Local food and restaurants in Shizuoka
Hamamatsu is known for eel, while Shizuoka City has its own style of oden. Its ingredients simmer in a distinctly dark broth.
Local dishes to try in Shizuoka
- Grilled eel
- Shizuoka oden
Choosing a meal in Shizuoka
Hamamatsu is known for eel; Shizuoka City has its own dark-broth oden. They are different stops within the prefecture, so search for a restaurant in the city you will actually visit.
Tips for choosing a restaurant
Look in Hamamatsu for eel, or Shizuoka City for its local oden. Including the city with the dish is especially helpful when your trip covers several stops along the coast.
What else could you see nearby?
For a Fuji view, look toward Nihondaira or Fuji City; for a coastal walk, consider Atami or Izu. Shizuoka stretches far east to west, so crossing between those plans can eat up a day.
Plan a trip around Shizuoka → Official JNTO area guide ↗Restaurant reservations in Shizuoka
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Read more about regional dishes and food traditions in these official guides. For a particular restaurant’s menu, prices and booking terms, use its own website or reservation page.