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Here are some examples of what we can offer you ...
Amazing Viewpoints of Mt. Fuji
In Shimizu, there are many great viewpoints of beautiful Mt. Fuji. Miho-no-Matsubara, the world heritage site is one of them. We can introduce many different viewpoints where you can enjoy wonderful scenery of Mt. Fuji.
Beautiful seasonal sceneries
You can enjoy many kinds of beautiful sceneries throughout the year in Shimizu/Shizuoka. We can show you a variety of seasonal landscapes such as breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms in spring, magnificent fireworks in summer and impressive contrast of red and yellow leaves in autumn, depending on the season you visit.
Sea food
Shimizu port is famous for importing tuna. As Shimizu is surrounded by the sea, you can eat not only tuna but also many kinds of fresh seafood. We can give you a lot of information about good seafood restaurants in the city.
We can also take you to the shops where the local people usually go to buy delicious sushi.
Learning about traditional Kimono culture
Kimono is one of the most famous Japanese culture. Nowadays, we don't usually wear Kimono, but we wear Kimono for special occasions, such as a wedding ceremony or the Coming-of-Age ceremony. So, in Japan, it is quite common that we have some kinds of Kimono at home. We can show them to you, and if you'd like, you can try them on and take some pictures of you in Kimono.
If you would like to try an authentic kimono dressing experience, we can introduce rental kimono shops and hair salons. You can choose your own favorite kimono to try on and have your makeup and hair done at the shops.
Experience traditional Japanese tea ceremony
One of the most famous Japanese traditional cultures is Sado (tea ceremony). There are some authentic tearooms where a tea master serves matcha tea in Shimizu/Shizuoka. You can enjoy not only amazing taste of Matcha and Japanese confectionery but also the atmosphere of the traditional tearoom.
If you prefer a café, you can also enjoy Matcha and a Japanese confectionery in a traditional Japanese-style cafe. We are delighted to offer Japanese tea cultural experiences tailored to your interest.
Daily Tea Culture
Shimizu/Shizuoka is a famous area for various kinds of tea products. We drink a lot of green tea in our daily life.
There is a Japanese word "Sawakai". It's a kind of potluck party. Friends or relatives gather at a house of one of the members with some sweets or snacks and enjoy chatting over a cup of tea. If you want to join Sawakai, we can arrange it just for you. You can experience our usual tea culture and enjoy chatting with local people.
Enjoy fresh fruits
We can have many kinds of delicious fruits produced by the farmers in suburban areas of Shimizu/Shizuoka throughout the year. We enjoy fresh fruit in each season, such as strawberries and various kinds of mandarin oranges in winter and in spring, peaches and watermelons in summer, pears and grapes in autumn. We can even enjoy sweet mangos in Shimizu/Shizuoka.
We can tell you about the places where you can get them at reasonable prices.
Local Cuisine
Tuna sushi is one of Shimizu's most iconic local cuisines, but there are also many other delicious dishes we enjoy in our daily lives in Shimizu!
Locals enjoy all kinds of tasty dishes every day — from Shizuoka Oden and crispy Sakura Shrimp Tempura to rich and tasty Motsu Curry.
These are flavors you might not be able to find in Tokyo or Osaka, but only here in Shizuoka.
Just come to Shimizu and try them! — And if you’re curious, we’d be happy to show you how to make them, too!
Exploring the world of Japanese Character Culture
Japanese people, both kids and adults, love characters!
In Shizuoka and Shimizu, you'll find many places where you can enjoy shopping for your favorite character goods. You can also enjoy games like lottery-style games or crane machines and picking up your favorite character goods.
From world-famous anime and manga characters to cute local mascots created by the city or companies, you can find them everywhere-on the streets, in shops, and even at little corners of the city. Finding these characters is one of the joys of strolling around the city.
Would you like to try them for yourself? We'd love to show you around!
Sports
People in Shimizu and Shizuoka love sports! Soccer, baseball, basketball, and table tennis are all popular here, and there are some professional teams based in Shizuoka. Soccer is quite popular, especially--there are a plenty of local teams for kids, adults, and even seniors, and everyone enjoys playing the game. Shimizu is also the home to the professional soccer team, S-Pulse. You can often see locals cheering them on at the stadium or in the local pubs.
Why not join in the fun and enjoy playing or watching a game together with the locals?
Accommodation
In Shimizu, there are various types of accommodation, such as a renovated Japanese traditional style inn, a ryokan/ traditional Japanese Hotel or a western style hotel. We can give you information about accommodations during your stay in Shimizu.
Transportation
In Shimizu, we usually use public transportations, such as buses, JR-trains , Shizutetsu (a local train), taxies or rental cycles. We'll be happy to assist you with the transportation you prefer while you are in Shimizu.
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