Discover the best travel guides, tips, and experiences for Shizuoka
UMITO has fully renovated its former UMITO VOYAGE ATAMI property in Atami's Sogaura into UMITO ATAMI HONTEI, a five-room private villa overlooking the ocean, with reservations opening September 1. A renewal campaign from October through December adds special stay plans, a welcome champagne perk, and a curry gift.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary, Atami Pearlstar Hotel presents a limited-time "Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea" featuring shine muscat and kyoho grapes, available from September 1 to October 18, 2026.
On September 20, 2026, Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami will host a special aufguss event with heat master 野獣ヒロキ, offering four free 20-minute sessions inside its Loulyukamp sauna experience.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka is holding "Muscat Elegance" from August 22 to September 27, 2026, featuring Shine Muscat afternoon tea, sweets, Chinese-style afternoon tea, cocktails, buffet desserts, and a stay plan built around the peak-season grape.
Fuji Speedway hosts the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round 7 S-Tai Final on November 14-15, with the season's title deciders, a participatory endurance program, camping, and family-friendly events. Advance tickets go on sale from August 27th at 10 AM.
From September 4 to December 3, 2026, Fuji Speedway Hotel in Oyama, Shizuoka presents autumn-limited dining experiences including AUTUMN AFTERNOON TEA, seasonal dinner courses at TROFEO Italian and Robata OYAMA featuring Fuji Atlantic Salmon, and seasonal cocktails at BAR 4563.
A Bandai-official Gashapon capsule toy specialty store with 280 capsule machine slots is opening inside the Zaza Chuokan shopping complex in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture on August 21, 2026, carrying the full lineup of Bandai's newest capsule toy products.
Grinpa, the outdoor activity park at Mount Fuji's 2nd station in Susono City, Shizuoka, is opening a new athletic facility called Ranger Academy on August 21, 2026, where visitors tackle a 1,500-square-meter course modeled on real ranger training to earn a ranger badge.
From September 1 to November 13, 2026, Kawana Hotel in Ito, Shizuoka hosts a guest-only classic film screening series in its Second Lobby, a space once used as a cinema for aristocrats and dignitaries in the early Showa era, featuring titles including Roman Holiday, Casablanca, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
At Kyukamura Fuji on the shore of Lake Tanuki in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, sunrise aligns with the summit of Mount Fuji to create "Diamond Fuji" only twice a year, in April and August. Early mornings from August 20 offer this year's best chance to see it, and when conditions align, Mount Fuji's reflection on the lake's surface creates the rarer "Double Diamond Fuji."
Izu Shaboten Zoo and IZUKYU CORPORATION are releasing a second round of limited collaboration mascots pairing the zoo's popular capybara with the Resort 21 train, available exclusively through crane games at the zoo and Izu-Kogen Station starting August 20, 2026.
TOKYO CRAFTS will hold a two-day exhibition and sale event, "PLACE in Fumotoppara," at the popular Fumotoppara campground in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, on September 12 and 13, 2026, showcasing new tents and gear alongside an outlet sale and hands-on activities.
A pop-up store for the manga "Futari no Kemono" tours five Loft and Miraiya Shoten locations across Japan from September 2026 through February 2027, featuring newly drawn artwork of Shinosaki and Minase along with exclusive merchandise and purchase bonuses.
From September 1 to 9, 2026, Tsubaki in Okuyugawara Onsen is offering a limited-time gourmet plan for the Chrysanthemum Festival (Choyo no Sekku), featuring chrysanthemum sake and chestnut rice made with Hokkaido-grown Yumepirika rice.
At New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden on Izu's Jogasaki Coast, three popular sunflower varieties — Sunfinity, Sunbelievable, and APOLLON — are now in full bloom, their vivid yellow blossoms standing out against the blue sea and sky, with the colorful garden expected to last through late September.
A share-style dinner pairing autumn ingredients from Izu with craft beers from Shuzenji's Baird Brewing will be offered at Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenji's restaurant Grill & Dining G from September 1 to November 30, 2026.
Iwata City Central Library's "Iwata's Giant Kofun" exhibition marks 70 years since the excavation of Doyama Kofun, one of Shizuoka Prefecture's largest keyhole-shaped tombs, with around 100 prefecturally designated artifacts on display through August 30, 2026.
A new summer festival, "BON BON BON 2026" (Bon Matsuri, Bonpa), comes to Kiyomita Park in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on August 22 and 23, 2026, featuring a lantern-filled "Lantern Night," DJ-remixed bon-odori, live music, and food stalls from around 40 vendors.
Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, rolls out summer 2026 programs including a boat cruise departing from its own pier, a customizable mini unadon at the dinner buffet, a Tamiya Mini 4WD experience, and family activities such as ground golf, hand-held fireworks, and a pool season extended through September 27.
From August 5 to 11, 2026, Matsuzakaya Shizuoka will hold a solo exhibition by Shizuoka-linked artist silsil titled "Where They Stand Now," featuring works from the "Woman" and "Escaped" series that portray the emotions and inner life of women living today.
From August 8 to 31, 2026, amphibious bus "Yamanakako no Kaba (YAMANAKAKO NO KABA)" adds a single daily "Evening Cool Breeze Ride" after its last regular departure, offering cooler evening air, views of Mount Fuji over Lake Yamanaka, and an original fan for every rider.
