Model Itineraries in Shizuoka

This one-day course stars Marine Park Omaezaki Aqua Land (マリンパーク御前崎 アクアランド), a floating water athletic park appearing at Marine Park Omaezaki Beach in Omaezaki City, Shizuoka, from Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, August 23, 2026. Swimming hours run from 9:00 to 17:00, and lifeguards are stationed on weekends and holidays as well as during the Obon period from August 8 to 16. In the morning, first stop at Omaezaki Lighthouse (御前埼灯台) overlooking the Enshu Sea, beginning the day with the white lighthouse and views of the Pacific. Next, visit Nabura Market, lined with local seafood, and finish lunch while browsing fresh fish and regional specialties. Once you have eaten, move on to Marine Park Omaezaki Beach and enter the water athletic park floating offshore. Climb and bounce across floating bridges, trampolines and slides, moving your body to the fullest until evening. Prices and facility details may change, so it is reassuring to check the official website for the latest information before your visit. Why not enjoy active water play that is a little different from ordinary sea bathing, with the whole family in Omaezaki overlooking the Enshu Sea?

This one-day course stars Nagahama Beach in Shimotaga, Atami City, open from Saturday, July 11 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, and takes you around the hot-spring town of Atami. In the morning, first visit Kinomiya Shrine, known for a great camphor tree said to be 2,000 years old, and stroll the precincts popular as a power spot. Next, move to Atami Nakamise Shopping Street in front of Atami Station and finish lunch while snacking on dried fish, Atami pudding and more. Once you have eaten, it is finally time for Nagahama Beach. On a sandy shore facing the Sagami Sea, you can spend the time until evening to the fullest, from playing in the water at the surf line to playing in the sand. The appeal of this course is enjoying both a walk through the hot-spring district and sea bathing in Atami, which is easy to reach from central Tokyo by Shinkansen. It is reassuring to check the latest information on fees and facility details in advance. Why not bring a swimsuit and a towel and set out for Atami in summer?

This one-day course stars Tago Sehama Beach in Nishiizu Town, Shizuoka, open from Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, and takes you along the West Izu coastline known for its sunsets. In the morning, first stroll through Koganezaki Park, famous for its crystal-clear sea and rock formations that shine golden, and enjoy the superb views from the walking paths. Next, stop at the adjoining Koganezaki Crystal Park and finish lunch while cooling off at the glass museum, souvenir shop and cafe. After touring the scenic spots, it is finally time for Tago Sehama Beach. On the sandy shore of a calm cove, you can spend the time until evening to the fullest, from playing in the water at the surf line to playing in the sand. It is a day perfect for families, letting you enjoy the beautiful sea and rock formations unique to West Izu all at once. It is reassuring to check the latest information on fees and facility details in advance. Why not bring a swimsuit and a towel and set out for West Izu in summer?

A one-day course starring Yumigahama Splash Water Park, the water obstacle course that appears for a limited period from Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Yumigahama Swimming Beach in Minami-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last reception 3:30 p.m., subject to change in peak season). In the morning, first head to Irozaki, the cape at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, and begin the day with grand Pacific views from the lighthouse. Next, stop at Ebisujima, a beauty spot in Minami-Izu Town, and stroll the small island floating in clear water. Once you have taken in the clear sea and cape scenery so typical of the Izu Peninsula, it is finally time to enter Yumigahama Splash Water Park from midday. Clamber over and bounce across the colorful floats, trampolines and slides out beyond the pure white sands of Yumigahama, moving your body freely until closing at 4:00 p.m. Fees and equipment details are subject to change, so it is reassuring to check the official website for the latest information before you visit. Why not enjoy active water play, quite different from ordinary sea bathing, as a family in the beautiful sea of southern Izu?

A one-day course starring Atami Sun Beach Water Park, which appears on the water off the eastern side of Atami Sun Beach from Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, August 30, 2026. In the morning, pay your respects at Kinomiya Shrine and feel the power of the great camphor tree, then enjoy the view of Sagami Bay from the observation deck of Atami Castle. For lunch, taste local specialties on Nakamise-dori in front of Atami Station, and in the afternoon it is finally time for the water obstacle course out at sea. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (reception until 3:15 p.m.), operating on a changeover basis in one-hour slots. Sliding and bouncing on the large floating equipment is a special stretch of time that turns the sea of Atami into one big playground. Keep moving until evening and make the most of summer in Atami. Why not pack a swimsuit and towel and head out?

