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 April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10727
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shizuoka in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10727
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 Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

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 Times and IX Rental, 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 Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

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 Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Shizuoka

NGONagoya Chubu Centrair Intl
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Shizuoka

Lufthansa
Good (8,281 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,390 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,783 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shizuoka

Average rates range from around ₹ 6,452 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 31,601 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,692+
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Nippondaira Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,957+
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Hotel Associa Shizuoka
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,235+
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Koko Hotel Shizuoka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,037+
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Hiring a car in Shizuoka

Hiring a car in Shizuoka costs ₹ 4,852 per day, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shizuoka, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Shizuoka costs ₹ 4,852 per day, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shizuoka, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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