From August 1 to August 31, 2026, The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA is adding shaved ice made with local fruit, a sparkler gift for every guest, and free festival-gear rentals so visitors can fully enjoy summer in Yugawara.
Izu Retreat Atagawa Suiko by Onko Chishin opens a new spa called Ukine on August 1, 2026, offering all-hand treatments blended with kuromoji and citrus native to the Izu Peninsula, alongside a limited-time spa stay plan on sale from July 28.
Oku-Yugawara Onsen Sansuirou SANSUIROU in Kanagawa is holding a 10-day "Summer Festival Event" from August 7 to 16, 2026, with yo-yo fishing, cotton candy, shaved ice, and more for guests staying over the Obon holidays.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka's all-day dining restaurant Pergola is hosting its July and August buffet, Shizuoka Marche, with elementary school students dining free on July weekends and at half price on August weekdays.
Suruga Health Land in Shizuoka City has renewed its 3rd-floor manga corner and lounge as "Manga Park" and "Nagomi Lounge," expanding the manga collection to about 10,000 volumes and adding private booths and a tatami relaxation space.
SEION Co., Ltd. is beginning membership sales for HOTEL SEION FUJI, a one-group-per-day private resort in Yamanakako, Yamanashi, offering the joy of a vacation home without the usual ownership burden through plans starting from 6 nights a year.
From July 18 to August 31, 2026, Hakone Gora Karaku and Atami Izusan Karaku are offering "Karaku's Summer 2026," a stay built around quiet rest, featuring a body-temperature "fukan onyu" bath in their scenic open-air baths, along with limited-time summer cocktails and sweets.
On July 13, 2026, Risonare Atami held a special "Fisherman's Academy" event for third-graders from a local elementary school in Atami. Guided by a representative of Atami Fish Market working to reduce unused-fish waste, the students learned about fish landed in Atami, watched hotel staff prepare a lunch using unused fish, and recorded their discoveries on a worksheet.
Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka is launching the second installment of its "All About Fixed-Net Fishing" exhibition — a fisherman-costume fish feeding show called "Discovery Ocean" — running July 25 to August 23, 2026, with commentary on the fish caught in fixed nets and specimens such as ray spines and a moray eel skull.
Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026" launches in Hamamatsu on July 24, then tours to Osaka and Chiba through August, pairing live concerts and an exhibition with wide-ranging collaborations with local businesses and the city of Hamamatsu.
Vision Glamping Resort Yamanakako in Yamanashi Prefecture and Koshikano Onsen in Kagoshima Prefecture are introducing Shark's high-power tower fans for a limited time this summer, joining SharkNinja's initiative to keep guests cool in fully private tents and rooms at no extra charge.
This summer, Gotemba Premium Outlets is welcoming six new brands, including a permanent Salomon store and pop-ups from SATUR, ALEXIA STAM, VASIC, New Era, and Madhappy, alongside a relocated and renewed Petit Bateau store.
From July 16 to 21, Matsuzakaya Shizuoka's North Building hosts a "Gold Festival" showcasing pure gold and platinum craftworks, jewelry, and Buddhist altar fittings, including a new original pure gold koban called "Kunouzan" that depicts a famous Shizuoka view.
Gensen no Yado Yugawara Chiyoda-so, a hot spring inn in Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, has launched a summer stay plan running from July 1 to September 30, 2026, that comes with a complimentary chilled ramune soda handed out at check-in.
PARCO stores across Japan are teaming up with Chiikawa the Movie, The Secret of the Mermaid Island, for a summer campaign running July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring original artwork, novelty giveaways, a photo booth, and a collaboration cafe.
KAMIÉLLE TOKYO will host "Fujiyama Vineyard Soirée," an invitation-only vineyard party for about 35 guests at Fujiyama Winery near Mount Fuji on September 26, 2026, featuring a guided tour, wine tasting, and a vineyard lunch in the winery's first event of its kind.
CHILLYU, a one-group-per-day private rental villa in the Izu Kogen area of Ito, Shizuoka, opens on July 18, 2026, offering three free-flowing hot spring baths, a barrel sauna, separate living and relaxation buildings, and a welcome service with Shizuoka beef and wine.
HESTA RESORT Izu, overlooking Sagami Bay in Higashi-izu, Shizuoka, reopens on Monday, July 13, 2026, after a full renewal built around a new concept, a resort where every moment of the stay becomes part of the journey. The refreshed property brings a calmer, nature-connected interior, an updated room lineup for families, couples, and groups, and new outdoor-style spaces near the entrance, including an outdoor lounge and an indoor camp lounge, with an RV park planned for the future.
From July 18, 2026, three highway restaurants in Tochigi, Shizuoka, and Shiga are offering summer-only "mega portion" menus weighing approximately 1kg each, combining local specialties into eye-catching, hearty dishes for drivers on their summer trips.
Hamakita Sweets Community nicoe in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka is holding its 9th "Kakigori Koshien," running from July 1 to September 27, 2026, with 50 shaved ice flavors made from ingredients sourced across all 47 prefectures.
