scenic viewpoint
Mount Fuji Fifth Station
The main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Shizuoka, Japan · Asia
Shizuoka sits on the route: 25 minutes from Yaizu, 51km from Mount Fuji Fifth Station.
Shizuoka is a city located in Shizuoka, Japan. With a population of 693,389, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shizuoka sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shizuoka to your route.
Shizuoka City Central Gymnasium is an arena in Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan. It is the home arena of the Veltex Shizuoka of the B.League, Japan's professional basketball league.
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Shizuoka is located in Shizuoka, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.9833 latitude, 138.3833 longitude.
Shizuoka has a population of approximately 693,389 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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scenic viewpoint
The main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Japan's tallest peak and most sacred mountain, an almost perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone revered for centuries.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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