■Obuchi-sasaba, Fuji-City

🌱 Spot Overview

Obuchi Sasaba is one of the most beautiful tea‑field viewpoints in Japan, offering a stunning, perfectly aligned view of Mt. Fuji rising above wide green tea plantations. Located in the countryside of Fuji City, the area is peaceful, uncrowded, and ideal for photography, especially in spring and early summer when the tea leaves are bright green. The gentle walking paths allow visitors to explore the fields at their own pace while enjoying panoramic scenery. This spot is popular among photographers for its iconic “tea fields + Mt. Fuji” composition and provides an authentic glimpse into Shizuoka’s tea‑growing culture.

💡 Useful Tips for Visitors

  • Best seasons: April–June for bright green tea leaves; autumn for clear Fuji views.
  • Early morning offers the highest chance of seeing Mt. Fuji.
  • The area is open farmland— small souvenir shops and restrooms available.
  • Wear comfortable shoes; paths are unpaved in some areas.
  • Drones are not allowed without permission.
  • Respect the tea fields—do not enter or touch the crops.

⭐ Highlights – Obuchi Sasaba

  • Iconic tea‑field + Mt. Fuji viewpoint
  • Wide open landscapes perfect for photography
  • Quiet, uncrowded rural atmosphere
  • Authentic tea‑growing region of Shizuoka
  • Seasonal beauty: bright green in spring, clear skies in winter
  • Easy walking paths around the fields

🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)

1. Taxi / Private Transfer – Fastest & Most Convenient

  • Travel time: approx. 45–55 minutes
  • Direct and comfortable; ideal for cruise passengers with limited time.

2. Shuttle Bus → JR Shimizu Station → Train → Fuji Station → Local Bus / Taxi

Shuttle Bus

  • Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station（10 min）
  • Shimizu Station → Fuji Station（approx. 20 min）

Taxi

  • Fuji Station → Obuchi Sasaba area
  • Taxi: approx. 30 min

Total travel time: approx. 1 hr10min – 1 hr 20 min

📍 Location

Obuchi Sasaba
Obuchi, Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Located in the rural northern area of Fuji City, known for its expansive tea fields and Mt. Fuji views.

Sights and Experience from Shimizu Port

■Shimizu Area
S-Pulse Dream Plaza (Shimizu Port), Shimizu　　Ryugeji Temple, Shimizu　　Seishintei Tea House, Shimizu Funakoshi Tsutsumi Park, Shizuoka, Shimizu　　Shimizu Ekimae Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu　　Shimizu Fish Market, Riverside Market, Shimizu　　Shimizu Port Seamen’s Inn Museum”SUEHIRO”, Shimizu　　Minowa Inari Shrine, Shimizu　　Shimizuminato Jirocho Seika (Jirocho’s Birthplace), Shimizu　　Miho no Matsubara　　Nihondaira ( Yume-Terrace)　　Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan　　Nihondaira Ropeway　　Nippondaira Hotel　　Kunozan Toshogu Shrine　　Satta Pass　　Jiji-in Temple, Shizuoka　　▲Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art 【Long-Term Closure】
■Shizuoka Area
Oden Yokocho ( Aoba Yokocho), Shizuoka　　Shizuoka City Museum of History　　Shizuoka Gofuku-cho Shopping Street　　Shizuoka Hobby Square　　Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka　　Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
■Eastern Shizuoka Area
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)　　Hakone Area　　Owakudani Valley, Hakone　　Mishima Sky Walk　　Fuji Safari Park　　Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, Gotemba　　Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba　　Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka　　Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji-City　　Jinba Falls, Fujinomiya　　Lake Tanuki　　Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya　　Taiseki-Ji Temple, Fujinomiya　　Obuchi-sasaba, Fuji-City
■Close to Mt.Fuji
Oshino Hakkai　　Lake Kawaguchi　　Lake Motosu　　Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba　　Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida　　Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja, Fujiyoshida　　Narusawa Ice Cave　　Yurari Hot Springs （Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari）