Shizuoka travel guide
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You're Going to Love Shizuoka
With a population of 701.561, Shizuoka is the largest city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shizuoka to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Shizuoka
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shizuoka in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 280 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Shizuoka, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.
How to Get to Shizuoka
Plane
When flying to Shizuoka, you’ll arrive at Mt Fuji Shizuoka (FSZ), which is located 28 km from the city centre.
Train
The train station in Shizuoka is called Shizuoka, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Shizuoka is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 148 km from Shizuoka. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Shizuoka
Where to stay in popular areas of Shizuoka
Most booked hotels in Shizuoka
Hiring a car in Shizuoka
Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Shizuoka (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,132 and ₹ 1,509. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shizuoka, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.