A new wellness-focused hot spring inn, Nishi-Izu Meguri ~MEGURI~, is opening on July 1, 2026 in Doi, Izu City, Shizuoka, offering 100% free-flowing natural hot springs, private saunas, gluten-free dining, and a range of wellness amenities across 39 rooms.
Kawana Hotel Golf Course in Ito, Shizuoka is opening part of its world-renowned Fuji Course free of charge on August 21, 2026 for a family-friendly outdoor event featuring snag golf, putting, water gun battles, and cart rides.
Nishi-Atami Golf Course in Atami, Shizuoka, is hosting a free evening event on August 9, 2026 that invites children to try golf for the first time while enjoying a stargazing class and views of the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival from the hilltop course overlooking Sagami Bay.
The historic Kashiwaya inn at Okabe post town in Fujieda is holding a family-friendly Tanabata evening event on July 4, featuring nagashi-somen, a portrait drawing corner, a food marché with five local stalls, and a children's exploration tour of the museum.
On July 4, 2026, the Night Lantern event will light up the summer sky at Gotemba Kogen Tokinosumika. Write your wishes on a lantern and watch countless glowing lights drift into the night.
THE BASE GLAMPING YUGAWARA in Kanagawa is hosting a special summer event from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seasonal drinks, lanterns, traditional crafts, firewood splitting, and private onsen bathing in a glamping setting.
Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka is hosting a special exhibition focused on fixed-net fishing (定置網漁), running from June 27, 2026 to January 31, 2027, featuring panels, models, live fish tanks, and a spotlight on sharks caught in the nets.
Atami Pearl Star Hotel is offering a seasonal afternoon tea featuring Shizuoka-grown melon and Yamanashi-grown peach in a lineup of creative sweets and savories, available from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Fuji Subaru Land in Yamanashi Prefecture is adding three new attractions in June 2026 — a heavy machinery remote control experience opening June 19, a real shooting game on June 21, and a hot air balloon ride on June 28.
A new private villa exclusively for one group per day has opened in the popular Izu-Kogen resort area, featuring a private sauna with chiller-equipped cold bath and a large-screen home theater.
Matsuzakaya Shizuoka is hosting a "Refreshing Healthy Gourmet" fair from June 17 to 30, featuring a wide range of light, cooling foods and sweets perfect for the humid rainy season.
Iouji Temple in Iwata City, Shizuoka, is a temple with roots believed to date back to the Nara period. The grounds are home to a karesansui rock garden, a moss-lined approach path, and colorful hydrangea in full bloom — a peaceful retreat where history and nature come together.
Celebrating a decade of high repeat-visitor rates and chef's French cuisine, Hotel Futari Komorebi launches a limited "10th Anniversary Plan" from ¥49,800 per person, complete with all-inclusive dining, natural hot spring baths, and exclusive commemorative gifts.
SKY-HILL HOTEL Izu Kogen in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is set to open two new suite rooms featuring private saunas and semi-outdoor baths on July 18, 2026, offering secluded retreat experiences with views of Mt. Omuro.
Kawana Hotel in Ito, Shizuoka, is launching a special rainy-season program featuring a historic film screening in the original projection lobby, a guided history tour, and half-price access to private hot spring baths and billiards — free and open to non-guests too.
Starting June 6, 2026, Sagara Koumare Onsen Hall in Makinohara, Shizuoka will offer a new original dessert called "Koumare Purin," a smooth and fragrant pudding made with premium sencha powder from Morioki Farm, developed by a Kakegawa Grand Hotel patissier.
Atami Korakuen Hotel at ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN is offering a first-ever collaboration room with popular local pudding shop Atami Pudding, available for one room per day from July 18 to September 30, 2026. A dinner buffet sweets collaboration will also run concurrently at the hotel's restaurants.
Gensen Itto Minami-Izu, a new hot spring-focused inn in Minami-Izu, Shizuoka, opened on June 1, 2026. The property features powerful natural hot spring baths and fresh seafood lifted directly from on-site live tanks.
The beloved "Photo with Penguins" and "Penguin Feeding Experience" events have resumed at Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka Prefecture, following a suspension due to highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Starting June 1, Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka offers a hands-on snorkeling program where visitors observe 50 species and 10,000 specimens of Izu marine life from inside a 6-meter-deep tank aboard the moored ship Aqua Dome Perry.
Gaiaflow Shizuoka Distillery has launched a new premium tour called "Tasting From the Cask Tour," offering visitors the chance to sample cask-strength whisky drawn directly from barrels inside the aging warehouse — plus an optional hand-fill bottling experience.
A seasonal water play zone called "Waterland Purpuru" is set to open at Izu Granpal Park in Shizuoka from July 4, 2026, along with a nighttime illuminated version "Night Purpuru" planned for August.
From June 12 to September 3, 2026, Fuji Speedway Hotel in Oyama, Shizuoka presents summer-limited dining experiences including the popular PEACH AFTERNOON TEA, seasonal dinner courses at TROFEO Italian and Robata OYAMA, and six summer herb cocktails at BAR 4563.
Starting June 1, 2026, the "Hana no Yousei" café at Hotel New Akao in Atami introduces two new seasonal parfaits — one using Izu New Summer Orange and another featuring two types of mango with Izu lemonade essence.
