The easiest way around Shizuoka is on foot or public transportation, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other. Though, some sights are located a bit further ahead, where a car or bus might be necessary to get there. If you decide to rent a car, it is advised to do so from the nearest airport in the vicinity. You can use our car rental widget in the FAQ menu below. 

Please check below for available discounted passes to get around in Shizuoka:

• Shizuoka 1-Day Train and Bus Pass

  • Coverage:

    • All trains within Shizuoka City

    • All Shizutetsu buses within Shizuoka City

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Price: 1380 Yen

  • Where to buy: Shizuoka Station

Public transportation:

Travelers who come by train should get off at Shin-Shizuoka station. Those traveling with a JR Pass should get off the bullet-train at Shizuoka station and take a short bus ride to the city center. 

Nearest airport:

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 3 hours

• by public transport: approximately 4 hours

• by bullet-train: approximately 2 hours (bullet-train is available from Shinagawa station)

Valid rail passes:

• Japan Rail Pass

Rental cars:

We recommend staying here between one and two days. 
 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 3 hours

• by public transport: approximately 4 hours

• by bullet-train: approximately 2 hours

Cherry blossoms:

The best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan is usually between late March and early April. Although the blooming period can vary slightly from year to year and depending from region to region. 

Scenic transportation:

• Nihondaira ropeway: click here to go to the official website

• Suruga Bay Ferry: click here to go to the official website

• Shimizu Harbor Bay Cruise: click here to go to the official website

Hiking:

The hiking season in this area typically runs from Spring until Autumn.

There are several festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed slightly in the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

• Shizuoka Oden Festival

  • Date: March 13th until 15th

  • Time: 10:00 - 21:00

• Bamboo Light of Taihei Tenka

  • Date: April 1st until June 30th

  • Time: 18:15 - 21:15
     

• Shizuoka Samba Carnival

  • Date: May 3rd and 4th

  • Time: 13:30 - 17:30
     

• Shizuoka Hobby Show

  • Date: May 13th until 17th

  • Time: 09:00 - 17:00
     

• Shimizu Tanabata Festival

  • Date: July 4th until 7th

  • Time: 10:30 - 21:00
     

• Shimizu Festival

  • Date: July 9th
     

• Shimizu Tomoegawa Lantern Festival

  • Date: July 16th

  • Time: 18:30 - 21:00
     

• Nihondaira Festival

  • Date: July 24th

  • Time: 19:30 - 20:30
     

• Abe River Fireworks Festival

  • Date: July 27th

  • Time: 19:00 - 21:00 
     

• Shimizu Minato Festival Maritime Fireworks Festival

  • Date: August 4th

  • Time: 19:30 - 20:30

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