Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park (富士箱根伊豆国立公園), see Yamanashi listing for full details. Within Shizuoka Prefecture, the park includes the southern flank of Mt. Fuji (including the Fujinomiya and Gotemba 5th Stations), the western Izu Peninsula coastline, and the park's Izu Islands (including Oshima, Miyake-jima, and Hachijo-jima). Shizuoka's section encompasses the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Cultural Site components (like Shiraito Falls and the Miho no Matsubara pine grove), the dramatic Izu coast, and the volcanic islands with their unique ecosystems.

By Plane

Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) is near the park's Fuji area. Tokyo-Haneda (HND) and Tokyo-Narita (NRT) serve the Hakone and Izu areas via train.

By Train

For the Fuji area: Shinkansen to Shin-Fuji or Mishima, then local transport. For Izu: Shinkansen to Atami, then the Izu Kyuko Line. For Hakone: Odakyu Railway from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto.

By Car / Road

The Tomei Expressway serves the Fuji and Izu areas. The Izu Skyline is a scenic toll road.

Trains, buses, and rental cars connect the park's accessible areas. The Izu Islands are reached by ferry from Tokyo or by air.

Shiraito Falls (Fujinomiya)—a UNESCO World Heritage site. Miho no Matsubara—a scenic pine grove with Mt. Fuji views. The Izu Peninsula coast—Jogasaki Coast, Cape Irozaki, and Shimoda's beaches. The Izu Islands—volcanic landscapes, onsen, and unique flora.

Climbing Mt. Fuji (from Shizuoka side—Fujinomiya and Gotemba trails). Hiking on the Izu Peninsula. Onsen bathing in Shuzenji, Atami, and the islands. Diving and snorkelling in the Izu Islands.

Shizuoka seafood, Izu kinmedai, wasabi, and green tea. Island produce includes dried fish and sea salt.

Shizuoka green tea and local sake.

Resorts, ryokan, and guesthouses throughout the park areas.

Fuji souvenirs, Izu wasabi products, and island crafts.

• Shizuoka City — Shizuoka Castle and Nihondaira. - Numazu — Numazu Port and fresh seafood.