With the Sagara Sea Fireworks Festival on September 5, 2026 (Saturday) as the main attraction, enjoy Makinohara City surrounded by tea fields and sea for a full day. At noon, take in the vast tea fields from the observation deck at Makinohara Park, and in the afternoon, learn about the region's history at the Sagara Castle Ruins and Sagara Historical Museum. After feeling the sea breeze at Shizuwa Beach, enjoy a footbath at the Sagara Kogo Onsen Hall. In the evening, move to the area around Sagara Port to have dinner while securing your viewing spot, and watch approximately 1,173 fireworks from the seaside. A perfect early autumn full-day plan where you can indulge in both the spectacular tea field views and seaside fireworks.

Enjoy a full day in Yoshida Town, Japan's shirasu (whitebait) capital, centered around the 36th Yoshida Town Harbor Festival & Fireworks Display on August 23rd, 2026. Spend the morning relaxing in the spacious Yoshida Park surrounded by greenery and flowers, then savor the famous shirasu rice bowls at the Yoshida Port direct market in the afternoon. In the evening, stroll along Kawajiri Beach, then move to the Yoshida Port area to secure your spot while enjoying dinner. As night falls, watch about 2,000 fireworks light up the sky from the harbor. A perfect one-day plan that lets you enjoy park activities, local shirasu cuisine, and a harbor town fireworks show.

A one-day course to enjoy Iwata, the hometown of Jubilo Iwata football club, centered around the Iwata Summer Festival Fireworks taking place on August 22nd, 2026 (Saturday). In the daytime, enjoy shopping and lunch at the station-front shopping mall; in the afternoon, visit the historic Fu-Hachimangu Shrine, and experience interactive exhibits at the Fragrance Museum. In the evening, enjoy street food while walking through Nakaizumi Shopping Street, then move to the venue area near Imanosura to secure a viewing spot while having dinner. When darkness falls, look up at the fireworks lighting up the night sky enveloped in the festival's warmth. A wonderful Iwata summer plan that lets you enjoy shopping, historical walks, and fireworks all in one day.

This course lets you enjoy Moricho, called the "Little Kyoto of Enshu," with the Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Moricho Yonzayaki Fireworks Festival (held August 15, 2026) as the centerpiece. In the morning, pay your respects at Oguni Shrine (小國神社), known as the deity of good relationships, and enjoy a garden walk. In the afternoon, visit Kōshōji Temple (香勝寺), cherished as a hydrangea temple, and in the evening, walk and eat your way through Moricho Shukuba Street (森町宿場通り), which retains traces of its post-town character. As the sun sets, move to the Ota River (太田川) riverbed venue, enjoy dinner while securing your spot, and watch approximately 3,000 fireworks from the riverside. A plan that lets you leisurely enjoy lush temples, shrines, and riverside fireworks—perfectly suited as a fitting finale to your summer.

Held on Monday, August 10, 2026, this course celebrates the 80th milestone of the Anjin Festival Sea Fireworks Display by enjoying the hot spring town of Ito in Izu for a full day. At midday, enjoy a free foot bath and lunch at Michi-no-Eki Ito Marine Town (道の駅伊東マリンタウン) right beside Ito Port. In the afternoon, visit Tokaikan (東海館), a historic building. After strolling through the willow-lined Matsugawa Promenade (松川遊歩道), feel the seaside breeze at Orange Beach (オレンジビーチ). Return to the Ito Port area in the evening, enjoy dinner from food stalls while securing a viewing spot, and as dusk falls, gaze up at approximately 20,000 spectacular fireworks from the waterfront. The definitive summer Ito plan—enjoying both the charm of a hot spring town and a magnificent seaside fireworks display.

A full-day course centered around the Usami Summer Festival Offshore Fireworks held on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Usami Coast in Ito City, enjoying Ito's nature and hot spring town. At lunch, stroll around Lake Ippeki (一碧湖), which holds mystical lake water, and then at Ito Marine Town, enjoy searching for souvenirs while gazing at the sea and taking a break. In the afternoon, leisurely walk through Ito hot spring town to experience the hot spring atmosphere. In the evening, secure a fireworks viewing spot around Usami Coast while having dinner. At 8 PM, approximately 1,000 fireworks light up the night sky of Sagami Bay from Usami Coast. A characteristic Ito City day where you can enjoy Izu's nature, hot springs, and offshore fireworks.

Centered on the Omaezaki Harbor Summer Festival held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, this course lets you enjoy Omaezaki City, Shizuoka Prefecture, for a full day. At midday, visit the iconic white Omaezaki Lighthouse with its panoramic Pacific Ocean views, and at Nabura Market, taste fresh seafood while selecting souvenirs. After a swim at Omaezaki Beach in the afternoon, return to Marine Park Omaezaki in the evening for an early dinner while cooling off. As dusk falls, approximately 3,000 fireworks light up the night sky overlooking the Pacific. A truly Omaezaki experience, packed with the lighthouse's stunning views, ocean swimming, and summer fireworks along the Enshu-nada coast.

