Shimizu

Japan

Shimizu is the port of Shizuoka city on Suruga Bay in Japan, facing Mount Fuji across the water. Japan's most scenic port — where Fuji rises directly from the sea — it is the gateway to the mountain region. Attractions include the Miho no Matsubara pine grove with its framed Fuji views — a UNESCO site — the Kunozan Toshogu shrine where Tokugawa Ieyasu is buried, the S-Pulse Dream Plaza, fresh tuna at the port, and excursions to Fuji's climbing routes and tea plantations.