Suruga is accessibly located on the coast, in the shadow of Mt Fuji, within an hour of Tokyo and Kyoto on the main bullet train line.

Majestic Mount Fuji overlooks Suruga; one of the most popular climbing routes starts in Suruga.

Suruga's cherry blossom season starts early - often in late February. Iwamotoyama Park in Fuji City is known for its plum and cherry blossoms blooming against the backdrop of Mt Fuji.  

Suruga is home to Mt Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, summited by thousands of pilgrims each year.  

To see the sun rise over the Land of the Rising Sun is truly one of life's memorable moments.

Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art showcases over 1400 masterpieces. 

Nearby Takumishuku is Japan's destination for traditional crafts, offering workshops in bamboo, shibori dyeing, woodworking, lacquer, and pottery.

Suruga produces 40% of Japan's green tea, which is renowned for its high quality.

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To learn about green tea farming, and sample different varieties is to understand Japanese culture more deeply.

Suruga offers travelers who want to immerse in three of Japan's most iconic experiences - a geisha performance, a tea ceremony, and an overnight at a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) stay.

Suruga is rich in historical sites such as Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, dedicated to Japan’s greatest shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and perched atop a mountain offering panoramic views of Suruga Bay.

Suruga's deep bay offers decadent seafood;

people come from all over Japan to enjoy it.

Indulge in exquisite sushi at Anago no Uotake, a restaurant owned by Yumi Chiba, one of Japan's few female sushi chefs.