Tsumakoi Resort Sainosato in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, is hosting a summer festival buffet from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring festival-inspired dishes, refreshing summer plates, and a special live cooking performance in August.
Freedom Gundam and Justice Gundam are reborn as traditional Shirakawa daruma dolls in a new collaboration at STRICT-G stores. Pre-orders open May 22, 2026, with in-store sales beginning August 1.
The Hydrangea Festival at Mishima Skywalk — Shizuoka's 400-meter suspension bridge — runs from June 6 to July 5, 2026, showcasing more than 13,000 hydrangeas across a 7,000 m² forest, along with nighttime illuminations, limited sweets, and an umbrella rental service.
ACAO ROSE FESTA 2026 is underway at ACAO FOREST in Atami, Shizuoka, through June 7, 2026. With approximately 600 varieties and 4,000 rose plants at peak bloom across 13 hillside gardens overlooking Sagami Bay, the event also features limited-edition seasonal menus, handmade workshops, a photo campaign, and a new instant camera rental experience.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka is offering "The Garden BBQ" plan at its outdoor garden space, where guests can enjoy a hands-free BBQ experience with premium ingredients including Hokkaido scallops and Shizuoka's Fuji chicken. Available until July 31, 2026.
The fire and light performance group Raiko Enbu Kaguzuchi will headline the finale of USAMI Fes 2026 in Ito City, Shizuoka, on May 31, delivering a 30-minute stage that blends fire, LED, and laser effects against the backdrop of Usami Beach.
A new wellness-focused ryokan called "Nishi-Izu Meguri" is set to open in Doi Onsen, Izu City, Shizuoka on July 1, 2026, offering guests experiences centered on four pillars of wellbeing — thermal bathing, gut health, relaxation, and restful sleep.
BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, is hosting two limited-time summer fairs — a plant-based ice cream collection featuring 28 varieties from six brands across Japan, plus fermented soda floats made with _SHIP KOMBUCHA.
Kawana Hotel's Sun Parlour lounge is serving a trio of summer-limited chilled shakes inspired by the gradients of a summer sky, available from June 22 to August 31, 2026.
Hamamatsu Marriott Hotel has officially opened in central Hamamatsu, marking Marriott International's debut in the city and further expanding the brand's presence across Japan's regional markets.
Hotel GrandBach Atami Crescendo is unveiling a seasonal lineup of seven blueberry-inspired cocktails, available from May 1 through October 31, 2026, at its bay view terrace and bar lounge in Atami.
HIRAMATSU HOTELS is now offering round-trip private hire car transfers from within Tokyo's 23 wards to three destinations — Atami, Sengokuhara, and Karuizawa Miyota — for a fully seamless luxury travel experience.
The hilltop glamping resort Memoria Collina IZU80 in Ito, Shizuoka, will open all four dome rooms to dogs starting May 10, 2026. To mark its 2nd anniversary, the facility is running two limited-time campaigns, including up to 20% off on 1-night, 2-meal stays and a dog-first plan with complimentary morning and evening meals for pets.
Salomon is running the "Mt.FUJI Hiking Campaign," offering lottery winners a 2-night 3-day guided hiking experience tracing the Edo-period pilgrimage route from the base of Mt. Fuji to its summit.
The Atami Kaijo Hanabi Taikai (Atami Sea Fireworks Festival) is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, with fireworks launching over Atami Bay from 8:20 PM to 8:40 PM. Hiraturu Onsen Ryokan is offering special stay plans with guaranteed reserved viewing seats, and availability is running low.
White chocolate mint ice cream brand "Ataminto®" introduces Honey Lemon Mint and Salt Milk Mint — two new flavors made with locally sourced ingredients from Atami — now on sale at Okada Pharmacy.
Just 30 minutes from central Tokyo, the hot spring resort of Atami offers a variety of retreat experiences in June 2026 — from firefly viewing and the Jacaranda Festival to luxury ryokan stays, SUP, and art workshops.
From June 1 through August 31, 2026, Restaurant Dining FUJI at Hotel LaForet Shuzenji offers a summer-limited Japanese-Western dinner course featuring Izu's seasonal seafood and local vegetables, priced at ¥9,900 per person.
A summer-limited share-style dinner highlighting Izu's seasonal ingredients paired with three craft beers from Shuzenji's Baird Brewing will be available at Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenji from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Grinpa, the activity park at the 2nd station of Mount Fuji in Susono City, Shizuoka, is running a spring active campaign from April 25 to May 31, 2026, featuring zip lining, off-road buggies, mountain biking, and a free stamp rally with prize gachas.
For the month of June 2026, Sanyoso in Izu-Nagaoka Onsen will host a limited-time Japanese Garden Café within its nationally registered tangible cultural property main building, where visitors can enjoy locally sourced tea and sweets while gazing over the historic garden.
Izu Shaboten Animal Park is experiencing a wave of newborns this spring, with six species — including Indian crested porcupines, ring-tailed lemurs, lesser galagos, kinkajous, prairie dogs, and Egyptian fruit bats — born between February and April 2026.
A limited-time exhibition of colorful fish rubbings by the late artist Komoda Taijirou is being held at Shimoda Aquarium in Shizuoka Prefecture. Ten vivid works depicting local marine life are on display aboard the Aqua Dome Perry from April 18 to June 14, 2026.
