Family holidays in Shizuoka, Japan
03-Jul-2025
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Shizuoka, Japan is steeped in history, has a huge choice of traditional ryokan inns and onsen hot springs, and is also a gourmet paradise. Its natural environment produces some of the country’s best food and drink, from green tea and wasabi to fresh seafood.
Families can enjoy all that the prefecture has to offer – check out these experiences:
Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling in Shimoda
What is particularly special about this activity is the combination of sea kayaking and snorkeling! You will go to the snorkeling area by kayak. A school of tropical fish and a variety of wavering seaweeds on the southeast of the Izu Peninsula will welcome you. Great fun for all the family. For more details, view here.
Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour
Escape the crowds and embark on a Mt. Fuji Food tour in charming Fujinomiya—nestled at the very base of the iconic mountain. Blessed with pure mountain spring water, this lovely town is a great place for delicious soba noodles, fragrant green tea and crisp local sake. The tour includes a visit to the beautifully designed Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, and then on a flavour-packed journey featuring five specialty food stops and a traditional local lunch. Just a short trip from Tokyo, Fujinomiya offers a refreshing change of pace—and a deeper taste of Japan’s furusato (home town) spirit. Click here for more details.
Mt. Omuro Summit Experience
Omuroyama was born in the eruption of approximately 4,000 years ago. Climb up to the top of the mountain by a chair lift, to experience a superb view of the Sagami Sea, the Izu Islands, Mt.Fuji, Mt.Hakone and Izu Tobu Volcanic Group. Click here for more details.
Fishing Experiences For The Whole Family
Enjoy off the coast fishing experience on the Hyosuke Maru fishing boat. Learn from a fourth generation fisherman from the great grandfather in Kakisaki, Izu.
The captain loves to catch Madai (red sea bream) which is a delicacy in Shizuoka. Click here for more details.
Mt. Fuji Nature E-bike Ecotour
This tour allows you to not only discover Shizuoka’s stunning scenery and Mt. Fuji foothills, but also its traditional life and local flavours enroute. The experience includes visiting Lake Tanuki, riding through a traditional Japanese village, trying fresh spring water from Mt. Fuji and fresh rainbow trout at a local farm, as well as riding to the World Heritage Shiraito Falls. Click here for more details.
View more activities and experiences in Shizuoka here.
For FREE training opportunities on Shizuoka, contact Sandra at sandra@humewhitehead.co.uk
