Car Hire Shizuoka - Mini guide to Shizuoka
Shizuoka is a city located in the Chubu region of Japan's Honshu Island. It is a fairly popular tourist destination in the region, offering a variety of attractions and a history that dates back to the prehistoric times. The city is fairly large, it is the 5th largest in the country. This is why many travellers opt to arrange for cheap car hire in Shizuoka to easily get around.
There are many places to see in Shizuoka. Using a car rental in Shizuoka, visit the Granship near the East Shizuoka Station. The nautically designed building is a well known venue for various conferences that brings thousands of people from all over Japan. The Miho no Matsubara on the Miho Peninsula is also worth a drive. The area commands a great view of the Mount Fuji on a clear day.
Right in the middle of Shizuoka is a hill called Nihondaira. This also offers a good view of Mt. Fuji, the Shimizu Bay and the Izu Peninsula. Visitors will also want to drive to the Kunozan Tosho-gu, the site where Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa Dynasty was originally buried.
Further out, tourists can also visit the Sumpu Castle, a structure that was constructed during the time of Ieyasu Tokugawa in the 16th century. The tower and buildings in the castle were reconstructed according to the blueprints dating from the 1630s. Visitors will also find an interesting display of dolls and a garden where tea ceremonies are conducted.
Arranging for car hire in Shizuoka is also a practical move for taking day trips outside the city. Mount Fuji, the iconic volcano in Japan is a popular travel destination.
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