Life in Japan's countryside

From the deepest ocean of Japan to the highest mountains, Shizuoka offers a wide variety of nature all in one prefecture. Oceans, mountains, and rivers offer a beautiful backdrop for quaint villages.There are also many areas where it never gets terribly cold or snows, so you can enjoy country life comfortably.

The best of both worlds

One thing that makes Shizuoka Prefecture extraordinary is the distance between the city center and the lush countryside is so close that, with a vehicle, you can have the best of both worlds with relative ease.Even if you choose to live in an a more urban area of Shizuoka, you will be able to feel close to nature. "I want to live more sustainably, in harmony with nature.""I want to spend my free time outdoors." "I want to live in an area with lush greenery, but don't want to sacrifice convenience.” If this sounds familiar, come try the more slow-paced Shizuoka lifestyle!Here, you will absolutely be able to find the perfect level of country life. Why not have it all?

Cities and towns where you can experience a taste of coutry life

Nishiizu Town（外部リンク）	There are ocean views, mountains and hot springs. The centeral town has supermarkets and hospitals.
Izunokuni City（外部リンク）	Rural scenery intermingles with shops and convenience stores. (Around Izu Hakone Railway Station)
Numazu City（外部リンク）	Lush green countryside with nearby daily necessity shopping. (Toda area)
Mishima City（外部リンク）	Five minutes after getting off the Shinkansen, you can see a clear streams and fireflies.
Fujinomiya City（外部リンク）	Sits at the foot of Mt. Fuji. With a car, daily errands are no trouble.
Shizuoka City（外部リンク）	While a car is recommended, many shopping disctricts and conveniences are accessible by bike.
Yaizu City（外部リンク）	A town with the smell of the sea. It is a large fishing town close to Shizuoka City but full of its own convenience.
Fujieda City（外部リンク）	Busses are very accessible here. This town is Shizuoka city's popular neighbor.
Shimada City（外部リンク）	The Ieyama (formerly Kawane-cho) is lacking nothing. You may not find a need to venture outside town.
Makinohara City（外部リンク）	Residences and local buinesses live in harmony with gorgeous tea plantations.
Yoshida Town（外部リンク）
Omaezaki City（外部リンク）
Kikugawa City（外部リンク）	Abundant greenery. Large stores are accessible within minutes by car but is suitable for authentic country living.
Kakegawa City（外部リンク）	The Kurami area, with its lush greenery and clean water, is accessible by bus from the station.
Fukuroi City（外部リンク）	Satoyama in the north, coast in the south. There is plenty of shopping the center of the city.
Morimachi Town（外部リンク）	Town buses operate in the Mikura and Amakata areas.
Iwata City（外部リンク）	Mountains in the north, sea in the south. Railways, buses and taxis on demand are available.
Hamamatsu City（外部リンク）	The city area is truly convenient. On weekends, you can enjoy the rich natural environment.
Kosai City（外部リンク）	Scenic sea, mountains, lakes and delicious food. Easy access to Hamamatsu and Nagoya.

Authentic countryside experience

Take in the views of tea plantations and lush greenery while reaping the benefits of clean air and water. Here is the place to experience a slower-paced life !
Residents of Shizuoka can live a sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle with a strong sense of community. There may be some conveniences lacking here and there compared to a major metropolitan area but there's no question that you will have a sense of community and support in our prefecture.

Experience country life

Numazu City（外部リンク）	Abundant nature, surrounded by greenery and the sea. Self-sufficient life is possible.
Izu City（外部リンク）	It is possible to live in a wide range of rural areas, from the seaside to the mountains.
Izunokuni City（外部リンク）	Self-sufficient life is possible in the mountains. The community is well established.
Higashiizu Town（外部リンク）	We are planning to open a citizen's farm in H28, where people can stay. There is a bank of vacant houses.
Kawazu Town（外部リンク）	A town rich in nature, surrounded by the sea, mountains and rivers.
Minamiizu Town（外部リンク）	work in agriculture and forestry.
Nishiizu Town（外部リンク）	Convience is lacking but wasabi cultivation is flourishing, and the number of immigrants is increasing (Osawari district).
Fujinomiya City（外部リンク）	Self-sufficiency, living off the land is possible. There are migrants and residents who hunt.
Shizuoka City（外部リンク）	Mountainous areas (Igawa, Umegashima, Tamagawa, Kiyosawa, Okawachi, Okawa, Ryokawachi districts)
Fujieda City（外部リンク）	The innermost area is an hour drive from the city. The starry sky is quite
Shimada City（外部リンク）	The area boasts an abundance of nature, and some residents are self-sufficient (Kawane district).
Makinohara City（外部リンク）	Enjoy the freshest seafood and mountain produce. Almost any vegetable can be grown.
Morimachi Town（外部リンク）
Iwata City（外部リンク）	A citizen's farm is established in the Toyooka area. There is a project to foster agricultural managers.
Hamamatsu City（外部リンク）