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Looking For Places To Spend Your Fave Seasons in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan?

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From spring to winter, these are some places you might want to spend your favorite season in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan!
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Spring Recommendations🧺🌸

the center of attraction every spring in Japan is an activity called “Hanami” or “Flower Viewing” in english. You can go to any parks in Japan with cherry blossoms and set up a picnic. This section is for MY hanami and other spring activities recomme...
 
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If you are a fond of walking while enjoying the beauty of nature, Hamanako Garden Park is the perfect place for you! It has flowers, structures from different countries, picturesque spots, and a 50m tower where you can see the whole of Hamanako Lake....
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The cherry blossoms are really pretty, but I gotta admit, the tulips here are just divine! I am a tulip girly. I love, love, LOOVE tulips.
Hamamatsu Flower Park
 
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This park’s unique feature aren’t only the different variety of flowers and instagram-able views, but also the clear view of Japan’s tallest mountain, Mt. Fuji.
Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park
 
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Yes, this place is a cemetery. But, it is also known for its abundance of Cherry Blossoms.
Fuji Reien Cemetry
 
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I have only been to Sumata Valley, once. I went there in winter and there was no cherry blossom in sight. But, I plan to visit Sumata Valley again this spring! This place not only has the infamous, “Bridge of Dreams” but also different areas where yo...
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Autumn and Winter Recs!🍁❄️

as a certified homebody, the cold season is for staying at home and cozying up with my bed. But, if you plan on visiting Japan (specifically the Shizuoka Prefecture) these are the places I recommend you should visit!
 
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ok, ok, ok. Why is this place not in Shizuoka Prefecture? well, it’s not part of Shizuoka but it is close enough that you can travel there by Bus! I’m pretty sure it’s only an hour drive from Gotemba to this place. It can get VERY crowded on weekends...
Black Egg Monument in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
 
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Unfortunately, I lost the photos I took this year (2025). I’ll upload them here once I found them😭 This place is famous for their illuminations that usually starts late October all the way to February. The onsens here are said to be really nice.
Gotemba Kogen Tokinosumika
 
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during black friday (usually held mid november to early december), they have a sale! the last time I was there it was 50% off on all regular price products! A must visit if you’re looking to buy luxury brands at a discounted price!
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