Cheap Flights to Shizuoka

Enjoying a closer look at the iconic Mount Fuji is just one of the many reasons you should dig Shizuoka, the capital city of the Shizuoka prefecture, located at the Chubu region of Japan’s biggest island Honshu. If you are travel-savvy, you will find lots of amazing and interesting things to do and see here. Of course, that’s apart from climbing Fuji using the available trails all over -- the Gotemba trail, the Fujinomiya trail, and Subashiri trail.

See, Do, Enjoy!

There are many castles and castle ruins that you could find within the area not just of Shizuoka but also of Kakegawa and Hamamatsu. You can also find different wildlife parks that feature various types of species. There’s the Atagawa Tropical and Alligator Garden that is located in Higashiizu and the Fuji Safari Park, which is located near Gotemba. If you like an Indiana Jones experience, you can try the sand dunes in Hamamatsu and Omaezaki or the suspension bridges in Kawanehoncho.

Shizuoka is also one of the very few travel destinations there is where you can enjoy riding a steam engine. You may catch the train at the Kanaya Station, which will take you to Senzu. If cog railway is your fancy, you may also catch one here. Ride a bus to Okuizumi Station and catch the cog railway, which will take you to the Southern Alps. It is ideal that you do either of the two adventures during the Sakura season, also known as the cherry blossoms season. You will definitely love the priceless sights of Spring. In case you miss it, visiting in Autumn is your next best bet.

Do you love swimming? Swimming in the beach can be enjoyed at the Izu Peninsula where countless resort towns can be found. The coastline is beautiful and very attractive for various water activities.

Save with a Bicycle

If you dig sports and you are into keeping your travel costs cheap, you may go for the bicycle route. This is your best option to get around Shizuoka, see the sights, and not spend so much. However, pick up your tourist information first from offices that can be found both at the Southern and Northern exits.