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Things to see in Shizuoka (Japan): 44 places and when to go
Shizuoka is a town in Japan, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly Nature (23), Hot springs (14), With kids (5). The best known are Izu Shaboten Zoo, Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden and Mount Ōmuro. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 34.9224, 139.1196
- Places
- 44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (23) · Hot springs (14) · With kids (5) · Museums and art (3) · Mountains (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to January and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 93 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Banjirō Dake, at 1,299 m.
What to see in Shizuoka
The places in and around Shizuoka, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Izu Shaboten ZooZoo and botanical garden in Itō, Shizuoka, Japan2.4 km
- Atagawa Tropical & Alligator GardenBotanical garden with alligators in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan13 km
- Mount ŌmuroCinder cone volcano in Japan3.1 km
- Japan Cycle Sports CenterWith kids14 km
- Mount SukumoVolcano12 km
- Izu Granpal Amusement ParkWith kids1.9 km
- Izu Music Box MuseumMuseum5.2 km
- Jingitai-shaShinto shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan1.9 km
- Banjirō DakeMountain in Japan11 km
- Omiya ShrineShinto shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan13 km
- Ōnawa ParkNature14 km
- The Cat MuseumMuseum3.0 km
- TōkaikanMuseum5.9 km
- Ananoyama VolcanoVolcano6.5 km
- Banba PlainVolcano6.3 km
- Benten SpaHot spring bath6.2 km
- Chojya FieldVolcano13 km
- Foot SpaHot spring3.7 km
- Futo-OnsenHot spring bath2.4 km
- Hachi-ga-kubo VolcanoVolcano6.2 km
- Hatoya TairyoenHot spring bath7.9 km
- Hokkawa OnsenOnsen11 km
- Ito Marine Town Seaside SpaHot spring7.3 km
- Izu Kogen no YuOnsen5.0 km
And the other 20, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Jizudo, Josei School, Kawago Plain, Mt. Akakubo, Mt.Iwayama, Mt.Komuro, Mt.Maruno, Mt. Takamuro, Mt.Togasa, Umeki Plain, Volcano Kakubogawa, Volcano Sekiguchi, Volcano Uchino
- With kids: Maboroshi Exhibition
- Hot springs: Ogawa Onsen Public Hot Spa, Oka Tourism Association Iso-no-Yu (Air Spa), Oyururi, Shiraiwa no Yu, Wada Jyrurojin-no-Yu, Yawatano Port
When to go to Shizuoka
The best time to visit Shizuoka is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:54
- FebBest time10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:50
- JunPossible14:20
- JulPossible14:08
- AugPossible13:19
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:08
- DecPossible9:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. In April, 44 of the 44 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Shizuoka
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 93 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Shizuoka90 places67 km
- Yokohama130 places72 km
- Hachiōji155 places84 km
- Kawasaki, Kanagawa42 places86 km
- Kōfu88 places95 km
- Tokyo287 places103 km
And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Shizuoka?
The best known: Izu Shaboten Zoo, Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden, Mount Ōmuro, Japan Cycle Sports Center, Mount Sukumo. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Shizuoka?
February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40.
How do you get to Shizuoka?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 93 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Shizuoka as the destination and these 44 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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