- Recommended
Shizuoka City Tokugawa Ieyasu Memorial Museum
Museum on Nihondaira featuring displays about Tokugawa Ieyasu, his life and legacy, beside the ropeway to Kunozan Toshogu.
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Complete guide to Shizuoka
Things to do in Shizuoka
Discover the best of Shizuoka — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Shizuoka trip today.
- Recommended
Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art
Art museum in a scenic hill setting, noted for Rodin works, modern art and open views that pair culture with a relaxed visit.
- Recommended
Chibi Maruko-chan Land
Museum celebrating Chibi Maruko-chan creator Momoko Sakura, with original art, themed displays and a strong local pop-culture link.
- Must visit
Sunpu Castle Park
Large central park around former castle grounds, with moats, gates, lawns and seasonal blossoms; ideal for an easy historical walk.
- Must visit
Nihondaira
Popular hilltop viewpoint with wide views of Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay and tea fields, plus walks, museums and ropeway access.
- Must visit
Miho no Matsubara
Seaside pine grove and beach area associated with classic views of Mount Fuji; good for walks, sea air and sunset scenery.
- Gluten-free
Maguro Ryori
Sashimi or sushi made with Shizuoka’s famed bluefin tuna, prized because nearby ports such as Yaizu land some of Japan’s best catches.
Shizuoka Oden
A hot-pot from Shizuoka Oden Alley with beef sinew, daikon, fish cakes and tofu in a dark broth, finished with local dashi powder.
- Gluten-free
Shirasu
Small boiled whitebait from Suruga Bay, served over rice or as sashimi when very fresh. It is a classic local seafood linked to the bay.
Restaurant Sawayaka
Casual branch of the local hamburger steak chain, known for sizzling beef patties and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Oden no Omise
Long-established oden restaurant in central Shizuoka, specialising in dark-broth Shizuoka oden in a traditional, relaxed setting.
Fukumanrou
Refined Japanese dining focused on seasonal Shizuoka ingredients and careful presentation in a calm, polished atmosphere.
Japanese yen (¥)
Moderate for Japan: business hotels, local meals and rail or bus travel are manageable, but tourist hotels and fine dining cost more than in many Asian city breaks.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- ¥800-1,200 for a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- ¥2,000-4,000 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- ¥8,000+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- ¥350-600 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
No tipping is expected in Japan. Do not tip in restaurants, cafés or taxis; excellent service is included as standard.
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