Charming Small Towns in Honshu
As the largest island in Japan, Honshu offers so many small towns to be explored! Tokyo often steals the spotlight when it comes to visiting Japan; however, there are numerous small towns scattered across Honshu, each offering its own unique allure. Whether you’re drawn to ancient […]
Suruga’s Must-See Beaches and Nature Trails
Suruga is a nature-rich area in central Shizuoka Prefecture, known for its mountainous areas, tea fields, and beautiful blue coastline. This area should be top of your planning list for your summer journey to Japan. Due to the many natural sites and resources, this area which […]
From Winter, Spring, Summer to Autumn, Everything to Do in Suruga!
Being between Shizuoka and the Izu Peninsula, Suruga is typically referred to as the area surrounding the gorgeous Suruga Bay. Known for its beautiful views of Mount Fuji, fishing opportunities, tea harvesting, and drinking experiences, along with much more throughout each season, there is never a […]
HEALTHY TRIP TO SURUGA: CAPTURE ITS COLORS
What colors come to mind when you think of Tokyo? For me, it’s Tokyo Tower’s brilliant red and the night sky's deep black. When I think of Kyoto, I imagine the vibrant red of Torii gates, the green of nature, and the noble purple. Like this, […]
Green Ink and the Artistry Behind Matcha Calligraphy
Have you ever wondered what it takes to master the art of Japanese calligraphy? We had the incredible opportunity to interview Shoran, an accomplished Japanese calligrapher and creator of Matcha Calligraphy. This art form is truly unique—a blend of traditional matcha and the timeless elegance of […]
What To Do In Suruga: A Destination Filled With Culture, History, and Tea
Suruga is considered to be one of the shining pearls of Shizuoka Prefecture, and we here at Arigato Travel couldn’t agree more. One of the area’s original provinces, Suruga is known not only for its abundance of natural beauty but also for its deep-rooted culture and […]
DAY TRIP FROM TOKYO TO TEA COUNTRY: SHIZUOKA’S SURUGA REGION
Tokyo is a wonderful place to enjoy the exceptional adventures that are only possible in a large metropolitan center with a seemingly endless range of globally influenced food, art, and culture available 24/7. After spending a few days in a dense concentration of urban opportunity, visitors […]
4 MAJOR TEA REGIONS OF JAPAN PART 3, SHIZUOKA: FUKAMUSHI FLOWS LIKE WATER
Welcome to part three of our four-part series on notable tea regions in Japan. So far, we’ve covered both Kagoshima Prefecture and Fukuoka Prefecture. Today we will spend some time at the base of Mt. Fuji in the tea fields of Shizuoka Prefecture. Next time, in […]
SEAFOOD DELIGHTS AND ENTERTAINMENT IN SURUGA
The name of Suruga Ward in Shizuoka City, which I'm introducing today, comes from its location facing Suruga Bay. The origin becomes evident when Suruga (駿河) is written in Kanji. In this context, the rivers created by melting Mount Fuji snow flowed into the sea like […]
Interview with Fuji Takasago Sake Brewery
At Arigato Travel, we love the Shizuoka area and especially Fujinomiya! This is a great destination when you can see Mt Fuji (on sunny days!), but also for delicious food (they have a special yakisoba dish and other local favorites!) and Japanese Sake. One of our […]
