May 2023: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
Articles about Shizuoka
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March 2023: Top Events Around Japan
Plum blossoms, spring festivals, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka and more!
Ryokan with Private Onsen in Japan
Japan is dotted with plenty of onsen towns, most of which boast private onsen (with spectacular views) alongside their public offerings.
Shizuoka Attractions
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Kinomiya Shrine
For a change of scenery from your Atami beachside break, hike a little bit up the hill and …
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Events in Shizuoka
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Atami Plum Blossom Festival
Banish winter blues with a trip to the seaside hotspring resort Atami, where the Atami Plum Garden hosts a Plum Blossom Festival throughout January and February. Atami is known to have some of …
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Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
See early blooming cherry blossoms at Kawazu's annual flower festival.
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“Light of Versailles” Winter Illumination
Each year at Toki no Sumika – a leisure resort in the Gotemba area of Shizuoka – there is a winter illumination involving fountains, water and lots of lights. The show timings are …
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Shizuoka Matsuri
The Shizuoka Festival is Shizuoka City’s biggest spring festival. The three day event features a yatai-mura (outdoor food village), cherry blossoms, parades, performances, and cosplay. In …
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Hamamatsu Festival
The Hamamatsu Festival celebrates the birth of children and falls over the annual holiday Children’s Day (May 5th). What happens? There are two distinct parts to the festival. The first is …
Popular Tours & Activities
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Adventure out to Gunkanjima (Battleship Island)
Give yourself the James Bond experience with a visit to the movie-famous Battleship Island, …
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20% off Travel WiFi from Ninja WiFi
Save money on wifi rental from Ninja WiFi, one of Japan's leading pocket wifi providers, with …
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Go Bar Hopping in Osaka
Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka’s popular nightlife district of Namba. …
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Restaurants in Shizuoka
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Eating & Drinking in Shizuoka
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Japan For Foodies: 47 Prefectures, 47 Must-Try Dishes
Discover Japan's culinary diversity—one delicious local dish at a time.
Things To Do in Shizuoka
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Japan by Prefecture: The Chubu Region
Perfect if you want to see some unusual sights, the festivals of Chubu bring some intensity to an otherwise peaceful and …
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Old Tokaido Road: Hiking from Tokyo to Kyoto
Walk in the footsteps of Edo-era samurai.
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Sun, Sea and Surf: Japan’s Best Beaches
More than just nice shores—Japan beaches offer onsen, incredible views, sand slopes and even views of Fuji while you sunbathe!
