Location: Shizuoka Prefecture

Chubu, Japan

Japanese transcription(s)

• Japanese: 静岡県

• Rōmaji: Shizuoka-ken

Country: Japan

Region: Chūbu (Tōkai)

Island: Honshu

Capital: Shizuoka

Government

• Governor: Heita Kawakatsu

Area

• Total: 7,779.63 km (3,003.73 sq mi)

Area rank: 13th

Population (July 1, 2010)

• Total: 3,774,471

• Rank: 10th

• Density: 485.17/km (1,256.6/sq mi)

ISO 3166 code: JP-22

Districts: 5

Municipalities: 35

Flower: Azalea (Rhododenron)

Tree: Sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus)

Bird: Japanese paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone atrocaudata)

Website: www.pref.shizuoka.jp/a_foreign/english

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Things to do in Shizuoka Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Visitor Centers

May 22, 2021 Renato Branum

Shizuoka Prefecture (静岡県, Shizuoka-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu. The capital is the city of Shizuoka, while Hamamatsu is the largest city by population.
Restaurants in Shizuoka Prefecture

1. Gotemba Visitor Information Center

1988 Niihashi, Gotemba 412-0043 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 550-83-4770 http://gotemba.jp/

Excellent

45%

Good

40%

Satisfactory

15%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

2. Izu Peninsula Geopark Nagaizumi Visitor Center

1283-11 Shiomtogari 2F Community Nagaizumi, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun 411-0943 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 55-988-8780 [email protected] https://izugeopark.org/vc/vc_nagaizumi/

Excellent

75%

Good

Satisfactory

25%

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

The place where charm of Izu-hanto GEOPARK is introduced.

3. Road Station Fujikawa-rakuza

1488-1 Iwabuchi, Fuji 421-3305 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 545-81-5555 [email protected] http://www.fujikawarakuza.co.jp

Excellent

21%

Good

55%

Satisfactory

20%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 131 reviews

Michi no Eki Fujikawa-Rakuza can be accessed by TOMEI HIGHWAY Fujikawa Service Area (Heading to Tokyo) and local roads (Fujikawa Minobu Line). Cars equipped with ETC systems can use the Smart Interchange at Fujikawa Service Area, which makes access very convenient. It is a multi-purpose service area with restaurants offering locally-grown seasonal food, shops offering souvenirs from Shizuoka Prefecture and surrounding areas along with an amusement area and planetarium. With an outstanding view of World Heritage Mt. Fuji and one of the three fastest rivers in Japan, the Fujikawa River, the beautiful scenery cannot be missed.

4. Izunokuni City Tourist Information Center

780-3 Nanjo, Izunokuni 410-2114 Shizuoka Prefecture http://izunotabi.com/info/nagaokaekimaeannaijo/

Excellent

33%

Good

25%

Satisfactory

42%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 12 reviews

5. Nishiizucho Tourist Association Dogashima Tourist Information Center

2910-2 Nishina, Nishiizu-cho, Kamo-gun 410-3514 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 558-52-1268 http://www.nishiizu-kankou.com/

Excellent

29%

Good

57%

Satisfactory

14%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 7 reviews

6. Susono City Tourist Association Information Center

7-1 Senpuku inside Susuno Central Park, Susono 410-1116 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 55-992-5005 http://www.susonokanko.jp/

Excellent

Good

100%

Satisfactory

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1 reviews

7. Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Shiomizaka

1896-2 Shirasuka, Kosai 431-0451 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 53-579-3600 http://www.shiomizaka.com/

Excellent

20%

Good

55%

Satisfactory

25%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 76 reviews

At Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Shiomizaka, visitors can purchase fresh local vegetables, seafood, sweets, and bread made from the Kosai City area and taste various local culinary delights. It includes a whitebait rice bowl, fresh seaweed udon noodles, Hamanakoyaki (savory cabbage pancake with whitebait), ice cream topped with whitebait, etc. The footbath area where you can enjoy a stunning ocean view of Enshunada is also popular. *Restrooms (open 24 hours )

8. Surugawan Numazu SA

Negoya, Numazu Shizuoka Prefecture +81 55-946-5250 http://sapa.c-nexco.co.jp/

Excellent

17%

Good

64%

Satisfactory

19%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 262 reviews

9. Michinoeki Subashiri

338-41 Subashiri, Oyama-cho, Sunto-gun 410-1431 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 550-75-6363 http://www.subashiri.jp/

Excellent

11%

Good

57%

Satisfactory

29%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 75 reviews

10. Michi-no-Eki Kawane Onsen

220 Kawanecho Sasamado, Shimada 428-0101 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 547-53-4330 http://kawaneonsen.jp/about

Excellent

27%

Good

51%

Satisfactory

19%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 59 reviews

Location: Shizuoka Prefecture

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Things to do in Shizuoka Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Visitor Centers

1. Gotemba Visitor Information Center

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2. Izu Peninsula Geopark Nagaizumi Visitor Center

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3. Road Station Fujikawa-rakuza

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4. Izunokuni City Tourist Information Center

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5. Nishiizucho Tourist Association Dogashima Tourist Information Center

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6. Susono City Tourist Association Information Center

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7. Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Shiomizaka

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8. Surugawan Numazu SA

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9. Michinoeki Subashiri

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10. Michi-no-Eki Kawane Onsen

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