A Tokaido Pilgrimage and Ukiyo-e Journey - Learn about the Background of Food and Culture, and Experience Shizuoka with a Bus Tour

A bus tour will be held to experience Shizuoka's food, history, and culture all at once, perfect for the start of the new year. The tour will take you to the production areas and cultural resources that have been nurtured along the Tokaido road, and aim to rediscover the charms of the region.

This time, the theme is different2 courses Is available.

Both courses are easy to join, departing and arriving at Shizuoka Station, and allow you to enjoy history, culture, and seasonal flavors all in one day.

*Please note that the dates are different.

■ [Okabe Course] A day of tea, sake, and post town culture

Date: Friday, November 2026, 1

This course focuses on the Okabe area, which flourished as a post town on the Tokaido road, and takes you around Shizuoka's unique tea, sake, and road culture.

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Meet at Shizuoka Station at 9:10
Shizuoka Station === [Below] Shizuoka Heiki Sake Brewery (approx. 60 minutes) === [Enter] Gyokuro Village (Lunch / approx. 90 minutes) === [Enter] Okabe-juku Ootataro Kashiwaya (approx. 45 minutes) === [Below] Meiji Tunnel / Utsunotani Village (approx. 45 minutes) === [Enter] Yamasan Farm / Strawberry Picking (approx. 60 minutes) === [Below] STEP IN Tamaruya (approx. 30 minutes) === [End] Shizuoka Station (scheduled for around 17:50)

As you walk through the buildings and scenery that remain along the road, you can learn about how Shizuoka's food culture has developed.

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■ [Yui Course] Explore the scenery of the Tokaido along with ukiyo-e prints

Date: Saturday, March 2026, 1

A cultural experience course where you can enjoy the scenery of the Tokaido, which was also depicted in Utagawa Hiroshige's ukiyo-e prints, and the blessings of the sea and mountains.

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Meet at Shizuoka Station at 9:10
Shizuoka Station === [Entry] Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art (approx. 60 minutes) --- [Down] Yui Sakuraebi Museum === [Entry] Seikenji Temple (visit and lunch / approx. 90 minutes) === [Entry] Kunozan Toshogu Shrine (approx. 50 minutes) === [Entry] Yamasan Farm / strawberry picking (approx. 40 minutes) ===== [End] Shizuoka Station (scheduled for around 17:20)

By superimposing the world of ukiyo-e with the actual scenery, you can experience the charm of the Tokaido in three dimensions.

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■The appeal of this tour

・Learn about Shizuoka's food, history, and culture all at once
・Experience spots that are difficult to visit on your own efficiently
・An educational trip through production sites and cultural facilities

This is the perfect winter trip to fully experience the essence of Shizuoka.
You can join with your family and friends, or even just by yourself.

Why not start the new year by taking a trip to Shizuoka to experience its food, culture, and scenery once again?
Don't miss this opportunity to experience Shizuoka in the New Year.

Posted on: March 2026, 01 *The content of the article is current as of the time of publication.