Shizuoka, Japan 6 Day Itinerary

Title: 6-Day Itinerary for Shizuoka, Japan

Day 1: Arrival in Shizuoka City

• Accommodation: Stay at Hotel Granvia Shizuoka or Daiwa Royal Hotel Shizuoka for convenience.
• Activities: Visit the Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, walk around Aoi Ku (Green District), and explore Kohai-machi for local shops. Don’t miss the Shizuoka City Museum of Art.
• Food: Try Shizuoka’s famous green tea (matcha) ice cream, and dine at Ichiran for delicious ramen.
• Things to Know: Shizuoka Prefecture is famous for its green tea and citrus fruits.

Day 2: Hamamatsu City

• Transportation: Take the JR Tokaido Line from Shizuoka Station.
• Activities: Visit the Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments and the Samurai Age Museum.
• Food: Enjoy Hatcho Miso Ramen at Kaneko, and try local delicacies like wasabi jelly and Yatsuhashi (sweet rice crackers) at Yatai Sampuru.

Day 3: Fuji-Q Highland and Lake Kawaguchiko

• Transportation: Take the Fujikyu Railway from Otsuki Station to Kawaguchiko Station.
• Activities: Spend the day at Fuji-Q Highland for thrilling roller coasters and attractions. Take a boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko or visit the Owakudani Valley.
• Food: Taste Kawaguchiko’s famous black eggs at Owakudani and enjoy local seafood at Kawaguchiko Kohan by the lake.

Day 4: Fujisan World Heritage Center and Mount Fuji Fifth Station

• Transportation: Take a bus from Kawaguchiko to the Fujisan World Heritage Center. Continue by bus or guided tour to the Fifth Station.
• Activities: Learn about Mount Fuji at the World Heritage Center, and hike part of the trail to the Fifth Station for stunning views (Note: Wear appropriate shoes and clothing).
• Food: Have lunch at a restaurant near the Fifth Station or pack a bento box from a local shop in Kawaguchiko.

Day 5: Atami and Izu Peninsula

• Transportation: Take the JR Tokaido Line from Kawaguchiko to Atami Station. Rent a car for exploring the Izu Peninsula.
• Activities: Soak in an onsen (hot spring) at Izukyu Atami Onsen or Gotemba Kurotaki Onsen. Visit Atami Fish Market and enjoy the beautiful coastline of the Izu Peninsula.
• Food: Savor fresh seafood at a restaurant in Atami or along the Izu Peninsula. Don’t forget to try Izu’s famous Amagi udon.

Day 6: Return to Shizuoka City and Departure

• Activities: If time allows, visit the Shimizu Squares or stroll along the Ohanami Coast for a peaceful ending to your trip.
• Departure: Head back to Shizuoka Station and catch your departure train.