Shizuoka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a snow-capped mountain in the background.
Fuji mountain with sunrise sky, close up snow capped mount fuji.
A river flowing through a town with a mountain in the background.
A beach with a mountain in the background.
A lake with autumn-colored trees, a bench, and two people walking with an umbrella.

Our guide on where to stay in Shizuoka

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A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall, a wooden bridge, and a calm river.

Aoi Ward

Travellers like the mountain views in Aoi Ward, and Oi River is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A beach with waves, a mountain, and a clear sky.

Shimizu Ward

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Shimizu Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Miho Beach or Tokai University Marine Science Museum.

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing onto the beach.
Photo by Kosugi Taichirou
Open Photo by Kosugi Taichirou

Suruga Ward

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Suruga Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Shizuoka City Serizawa Keisuke Art Museum or Mochimune Fishing Port.

Hotel Associa Shizuoka

Hotel Associa Shizuoka

4 out of 5
56 Kurogane-cho, Aoi-ku Shizuoka Shizuoka-ken
The price is NZ$140 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$140
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Shizuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel Associa Shizuoka
Apa Hotel Shizuoka Ekikita

Apa Hotel Shizuoka Ekikita

3 out of 5
Aoi ku, showa cho 4-5 Shizuoka Shizuoka
The price is NZ$96 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$96
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Shizuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (681 reviews)
"I am always surprised on how clean and well-maintained the hotels are in Japan. I was very satisfied in general of my stay strong this hotel and would gladly recommand to anyone looking for place with ease access to the city, free breakfast and cozy room!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Apa Hotel Shizuoka Ekikita
Toyoko Inn Shizuoka Shimizu Ekimae

Toyoko Inn Shizuoka Shimizu Ekimae

3 out of 5
1-27 Hongocho Shizuoka Shizuoka
The price is NZ$90 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$90
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Shizuoka. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very good! (616 reviews)
"Breakfast is amazing! The best breakfast I have ever had in Japan."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Toyoko Inn Shizuoka Shimizu Ekimae
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Nihon Iro

Nihon Iro

3 out of 5
1F HUTPARK Mochimune Shizuoka Shizuoka
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Shizuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mochimune Fishing Port and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"Living in a whole house. Huge space for visitors Traditional Japanese pajamas is provided. Nice to experience traditional Japanese living. Great breakfast! Its workers come to your house and make breakfast in front of you. Never imagine in past. Free hot spring close by. Friendly employees Quiet ..."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Nihon Iro
'Ulalena

'Ulalena

4.5 out of 5
2729 Miho Shimizu Ward Shizuoka Shizuoka
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Shizuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tokai University Marine Science Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Great staff, great food, great location, exceptionally spaciousand wonderful"

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

'Ulalena
1 minute from ShinShimizu Interchange Limited to / Shizuoka Shimizu-ku Shizuoka

1 minute from ShinShimizu Interchange Limited to / Shizuoka Shimizu-ku Shizuoka

Shizuoka Shimizu-ku Shizuoka
Stay at this holiday home in Shizuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Shizuokashi Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum and Wolf Field Playground ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"Our host was amazing and very kind! We had an amazing first time and can’t wait to go back!"

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

1 minute from ShinShimizu Interchange Limited to / Shizuoka Shimizu-ku Shizuoka
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Stay near popular Shizuoka attractions

Sunpu Castle

9.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Shizuoka when you stop by Sunpu Castle. Wander the gardens and parks while you're in the area.
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Activities

Short Tour to View Mt. Fuji from Various Angles from Shimizu Port

Short Tour to View Mt. Fuji from Various Angles from Shimizu Port

NZ$169
per adult
Short Tour to View Mt. Fuji from Various Angles from Shimizu Port
Fuji City: Mt. Fuji E-Bike & Green Tea Master Tour

Mt. Fuji Private Guided E-Bike Tour : Fuji City

NZ$211
per adult
Mt. Fuji Private Guided E-Bike Tour : Fuji City
Shizuoka: Shimizu Port Food & Bar Hopping Tour

Shizuoka: Shimizu Port Food & Bar Hopping Tour

NZ$215
per adult
Shizuoka: Shimizu Port Food & Bar Hopping Tour
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Cities near Shizuoka

A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and a clear sky.

Nishiizu

A traditional pavilion with a tiled roof, situated on a grassy hill overlooking a cityscape.
Photo by さかおり (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

Minami-Alps

Terraced tea plantations on a hillside with a van in the background.

Fujieda

A waterfall cascading into a pool surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery.

Fujinomiya

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