Hakone Open Air Museum was the first of its kind in Japan and today it remains one of the most popular due to its harmonious balance of art and nature. And in this time of the Coronavirus outbreak, it is probably one of the safer museums to visit with so much of it being outdoors. TheRead More →
Two marine parks in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Awashima Marine Park and Izu Mito Sea Paradise. Both are within minutes of each other by car. Which you choose will depend on what floats your boat! Or do what we did: visit both! Mito Sea paradise is an aquarium essentially. Whereas AwashimaRead More →
The Tokinosumika Resort aka Gotemba Kogen in Gotemba, Shizuoka is a one stop resort for Accommodation, Hot springs, Dining, Shopping, Sports, Fuji views & Much much more. This post was first written in 2012 and has been updated on several occasions to reflect the changes in the resort, which isRead More →
Gotemba is one of the four “5th station”s of Mt Fuji. The following attractions are either in Gotemba city or within commutable distance. Gotemba Attractions, Shizuoka Tokinosumika Tokinosumika is a one stop resort for accommodation, play, eating and HOT SPRINGS. Moreover, it has night illumination most of the year. ItRead More →