Shizuoka Airport, also known as 'Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport' due to its proximity to Mount Fuji, serves the central region of Shizuoka Prefecture, approximately 25 km from the city center.
It is a small regional hub, particularly useful for visitors to the coast and thermal zones of the region without passing through Tokyo or Nagoya.
How to get to Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to FSZ
Parking near Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
In front of the terminal is a small parking area.
Rates are in line with standards for a small regional hub.
How to get to Shizuoka from FSZ
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
Car rental companies available are limited compared to major hubs; verify availability in advance.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and an International Driving Permit (IDP); remember that driving is on the left in Japan.
Hotels near Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
Shizuoka Station
Direct bus from the airport in around 55 minutes (1,000 yen), around 12 runs a day between 11:00 and 21:00; the arrival stop is right in front of the station's north exit.
Best for: Anyone arriving at or leaving from this airport: it's the only place with a direct bus service and a real choice of hotels.
- The only place linked to the airport by a regular, public bus service
- Tokaido Shinkansen station in the same complex, useful for anyone continuing on to Tokyo or Nagoya
- Only 12 runs a day between 11 and 21: anyone arriving or leaving outside that window has to take a taxi
- No alternative near the terminals: without your own car, Shizuoka station is the only practical option
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Associa Shizuoka Right across from Shizuoka station's north exit, about a minute's walk away: the airport bus stop is right outside the hotel. View availability
- APA Hotel Shizuoka-eki Kita A Japanese budget chain near the station's north exit, a simpler alternative to the Associa for anyone who just wants to sleep one night before or after the airport bus. View availability
- Garden Hotel Shizuoka About a 5-7 minute walk from the station, a mid-range option for anyone who can't find a room at the two hotels closer to the tracks. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is very small, among the most compact in the Japanese regional network, with a limited number of daily flights.
It is advisable to arrive at the airport with 1.5 hours in advance for flights.
Map of Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Can you really see Mount Fuji from this airport?
Not always: visibility depends on weather conditions, with the best chances on the clear days typical of winter.
Q. Is it worth landing in Shizuoka instead of Tokyo or Nagoya?
Yes, if your destination is specifically Shizuoka Prefecture or the central coast, sparing you a longer transfer from Tokyo or Nagoya.
Q. Is it customary to tip in Japan?
No, tipping is not part of Japanese culture and offering one can even feel awkward: good service is considered the standard, not a gesture to be rewarded separately.
Q. Does the airport have many daily flights?
No, it is a small regional airport with a limited number of connections: check schedules in advance, especially for connecting flights.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights