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11/06/2025

Reposted from Experience a stunning collaboration between nature, contemporary art, and ancient history at historic Hattasan Soneiji Temple.

Hattasan Soneiji was founded 1,300 years ago to enshrine an image of Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion. The serene temple grounds continue to attract pilgrims who seek Kannon’s divine protection and some time well spent among nature.

The vibrant blue, pink, and purple hydrangea blooms on Hattasan Soneiji are perennial favorites, made even more popular with the pastel blue, pink, and purple umbrellas that line Hydrangea Park. In the middle of the park, carefully arranged clusters of umbrellas form larger-than-life hydrangeas.

Not far from Hydrangea Park is the Umbrella Sky, a whimsical installation of umbrellas suspended in midair. It is especially beautiful on clear, sunny days when the umbrellas’ colorful shadows are cast onto the pavement.

As a bonus, hydrangea season coincides with the start of the Enshu Sanzan Wind Bell Festival that we introduced in our previous post. This means you can enjoy beautiful blooms, art installations, and wind bells all in one trip! It’s the perfect way to take in Japan’s history, nature, and art while snapping some amazing photos.

📍Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture
📅Annually from Mid to Late June
🚌Access
By Taxi: 10 minutes from Aino Station
*No bus service available.

10/06/2025

Reposted from Burst of Umami – Savor the premium Japanese tea at Gyokuro-no-Sato

Escape the bustling city and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Gyokuro-no-Sato, a hidden gem in Shizuoka, Japan. Surrounded by lush green mountains, this picturesque tea village is renowned for its premium gyokuro tea—one of the finest and most delicate Japanese green teas, known for its sweet, umami-rich flavor. Unlike ordinary green tea, gyokuro is shade-grown, enhancing its natural sweetness and reducing bitterness.

🌿 Stroll through traditional Japanese gardens
🍵 Experience an authentic tea ceremony
🍦 Taste Gyokuro sweets and dishes made with local ingredients

Whether you're a tea lover or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Gyokuro-no-Sato offers a unique taste of Japan’s rich tea culture and breathtaking scenery.

09/06/2025

05/06/2025

Reposted from Discover the Sh**un Spirit through a Journey into Bushido

Mikkabi is a town nestled between verdant mountains and serene Lake Hamana in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture. In the 17 to 19th century Edo period, Mikkabi was widely known as a post station on the Hime-kaido road, allowing numerous travelers to rest their weary legs. The quiet charmer of the town, famed for its premier Mikkabi mandarin oranges, offers a tapestry of idyllic landscapes and age-old living traditions.

Mikkabi is brimming with attractions where visitors can revisit the history of Japan’s most prominent Sh**un, Tokugawa Ieyasu, with historical temples visited by Ieyasu himself and the Kannon statue where he prayed for victory in battle.

Book your experience – A unique journey into the spirit of Bushido and Zen in the land of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Experience the minds of a samurai and a sh**un through zazen, armor trial, and sword-drawing.

Find out more: https://exploreshizuoka.jp/activities/places/discover-the-sh**un-spirit-through-a-journey-into-bushido/

29/05/2025

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of summer at the Enshu Sanzan Furin (wind bell) Festival in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Held at three historic temples—Hattasan, Kasuisai, and Yusanji—the festival showcases hundreds of beautiful wind bells.

As you stroll through the serene temple grounds, the soothing melodies create a magical atmosphere.
Do not miss seasonal treats available during the festival as well. 🍧

📅 Festival Period: May 24 – August 31, 2025

28/05/2025

26/05/2025

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▷ Relax with the fresh springtime tea aroma in Suruga ◁

Green tea can be enjoyed all year round, but in April every year, why does it become the main character of the “seasonal special” in Japan?
Only those who really love tea know the answer.

As the spring warms up, the new buds in the tea farms appear in the ground.
The “Ichiban Tea” plucked at this time is the first and tenderest gift of the tea plant after accumulating nutrients throughout the winter.
With its fresh aroma and sweet flavor, it is known as the “tea of life in spring”.

Every year in mid-April, the , where the Shizuoka Tea Market is located, holds the annual opening of the new tea market.
As tea lovers know, this is the moment when the freshest aromas of the year make their official debut.

During the new tea season from April to May, farmers are busy picking and making tea while welcoming the new green scenery of the tea fields.
Standing in a tea field in Suruga, you can experience a vast expanse of fresh green in front of your eyes, and in the distance, Mt. Fuji brightens the scenery.
A tea field with Mt. Fuji in the background creates the most beautiful scene of spring in Suruga, one that touches the hearts tea lovers.

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23/05/2025

For two months from early July to early September, many climbers will aim for Japan’s highest peak.
Of the four trails leading to the summit, three originate in Shizuoka so you can pick a route depending on your preference and physical strength.

To ensure the safety of all climbers, major changes have been made to the climbing rules this season. For details, please check the official website.
https://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/for-every-climber.html

For a safe and pleasant climbing experience, keep yourself updated with necessary information (weather etc.) and prepare thoroughly.

21/05/2025

Satta Pass (薩埵峠), located in Shizuoka Prefecture, offers one of Japan’s classic views — overlooking Suruga Bay with Mount Fuji rising in the distance. Once traveled by foot along the historic Tōkaidō Road, today the scene blends tradition and modernity, with highways and railway lines tracing the coastline — a living landscape famously captured by Hiroshige in his ukiyo-e art.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WoHZXkFoCMyh2oDZ6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

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19/05/2025

This is a view of Mt.Fuji at sunrise and flowing clouds form a rice paddy!

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里山の水田からの日の出の富士山と流れる雲の風景です！