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Shizuoka
Shizuoka (静岡県) is a prefecture in the Chubu region of Japan; its capital is Shizuoka (静岡市).
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Shizuoka in numbers
In 2025 about 1.4 million foreign visitors came to Shizuoka — 14th of the 47 prefectures. They spent an average of 50,000 yen each in the prefecture and stayed 2.2 nights there on average.
Foreign guests accounted for 9.9% of all guest nights booked in Shizuoka in 2025, up 18.2% on 2024 and -10.6% against 2019.
Visitors from China are the most likely to include Shizuoka in a trip (6.1% did in 2025), followed by Australia (6.0%) and Indonesia (6.0%).
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Foreign visitors in 2025 | 1.4 million (rank 14 of 47) |
| Average spend per visitor in the prefecture | 50,000 yen |
| Total spend by foreign visitors | 69.6 billion yen |
| Average nights spent in the prefecture | 2.2 |
| Foreign guest nights in 2025 (hotels, ryokan and other lodging) | 2,228,930 |
| Share of all guest nights that were foreign | 9.9% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2024 | +18.2% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2019 | -10.6% |
| Share of surveyed visitors who went to Shizuoka | 3.4% |
| Nationalities most likely to visit | China 6.1%, Australia 6.0%, Indonesia 6.0% |
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) (都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: visitors_10k = 10,000 persons; spend_per_person_10k_yen = 10,000 yen; spend_100m_yen = 100 million yen; nights = average nights.
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) (都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: guest nights (person-nights).
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) (表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: percent of respondents.
Climate in Shizuoka, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snowfall | Sun hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 0 cm | 208 |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) | 0 cm | 188 |
| Mar | 16°C (60°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 207 mm (8.2 in) | 0 cm | 190 |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 0 cm | 190 |
| May | 24°C (74°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) | 0 cm | 192 |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 0 cm | 136 |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 297 mm (11.7 in) | 0 cm | 158 |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 0 cm | 202 |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 281 mm (11.0 in) | 0 cm | 157 |
| Oct | 24°C (74°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 250 mm (9.9 in) | 0 cm | 158 |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 0 cm | 173 |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 0 cm | 200 |
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) (station page). Snowfall is the monthly total of fresh snow.
Nearby prefectures
- Kanagawa Kanto region · capital Yokohama
- Yamanashi Chubu region · capital Kofu
- Nagano Chubu region · capital Nagano
- Aichi Chubu region · capital Nagoya
Sources
Official and primary sources used for this page. Checked October 8, 2026.
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) – 都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) – 都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値 — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) – 表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) — monthly climatological normals 1991–2020
To cite or link to this page: Shizuoka — Japan Pocket Guide, https://japanpocketguide.com/prefectures/shizuoka/