Spanning from the Minami Alps to Suruga Bay, Japan's deepest bay, Shizuoka City is blessed with natural beauty, a rich history, and stunning views of Mt. Fuji.
The city is home to numerous historical sites, including the 2,000-year-old Toro archaeological site, and was cherished by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, who built his castle here. Shizuoka also boasts a wealth of agricultural products, such as tea and wasabi, along with a variety of fresh seafood.
This site presents a collection of videos showcasing the many attractions of Shizuoka City.
Miho no Matsubara (Pine grove at Miho)【Discover Shizuoka City】
Seiken-ji Temple【Discover Shizuoka City】
Shimizu Yui【Discover Shizuoka City】
Toro Site【Discover Shizuoka City】
Utogi: A birthplace of wasabi cultivation in Shizuoka【Discover Shizuoka City】
Kagura Passed Down in Shizuoka【Discover Shizuoka City】
Kenjo-Cha—Tea Offering to the Imperial Family【Discover Shizuoka City】
First Mt. Fuji, Second Falcon, and Third Eggplant【Discover Shizuoka City】
Sumpu Castle Park【Discover Shizuoka City】
Shizuoka Sengen Shrine【Discover Shizuoka City】
Serizawa Keisuke Art Museum【Discover Shizuoka City】
Minami Alps【Discover Shizuoka City】
Shizuoka Oden【Discover Shizuoka City】
"Discover Shizuoka City: A Journey Through History and Culture" features videos introducing Shizuoka City's fascinating history, culture, and local specialties. This site offers 15 episodes available in English, along with 180 episodes in Japanese (link to Japanese version).