Shizuoka Prefecture is located in the central part of Japan, with a long east-west axis and abundant natural beauty of sea and mountains. As a region, it is characterized by four major areas: the Izu area, the area around Mt. Fuji, the Shizuoka/Oigawa area, and the Hamamatsu/Nakaoto area. Fuji, registered as a World Heritage site, is one of the most beautiful spots in Japan, and its beauty can be enjoyed in all four seasons. The Izu Peninsula also offers many tourist attractions for families and couples to enjoy, such as hot springs, beaches, and zoo and botanical gardens. For those interested in history and culture, Sunpu Castle, Kunouzan Toshogu Shrine, and the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace, all associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu, are recommended. Shizuoka Prefecture is also a treasure trove of culinary delights, and visitors can enjoy local delicacies such as tea grown in the spring water of Mt. In addition, there are places that soothe both body and soul, such as the camphor tree at Raikyu Shrine in Atami and the view of Mt. Fuji from the Mishima Skywalk, that offer the allure of a refreshing break from everyday life.