Shizuoka

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10 Things to Do in Numazu, Japan: A Local’s Guide

Numazu is my home town — and honestly, most travel guides skip right past it. Sitting on Suruga Bay about an hour from T...
Food & Drink

Atami Mountain Hiking Circuit: A Scenic One-Day Course Guide

From Numazu, Atami is just about 50 minutes by car — less than an hour and you're already there. So this time, I planned...
Food & Drink

A Day Trip to Shimoda | Shirahama Shrine, Marine Aquarium & Local Gourmet

A day trip to Shimoda: visit Shirahama Shrine, the marine aquarium, and enjoy local gourmet in Shizuoka, Japan.
Food & Drink

[Numazu Day Drinking Guide] Penguins, Craft Beer & Japanese Sake — The Perfect Day Trip Bar Hop

Just an hour from Tokyo by train, Numazu in Shizuoka is the perfect day trip for daytime drinking. Penguins + craft beer at ONE DROP, then Japanese sake & miso oden at Umaimon-ya.
Shizuoka

Quiet Mt. Fuji Trip in Gotemba: Hike, Café & Hotel

Escape the crowds at Hakone and Lake Yamanaka. Gotemba offers stunning Mt. Fuji views, quiet winter hiking on Mt. Kintoki, a cozy local café, and a comfortable hotel — all without the tourist rush.