom Day Tour】! If you are also a travel enthusiast, be sure to try out this route! 🌸🗻

Mount Fuji One-Day Tour for a Small Group of Nine

Just participated in a Mount Fuji one-day tour, circled around Mount Fuji for more than half a circle, and admired this iconic Japanese mountain at 5 locations. The overall experience is good, costing more than 500 RMB, and the return on investment is quite good. The car is a branded tour bus, a high-top Toyota Sea Lion, with nine seats. The seats are a bit tight and the comfort is a bit poor. Dined at the Hakkai scenic spot, Japanese set meal, averaging more than 2,000 yen per person, equivalent to more than 100 RMB, not bad.

Save this for the 8 best photo locations with Mt Fuji

🗻Chureito Pagoda 🗻Shimoyoshida Honcho Street 🗻Ubuyagasaki, Lake Kawaguchi 🗻Lawson at Kawaguchiko Station 🗻The Park, Lake Yamanaka 🗻Shoreline next to The Park 🗻Tenku no Torii 🗻Oishi Park, Lake Kawaguchi cr:oneworldjustgo

Private Onsen after shopping

Booked an hour private room outdoor onsen in Hotel Clad. Cost is 70k Yen per hour. Have to make reservations as the private onsens rooms are limited. You dont have to be hotel guests to use the onsen. The room is spacious and clean. There is a dining area in the room, so you can order food to have it there after the hot bath. Went at night, is so dark that I can't see any view. Hope to go back again and dip in the onsen during the daytime! Is a good way to relax after a whole day of shopping. #shopandtrip #mytripvlog #tripblazers

Mount Fuji view hotel

Smooth check in and the staff were helpful and friendly. The room is spacious and clean. The public bath available to use for free for hotel guests. If you like to have a good view of Mount Fuji and going to premium outlet for shopping, this hotel is a ideal choice. Bus stop is just outside the hotel for those going back to Shinjuku. The downside is check out time is 10am. Otherwise all is good. #mytripvlog #hakone

Private Onsen at Hotel Clad

#spamagic The Private Onsen at Hotel Clad is an amazing experience. I was able to select which room I wanted and booked the room for an hour. The room was for 2 persons and had a nice sitting area tatami-style, and the private Onsen was outdoors complete with a shower area next to it. The room was relatively new, clean and cozy. Highly recommend reservations as on a clear day, one might be even able to catch unblocked views of Mt Fuji! I will be back! 🙌🏻

Discover food places during staycation

#staycation During my one night staycation at Hotel Clad, I discovered and tried some of these following food options in the area at Gotemba: - Sushi - Crepes - Shake Shack - Food hall (for rice bowl options etc) They are all within walking distance at Gotemba Premium outlets and are worth a try if you are having a staycation at Hotel Clad. I will be back 🙌🏻

Shopping Till U Drop @ GPO

📍Gotemba Premium Outlet 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (winter) THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN! The price is so much cheaper compared to in my country, their sneakers store has a variety of designs and the price is half as much, plus they give you crazy discounts. If you are a shopping enthusiast, you can spend a day there and, most importantly, you can see Fuji San from there! Both day and night are lovely. If you are coming from Kawaguchiko, take a public bus at bus stop 6 to Gotemba Station; from Gotemba Station, there is a free shuttle bus to Gotemba Premium Outlet. Happy Shopping! #freehotelstay

Yummy treats at Ladurée cafe Tokyo

#tokyotrip Ladurée is a wonderful cafe we visited at Gotemba Premium Outlets Tokyo. Originally from Paris, this highly popular cafe re-creates the atmosphere of the Paris main store, reminiscent of a ladies' ballroom, and offers authentic French dishes created using local French recipes. Their special menu includes macarons and patisseries as well! Everything was delicious! We will be back! Our rating of the cafe: 4 ⭐️ out of 5!

Multiple Brands for your shopping needs!

Come early to avoid the crowds! It opens at 10am and closes at 8pm. There’s plenty to see, shop and eat here! And it is also kids-friendly as there’s kid’s activities such as carousel and mini train tracks that kids can ride on. There’s a great view of Mt. Fuji as well near the link bridge and a platform for you to take photo. There’s even a bus tour if you’re not driving. Come and visit! 📍 Gotemba Premium Outlets 1312 Fukasawa, Gotemba, Shizuoka 412-0023, Japan #wecreate #placestogoinjapan #explorejapan #premiumoutlet #gotemba #tripblazers #summervacation

Shop till you drop!

#shopandtrip Gotemba Premium Outlet is an outlet mall located in Gotemba, Shizuoka, Japan near Mount Fuji. There are 290 stores to shop around. You can visit the information center to scan the QR to download some disocunt coupons for tourists. There are quite a number of restaurants around there. Don't have to worry if you feel hungry after shopping. The prices are affordable too! Kids won't get bored too, as there are rides for them to play. The scenery is nice too, able to have a good view of Mount Fuji! Worth to check it out!