From spring through early summer, the greenhouses at Izu Shaboten Animal Park come alive with colorful cactus blooms, featuring around 200 varieties and 3,000 plants in flower.
In Iwata City, Shizuoka, the wisteria at Kokoji Temple and Toyoda Kumano Memorial Park is approaching peak season. The nationally designated natural monument "Kumano no Nagafuji," estimated to be around 850 years old, joins five prefecturally designated wisteria trees to form a trellis spanning approximately 1,600 m², creating a breathtaking cascade of purple blooms each mid-to-late April.
From June 14 to August 31, 2026, Kaijitsuru Tsubaki in Okuyugawara Onsen will host a special Premium Lounge offering craft drinks, seasonal snacks, and a serene summer evening atmosphere — exclusively for guests on the dedicated lounge plan.
Oku-Yugawara Onsen Tubaki, Oku-Yugawara Onsen Sansuirou, and Gensen no Yado Yugawara Chiyoda-so—three inns under the Noguchi Kanko group in Yugawara, Kanagawa—are offering Golden Week limited-time stay plans featuring exclusive perks such as Ise lobster at dinner, room mini-bars, and all-you-can-drink options.
A new restaurant pairing carefully selected beef with natural mountain yam (jinen-jo) tororo opens on April 19, 2026, on the 2nd floor of Shimizu Fish Market "Kawashino-ichi" in Shizuoka City.
A Children's Day special exhibition runs at Shimoda Floating Aquarium from April 18 to May 17, 2026, showcasing 42 fish from 17 species that completed Yogyo Aquarium's unique annual fish graduation ceremony.
Kawana Hotel in Ito, Shizuoka is offering a limited-time guided cart tour and mini golf experience on the world-ranked Fuji Course — open to guests with no prior golf experience required.
Artist MireyHIROKI will present a large-scale installation themed "Connections — Environment and Life" at MIZU NO IE in Izu Kogen during the 31st Izukogen Gogatsusai, running from April 29 to May 31, 2026.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Atami's rooftop venue transforms into the Kankan Beer Garden, where guests can explore 100 varieties of canned goods alongside 20 types of craft canned beer while taking in sweeping ocean views.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring NAKAGO's tin sake vessels and tea sake ware is on display at Shimoda View Hotel from April 6 to May 8, 2026.
La Vista Atami Terrace, a large resort hotel offering panoramic views of Sagami Bay, has opened in Atami. The hotel features private hot spring baths in upper-floor rooms, an observation open-air bath, four free private baths, and two distinct dining styles.
From March 1 to May 31, 2026, Sansuirou SANSUIROU in Oku-Yugawara Onsen is serving a special spring kaiseki course themed around Yugawara's nature, local ingredients, and literary heritage.
Memoria Collina IZU80, an ocean-view glamping resort in Izu, Shizuoka, has launched two limited-time plans — a last-minute discount offering up to 20% off from ¥11,000 per person per night, and a family plan where children in elementary school or younger stay free.
On April 1, 2026, Shimoda Aquarium will hold an induction ceremony for three new animal keepers, with a dolphin presenting one of the new recruits with a whistle — a tool of the trade.
The resort cottage facility Lenessa Akazawa in Ito City, Shizuoka, is introducing two new long-stay plans — a 6-night/7-day "Weekly Hot Spring Retreat" and a 30-night/31-day "Monthly Migration Trial Stay" — designed for remote workers and those considering relocation to the Izu area.
From March 20 to April 5, 2026, Shimoda Floating Aquarium in Shizuoka is hosting a special April Fools exhibition spotlighting fun true-or-false trivia about sea creatures, including whether the porcupinefish really has 1,000 spines.
A practical guide for NARUTO fans visiting Japan — from the Shinobi-Zato attraction on Awaji Island to Fuji-Q Highland's Hidden Leaf Village, official merchandise shops, and a photo tour in the real Naruto city.
Atami is one of the closest hot spring resort towns to Tokyo, reachable in under an hour by Shinkansen. This guide covers the top things to do in Atami, from hilltop museums and seaside walks to onsen soaking, fireworks festivals, and island day trips.
A practical guide to the Izu Peninsula covering onsen towns, dramatic coastlines, early cherry blossoms, mountain viewpoints, and seafood — with access info from Tokyo.
L'ibisco, the acclaimed handmade gelato shop recognized on the Tabelog Top 100 list, is opening its first Shizuoka location in the fishing port city of Yaizu on March 20, 2026, with exclusive local-ingredient flavors.
A special dedicated zone for riders arrives again at the fireworks entertainment event held at Fuji Speedway on April 11, 2026, with circuit parade runs and popular motoblogger appearances.
Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, hosts the 2026 Tsumagoi Spring Festa on March 28 and 29 with free admission, featuring kitchen cars, dance performances, and an electric bike trial ride as around 1,500 cherry trees come into full bloom.
A 1-night 2-day "Grinpa Waku-Doki Activity Camp" is scheduled for April 25–26, 2026, featuring athletic challenges, the popular "Picasso's Tamago" obstacle course, a night buggy ride, and various rides at the amusement park nestled at the 2nd station of Mount Fuji.
