SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

Shizuoka City is a city surrounded by the sea and mountains, where the natural beauty of the Southern Alps and the history associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu come alive.

It offers a wealth of culinary delights, including fresh seafood from Suruga Bay, Shizuoka oden, and world-renowned tea. Packed with attractions such as the National Treasure Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, the Taro Ruins, and the bustling Shimizu Port, the city offers a perfect blend of “nature and breathtaking scenery,” “gourmet cuisine,” and “history and culture.”

Whether you’re visiting with your family, a history buff, or a foodie, Shimizu is a city that everyone will want to visit again and again.

Whether from the coast, the city streets, or the mountaintops... Shizuoka City is the only place where you can discover new facets of Mount Fuji’s charm with every change in angle or distance.

During your stay, be sure to visit various viewpoints and find your favorite view of Mount Fuji!

One of the unique pleasures of visiting Shizuoka City is discovering attractions that offer a different charm from Mount Fuji—such as the majestic natural scenery of the Southern Alps, the views of tea plantations, and the sparkling night views. We hope you’ll make new discoveries and experience moments of wonder during your trip!

After being rejuvenated by the majestic natural scenery, be sure to explore the history of Shizuoka City.
Shizuoka City is a special place where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his youth and later years, marking significant milestones in his life. By
visiting castle ruins, shrines, temples, and museums, you can get a close-up look at the daily lives and culture of people from that era.

Here, we’ll introduce facilities where you can experience history firsthand, focusing on sites associated with Ieyasu and arranged in chronological order from his youth to his later years.

We invite you to explore the city of Shizuoka while enjoying the unique history behind each location.

After exploring history, step into the world of hobbies, where modern technology meets a sense of play.
Shizuoka City is known as the “World Capital of Model Kits,” a city that showcases Japan’s hobby culture—including plastic models, die-cast cars, and radio-controlled vehicles—to the world. Visit the headquarters of
famous manufacturers like Tamiya and Bandai, participate in hands-on crafting experiences, and explore exhibition events to experience firsthand the rich hobby culture that’s packed with precision engineering and passion!

Shizuoka City is home to a wealth of historic festivals, events, and hands-on attractions.

Here, we’ll introduce a wide range of attractions, from iconic festivals that let you experience the city’s history and culture to popular activity spots perfect for dates or family outings.

[Festivals/Events]
“Street Performance World Cup in Shizuoka”

Held every fall, this is one of Asia’s largest performance festivals. Top performers from around the world gather here, transforming city streets into stages. Spectators can’t help but stop and watch the impressive stunts and well-coordinated performances, filling the streets with smiles and clapping.

"Shimizu Minato Festival" 

Shizuoka City’s largest festival, which brings color to the summer at Shimizu Port. The famous "Minato Kappore Group Dance" welcomes spontaneous participants, filling the city with excitement. Combined with approximately 10,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky and a variety of parades, the port town comes together in a lively celebration.

"Abe River Fireworks Festival"

Shizuoka City’s premier fireworks festival, originally held to honor war victims and express hopes for reconstruction. Approximately 15,000 fireworks, including massive "shakudama" shells and star mines, light up the night sky, creating a bustling summer tradition in Shizuoka City alongside the stalls lining the riverbank.

"Shizuoka Festival"

A festival representing spring in Shizuoka City, named after the historical tale that "Lord Ieyasu held a cherry blossom viewing here in Sunpu with his vassals." The "Great Lord’s Cherry Blossom Viewing Procession," in which a group dressed as the Great Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu parades through the city accompanied by the Lady of the Household and the daimyo, is a truly spectacular sight, transforming the cityscape into a living historical scroll.

"Shizuoka x Cannes Week" 

An international event held during the Cannes Film Festival (May), stemming from the city’s sister-city relationship with Cannes, France. Affectionately known as "Shizukan," it features outdoor film screenings and a market throughout the city offering French cuisine, wine, sweets, and various goods.

"Shizuoka Oden Festival" 

A festival where you can enjoy Shizuoka Oden, the soul food of Shizuoka City, to your heart’s content. In addition to Shizuoka Oden, popular regional oden from all over Japan gathers here, so we recommend trying and comparing the different varieties.

[Things to Do] 

When you visit Shizuoka City, you won’t want to miss the many local delicacies nurtured by its rich natural environment and history.

From seafood and mountain produce to the flavors of long-established restaurants, as well as exquisite tea-based sweets and traditional confections perfect for souvenirs—A full lineup of flavors you can only experience here! 

[Gourmet]

[Sweets / Regional Confectionery]

Shizuoka City is packed with attractions, from nature and history to
culture, cuisine, and sweets. Use our suggested itinerary as a guide and make the most of your visit to the spots that catch your eye!