Three new hiking experiences have launched in Shizuoka exploring the Japanese prefecture’s majestic landscapes, whilst the Shizuoka Prefectural Government has launched a new registration system and e-learning course for those wanting to scale Mt. Fuji aimed at protecting and preserving the region’s legendary mountain while improving climb safety and comfort.
Official tourism figures released by the Japan Tourism Agency reveal that the number of overnight guests in Shizuoka from the UK has soared in recent months, with a whopping 270.9% increase in British tourists staying in the Japanese prefecture from January to March 2024 compared to the same period in 2019.
The latest stats show that a total of 4,010 UK tourists stayed in Shizuoka in...
Japan’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa, has welcomed the opening of four new hotels with a premium villa resort on Irabu, a well-located beachfront property on Senaga, a coastal escape on Ishigaki and a secluded luxury resort on Miyako.
The new accommodation options provide even more choice for travellers visiting the subtropical region, which is just three hours by air from Tokyo...
A brand new helicopter and hiking tour has launched in Shizuoka, exploring Japan’s captivating Southern Alps. Offering exhilarating views of majestic Mt. Fuji and its surrounding peaks, the tour includes stops at a rejuvenating mountain onsen, a traditional ryokan and Japan’s most remote whisky distillery. The 4-day Japan Southern Alps National Park Adventure Tour from destination management...
Organised by the London Okinawa Sanshinkai, Okinawa Day will return to London this June, celebrating the unique music, food and culture of Japan’s sub-tropical southernmost prefecture.
Now in its 11th year, the family-friendly event will showcase an array of exciting entertainment alongside workshops, food, and craft stalls. The festivities will take place on Saturday 22 June 2024 in...
Tourism Shizuoka Japan has created a series of short new videos highlighting the prefecture’s central role in Japan’s seven-century-long Shogun culture of military leaders, showcasing the destination’s past and present. Home to the majestic Mount Fuji and just 1 hour from Tokyo by bullet train, the prefecture is steeped in history and invites travellers to follow in the footsteps of the...
The Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka, just 45 minutes from Tokyo by bullet train and home to the majestic Mount Fuji, has welcomed the opening of a new luxury onsen resort – the Atami Izusan KARAKU on the Izu Peninsula. The property is the second opening for the premium onsen resort brand KARAKU, owned by ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS, and is nestled on a picturesque and serene hilltop in the...
Home to 160 sub-tropical islands and located just three hours by air from Tokyo, Japan’s southernmost prefecture of Okinawa is set to welcome a collection of exciting events this spring – from a traditional lantern festival and flower carnival to an exhilarating triathlon, spectacular fireworks show and an international movie festival. Here are some of the must-visit events in the region...
Home to the majestic Mount Fuji and located just one hour by bullet train from Tokyo, the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka is set to welcome an array of exciting events this year – from Hina doll displays and firefly viewing to spectacular flower festivals and awe-inspiring firework displays. Here, the team at Tourism Shizuoka Japan summarises some of the must-visit events in the region for...
Tourism Shizuoka Japan has produced a new video collection focused on specific tours offering an immersive journey through the prefecture’s stunning landscape, culture and heritage. The videos are available on the YouTube channel Explore Shizuoka here .
The collection consists of eleven one-minute videos highlighting various tours such as walking tours, cooking experiences, authentic...
