4D3N Route: Shizuoka Tour

Lake Hamana is the birthplace of eel farming and eel is its well-known specialty. The plump, grilled eel is exquisite, and some restaurants offer a variety of other delicious eel dishes in addition to Unajyu (grilled eel over rice).

A temple associated with Ii Naotora. The beautiful Ryotanji Garden is designated as a national scenic beauty. In spring, there is Satsuki azaleas; in autumn, there is autumn foliage. Visitors can enjoy different beauty every season here.

A garden park with a huge open space, located next to Lake Hamana. The seasonal flowers planted all over the place are spectacular. Moreover, there are playground equipment which makes this place a popular tourist spot for families.

One the three largest sand dunes in Japan. From the dune, you can see the Enshu-nada coast. The fumon (wind-wrought pattern) created by the strong wind is a work of art. This spectacular scenery created by nature is often used in the production of movies and dramas.

A commercial center that gathers a lot of shops that are known for selling fishery products. Visitors can taste freshly caught seafood in the cafeteria here.

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the head shrine of more than 1,300 Sengen shrines in Japan. People come here to wish for safe delivery and matchmaking. The main shrine and worship hall are designated as important cultural property. On a sunny day, visitors can see Mount Fuji from here.

This shop serves Fujinomiya yakisoba, which is a specialty of Fujinomiya. People drop by here when they go to visit Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha. "Men Blanc" from the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Registration Commemorative Menu is very popular here.

This park was established with the theme of relaxation for citizens. In the east and west rose gardens, 1,800 roses of 200 varieties are planted, and among them, the Fuji City original "Kaguya Fuji" is a must-see. There are also many other flowers in bloom, and you can enjoy the scenery with Mount Fuji.

This bridge is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest wooden pedestrian bridge. It is 897.4m long, which can be read as "Yakunashi," meaning no misfortune in Japanese. Therefore, it is a place where people come for getting rid of bad luck and wishing for long life.

This museum is meant to spread the culture and history of tea. Visitors can experience tea picking and hand-rolling here and feel the beauty of tea. They also serve food and drink made with tea in the cafe-restaurant, where you can enjoy the view of Mount Fuji.

It is the longest suspension bridge that crosses the Oi River. If the timing is right, you may even be able to see Oigawa Railway's steam locomotives passing below. After crossing the bridge, there is a walking route to the Shiogo Dam.

A 90 meters long suspension bridge over the Sumatakyo Gorge where you can see the milky blue color of the lake below. It is thrilling because it shakes as you walk on it, and it is a popular spot for walking.

The natural hot spring coming from the Southern Alps is good for the skin, which is why Sumatakyo Onsen is also called "hot spring for making beautiful women." The hot spring resort is surrounded by nature, and in autumn, you can enjoy the view of autumn foliage there.

The brewery includes a factory that is available for tour and a restaurant. At the end of the tour, there is a miso soup tasting section. Rare sweets like miso cream are also available for purchase.

Okazaki Castle is where Tokugawa Ieyasu was born. Inside it is a historical museum with a different theme each floor. Visitors can enjoy the view of Okazaki from the observatory room on 5th floor.