Spring-inspired treats featuring fresh strawberries and pistachio gelato are available for a limited time at all H's CREAM dessert shop locations across Japan.
La Vista Atami Terrace, a new resort hotel from the Kyoritsu Resort group, has pre-opened in Atami, Shizuoka. Located about 10 minutes on foot from Atami Station, the hotel features panoramic ocean views, natural hot spring baths, and 239 rooms of various types.
A new Mollyfantasy location opens on the 2nd floor of Aeon Central Square Shizuoka on Friday, March 6. The facility features arcade games, the popular Yokubari Pass flat-rate play service, and a free kids' play area for families.
D2C fashion brand SOÉJU is hosting its 2026 Spring/Summer collection exhibition and fitting events across four cities — including Shizuoka for the first time. Visitors can freely try on curated pieces with no in-venue purchase pressure.
A digital stamp rally along the Izukyu Railway line will run from April through September 2026, featuring in-game rewards, merchandise sales, and special station displays as part of a collaboration with the location-based mobile game series "Station Memories!".
A digital stamp rally collaboration featuring virtual singer Otomachi Una and Tenryu Hamanako Railway launches on April 21, 2026, with exclusive in-game rewards, limited merchandise, and special station displays running through September.
A 4-session muskmelon growing and harvesting workshop is being held at Tomato Ranch in the Miho area of Shizuoka's Shimizu Ward, set amid the natural beauty of a World Cultural Heritage site.
Oimo Fes SHIZUOKA 2026 & Shizuoka Exposition is held at Granship Plaza in Shizuoka City from February 27 to March 1, 2026. Sweet potato specialty shops, sweets vendors, and producers from across Japan gather for this three-day event, now in its fifth edition since first launching in 2023.
An interactive science event where visitors explore the human body through hands-on attractions, video, and graphics is coming to Twin Messe Shizuoka from April 25 to May 6, 2026 — the event's first appearance in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Shiseido Art House presents a special exhibition featuring the works of Komura Settai, a prominent artist from the Taisho to early Showa period, showcasing over 140 pieces including illustrations, stage designs, and prints that beautifully recreate Edo-period aesthetics.
Wendy's・First Kitchen introduces two luxurious burger items featuring black truffle sauce, white truffle oil, and creamy mozzarella cheese at select locations starting February 26th.
Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami marks its 7th anniversary on March 28th with special aufguss sauna events featuring heat master Yuushi Mashimo and an Instagram giveaway campaign.
A luxury beachfront hotel in Atami is being transformed into UMITO Atami Hontei, offering shared vacation ownership with stunning ocean views. Pre-sales begin early March 2026.
Due to popular demand, the collaboration room featuring illustrator Yuri Yokomizo's Nandemo Ikimono characters at Atami Korakuen Hotel has been extended through April 23, 2026.
Starting February 21st, Ito Kowakien hotel introduces a new welcome service at their lobby lounge, featuring a special opening concert, hot spring-steamed buns, and complimentary beverages for arriving guests.
Gotemba Premium Outlets, a popular destination for domestic and international visitors, is hosting its first-ever "Itadaki Gourmet Fair" featuring menus made with certified Itadaki (Shizuoka Food Selection) ingredients at five dining establishments.
From March 15, 2026, HOSHINOYA Fuji will offer a special spring menu for Gastronomic Wild, a course dinner showcasing seasonal delicacies like ayu, bamboo shoots, and Japanese angelica tree sprouts, all sourced from the Mt. Fuji area.
The 2026 Autobacs Super GT Round 2 Golden Week Special will be held at Fuji Speedway on May 3rd-4th. Featuring 300km/h races, camping, gourmet food, and live music entertainment.
Originally from Higashinakano in Tokyo, Daijiro no Shoronpo is opening a new location in Atami Ginza Shopping Street on Friday, February 13, 2026. The restaurant serves freshly steamed xiaolongbao made with carefully selected ingredients, alongside modern ukiyo-e artwork by Masumi Ishikawa.
Two Yugawara hot spring resorts introduce an exclusive facial treatment using real chocolate masks during February 2026, limited to 10 guests per day.
The Ito Ryokuyuu ryokan has opened new private dining rooms called "Fuji" where guests can enjoy a special onsen-steamed kaiseki course. A commemorative stay plan celebrating the early spring season is now available.
Shimoda Aquarium hosts Valentine and White Day themed exhibits in the Clarium jellyfish room, plus heart-shaped feeding shows in the Aqua Dome Perry through March 14, 2026.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring exclusive Initial D merchandise kicks off at bookstores in Osaka and Shizuoka in February 2026, with plans to tour multiple locations.
From February 1st to March 10th, 2026, Minami-Izu Town will host the Minami Cherry Blossom and Canola Flower Festival. Qkamura Minami Izu operates a special shuttle bus service to the festival venue.
NOT A HOTEL announces a new project in Oku-Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, a hot spring area with excellent access from Tokyo, expanding the brand's network to 17 locations nationwide.
Three fennec fox babies born in December 2025 at AniTouch MARK IS Shizuoka, operated by Izu Shaboten Zoo, are growing healthy and beginning to appear in the exhibition area during daytime hours.
