Discovering Shizuoka : Attraction Guide (Japan)
Attractions
1.ย Izu Panorama Park (ไผ่ฑใใใฉใใใผใฏ)
Entry: Free (Ropeway tickets: ยฅ2,047) (Tickets can be reserved in advance online on KKday)ย
Izu Panorama Park is an observation resort facility that can be accessed through a ropeway. The facility consists of a summit area with a terrace where you can experience a great panoramic view from the summit of Katsuragi mountain ๐๏ธ
The observation resort is equipped with cafes, water basin, benches & sofas where you can use and relax freely. You can also enjoy a foot bath with a great view of Mt. Fuji ๐๏ธ
There is also a private gazebo where you can reserve in advance online. At the private area, you can enjoy light snacks and drinks with a panoramic view ๐ซ
Getting There
From Mishima Station via Odoriko line to Shuzenji. And transfer at Izu-Nagaoka Station (15mins).
Transfer to the Izu Mito Sea Paradise bus ไผ่ฑไธๆดฅใทใผใใฉใใคใน่ก to Juntendobyoinmae Bus stop (5mins)
The walk for 12mins to the Izu Panorama Park Ropeway.
Total Travel Cost: ยฅ760
2. Mishima Skywalk (ไธๅณถในใซใคใฆใฉใผใฏ)
Entry: ยฅ1500
The Mishima Skywalk is a picturesque scenery spot where you can see Mt. Fuji from a gigantic suspension bridge ๐ The total length of the bridge is 400m, and is Japanโs longest pedestrian suspension bridge.ย Experiences around Mishima Skywalk include the thrilling activities at Forest Adventure, where you can take the Long Zip Slide, gliding in the air 70m above ground for 300m while gazing at Mt. Fuji (reservations not required). Cafรฉs and restaurants are also attached and spotted around the facility ๐ฒ
Getting There
From Mishima Station, take the Tokai Orange Shuttle Bus (Route N) from Bus Stop 5 at the South Exit of Mishima Station (JR Line) bound for Motohakone Port and get off at Mishima Skywalk stop (20mins).ย
Total Travel Cost: ยฅ710ย
3.ย Shuzenji Niji-no-Sato (ไฟฎๅๅฏบ ่นใฎ้ท)
Entry: ยฅ1,200
Niji-no-Sato means โrainbow villageโ in Japanese ๐ Niji no Sato is an amusement park themed on people, nature, and culture. It offers various workshops, it has a Japanese garden, and through the park runs a mini steam locomotive ๐
The park is divided into six areas: British Village, Canadian Village, Fairy Garden, Izu Village, Japanese Garden, and Takumi Village. It is a vast area that is 10 times the size of Tokyo Dome, where various flowers bloom throughout the four seasons, making it a breathtaking spot for photography and relaxation ๐ท ย
During the spring, you can enjoy cherry blossoms and azaleas, in summer, hydrangeas and water lilies, in autumn, autumn leaves and cosmos, and in winter, snowscapes โ๏ธ
Getting There
From Mishima station, take the Izuhakone Tetsudo-Sunzu Line to Shuzenji station (34mins). Then take the C30 or C32 (ไฟฎๅๅฏบ้ง (ใใน) Shuzenji bus to Momiji Forest (ใใฟใๆๅ(ใใน) stop (14mins).
Total Travel Cost: ยฅ920
4. Nukumori No Mori (ใฌใใใใฎๆฃฎ)
Entry : ยฅ500
โNukumori no Mori" is a medieval European landscape that looks like something out of a picture book ๐ A Ghibli village-themed attraction with whimsical stone cottages, housing, shops & cafes, set in a forest ๐ณ
The small stone house and antique furniture imported from Europe creates a fairytale-like atmosphere. It is also a popular spot for wedding photos ๐ The forest has store huts surrounded by greenery. Some of them are water mill huts or huts with mushroom-like silhouettes ๐
Nukumori no Mori's most popular product, "Forest Cheesecake Shop" is handmade in the workshop using local fruits andย Hokkaido cream cheese ๐ฐ
There is also a gelato store, an aroma store, and a general store, as well as well-kept gardens that should not be missed. If it's your birthday, you can also get free admission. Why not spend an unforgettable birthday in the world of fairy tales? ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ
Getting Thereย
From Mishima station, take the Tokaido Line for Hamamatsu (2hr and 13mins). Then transfer to Lake Hamana Bus 30 to Kotodanchiazuma bus stop (27mins).
Total Travel Cost: ยฅ2,790
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