Shizuoka

Shizuoka (静岡) is the capital city of Shizuoka (prefecture)|Shizuoka prefecture in Japan's Chubu region. In 2005, Shizuoka absorbed the neighboring city of Shimizu (清水).

Travel to Shizuoka

Shizuoka is a stop on the Tokaido Main Line and Tokaido Shinkansen Line between Tokyo and Osaka, and on the Tomei Expressway.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Shizuoka

• Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport IATA Code: FSZ 34.796111, 138.189444 Makinohara and Shimada - Shizuoka Airport Fuji Dream Airlines is based at the airport, operating Flights to Sapporo, Fukuoka and Kagoshima. All-Nippon Airways operates Flights to Sapporo and Okinawa. International flights operate to and from Taiwan and several cities in China.

Buses run from Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport to the Shizuoka train station in about an hour at a cost of ¥1000. Interestingly and the airport was built right over the Tokaido Shinkansen line, but there is no train station serving the airport.

The closest airports are Haneda and Narita Airports in Tokyo, and Chubu International Airport in Nagoya. It takes roughly two hours to reach Shizuoka from Haneda or Chubu on the fastest train services, a little longer from Narita.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Shizuoka

• The Tokaido Shinkansen runs one Hikari train per hour which stops at Shizuoka (and pauses for about 5 minutes while faster Nozomi trains barrel through the station). It is one hour from Tokyo (¥‎6350), 50 minutes from Nagoya (¥‎6350), 90 minutes from Kyoto (¥‎10240), and 1 3/4 hours from Shin-Osaka (¥‎10880) using this train.
• All-stopping Kodama trains take a bit longer, and the same prices are charged for normal reservations. However, you can take advantage of the Puratto (Platt) Kodama Ticket, which offers a discount for Kodama services if you purchase at least one day in advance. You get a reserved seat and a coupon for a free drink (including Cola) which can be redeemed at a "Kiosk" convenience counter inside the station. With this ticket a trip to Shizuoka costs ¥4600 from Tokyo (90 minutes), ¥4600 from Nagoya (80 minutes), ¥7600 from Kyoto (2 1/4 hours) and ¥8100 from Shin-Osaka (2 1/2 hours). Kodama trains run once an hour from Shin-Osaka and Kyoto; twice per hour from the other cities. All Kodama trains can be used, except for early morning departures.
• Standard local trains from Tokyo take about 3 1/4 hours at a cost of ¥‎3350, requiring at least one change of trains at Atami or Numazu.
• Wide View Fujikawa limited express trains make several daily round-trips to Shizuoka from Kofu on the Chuo Line. The ride, in train cars with larger windows, costs ¥‎4620 and takes about 2 1/4 hours.
• Hamamatsu can be visited by either Shinkansen (30 minutes) or regular JR (1 1/2 hours).

You can ride all of these trains for free with the Japan Railway Pass.

Travel on a Bus in Shizuoka

From Tokyo, JR/Shizutetsu Sunpu Liner buses run every 1-2 hours from the Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal (Busta Shinjuku), arriving at the Shizuoka train station in 3 hours (¥‎2930). These buses make a 20-minutes rest stop at the Ashigara Service Area on the Tomei Expressway.

Some buses between Tokyo and Nagoya only stop at the Shizuoka interchange of the expressway, on the outskirts of the city. Local buses run frequently to Shizuoka station from another bus stop close to the interchange in 15 minutes.

Overnight buses run from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.

How to get around in Shizuoka

The Shizutetsu train line runs from Shin-Shizuoka station in the Cenova shopping mall to Shin-Shimizu station. It is worth noting that none of the stations are integrated into the JR train system. However, Shizutetsu Buses do operate service from Shizuoka station to the Cenova mall. Shizutetsu buses can be used to get anywhere in the city.

What to see in Shizuoka

File:三保の松原, Miho no matsubara - panoramio - Miho no Matsubara and Mount Fuji

• Miho no Matsubara - 三保の松原 | Miho no Matsubara 34.995, 138.52278 - A spot on the Miho peninsula with pine trees and views of Mount Fuji on a clear day. One of Japan's Top 3|Japan's New Three Views.
• Nihondaira - 日本平 | Nihondaira 34.97556, 138.46694 35 min by Nihondaira Line bus from Shizuoka Station; also accessible by ropeway from the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine A 308-meter hill in central Shizuoka, with good views of Mt. Fuji and the Izu Peninsula, Shimizu Bay and more.
• Kunōzan Tōshō-gū - 久能山東照宮 | 34.964742, 138.467642 - The original burial place of Tokugawa Ieyasu and the founder of the Tokugawa Dynasty. (His remains are now entombed at Nikko.) Most structures here date from 1617.

