Shizuoka Prefecture (静岡県) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Shizuoka. Shizuoka is a stop on the Tokaido Main Line and Tokaido Shinkansen Line between Tokyo and Osaka, and on the Tomei Expressway.

Japanese most famaoust mount “Mount Fuji” is straddling the boundary of Shizuoka. In Shizuoka, you can visit Mt Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan, 3,776m(12,385ft) and has almost perfect symmetry. Maybe nowhere in the world, you will be able to find such beautiful and highest mountain.

Shizuoka is a nice place in Japan. So many things to do in a low budget. Some nice places and tourism sites to visit in Shizuoka :
1. Strawberry Picking
2. SHIZUOKA FESTIVAL
3. Tokiwa Park
4. Sunpu Museum
5. Princess Parade in Hosoe
6. The big street dance

Shizuoka nightlife Bars KTVs Clubs Discos Pubs are really wonderful. Some best bars and KTvs Cluba of Shizuoka listed here with the address :
1. BAR NO’AGE
Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Shichiken-cho, 3-6, ACT-7, 2F
Tel. & Fax: 054-2536615
Business Hours: 18:00~02.00

2. Lifetime
Shizuoka City, Aoi-Ku, Koya machi, 11-1
Tel.: 054-250-0131
Business Hours: Tuesdays: 13:00~25:00
Saturdays: 11:00~24:00
Sundays & National Holidays: 11:00~19:00
Mondays: Off (except on National Holidays)

3. No Name Standing Bar”
4. The Ale House in Fujieda City

The Ale House
426-0061 Fujieda City, Tanuma, 1-4-12 (JR Station South Exit)
Te. & Fax: 054-6362889
Opening hours: 18:30~25:00
Closed on Mondays (Tuesdays are open, even in the case of a National Holiday)

5. Hamamatsu Izakaya/ Shochu Bar: Nikomanma
Nikomanma
432-8003 Hamamatsu City, Wachiyama, 3-4-3
Tel. & Fax: 053-4725558
Working hours: 18:00~24:00
Closed on Sundays

6. Shochu Bar: Yumeshin
Yumeshin
Shizuoka Shi Aoi Ku, Chiyoda, 1-2-1 (along the Kitakaido. A few minutes from Shizuoka Center by car, 5 minutes by bicyle, 20 minutes on foot. Bus stop nearby)
Tel./fax: 0542473651
Open every day from 16:00 till very late at night (morning!)
Very reasonable

7. Yasougin
Address: 420-0089 Shizuoka Shi, Takajo, 1-2-8, Hiyoshi Bldg 1F, first street on the right from Shin Shizuoka Center up Kitakaido
Tel. & Fax: 054-2500005
Opening hours: 19:00~02:00
Closed on Mondays

8. White Ize Cafe/Bar
White IZE
420-0857 Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Miyuki-cho, 7-2, Amano Bldg. 2F (near Den Den Building, a few minutes walk from Shizuoka JR Station)
Tel.: 054-2551336
Business Hours: 17:00~02:00
Closed on Mondays
Parties welcome

Shizuoka Hobby Show 2010

Shizuoka is the centre of the capital of the plastic modelling industry. Shizuoka Hobby Show was held on on May 13-16 2010, the show for world’s largest hobby especially in Gundam, Tamiya, Radio Control, Bandai, and so more

Photos of Shizuoka

Mount Fuji view from Shizuoka City

Shizuoka nightlife bars in Bars No Age

Watch Bike and Hike Japan’s Mt Ryuso from Shizuoka City video

Come join me for a pleasant afternoon ride and hike from Shizuoka city to the top of nearby Mt. Ryuso. This particular outing takes us from the busy city to a mist-shrouded peak seemingly removed from the bustle of the Japanese metropolis below. This hike can easily be enjoyed in a day and there are several excellent places to rest and picnic. Expect crowds on the weekends though you will likely enjoy having the mountain to yourself if you pick a weekday for your hike.

My Ryuso is actually two peaks very closely situated to one another. On a clear day Mt. Monjudake (1041m) and Mt. Yakushidake (1051m) are visible from almost any location within Shizuoka city, and provide a backdrop and tantalizing hint at the much higher and more rugged peaks of the Japan Southern Alps beyond. Japanese people have been climbing these mountains for centuries as both peaks are considered holy sites within both the Buddhist and Shinto traditions. The summits can be reached via three separate trails originating from the area around the Abe river (near Gojima village I think), central Shizuoka (at Sengen shrine) and the area between Shizuoka and nearby Shimizu (the route and trail used in this video).

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Ulsan (울산) is the capital city of Ulsan Metropolitan District, in South yeongsang. Ulsan is a big city, with a population of 1.2 million it is close to Busan, Gyeongju, Daegu and Pohang.

Ulsan is not a something related to tourism. But Ulsan is the industrial dynamo for South Korea, and has the biggest automobile assembly plant operated by Hyundai Motor Company, the world’s largest shipyard operated by Hyundai Heavy Industries and the world’s second largest oil refinery owned by SK Energy.

