Sunpu Castle is now located in a park in the city of Shizuoka. A plan of Sunpu Castle, ... (Plans of Old Japanese Castles). This was drawn up in the mid-Edo period (1603–1868), ...

This leafy Japanese region is just two hours out of the city, but feels a world away. ... Why Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture—Just Two Hours From Tokyo—Is Having a Moment.

The so-called Golden Route between Tokyo and Kyoto is the popular choice for first-time travellers to Japan. An itinerary that often includes diversions to Mount Fuji and Hakone, as well as the cities ...

This time we visit Shizuoka Prefecture, blessed by subsoil water flows from Japan's highest peak, ... The castle was torn down in the late 1800s and few records remain.

MISHIMA, Shizuoka -- An adventure park with a 17-meter-tall play structure tower will open in this central Japan city on Aug. 8 in a bid to attract visitors and boost the area's economic fortunes.

Shizuoka is home to Mount Fuji, an icon of Japan’s natural beauty. While the mountain is visible throughout most of Shizuoka Prefecture, it is best experienced by visiting towns like Gotemba and ...

Exploring Shizuoka by bike and on foot is not only a fantastic way to enjoy its natural beauty but also a deeply immersive way to connect with a pivotal moment in U.S.-Japan history.

Here’s the full list of the top 20 ‘Castles You’d Recommend to Foreign Visitors to Japan’. 1. Matsumoto Castle (Nagano) 2. Himeji Castle (Hyogo) 3. Inuyama Castle (Aichi) 4. Hikone Castle ...