Sunpu castle tatsumiyagura - Guardhouse at Sumpu Castle in Shizuoka

• Sunpu Castle - 駿府城 sunpu-jō - 34.979444, 138.383611 a few blocks up the main street from the north exit of the subway station, with several arrow signs pointing the way Admission 200 yen - The castle itself has not been restored, but the restored guard house is very interesting. The original castle was started in 1585 by Ieyasu Tokugawa, one of the founders of the Edo government. In 1607 Lord Ieyasu retired as shogun and started repairing and expanding the original castle. The tower and other buildings that now exist were constructed following blueprints from the 1630s. There is a lifelike statue of Tokugawa and many small replicas of the castles and surrounding buildings, as well as a small but beautiful display of dolls. Nearby is a children's park and a garden with a tea ceremony available. Certainly a place to explore if you have a couple of hours or more to spare.

Best things to do in Shizuoka

There is a rotenburo (unisex communal bath) for those brave enough to try it in beautiful surrounds on the coast called Fujiyoshi Onsen.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Shizuoka

Each Saturday there is a flea market at the shrine in central Shizuoka. The vendors sell mainly Japanese knick knacks such as tea sets, lacquerware and the like. You can haggle about 30% off their asking prices without working too hard, or try for more if you`re especially stingy.

Halal Restaurants in Shizuoka

Near the port, we can eat fresh fish, such as sushi.

• Freakyshow Bar - フリーキーショウ | 34.973521, 138.3830512 Near the Gohuku-cho area, a 10 minutes walk from Shizuoka Station ☎ +81 54-273-5588 - One of the finest local places to drink in downtown Shizuoka. The bar often features local live entertainment on weekends but has limited seating so arrive early. The menu is not typical of most Japanese izakaya instead focusing on a more eclectic mix of western and European fare. All menu items and drinks are reasonably priced with no tax or cover charge. Recommended are the Godzilla Burgers and White Russian. The proprietor, Toshiyuki Kosaka, is also reasonably fluent in English so foreigners visiting the area will have little trouble communicating with the staff.
• Hippy Shake - ヒッピーシェイク - 35.0192359, 138.487234 A short walk from either JR Shimizu or Shin-Shimizu. ☎ +81 54-364-1748 - Drinks ¥500 - Caters to Foreign Muslims, giving them discounts or sometimes free food. It's got great atmosphere and an inventive menu of original cocktails.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Shizuoka

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Shizuoka Orange Hotel - オレンジホテル | 34.9681278, 138.3900365 Near Shizuoka Station. ☎ +81 120-19-5100, +81 54-283-5100 +81 54-284-3308 Price Singles ¥5250-5500, twins ¥8500 - This is a barebones but reasonable business hotel. Breakfast is available in the restaurant on the ground floor.
• Yasouya-Furyu - 野草や＆風流 | Makigaya 140-14, Aoi Ward 34.9717327, 138.3383303 6 kilometers from the downtown. ☎ +81 54-659-0285 +¥2500 A backpacker's hostel.

Mid-range

• Associa Shizuoka Terminal - アソシア | 56 Kurogane-cho 34.9730448, 138.3895087 1 minutes walk from Shizuoka Station. ☎ +81 54 254-4141 +81 54-255-3721 Price Singles from ¥11,200, Twins from ¥15,600. Discounts for JR Pass holders | checkin=2PM / Check-out: 11AM Non-smoking rooms available.
• Hotel Dorf Shizuoka - ホテルドルフ静岡 | 2-23-6 Takajo 34.976962, 138.3914543 7 minutes walk from Shizuoka Station. ☎ +81 54-251-5000 +81 54 253-3000 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: 11AM Singles ¥7000-8300, doubles ¥11,000-13,000, twins ¥15,000, triples ¥21,000 In-room LAN, non-smoking rooms, and shuttle bus service to the station are available.
• Hotel Garden Plaza Shizuoka - ホテルガーデンスクエア静岡 | 11-1 Koyamachi, Aoi Ward 34.9720995, 138.384758 3 minutes walk from Shizuoka Station. ☎ +81 54-252-6500 +81 54-252-8411 Price Singles ¥6800-7800, doubles ¥9700-11,000, twins ¥11,700-12,800 | checkin=3PM / Check-out: 11AM Modern hotel with minimal, well designed rooms. Free in-room internet access.
• Sunday Palace Hotel - サンパレスホテル | 11 Minami-cho, Sugura Ward 34.9696838, 138.3899747 Take the train station's south exit and go down the main street two blocks. The hotel is next to the Shizuoka Bank. ☎ +81 54-282-2277 +Singles ¥6800, doubles ¥7300, twins ¥8000, triples ¥13,000 | checkin=3:30PM / Check-out: 11AM Clean and nice mid-range business hotel. Has a laundry room.

• Hotel Kona Besso - 古奈別荘 | 31 Kona, Izunokuni City 35.0360008, 138.9354622 A 20 minutes walk or 3 minutes by taxi from Fushimi Izunagaoka Station ☎ +81 55-948-1225 +81 55-947-1225 Price ¥21,735 per person for 5-person groups, ¥68,300 per person for 2-person groups A spa hotel with 8 independent cottages with a taste of traditional Japan. These guest rooms (tea-ceremony house style) are high valued architectural beauty.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Shizuoka

• Mount Fuji and the iconic Japanese volcano
• Fujieda
• Fujinomiya
• Kawanehon
• Yaizu
• Shimada
• Kakegawa
• Numazu
• Shibakawa

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