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You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites during your trip to Shizuoka. During your visit, why not also explore all there is to see and do including the parks?

Based on our travel knowledge, Hotel Dorf Shizuoka is a top hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia. Okitsu Zagyo-so Villa is a short 13-minute drive away.

Shizuoka is home to 60 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Shizuoka is notable for landmarks like Okitsu Zagyo-so Villa, Sumpu Castle Park and Shizuoka castle. Cultural venues include Shizuoka City Museum of Art, Shizuokashi Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum and Tokai University Marine Science Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Oi River and Shizuoka Sengen Jinja Shrine.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Shizuoka, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Shizuoka, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.