IN THE HEADLINES  

• New accommodation options from a new ecotourism glamping site to private cottages with views of Mount Fuji and luxury private holidays rentals in beautifully renovated traditional Japanese homes
• 360° views of Mount Fuji and spectacular coastline at new ridge walk experience
• Izu Panorama Park reopens with new terrace offering stunning views of Suruga Bay
• Virtual tour of Fujinomiya showcases the gateway to Mount Fuji

ACCOMMODATION

New luxury camping and ecotourism site opens in the foothills of Mount Fuji

Mt.Fuji Satoyama Vacation is a new luxury glamping site in rural Fujinomiya, offering guests all-inclusive camping escapes away from the city. Boasting impressive views of Mount Fuji and surrounded by nature, the site is home to spacious yurt style tents furnished with comfortable beds, handmade furniture and heaters powered with solar energy. Communal areas include a sociable lounge, cafeteria serving local farm produce and washrooms. The site is run by En-Ya Mt.Fuji Ecotours, an eco-friendly local business specialising in sustainable tourism experiences that support the local community.

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Newly opened Curation Hotels celebrate Japan's traditional crafts and architecture

Just 45 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo, in the coastal onsen resort town of Atami, Curation Hotels are a new collection of beautifully restored traditional Japanese homes available for private holiday rental. The luxurious Tonoya-an – a folk house with 3 bedrooms that is over 87 years old, Suto Suien – a villa with 3 bedrooms which is also over 87 years old and Momoyma-Gaen – a building which is over 45 years old with 4 bedrooms that was shortlisted in the Hotel & Property Awards 2021, have been exquisitely renovated to combine traditional architecture and crafts with modern contemporary design to offer guests a truly unique stay and luxurious experience.

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Private cottages with views of Mount Fuji welcome guests in onsen resort town Gotemba

Popular resort town Gotemba, known for its winter illumination events, has welcomed the opening of Yagi no Oka Cottage - a series of 15 spacious and modern two-story holiday homes surrounding a pond nestled in the foothills of Mount Fuji. Built from sustainable local materials, guests can enjoy the natural surroundings of the area as well as local onsen facilities, restaurants, and impressive night-time light and water shows.

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EXPERIENCES

New ridge walk experience with 360° views of Mount Fuji and Shizuoka's spectacular coastline

The Komuroyama Ridge Walk “MISORA”, which offers spectacular 360° views across ocean and land, has opened on the summit of Mt. Komuro within the Fuji Hakone Izu National Park,  - known for its impressive displays of gorgeous azaleas in spring. The loop-shaped promenade, at 321m above sea level with a total length of 166.3m, provides vistas of Mount Fuji, Sagami Bay, the Boso Peninsula, the Seven Islands of Izu and the Amagi Mountain Range. An onsite café with observation deck serves a delicious selection of refreshments.

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Izu Panorama Park reopens with new additions offering stunning views of Suruga Bay

At an altitude of 452m above sea level, the Izu Panorama Park has reopened to visitors with new additions to the site's already popular ropeway and sky garden experiences. The new AO Terrace, which overlooks Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay, includes a large observation deck with comfy sofas, private booths with daybeds and three stunning reflective pools of water for guests to relax and unwind beside. The park's newly opened TORATTORIA IZU PARADISO restaurant also serves a delicious menu of Italian inspired cuisine.

Image credit: Izu Panorama Park

EXPLORE SHIZUOKA ONLINE

Virtual tour of Fujinomiya showcases the gateway to Mount Fuji

Explore Shizuoka's guided virtual tour of Fujinomiya – the gateway to Mount Fuji - is now available on YouTube. Viewers can experience the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, take a peek inside the Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, discover the beauty of Shiraito Falls and learn more about the region's famous Fujinomiya Yakisoba noodles.

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ENDS

 About Tourism Shizuoka Japan

Just one hour from Tokyo by bullet train, Shizuoka prefecture is home to the iconic Mount Fuji. It boasts a spectacular natural environment of coastline, mountains and lakes including the beautiful Izu Peninsula, which has been described as “Japan's Riviera” and was designated as a Global Geopark by UNESCO in April 2018. The region is steeped in history, has a huge choice of traditional ryokan inns and onsen hot springs, and is also a gourmet paradise. Its natural environment produces some of the country's best food and drink, from green tea and wasabi to fresh seafood. In fact, Shizuoka is one of Japan's major producers of green tea.

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