Featuring the 39th Oi River Great Fireworks Festival held on August 1, 2026, this course takes a full day to enjoy Shimada City, a post-town that has walked with the Oi River. At noon, pay respects at Oi Shrine. In the afternoon, touch the history of river crossings in the Edo period at the Shimada Shuku Oi River Crossing Ruins. Cross the Horai Bridge, the world's longest wooden pedestrian bridge, and gaze at the magnificent flow of the Oi River. Enjoy the atmosphere of SL trains at Shin-Kanaya Station of the Oi River Railway. In the evening, move to the Oi River riverbank, have dinner while waiting for fireworks, and approximately 10,000 fireworks will color the night sky from 7 PM to 9 PM. A perfect plan for families to enjoy both historical exploration and powerful fireworks.

A full-day course through Oyama Town at the base of Mt. Fuji, centered around the Mt. Fuji Kintaro Summer Festival, which begins at 8:45 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Start your afternoon at Gotemba Premium Outlets overlooking Mt. Fuji, where you can shop amid open, scenic views. Next, stop at the adjacent Michi-no-Eki Fuji Oyama to relax in a local specialty shop and enjoy a Mt. Fuji viewing spot. In the afternoon, venture to EXPASA Ashigara Service Area for a scenic break overlooking Mt. Fuji. In the evening, secure your spot near Oyama Town Cultural Center while purchasing takeout dinner, and wait for sunset. From 8:45 PM to 9 PM, about 1,000 fireworks will launch into Oyama Town's night sky. This is a recommended full-experience plan for families, enjoying shopping and scenic views unique to the foot of Mt. Fuji, along with fireworks.

Featuring the Nii Suwa Shrine Donated Fireworks Festival (新居諏訪神社奉納煙火祭礼) held on July 25, 2026 (Saturday) from 7:15 PM, this one-day course lets you fully enjoy the post town of Nii on the shores of Lake Hamana from noon onward. In the midday, visit the Nii Checkpoint, the only existing checkpoint building on the Tokaido, and experience the history of travelers during the Edo period. Next, visit Suwa Shrine, the main venue of tonight's festival, and feel the excitement of the summer festival in its grounds. In the afternoon, venture out to the shores of Lake Hamana and spend a relaxed time refreshed by the breeze crossing the lake. In the evening, secure your spot while obtaining dinner from nearby vendors, then wait as the sun sets. From 7:15 PM to 9 PM, fireworks dedicated to Suwa Shrine illuminate the night sky of Nii. A fantastic one-day plan unique to Lake Hamana where you can freely enjoy both a historical walk through a post town and fireworks dedicated to a shrine.

A full-day course centered on the Ito Hot Spring "Dream Fireworks" fireworks festival starting at 8:30 PM on July 24, 2026 (Friday), allowing you to enjoy both hot springs and sea in the town of Ito from midday. At noon, visit the Tokaikan, which exudes Taisho Roman charm, to see the finest wooden hot spring inn architecture. Stroll the beautiful willow-lined Matsukawa Promenade and savor the atmosphere unique to Ito Hot Spring Town. In the afternoon, venture to Ipek Lake, one of Izu's premier scenic spots, and rest by this tranquil crater lake surrounded by greenery. In the evening, return to Ito Marine Town Service Area to enjoy fresh seafood cuisine and soothe travel fatigue in the foot bath. As the sun sets, move to Orange Beach and wait for the fireworks while listening to the waves. At 8:30 PM, approximately 1,000 fireworks burst into the Ito coast night sky. Held on designated dates in July and August, this is a summer tradition unique to Ito Hot Springs. A recommended plan for families wanting to greedily enjoy both hot spring town strolls and seaside fireworks in one day.

A full-day course taking in West Izu's most stunning landscapes, centered around the Dogo Island Fire Festival held on July 24, 2026. Start at midday with a cave-exploring cruise at Dogo Island Marine, visiting the Sky Window Cave and other sea caves, then attempt to walk across the Tombolo sand path at Shishiro Island that appears during low tide. Enjoy spectacular sunset views from Kogane Cape, famous for sunsets, then stroll through the nostalgic namako-patterned streets of nearby Matsuzaki Town. In the evening, move to the Dogo Island Park venue and enjoy dinner while waiting for the show to begin. At 8:25 PM, approximately 3,000 fireworks illuminate the sea above Dogo Island, painting the sky. A spectacular summer day plan unique to West Izu, letting you greedily enjoy sea cave exploration, scenic spots, and fireworks over the sea.

