Hotels in Shizuoka, Japan

Shizuoka is a coastal prefecture south of Tokyo, famous for Mount Fuji views from Miho no Matsubara pine grove, green tea plantations in Fujinomiya, and the hot springs of the Izu Peninsula. The climate is mild in winter (around 10°C/50°F), ideal for onsen visits and sightseeing, and hot and humid in summer (near 30°C/86°F), when you can surf at Shimoda's Shirako Beach or hike Fuji's trails from July to September. Don't miss a tea-tasting tour in the mountains during spring, when the tea leaves are harvested and the peak is still capped with snow.