Shizuoka Prefecture Holiday Packages

Holidays To Shizuoka

Dreaming of a calm hillside getaway in Japan? Well, holidays in Shizuoka sound like the perfect idea. In fact, that’s exactly what the name “Shizuoka” means—calm hill.

Of course, there’s more to this seaside escape than a rolling landscape. Located about 175 km southwest of Tokyo, Shizuoka is home to unique museums, outdoor adventures and views of Mount Fuji. You can easily extend Shizuoka holidays with a day trip out to the famous volcano—just load up on delicious coastal cuisine first!

Things to Do in Shizuoka

As the capital of Shizuoka Prefecture, this waterfront city is a snapshot of the best of the region. You can take a few snaps of your own at Miho Seacoast, a beach east of the port. It may be on the edge of an urban jungle, but you can still don your bathers and take a peaceful swim!

From the beach you’re just a short walk out to the end of harbour, where you can make some finned friends at Tokai University Marine Science Museum. You’ll want to dry off for a tour of the Shizuoka castle ruins, though—they were quite fancy back in the 16th century. There in old city centre, northwest of the waterfront, you can get to know the local culture by sight at the Shizuoka City Museum of Art, or by taste with a traditional tea service in Sunpujo Park.

To take your Shizuoka holiday to the next level, pick up one of Wotif’s stellar Shizuoka car hire options and drive out to Fuji, where you can start climbing or simply admire its majesty.

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

In Shizuoka you can find luxury boutiques and designer fashions south of Sunpujo Park. Save your travel money by booking Shizuoka packages now, so you can splurge at Tiffany’s later!

Not one for the conventional buying experience? Well, at S-Pulse Dream Plaza, you can shop till you almost drop, hop on a Ferris wheel, and shop some more! We kid you not—there is a hybrid shopping centre and amusement park on the west side of the harbour, and it’s fabulous .

As with the shopping scenes, dining in Shizuoka is centred around Sunpujo Park and the port. Both neighbourhoods whip up amazing seafood and fresh fish, including sushi that rivals Tokyo’s bigger restaurants. Shizuoka Prefecture is also known for its gourmet grilling. Try the grilled unagi, a freshwater eel that’s marinated in tasty soy sauce. Mmm.

The nightlife can be pretty quiet near the waterfront, where dinner turns into hours of conversation. But if you wander further inland toward the old city, you’ll find heaps of dance clubs with visiting DJs ready to spin some tunes under neon lights.

What’s Next?

Pack your hiking boots and your dance shoes and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. Wotif has a huge selection of accommodation and airfares so you can build your own adventure and save big on packages to Shizuoka. Enjoy Shizuoka on its own or add it to your tour of the Japanese capital and book Tokyo packages right here!