A course to enjoy the Izu port town throughout the day, featuring the Inatori Onsen Fireworks Dance to be held on July 20, 2026 (Monday, national holiday) in Inatori Onsen, Higashi-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture. Start with lunch of fresh seafood landed at Inatori Port at noon, and admire colorful hanging dolls at Hinanotsurushi Decorations Museum. At Ebisu Island, a small island floating in the sea, enjoy a seaside walk feeling the sea breeze while crossing the breakwater. In the afternoon, stroll leisurely through Inatori Onsen town and immerse yourself in the travel atmosphere. In the evening, head to Inatori East Coast and have a light meal before the fireworks while enjoying the cool evening air. Inatori Onsen Fireworks Dance is held every night at three rotating venues: in front of Inatori Ginsuisou, Sunrise Terrace, and the New Embankment. On this day, approximately 500 fireworks will launch from in front of Inatori Ginsuisou. The charm of the Inatori fireworks lies in the ability to view them from a close distance unique to a seaside hot spring town. A definitive summer Inatori plan packed with port town strolls and seaside fireworks.

This is a full-day course to enjoy the port town of Numazu centered around the Numazu Summer Festival and Kano River Fireworks Grand Display, held on Saturday, July 25, 2026. In the afternoon, savor fresh treasures from the sea at Numazu Port and visit the Numazu Port Deep Sea Aquarium, where creatures from Japan's deepest Suruga Bay are gathered. In the evening, cool off under the pine trees at Senbon-hama Park and rest before the fireworks, then head to the Kano River riverbed as dusk falls. From the riverbanks stretching from Eitai Bridge to Goseibashi to Ayumi Bridge, enjoy the spectacular sight of approximately 12,000 fireworks dyeing both the night sky and river surface. This is the definitive plan for summer in Numazu, allowing you to experience both the bounty of Suruga Bay and riverside fireworks in one visit.

A full-day course showcasing the 2026 National Fireworks Craftsmen Selection Competition - Fukuroi Enshu Fireworks on July 25 (Saturday), combined with the natural beauty and culture of the Fukuroi and Iwata areas. In the afternoon, explore Kasui-Sai (可睡齋), an ancient temple associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu, and the pastoral countryside surrounding Fukuroi. In the evening, enjoy local cuisine near the venue while preparing your meal, then secure a spot along the cool banks of the Haranoyagawa. The spectacular display of competition fireworks launched by master craftsmen selected from across the nation lights up the night sky with fresh discoveries each time. Watching the fireworks from the riverside with your family under the breeze of Enshu will surely become a treasured memory of summer.

Visit Shinkanaiya Station (新金谷駅), the SL base, to view steam locomotives and the turntable up close, then head upstream along the Ōigawa River to Senzu Station (千頭駅). Switch to the South Alps Apto Line to reach Oku-Ōi Lake Station (奥大井湖上駅), a hidden scenic gem floating on emerald-green waters. This indulgent course keeps railway-loving families delighted all day long, featuring Japan's unique apto-style section, the impressive Nagashima Dam, and the Dream Suspension Bridge at Sumatakyo Gorge.

A full day devoted to green tea begins as you cross the Hotaraikyō (蓬莱橋) Bridge, the world's longest wooden pedestrian bridge, enveloped in views of the Ōi River and tea fields. Learn the depths of tea culture at the Fujinokuni Chanoyu no Miyako Museum, then indulge in green tea gourmet cuisine and regional tea tastings at the experiential food park KADODE OOIGAWA. Finish with a shopping spree at Yaizu Sakana Center for magnificent tuna, bonito, and marine delicacies. An ambitious course that completely satisfies the hearts of tea enthusiasts and food lovers alike.

A full-day course to fully experience Numazu Port (沼津港), the gateway to Suruga Bay—Japan's deepest bay. In the morning, visit Numazu Port Deep Sea Aquarium (沼津港深海水族館) to meet deep-sea creatures, where the whole family will be amazed by coelacanths and mysterious deep-sea residents. At lunch, enjoy seafood bowls and dried horse mackerel at Numazu Minato Shinsenkan (沼津みなと新鮮館), port delicacies unique to the harbor, and take in a grand panorama of Suruga Bay and Mount Fuji from the observation floodgate Byuo (びゅうお). Finish with a seaside stroll through the pine groves of the Imperial Villa and Senbon-Hama's shoreline—a perfect Numazu day with both gourmet food and spectacular scenery.

Starting with a visit to Shuzenjii Temple, an ancient temple with ties to Kobo Daishi, the route takes you past the Takkoku-no-Yu with its steaming hot spring and through the Bamboo Grove Path where green bamboo arches overhead, experiencing the Japanese elegance of this hot spring town. In the afternoon, leisurely explore the expansive Shuzenji Niji no Sato with its Japanese garden and English village. Stone-paved paths, vermillion bridges, bamboo benches, and picturesque landscapes await at every turn—scenes you'll want to photograph. A sophisticated walking course for adults to savor at leisure the charm and character of Izu's finest hot spring destination together.