Shizuoka Station

Shizuoka Station is the perfect stop for lovers of fresh seafood, green tea enthusiasts and samurai period history buffs.

Located right on the coast of Suruga Bay which is famous for its abundance of seafood, many of the port towns close to Shizuoka offer some of the freshest seafood in Japan.

Shizuoka City is in the heart of Green Tea country and has a growing cafe culture with many boutique green tea shops

Famous as residence of possibly Japan’s most famous Samurai Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu Shizuoka holds a special place in Japanese history and the metropolitan city center retains much of its past charm.

Easily Accessible from Shizuoka Station

Shizuoka City – Fugetsuro, Green Tea Cafes, Craft Beer Bars,

Shimizu Area – S-pulse Plaza, Miho Matsubara, Nihondaira, Strawberry Coastal Road,

Coastal Towns of Yaizu, Mochimune & Yui – Sakura Shrimp, Whitebait, Tuna markets and all the seafood

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SHIZUOKA STATION

Shizuoka Station is the perfect stop for lovers of fresh seafood, green tea enthusiasts and samurai period Japanese history buffs.

EXPERIENCE

Shizuoka City played an important role in the history of Japan as a city of influence particularly in the Tokugawa reign. Wander through the Sumpu Castle grounds or visit the Japanese garden in Fugetsuro to experience what life may have been like at times that bookend the 300 years of Tokugawa influence.

FOOD & DRINK

Shizuoka City in recent years has seen many cafes and new craft beer bars open and the city has a cosmopolitan feel. Green tea features heavily in Shizuoka City - just 5 minutes from the station you can pop into one of the local cafes for a matcha latte, green tea espresso, or even some green tea ice cream.

EXPLORE

From Shizuoka Station there are plenty of areas to explore off the beaten track. Head North toward the Japanese Southern Alps and you will discover streams filled with wasabi that was planted at the behest of Tokugawa Ieyasu himself. Head a little deeper into the hills and find some great hiking trails that offer spectacular views of Mt Fuji.