Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Shizuoka
Summary
Shizuoka prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan. The variety of nature here such as the sea, mountains, and lakes is a microcosm of Japan's rich climate. Mt. Fuji, which is a symbol of Japan known to the world; and, Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace, which can be said to be a monument of modern history. As represented by the two world cultural heritage, Shizuoka Prefecture has created landscapes, scenic spots and regional cultural assets with unparalleled value through its eternal nature, culture derived from nature and long history.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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The other Shinkansen stations in the prefecture are Hamamatsu Station and Mishima Station.
From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
1 hourShizuoka Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Mt. FUJI WORLD HERITAGE CENTRE
A base facility for passing on the universal value of Mt. Fuji, a world cultural heritage, to posterity. Inside the characteristic exhibition building with an inverted conical shape that imitates upside-down Mt. Fuji, a spiral slope of 193 meters is installed, and you can climb while watching the image projected on the wall from the sea to the top of the mountain. You can experience climbing Mt. Fuji in a simulated manner.
Suruga Bay Ferry
Suruga Bay Ferry that connects Shimizu Port and Toi Port in 70 minutes. It is a car ferry that sails in Suruga Bay while looking up at the world heritage site, Mt. Fuji. You can enjoy a spectacular cruise while gazing at the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji from the coastline to the summit over the shining Suruga Bay. Limited gourmet food such as oban-yaki with logo mark and ice cream are also on sale on board! You can enjoy a premium cruise while enjoying eating and drinking.
Foods recommended by locals
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Shizuoka tea
Speaking of Shizuoka prefecture, after all tea. It is the number one producer in Japan, accounting for 40% of the national production. It is said that Shizuoka tea began when a high priest named Shoichi Kokushi brought back seeds from China and sown them in the upper reaches of the Abe River during the Kamakura period. High-quality tea grown in clean water on the slopes of a mountain covered with river fog is said to have been loved as a tea for the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period. A variety of teas such as needle-like high-grade sencha, deep green deep-steamed sencha, tea with a characteristic aroma, Japanese black tea, and oolong tea are produced.
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Wasabi (Japanese horseradish)
Wasabi grown in cool and clean water. The English name is "WASABI", and it is a spice specially produced in Japan that represents Japan in the world. The real taste of clear stream breeding, as clean water is the life of wasabi. Shizuoka Prefecture produces wasabi in a blessed climate and is the largest producer of wasabi in Japan. "Wasabi" grew up in the blessed nature of Shizuoka prefecture. It is a specialty vegetable that Shizuoka Prefecture is proud of throughout the country. (Excerpt from Shizuoka Prefecture website)
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Shizuoka Prefecture has a generally mild maritime climate other than in the mountainous northern region, with an average monthly temperature of 16.9 degrees Celsius, and an average annual precipitation of 2,327.3 millimeters (as observed by the Shizuoka Local Meteorological Observatory located in Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City). While the prefecture does have clearly distinct seasons, the winters tend to be dry and sunny, with not much snowfall in the plains.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
46,889 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
10,321 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
777 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
526 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
238 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
Nepal
Myanmar
China
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Shizuoka Prefecture: 3,928
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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