Downtown Shizuoka, or the "omachi" as the locals call it, is where everyone in the region comes to go shopping. Walk along the famed Gofukucho shopping street, which locals have been doing for the past 400 years. (Time needed: 4hrs)
The Tokaido Line for both regular trains and the Shinkansen Bullet Train run through here. For those looking to shop, Parche has an array of stores to choose from. If you are looking for gift ideas, ASTY Shizuoka is a great place to start.
This 1.5 km shopping street is bustling every day. Modern department stores sit alongside centuries-old shops, so there's lots to discover on a stroll.
