Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shizuoka to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Shizuoka

Shizuoka in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3847
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shizuoka in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3847
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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. The shortest flight to Shizuoka from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 8h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Shizuoka. 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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

When flying to Shizuoka, you’ll arrive at Mt Fuji Shizuoka (FSZ), which is located 28 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Shizuoka from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 8h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Shizuoka. 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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Shizuoka

NGONagoya Chubu Centrair Intl
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Shizuoka

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shizuoka

Average rates range from around ₹ 6,781 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 71,194 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shizuoka

Most booked hotels in Shizuoka

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Hotel Garden Square Shizuoka
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,854+
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Hotel Associa Shizuoka
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,742+
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Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Shizuoka-Ekikita
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,807+
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Smile Hotel Shizuoka
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 3,226+
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Hiring a car in Shizuoka

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shizuoka, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shizuoka, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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