Shizuoka (静岡) is the capital city of Shizuoka prefecture in Japan's Chubu region. In 2005, Shizuoka absorbed the neighboring city of Shimizu (清水).
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The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site with integrated machine translation.
The Shizutetsu train line runs from Shin-Shizuoka station in the Cenova shopping mall to Shin-Shimizu station. It is worth noting that none of the stations are integrated into the JR train system. However, Shizutetsu Buses do operate service from Shizuoka station to the Cenova mall. Shizutetsu buses can be used to get anywhere in the city.
1 Miho no Matsubara (三保の松原). A spot on the Miho peninsula with pine trees and views of Mount Fuji on a clear day. One of Japan's New Three Views. 2 Nihondaira (日本平) (35 min by Nihondaira Line bus from Shizuoka Station; also accessible by ropeway from the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine). A 308-meter hill in central Shizuoka, with good views of Mt. Fuji, the Izu Peninsula, Shimizu Bay and more. (updated Sep 2015) 3 Kunōzan Tōshō-gū (久能山東照宮). The actual burial place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Dynasty. (His official mausoleum is at Nikko.) Most structures here date from 1617.
There is a rotenburo (unisex communal bath) for those brave enough to try it in beautiful surrounds on the coast called Fujiyoshi Onsen.
Near the port, we can eat fresh fish, such as sushi. 1 Taigetsuro (待月楼). Lunch 11:00-14:00, Dinner 17:00-20:00 (Reservations required for dinner). In business since the Taisho era, this is one of the premier restaurants to try Shizuoka's tororo-jiru (mountain yam soup). It's located in the historic Mariko area, a former station (Mariko-juku) along the Tokaido Road. (updated Feb 2020) 2 Steppin' Cafe (ステッピンカフェ). A popular burger joint. They have a signature "Steppin Burger" but also have over 15 other burgers, including avocado burgers, teriyaki burgers, and Shizuoka Maguro Burgers. (updated Feb 2020) 3 Unaji (鰻魚治), 2-23 Minamicho Suruga-ku.
Shizuoka Cola is a unique locally made tea-flavored cola, using Shizuoka's famous tea. 1 Freakyshow Bar (フリーキーショウ) (near the Gohuku-cho area, a 10-minute walk from Shizuoka Station), ☏ +81 54-273-5588. One of the finest local places to drink in downtown Shizuoka. The bar often features local live entertainment on weekends but has limited seating so arrive early. The menu is not typical of most Japanese izakaya instead focusing on a more eclectic mix of western and European fare. All menu items and drinks are reasonably priced with no tax or cover charge. Recommended are the Godzilla Burger and White Russian.
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
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In Jul, Shizuoka typically sees ~27°C daytime highs and 23 rainy days.
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