A special regional version of the YOSISTAMP exhibition opens at Shizuoka PARCO on February 7, 2026, featuring local collaborations and exclusive merchandise.
Atami Tourism Bureau and JR East launch a travel campaign from January 22, 2026, highlighting early spring attractions including early-blooming sakura, plum blossoms, hot springs, and local cuisine with special discount packages.
The illuminated Numazu Port Large Observation Water Gate "View-O," supported by Iwasaki Electric in lighting design and programming, has been certified as a "Japan Night View Heritage" (Lightup Night View Heritage) in the 20th edition.
Risonare Atami, a resort hotel in Shizuoka Prefecture, will hold the "Seaweed School" educational travel program from March 1 to June 30, 2026. Through beach combing and underwater drone experiences, participants will learn about the vital role seaweed plays in marine ecosystems.
Shimoda Aquarium is hosting a special exhibit featuring fish that evoke cherry blossoms and nanohana (rapeseed flowers), timed to celebrate local spring festivals in the Izu region.
Shimoda Aquarium's popular Setsubun tradition returns with a diver dressed as a red demon performing fish feeding shows from January 24 to February 3, 2026.
Kawana Hotel introduces the Blossom Afternoon Kawana Sakura Selection, featuring cherry blossom-themed sweets and stunning ocean views from February 3 to April 11, 2026.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, guests and their dogs can enjoy a morning beach cleanup walk along the beautiful Shirahama Coast in Shimoda, followed by breakfast on an ocean-view terrace.
Starting January 20, 2026, Godiva introduces new soft serve ice cream featuring delicate chocolate petal toppings at select Valentine's Day pop-up locations across Japan.
A special event train offering Japanese sake tasting and pairings aboard the Fuji Tozan Train will run on February 21, 2026, connecting passengers to the 33rd New Year Brewery Opening at Ide Brewery, the sole sake brewery in the Fuji Five Lakes area.
The popular N.Y.C.SAND (New York Caramel Sand) brand is making a limited-time appearance at Matsuzakaya Shizuoka Store. This time, the new limited-edition product "N.Y. Raspberry Caramel Sand & W Chocolate" will also be available.
Stone wall strawberry picking begins in mid-January on Kuno Street and Strawberry Coast Street in Shizuoka City, the birthplace of strawberry cultivation with a history of about 130 years.
Otaru-based confectionery LeTAO opens a Valentine's pop-up at Entetsu Department Store from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring limited-edition Royal Montagne Mariage Muscat Tea and new chocolate sweets.
Starting January 21st, Toriaezu Gohei izakaya launches its second wave of winter delicacies featuring snow crab and milt dishes, along with Italian-inspired gianduja hot chocolate.
Takagi Coffee introduces a limited-time seasonal menu featuring homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and hazelnut lattes, available from January 16th at 9 locations across Japan.
A new Tully's Coffee store opens at Susono Station in Shizuoka on January 19, marking the first collaboration between the coffee chain and Mishima Shinkin Bank. The two-story space features shared seating areas and a rooftop deck overlooking Mount Fuji.
Liberty Resort Kunozan presents IMMERSIVE WORLD® Season4, a multi-sensory digital entertainment experience featuring projection mapping, surround sound, and scents. Opening February 21, 2026, visitors can explore Kunozan's strawberry culture and Tokugawa Ieyasu history through immersive exhibits, mystery-solving adventures, and fantasy worlds.
The day-trip hot spring facility with stunning Mount Fuji views introduces winter limited menus including a new kimchi hot pot set and seasonal dishes at their dining areas.
The Mt. Fuji Fireworks Executive Committee will hold Mt. FUJI FIREWORKS vs SPEEDWAY 2026 on April 11, 2026 (Saturday) at Fuji Speedway, with general ticket sales starting January 11 (Sunday) at 10 AM.
Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami announces additional details for its collaboration with the popular character series Nandemo Ikimono, featuring themed drinks, donuts, facility decorations, and exclusive merchandise.
A one-day cultural event featuring taiko drums, koto music, and tea ceremony will take place in the Japanese garden of this registered cultural property hotel.
A magical three-day winter event featuring lantern releases, market stalls, mochi-pounding demonstrations, and bonfire marshmallow experiences awaits visitors at Sunpu Castle Park from January 9th to 11th, 2026.
Starting January 1, 2026, guests can decorate the baths at The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA and ofuro cafe HITOMA with illustrations of their favorite characters. This unique event celebrates 2026 as the "Year of Baths" (026 = ofuro) and runs through January 12.
Shimoda Prince Hotel is launching a special accommodation plan ahead of the Kawazu-zakura cherry blossom festivals. The hotel is ideally located between two renowned cherry blossom viewing areas in Kawazu Town and Minami-Izu Town, offering guests a creative Japanese-Western dinner course featuring local Shimoda ingredients including golden eye snapper.
Shimoda Prince Hotel launches a limited-time winter accommodation package combining visits to the Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival with traditional stone-grilled hotpot dining, available from December 20, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
Fujiten Snow Resort in Narusawa Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, launches the Mt. Fuji Observation Lift & Deck on December 22, 2025. An all-in-one package plan for an elevated ski experience is also now available.
