The name of Suruga Ward in Shizuoka City, which I’m introducing today, comes from its location facing Suruga Bay. The origin becomes evident when Suruga (駿河) is written in Kanji. In this context, the rivers created by melting Mount Fuji snow flowed into the sea like […]
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At Arigato Travel, we love the Shizuoka area and especially Fujinomiya! This is a great destination when you can see Mt Fuji (on sunny days!), but also for delicious food (they have a special yakisoba dish and other local favorites!) and Japanese Sake. One of our […]
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You might have already noticed from all our different blog posts that we love Shizuoka Prefecture and TEA at Arigato Travel! With easy access from Tokyo, there are a lot of great things to do and to see there if you’re a foreigner living in Japan, […]
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Boarding the JR Odoriko Limited Express train from Tokyo Station, a scenic two-and-a-half-hour journey will take you far, far away from the hustling and bustling capital, through the heart of Yokohama, through tunnel after tunnel, before suddenly emerging into a completely different world… Along the breathtakingly […]
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Whether you are a traveling visitor or a resident living here, Japan constantly has so much to explore. Honestly, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to pick and choose what to do and where to go. For one thing, there are 5 major islands, 47 […]
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Located right by Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, Gotemba City is a paradise for anyone looking to travel locally in Japan. Being a small and primarily farming city, Gotemba offers many opportunities to connect with the locals, eat delicious regional foods, and experience various once-in-a-lifetime adventures. […]
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You might have heard of Shizuoka Prefecture for its delicious green tea and amazing views of Mt Fuji. But there are so many other things to do there, you might be surprised! I have visited this region several times but I had the opportunity to travel […]
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The land of Mt. Fuji and green tea is a beautiful prefecture found along Japan’s eastern coastline and geographically located in the Pacific Ocean. Shizuoka City is the well-known capital, however, there are many gorgeous cities that you are highly recommended to visit, especially those close […]
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A stone’s throw from the infamous Mt. Fuji, lies the historically rich city of Gotemba. Known for its breathtaking views and serene natural landscape, Gotemba sits in the coastal prefecture of Shizuoka, located in the southeastern area of Japan’s main island, Honshu. With Mt. Fuji to […]
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Nestled comfortably at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Gotemba City is a friendly community that practises a relaxed lifestyle and enjoys the natural bounty of the mountain. An easy trip out of Tokyo, the city’s reputation for using locally sourced ingredients in their daily life makes […]
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