As a city Ulsan is somewhat similar to Suwon compared to Seoul regarding distance and size. The city of Ulsan, although in area the largest in Korea, is quite small when the metro area is considered. It is possible to get just about anywhere for under 10,000 won in a taxi.

The city is also home to K-League soccer side Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i and Korean Basketball League team Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Automons.

Ulsan Tourism

Ulsan is not a tourist city for common travellers. Those who come to Ulsan are predominantly here to work for the large conglomerates or heavy industries (Hyundai Motors being one of the most notable) and to teach English as a foreign language.

Old down-town, Seongnamdong, is good for shopping at low, local prices (there are brand goods shops too however). It is the location of a small number of foreigner friendly/foreigner run bars.

Mugeodong, the home of Ulsan University, is the best place for the young, twenty-something’s wishing to eat, drink and party.

Ulsan has a lot of beaches, like Jinha beach, Ilsan Beach, or Jujeon and Jeongja beaches.

Ulsan Nightlife

Ulsan nightlife is still Ok and various as they are so many foreign expats and teachers work in Ulsan. If your are out for fun in Ulsan, go to some korean clubs or bars in old downtown or the new downtown., or alternatively Bangeojin area. The two mentioned bars here are just for teachers. As there is thousands of other expats in Ulsan – and if you are one of them, I recommend to stay away from these two lame holes and instead just pick any other.

These are the two main bars for foreign teachers (and some brave Korean teachers) in Ulsan. Great food, great atmosphere. Large screen TVs and foosball at each, Tombstone has a pool table, Bench has darts. Bench has open mic every Wednesday night, which is great fun. They’re always open late (ie. when the sun’s coming up), and a great way to meet fellow foreigners.

Acid Bar is the new place to be if you’re an expat living in Ulsan. Located near the Gonguptop (sp?) Rotary and across from ‘Bobos’ (spot the gawdy neon red signage), it’s a large basement club with bar, dance floor, big comfy chairs and a nori-bang room. The bar staff never deny my song requests and the beer is pretty cheap.

Recommended Ulsan bars and nightclubs :

1. Benchwarmers
Benchwarmers is a bar located in downtown Ulsan. The owner is from Newfoundland, Canada.
It is one of the more popular ex-pat hangouts in Ulsan.
He’s from Cap Breton!!

2. 7- Club
7-Club is a hostess bar chain in Ulsan with a large number of Russian women employees. Beer is 3000 won but buying a hostess a drink is 10000 won. There are a few karaoke booths as well.
Locations can be found in Shinae (old downtown) and in Bangeojin.

3. MacKenzie’s
MacKenzie’s is a bar in Ulsan with a large number of expatriates, as well as engineers and Koreans. There is no dance floor but dancing is permitted. Every Saturday at 11 pm is a complementary buffet.

4. PBJ’s
PBJ’s is a small bar below ground, in the city of Ulsan. It has a bar, a few tables, and billiards. Beer is 4000 won.

5. The Royal Anchor
The Royal Anchor is a well-known bar in Ulsan with a number of tables and billiards as well. A large number of English teachers are patrons at the bar, and on Friday and Saturday it can get quite busy.

6. Tombstone (Ulsan)
Tombstone is a bar located in Ulsan, in Mugeo-dong, close to the university. The main website has a map showing where to get to the bar from the university so the easiest way to find it the first time is to take a taxi to the main gate and then follow the map, which apparently takes five minutes.
It is a popular hang-out for ex-pats; featuring a free pool table, foosball table and darts. There are often sporting events and movies shown from a projector. There are weekly events, including a poker night and a bowling night, as well as special events, such as hallowe’en parties, Christmas parties, etc.
The bar is owned by four Canadians, and their Korean significant others.

7. U.S. 66
U.S. 66 is a bar in Ulsan. Music selection is generally played through MP3s but CDs are available as well. Around 10 pm on the weekends is a cocktail show involving music, dancing and fire. The bar is located in Samsan-dong near the Viking ship ride.

Photos of Ulsan for tourism and nightlife information here :

Ulsan Skyline. Ulsan is the seventh largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million in South Korea.

Ulsan is a metropolitan city 70 kilometres north of Busan, and the closest large city from there.

Daewongam Park Market in Ulsan. Some ladies sell sea shells and eels in the road-side market in Daewongam Park.

Ulsan Tombstone Bars, address at 3F, 628-9 Mugeo-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 680-80, near the university in Mugoedong. (Say Mugeo-dong ULsan Dae hakeyo).

Ulsan Benchwarmers bars, has open mic every Wednesday night, which is great fun. They’re always open late (ie. when the sun’s coming up), and a great way to meet fellow foreigners.

Hyundai Heavy Industries Company, the world’s largest shipyard , exceeds Its Annual Foreign Ship Order

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium,n environmentally-friendly design which contrasts with the image of an industrial city. Ulsan also one of World Cup 2002 host.

Watch Ulsan Whale Dancing Festival Video Here (whale is the icon of the city) :

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