From January 2-6, 2026, Edoya Honten near Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine hosts an exhibition and sale of rare traditional Japanese crafts including tamahagane accessories, washi paper products, straw crafts, and hand-painted kites.
STRICT-G announces a first-time collaboration with bag brand master-piece, releasing three Char Aznable-themed bags featuring the signature red accents and premium Japanese craftsmanship.
The TV anime Detective Conan celebrates its 30th broadcast anniversary with a special exhibition opening at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on February 20, 2026, featuring exclusive exhibits, original illustrations, and special merchandise. The exhibition will tour 12 cities across Japan through 2027.
Shizuoka City, blessed with mountains, rivers, and ocean scenery, is gaining attention as a nightscape destination. From November 21, 2025, the winter illumination event "Omachi Heart Fantasy" will transform Aoba Symbol Road and Aoi Square with dazzling lights.
Yaizu City will host the Sea and Sky Fantasia illumination event featuring a 360-degree underwater tunnel, symbol tree, and Lafcadio Hearn-inspired lanterns from November 19 through January 31.
The immersive VR horror experience Senritsu Meikyu Mayoi will embark on a nationwide tour starting mid-November 2025, bringing spine-chilling adventures to Hirakata Park in Osaka and Kohrinbo in Kanazawa.
The beloved annual event moves to fall season for the first time, featuring 20 breweries from across Japan and exciting special events at Gallery Mall Solamo.
Fujikyu Highland, the famous amusement park near Mount Fuji, will welcome a new San-X Area in 2026. This will be the first permanent San-X character zone in a theme park, featuring beloved characters like Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi.
ATAMI ART GRANT 2025 supported by Pasona art now will take place from November 1 to 30, 2025, in Atami City, Shizuoka. The art festival will feature exhibitions at Nonakayama Mansion and various locations throughout the city.
Matcha Festival 2025, featuring popular matcha foods, sweets, and drinks from six shops across Japan, will be held at Granship in Shizuoka from October 23-26, 2025.
We held a day trip tour with insect-catching YouTuber Mushioka Daiki in the Hamamatsu and Iwata areas on October 4th and 5th. Participants enjoyed a cruise on Lake Hamana, Hamamatsu gyoza lunch, and insect observation at Ryuyo Insect Natural Observation Park.
Starting October 10, 2025, a new winter specialty arrives in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Kashō Furusato, a traditional Japanese confectioner with over 70 years of history, introduces Premium Kudzu Ice—a mochi-textured frozen treat made with local Inasa Milk.
A new Mt. Fuji Matcha Cafe is set to open on September 15, 2025, in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cafe, operated by EN. Inc., will be located inside the historic confectionery shop Tago no Tsuki Takaoka Store, marking a significant step in regional revitalization efforts through matcha culture.
A full-scale gyoza festival featuring over 30 stores from Hamamatsu and across Japan will be held at Aoi Square near Hamamatsu Castle for two days in September 2025.
On September 1, 2025, the group-stay hotel "edit x seven Fuji Gotemba" began welcoming guests in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture. The facility targets active travelers such as families and groups, featuring custom bunk beds that sleep up to six people and a prime location just two minutes from Tomei Gotemba IC.
The popular Detective Conan Land national tour arrives at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Iwata from September 5-15, 2025, featuring character meet-and-greets, exclusive merchandise, and interactive exhibits.
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Shizuoka Prefecture is the perfect place to experience summer in Japan. It offers a plethora of summer attractions, such as beautiful nature, colorful flowers, and spectacular fireworks festivals. Here, we introduce the characteristics, attractions, and recommended spots to enjoy summer in Shizuoka Prefecture. *Please note that the event schedules may change. Check the official websites […]
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Shizuoka Prefecture is known for its mild climate, but it has a unique beauty and charm in winter. The drop in temperature reveals stunning landscapes, delightful winter cuisine, and heartwarming illumination spots. This article will detail how to enjoy winter in Shizuoka Prefecture. ※Please note that the dates for the events introduced may change. Please […]
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If you’re going sightseeing, you want to incorporate things into your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. For those interested, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Yamanashi Prefecture in February. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check the official […]
Overview of Atami Onsen “Atami Onsen” is one of Japan’s three major hot spring areas, located in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The charm of “Atami Onsen” lies in its abundant water discharge of 18,000 liters per minute and over 410 different sources. This ensures that visitors can always enjoy fresh and rich hot spring water. […]
Basic Information about Mount Fuji Mount Fuji, widely known as a symbol of Japan, is a beautiful mountain that was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. This mountain has been cherished as a motif in poetry and paintings for centuries. With a height of 3,776 meters, it is the highest mountain in […]
Summary I went to Minato 83 Banchi in Numazu Port in Shizuoka Prefecture.We ate a lot of delicious deep-sea fish and took a peek into the secretive world of the deep sea. A must-see for fish lovers! Whether you’re traveling with family, on a date, or alone! These are recommended spots. Please refer to it! […]
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A local team member's day trip to Sumatakyo Gorge in Shizuoka, featuring the Dream Suspension Bridge, handmade soba, Kawane tea, and a free onsen footbath. Plus practical tips on Mt. Fuji viewpoints, Shizuoka food, and seasonal highlights.