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Shizuoka静岡
Give Shizuoka one night as a Shinkansen stop between Tokyo and Nagoya: tea fields, Kunōzan Tōshō-gū and Fuji views, not a full city break.
Shizuoka is the capital of its prefecture and a Tokaido Shinkansen stop, about an hour from Tokyo and 50 minutes from Nagoya. The old city centre around Shizuoka Station holds Sunpu Castle and Sengen Shrine; the coast at Shimizu holds Miho no Matsubara and the Nihondaira hill with Fuji views. Most travellers use it for one night or a half-day between bigger cities, and the food — tea, wasabi, eel, tuna — is the real reason to stop.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week
- Airports
- FSZ · HND · NGO
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Shizuoka110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Shizuoka, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyA calm, low-crime city; the real risks are summer heat, the long walk between the station and the coast sights…
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFSZ Mt.
- Getting aroundShizutetsu buses cover the city and the Shizutetsu train line links Shin-Shizuoka (in the Cenova mall) with Shin-Shimizu…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup (soba or ramen)¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9)
- Beerdraught in an izakaya / can at a konbini¥500–750 (≈ US$4–6)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideShizutetsu bus or train ride¥150–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketSunpu Castle and garden entry¥200 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person¥2,500 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedDouble or twin room, a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedDouble or twin room, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · Mid ¥13,000 (≈ US$90) · High ¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FSZ Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (In Makinohara, about 1 h by bus to Shizuoka Station, ¥1,000; no rail link to the terminal.) · HND Haneda (About 2 h to Shizuoka on the fastest train services.) · NGO Chubu Centrair (About 2 h to Shizuoka on the fastest train services.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shizuoka: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Shizutetsu buses cover the city and the Shizutetsu train line links Shin-Shizuoka (in the Cenova mall) with Shin-Shimizu; neither is integrated with JR, so buy separate tickets. Nihondaira is about 35 min by bus from Shizuoka Station. Taxis are the easy fallback for the coast.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Numazu
goDoor to door: About 1 h
JR Tokaido line from Shizuoka, about 45–60 min
Gateway to the Izu Peninsula and the harbour fish market.
Kakegawa
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Shinkansen or JR Tokaido line, 20–30 min
Castle keep and a bird park; an easy half day.
Fujinomiya
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
JR Tokaido line to Fuji, then the Minobu line
Shrine and Fuji trailheads; a long half day, better as an overnight in Fuji season.
Hamamatsu
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Shinkansen about 30 min, or JR about 1 h 30 min
Castle, music museums and eel; works as a day trip or a stop on the way west.
Gotemba
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
JR Tokaido line to Numazu, then the Gotemba line
Outlet shopping and Fuji views; slow by rail, easier by car or bus.
Iwata
skipDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
JR Tokaido line, about 1 h
Mostly a local stop; only worth it if you have a specific reason.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Shizuoka Station north exit
Business hotels within a 5–10 min walk; best for one night with bags and early trains.
Downtown Aoi Ward (Gofukucho)
Shopping, bars and the art museum; 10–15 min walk or a short taxi from the station.
Shimizu (port area)
Separate centre near the port, Miho no Matsubara and the Shizutetsu line; quieter, fewer hotels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥7,000–11,000 (≈ US$50–75) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥11,000–18,000 (≈ US$75–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double or twin room1 × 1 night × ¥13,000 | ¥13,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥13,000 | ¥26,000 |
| Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport bus, one way2 × ¥1,000 | ¥2,000 |
| Shizutetsu bus or train day of local rides2 × ¥800 | ¥1,600 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,760 |
| Trip total≈ ¥26,180 per person per day, bed included | ¥52,360≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | ¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle soup (soba or ramen) | ¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Eel on rice (unagi) at a specialist | ¥2,500–5,000 (≈ US$17–35) |
| Beer: draught in an izakaya / can at a konbini | ¥500–750 (≈ US$4–6) / ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Shizutetsu bus or train ride | ¥150–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Sunpu Castle and garden entry | ¥200 (≈ US$2) |
| Toro Museum entry | ¥300 (≈ US$3) |
| Tokaido Hiroshige Museum entry | ¥520 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hikari Shinkansen stops at Shizuoka about once an hour; Nozomi trains pass through without stopping.
- The Shizutetsu line and JR are separate systems: a JR Pass does not cover Shizutetsu.
- Fuji is often hidden by cloud or haze even on warm days: go early and check the forecast before paying for a view hotel.
- Nihondaira has no convenience stores; buy what you need downtown first.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Shizuoka静岡
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
No embassies in Shizuoka; most countries keep embassies in Tokyo and consulates in Osaka or Nagoya.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shinkansen Tokyo → Shizuoka, Hikari reserved: about ¥6,350 (≈ US$45), about 1 h
- Shinkansen Nagoya → Shizuoka, Hikari reserved: about ¥6,350 (≈ US$45), about 50 min
- Shinkansen Kyoto → Shizuoka, Hikari reserved: about ¥10,240 (≈ US$70), about 1 h 30 min
- Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport → Shizuoka Station, bus: ¥1,000 (≈ US$7), about 1 h
- Shin-Shizuoka → Shin-Shimizu, Shizutetsu line: about ¥350 (≈ US$3), about 25 min
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Carry some cash: smaller tea shops, shrines and buses may not take cards.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Shizuoka. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for FSZ: bus times, last departure and taxi fallback field-checked.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Shizuoka Station and Sunpu Castle, Sengen Shrine, Nihondaira and Kunōzan, Shimizu and Miho no Matsubara.
- Place pages with verified hours and cutoffs (Sunpu Castle, Kunōzan Tōshō-gū, Toro Museum, Hiroshige Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Fuji-visibility and typhoon fixtures so the view pages can go green or warn.
Sources
- officialShizuoka City official site
- officialVisit Shizuoka (prefectural tourism)
- officialMt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
- officialKunōzan Tōshō-gū
- officialShizuoka City Toro Museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Shizuoka, revision 5236417 (CC BY-SA 4.0)