Ishibu Rice Terraces lie at the western tip of the Izu Peninsula in Matsuzakicho, Shizuoka Prefecture. Spanning about 4.2 hectares and roughly 370 stone-walled rice paddies at elevations between 120 and 250 meters, these terraces are rare in eastern Japan. They offer sweeping views over Suruga Bay, and on clear days you can see Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps. In 2000, the 4.2-hectare terraced area, which had been abandoned and covered in pampas grass, was restored and used as a catalyst for revitalizing the local community. In 2010, the 16th National Satoyama (Terraced Rice Fields) Summit was held there.

Hello everyone! Matsuzaki Tourism Association here! Matsuzakicho, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture, lies in the southern part of the Izu Peninsula, facing Nishi-Izu Town, Kawazu Town, Shimodacho, and Minami-Izu Town. Sixty-four percent of the town is forested, and with about 6,000 residents it has the smallest population in Shizuoka Prefecture. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Matsuzaki in Shizuoka Prefecture offers a peaceful, nature-surrounded retreat. We will share recommended information about the town, so please look forward to it. === Top sightseeing spots in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka Prefecture === Matsuzaki offers many popular attractions we hope you will visit! Experience the traditional Japanese agricultural landscape at the beautiful stone-walled terraced fields of Ishibu Rice Terraces; see works by Irie Chohachi, famed for his late-Edo period plaster paintings, at the Chohachi Art Museum; stroll along Namako Wall Street, where buildings preserve the technique of laying square roof tiles and raising the seams with plaster in a rounded pattern; relax at Matsuzaki Onsen with its day-use baths, guesthouses, and hotels; and visit Inashimo Shrine, whose ginkgo tree on the grounds is about 1,000 years old and designated a prefectural natural monument. Matsuzaki is full of recommended sightseeing spots. The Izu Peninsula, including Matsuzaki, is designated a Japan Geopark because its landforms and geology vividly reflect earth activity such as submarine volcanoes. In Matsuzaki you can feel the power of nature at geospots like Senganmon, Muroiwa Cave, Mt. Eboshi, Ishibu Rice Terraces, and Bentenjima. === Recommended gourmet foods in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka Prefecture === When you visit Matsuzaki, don’t miss the local flavors you can only taste here. Sakuraba-zuke (cherry leaf pickles), a traditional flavor, accounts for about 70 percent of national production and is made in Matsuzaki. Enjoy kawano-ri (river seaweed) with its distinctive taste, grown in the clear waters near the mouth where the Nakagawa and Iwashina River meet; fresh sweetfish caught in the same rivers; Eikyuu Ponkan, a sweet, juicy citrus produced only in Matsuzaki; and Dioscorea japonica (wild yam) grown from the bounty of Matsuzaki’s nature. These delicacies will please food lovers. They also make great souvenirs. === Recommended events in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka Prefecture === Events and festivals held throughout the year are another charm of Matsuzaki. In the agricultural off-season (typically from mid-February to May 5), seven varieties of flowers burst into bloom across rice paddies in the Flower fields in rice paddies; about 1,200 cherry trees line the Nakagawa River and are illuminated during the bloom season along the Cherry trees along the Naka River; and the Osawa Sakura Festival showcases a magnificent cherry tree more than 80 years old in full bloom. These events captivate visitors. On February 23, 2012—Mount Fuji Day—Matsuzaki declared itself "the town where Mount Fuji looks the most beautiful in the world." The grand panorama of Mount Fuji across Suruga Bay is a spectacular sight you must see in person. With seasonal natural beauty, a geopark that reveals the earth’s grandeur, deeply flavored local cuisine, and warm-hearted events, we will continue sharing information to make you fall in love with Matsuzaki, Shizuoka Prefecture. We hope you’ll become captivated by our town!

This is a photo taken when I traveled to Shizuoka Prefecture. On a bench on the platform of the station sits an old woman who was waiting for the train. Mt. Fuji rises in the background, and you can see its size, and it is a somewhat reassuring scenery that seems to be watching over people's lives from a high place.

Mt. Fuji seen from Tateishi Park in Yokosuka City is a work of art itself. I want to see this scenery forever.

Mt. Fuji 🗻 seen from Saitama This is the sunset of Mt. Fuji that can be seen from Saitama Prefecture. Only the head was dyed 😆 beautifully There may be 🤭 more Mt. Fuji spots in Saitama Location: Saitama

Mt. Fuji seen from Shizuoka Prefecture This is Mt. Fuji seen from the shopping street of Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Early in the morning, when there are no 📸 people There was no one there yet, so I was 😆 able to take a leisurely picture

Ninomiya Town 20th Azumayama Rapeseed Flower Watching At the summit of Azumayama, 60,000 early-blooming rapeseed flowers reach their peak from late December. From the panoramic view you can see the Tanzawa and Hakone mountains, Sagami Bay, the Izu Peninsula, and—on clear days—the beautiful, snow-capped Mt. Fuji unfolding right before you. Please come and enjoy this memorable scene of yellow, pale blue, and white in the New Year season. During the event period we offer a stamp rally and receipt rally, station-to-trail hikes, and weekend sales of local products and other events. It’s a 5-minute walk from Ninomiya Station to the trailhead, and a 20-minute walk from the trailhead to the summit! You can enjoy an easy hike♪ We look forward to your visit. Event Period: Saturday, January 13, 2024 to Sunday, February 18, 2024 Location: Azumayama Park Opening Hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Organizer: Ninomiya Town Tourism Association Co-organizer: Ninomiya Town Supporters: Kanagawa Prefecture; Kanagawa Prefecture Tourism Association (Public Corporation) Contact: Ninomiya Town Tourism Association 0463-73-1208 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Mt. Fuji seen from the sky. On the way from Haneda Tokyo to Kagoshima.

