Local travel experiences in Shizuoka, Japan
03-Dec-2025
Category: News Stories
Shizuoka boasts a variety of community-based experiences - enjoy fresh, locally-produced food, explore its rich natural landscapes, engage with local cultures, and so much more.
Take a look at some of the experiences unique to Shizuoka:
Wasabi fields and Tofu-making workshop
Experience a unique culinary adventure in Japan. Immerse yourself in the culture, traditions, and flavours by exploring the beautiful wasabi fields and learning about wasabi cultivation. Discover the secrets of Tofu-making using locally sourced ingredients. Get hands-on experience in creating this versatile and nutritious staple food. For more information, click here.
The traditional dyeing technique Hamamatsu Chusen tour
‘Chusen Some’ is a traditional dyeing of ‘Yukata’ (traditional Japanese summer kimono style wear) which has been passed down since the mid-18th Century.
In this tour, visitors can observe the authentic dyeing craftsmanship and a hands-on experience dyeing your own special ‘Tenugui’ (Hand Towel) at the factory. For more information, click here.
Green tea farm experience in Kawane
Kawane is a small town, a one hour train ride through the mountain along the river, where you can see real local farmers and experience their own heart-warming Omotenashi. Your experience will include sightseeing, harvesting, studying green tea, cooking and also tea experience. For more information, click here.
250-year old Japanese farmhouse experience
Suishamura is located in a mountainous area not far from Shizuoka City – a 250-year-old Japanese traditional house with a thatched roof. Enjoy an authentic Japanese experience cooking traditional meals using natural ingredients and immersing yourself in a traditional Japanese countryside living from a bygone era. For more information click, here.
Mt. Fuji famous food tour
This Mt. Fuji Food tour takes place in the lovely town of Fujinomiya, just at the base of the most famous mountain in Japan. With deep clear mountain spring water- Fujinomiya is a great place for delicious food, sake, soba noodles and green tea. Fujinomiya is an easy day trip from Tokyo (or an overnight visit that will give you more time to explore!). For more information, click here.
NEW! Explore Lake Hamana on Two Wheels
A new bicycle rental shop, Bentenjima Cycle Gate, has opened in Bentenjima Seaside Park, offering a fresh way to explore the shores of Lake Hamana. Just steps from Bentenjima Station on the JR Tokaido Line, it gives visitors easy access to one of Japan’s largest lakes, known for its unique mix of freshwater and seawater and its calm, scenic views.
There is also a new 12 km one-way route from Bentenjima to Kanzanji Onsen, perfect for beginners, featuring mostly flat terrain and stretches of bike-only paths. This self-guided ride is easy to follow and ideal for enjoying lake breezes, wide-open scenery and local favourites such as hot springs, cafés and Hamamatsu’s famous grilled eel. For more information, visit here.
To learn more about Shizuoka, visit Explore Shizuoka.
Your UK Representative for Shizuoka is Sandra – sandra@humewhitehead.co.uk – get in touch for training opportunities.
