Shizuoka
Before you do anything else on Hatsushima, treat yourself to an amazing lunch at this fisherman-run restaurant.
While this park at the base of Mt. Fuji offers year-round fun, May is the best season for blooming flowers.
This melon specialty shop’s unique lucky bag puts a fruity spin on the New Year’s tradition.
Our first-time visitor to the landmark Shizuoka chain did plenty of homework first, but still had multiple shocks.
The site of Ieyasu’s grave also has an amazing hidden-gem museum that far too many visitors skip.
This ramen shop is so popular it’s impossible to get into. Don’t worry though–there are other ways to try its delicious ramen!
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