Shizuoka Prefecture stretches along Eastern Japan's southern coast, offering breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, rich natural beauty, and deep history and culture. The prefecture is divided into three main areas.
The eastern area is home to Mount Fuji, a breathtaking World Cultural Heritage Site. Onsen hot spring sites along the Izu Peninsula are popular, allowing visitors to enjoy both wild nature and true relaxation.
The central area includes Shizuoka City, featuring historical sites associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu like Sunpu Castle and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. It's also renowned as a major tea-producing region.
In the western area, Hamamatsu City is known as a hub of craftsmanship and industry – from musical instruments to motorcycles and more. Lake Hamana is also a wonderful site for gourmet cuisine and leisure activities.
Conveniently accessible by bullet train, Shizuoka Prefecture offers diverse attractions – from Mount Fuji to the sea, mountains, culture and cuisine – making it a must-visit destination.
The Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka serves as a hub for preserving and passing down the legacy of Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration, which was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in June 2013. At our centre, we carry out activities based on four pillars: Preserve Forever, Enjoy and Learn, Broadly Interact, and Thoroughly Investigate. Through these efforts, we introduce the history, culture, and nature of Mt. Fuji from various perspectives to visitors from Japan and around the world.
Why not take a virtual mountain climbing experience on our spiral slope and learn about Mt. Fuji through our immersive video displays? Our exhibition guides, accessible via your smartphone, are available in multiple languages (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean). Don’t miss the breathtaking view of the majestic Mt. Fuji from the fifth-floor observation hall or the iconic architecture of the building itself, which is designed to be an inverted Mt. Fuji.
Be at one with nature on a thrilling flight, flanked by Mt. Fuji! The Asagiri-Kogen Highland Plateau is a vast expanse of the western foothills of Fujisan that offers close-up views of the magnificent mountain. It is dotted with locations that showcase the four seasons such as the Shiraito Falls and Lake Tanuki, with plenty of outdoorsy activities to enjoy. One of the most popular of these would be the paragliding experience Sky Asagiri, which allows you to enjoy Fujisan from the air. Partake in a breathtaking adventure in clear air above grasslands that stretch to the horizon. The spectacular sight of Mt. Fuji before you that is bound to liberate you in body and soul. Beginners can rest assured of a safe flight as an experienced instructor joins you on a tandem ride. This premium experience is extraordinary and available only here in Japan.
JR Tokyo Station → JR Shizuoka Station: Approximately 59 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes by Tokaido Shinkansen
