Kakegawa Travel Tips

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Kakegawa (掛川), a charming tea-producing city in Shizuoka Prefecture, offers a scenic escape along the Tokaido Shinkansen, just two hours from Tokyo. Famed for its lush tea fields, Kakegawa provides breathtaking views, with green tea plantations stretching towards Mount Fuji. Visitors can savor the region’s tea culture or explore the historic Kakegawa Castle, featuring a traditional tower and one of the few original palaces remaining from the Edo Period.

Beyond tea and history, Kakegawa also hosts Japan’s top-rated bird park, where visitors can enjoy close encounters with diverse bird species. This picturesque city combines cultural heritage and natural beauty in a unique experience.

Getting there

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Kakegawa's city center is small and centered around Kakegawa Station, which has both local trains and shinkansen. Many attractions, like the castle and bird park, are a short walk from the station. The tea fields are outside the city and best reached by rental car, available near the station. Kakegawa also has a bus network, but it's not very useful for tourists.