Mt. Omuro is a magical mountain. It is an inactive volcano that changes colors throughout the season. During Summer, it is color green. During the cold seasons, it dries up and becomes brown. Visitors can ride a lift to go to the crater of Mt. Omuro, where they will be allowed to walk around it to gain a 360 degree view of the whole place. There are also snack stores and restaurants at the foot of it. #holidayvacation#tripinspired#happynewyear

One hidden gem travel destination recommendation per day - Mount Omuro

Mount Omuro - a summer matcha dream, as if stepping into the scroll of 'Your Name'! Suggested duration of visit: 2 days and 1 night, immerse yourself in the stunning mountaintop views and dazzling starry sky. Budget-friendly: Affordable ticket and accommodation prices make it an ideal choice for students and backpackers. Photographer's paradise: The scenic beauty of Mount Omuro is picturesque, easily capturing stunning moments that will earn likes in your social circle. Culinary guide: Taste authentic delicacies and specialty snacks, satisfying your gourmet feast. Convenient transportation: Just 1 hour by public bus, and worry-free parking for self-driving tourists. Accommodation recommendations: Camp close to nature, or choose a comfortable guesthouse with reasonable prices for a relaxing time. In summary: Mount Omuro, the summer matcha mountain, brings together beautiful scenery, delicious food, budget-friendly options, and convenient transportation, making it a sought-after destination for travel enthusiasts.

Your name check-in location - Omuroyama

Visiting Japan, you definitely shouldn't miss the great place that is Omuroyama. Fans of 'Your Name' must long for this place, located on the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It represents Japan's volcanic scoria cones and is a 'nationally designated natural monument', as well as a filming location for the movie 'Your Name'. Omuroyama has a conical shape and is a dormant volcano with an interesting appearance. The slope is relatively gentle, and its altitude is 580 meters. You can reach the summit by cable car, where the circular mountain path is completely unobstructed, offering views of buildings in Ito City and the Pacific Ocean. On clear days, you can also see Mount Fuji and Izu Oshima from the top of Omuroyama. On good days, you can even see Mount Fuji

Checking in at Omuroyama, the prototype of 'Your Name'

Today I went to Omuroyama in the Izu Highlands of Japan to see the prototype location of 'Your Name'. I set off from Atami, there are two limited edition trains specially for viewing the sea scenery, the Black Ship Electric Train and the Golden Eye Bream Train are definitely worth a ride, they're super cool. After arriving at the Izu Highlands, take the public bus, there is a one-day pass discount ticket available for purchase, but remember, it's closed on Wednesdays, there's none for sale. Take the bus to the entrance of Omuroyama, buy a cable car ticket for 1,000 yen, and you can take the cable car up to take pictures. It's really beautiful and photogenic. If the weather is good, you'll see Mount Fuji in the distance. There are nice souvenir shops on the mountain and at the foot of the mountain to browse, and there's a stamp check-in at the top of the mountain. Also, I don't recommend checking in at the Kinosaki Coastal Suspension Bridge, haha.

ACAO forest 🌹

#christmastrip ACAO FOREST is a facility consisting of 13 unique theme gardens on a vast hilly area of 650,000㎡ with a stunning view of the Sagami Bay. You can enjoy 4,000 roses of 600 kinds, seasonal flowers and herbs with the Atami blue sea and sky behind it. The design supervision and planting methods of this garden is handled by landscape designer Nobuo Shirasuna. Perennial plants such as foxgloves and lupines play a supporting role for the roses growth, so they are usually planted together. From Tokyo Tokyo - Atami(approximately 35 minutes by Shinkansen) From Nagoya Nagoya - Atami(approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by Shinkansen) From Atami station Taxi Ride time about 15 minutes Tokai bus Take the No. 6 bus bound for Ajiro and get off at ACAO Forest. Ride time: 15 minutes Atami City Round Bus: "Yu-Yu-Bus"

A person who wants to see some nature to escape their busy cities should visit Akao Herb and Rose Garden. If you are in Shizuoka, Atami City will surely appear in your radar. After all, Atami City is a popular city during Summer because of its beaches. However, once a person is in Atami City, you will only hear about their famous Onsen 温泉 (Hotsprings). After all, that’s what Atami is most popular for. When I went to Atami, I decided to stay there for 1 whole day (read here: A Day in Atami), so I had the time to tour the city. I did not expect to find a huge, and I say hugeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, garden housing variety of flowers, trees, and many cafes. The place is called Akao Herb and Rose Garden (アカオハーブ&ローズガーデン). #staycation#tripinspired#happynewyear

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Atami believes that it is no stranger to many small partners who like Japan's deep freedom. It is located in the northeast of the Izu Peninsula, next to the sea. April to June each year, the Akao Herb Rose Garden in Atami is a paradise for flowers. This rose garden is on the hill, and you can take a minibus to the top of the mountain to see the endless blue ocean. All the way down, you can walk slowly. Everywhere you are surrounded by colorful flowers, the variety of roses accounts for the vast majority. It is a good place for little fairies to take pictures and is really super beautiful! There is also a super beautiful design coffee shop and net red card seascape swing, and there is a lavender ice cream and rose products souvenir shop under the mountain.