I took a night view of Tokyo from the Skytree East Tower in the direction of Mt. Fuji. Tokyo is the world's largest megacity, surpassing New York, which was the world's number one until 1955, and has continued to hold the world's number one position ever since. Mt. Fuji can be seen slightly to the right of the center of the photo, and Tokyo Tower can be seen slightly to the left.

This photo was taken from Tower Hall when I was about two months into the camera. I bought it more than 10 years ago and took it with a con digital that I hadn't used at all. I think it was a pretty beautiful shot. You can see the Sky Tree, Tokyo Tower, and Mt. Fuji together. Tower Hall Funabori is free to climb and one of the world's leading megacities Tokyo I recommend it because you can see it so beautifully.

Mt. Fuji and the constellation Orion. The lights of the campsite and the Pleiades star cluster, which is called "Subaru", are in front of you. This day was 😊 the maximum day of the meteor shower

"Mt. Fuji envelops and watches over Tokyo" I was very impressed by the feeling that Mt. Fuji, one of the symbols of Japan, is watching over the people living in Tokyo while majestically enveloping Tokyo, the capital of Japan, where countless buildings are crowded. This photo was taken from a plane heading from Tokyo to Hokkaido on New Year's Day.

It's a classic among the classics, but it's still Mt. Fuji. The view over Lake Kawaguchi just after the sun went down.

Shinkurayama Sengen Shrine, famous for its cherry blossoms The autumn leaves are also beautiful. Japan's Mt. Fuji, autumn leaves and a three-storied pagoda It seems that this is already a major spot for foreigners, and there are many overseas tourists whenever I go.

I took the Enoden from Kamakura Station and walked around Enoshima. At the end of the day, be impressed by the view of the Shonan Sea dyed in the sunset and Mt. Fuji! Nearby beaches such as Shichirigahama and Yuigahama are crowded with surfers, and many people are equipped with hooks to hook surfboards on bicycles and scooters. I got a train on Enoshima Electric Railway from Kamakura and walked around Enoshima island. At end of the day, you can enjoy beautiful twilight sight of Mt. Fuji and sea of Shounan Southern Kanagawa. Many people enjoy surfing at Shichirigahama or Yuigahama beach and they equip luggage hook on their bicycle or scooter.

Photos from a trip to Izu I'm glad I was born in Japan! It was a day that I thought!

Japan is packed here This is a place where you can worship Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms in Shizuoka Prefecture Nice weather in the early morning. In this way, you can clearly see the cherry blossom trees and Mt. Fuji. I left at 3 a.m. for four hours. It was a long journey, but if you can see this, your fatigue will be blown away 😆 Location: Shizuoka Best time to see: Late March to early April

Yamanashi Fujiyoshida Niikura Sengenyama Shrine Mt. Fuji× Chureito × cherry blossoms It is an auspicious place ♡to see this collaboration ᴗ̈*⑅୨୧ The view from climbing the long stairs was even more beautiful❀

Mt. Fuji is, after all, great. I saw it from the bullet train, but it was powerful!

It is a relief to see Mt. Fuji. In addition, during the autumn season, you can see the competition between the autumn leaves on the lakeside and Mt. Fuji. I have to go again this year This year's Lake Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival starts on October 28th.

Deep red autumn leaves and Mt. Fuji over Lake Kawaguchi.

Mt. Fuji seen from the summit of Mt. Takao is also quite good 🗻.

Beautiful Mount Fuji. The mountain's ever-changing appearance and stunning views during sunset.

The sight of the morning sun shining over the sea of clouds and Mt. Fuji was very beautiful.

It was 🔥🗻🔥 a beautiful sunrise sky

Superb view spot of Mt. Fuji Yamanashi Prefecture, Mt. Fuji from Shindo Pass 3 I was so impressed that I was shooting until the morning An even more moving sunrise came. I think I met the most spectacular view of my life. Mt. Fuji bathed in anti-twilight rays, a rare natural phenomenon A vast sea of clouds at the foot of the mountain It was a superb view of the sunrise that could not have been better.

Superb view spot of Mt. Fuji Yamanashi Prefecture, Mt. Fuji from Shindo Pass 2 Cars can't even break in. Climb the pass road in the middle of the night for more than an hour, and only those who reach it can admire the superb view. I was moved to tears by how beautiful it was.

Superb view spot of Mt. Fuji Yamanashi Prefecture, Mt. Fuji from Shindo Pass Cars can't even break in. Climb the pass road in the middle of the night for more than an hour, and only those who reach it can admire the superb view. I was moved to tears by how beautiful it was.

Mt. Fuji× Sea of Clouds× Hydrangea

I was able to meet a wonderful sunset