Kakegawa Travel Tips

Kakegawa (掛川), a charming tea-producing city in Shizuoka Prefecture, offers a scenic escape along the Tokaido Shinkansen, just two hours from Tokyo. Famed for its lush tea fields, Kakegawa provides breathtaking views, with green tea plantations stretching towards Mount Fuji. Visitors can savor the region’s tea culture or explore the historic Kakegawa Castle, featuring a traditional tower and one of the few original palaces remaining from the Edo Period.

Beyond tea and history, Kakegawa also hosts Japan’s top-rated bird park, where visitors can enjoy close encounters with diverse bird species. This picturesque city combines cultural heritage and natural beauty in a unique experience.