Japan and its Many Wonders

  

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Be struck by the beauty and boldness of Shizuoka's rugged coastline, just a couple of hours south of Tokyo.

 

Imagine a place where green tea is growing abundantly, on vast mountain terraces and in plantations manicured to perfection. Awaiting their first of three harvests commencing in May, the tea leaves will be ground by stone into matcha, the tea of the traditional tea ceremony, blessed by nature with a sweet aroma and a brilliant green color.

 

 

Enjoy the purity of the water in deliciously brewed sake, only surpassed by its source, the iconic and spiritual Mt. Fuji. So flavorful and so Japanese. Mother nature in her glory.

 

Stroll through the quaint hot-spring village of Shuzenji with its historic buildings and bamboo groves. The mystery of Shuzenji lies in what you cannot see from the 

streets---its world-class ryokans and onsens tucked away from view on perfectly groomed gardens. This relaxing, refined and quintessential setting is a must part of the Japanese experience, offering only the finest of Japanese hospitality.

 

  

Venture to the Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum, a small boutique museum, exhibiting Hiroshige's original and finest ukiyo-e or woodblock prints. 

 

Also to be rivaled in Shizuoka is its cuisine, which is magnificent and includes local specialties such as kinmeidai or alfonsino, a top-class fish on Tokyo tables and kakiage or fried cherry-colored (sakura) shrimp, a particular specialty of Shizuoka. 

 

Be sure you make-a-wish at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine high atop Mt. Kuno.

 

Shizuoka is just a brief journey from Tokyo and offers many special experiences for travelers wanting a weekend getaway or an adventure to incorporate as part of a larger trip. Explore this wondrous region that in many ways is a gourmet's delight and a hidden gem.

 

Let JapanQuest Journeys introduce you to Shizuoka and many other fabulous venues this and any time of year.