7 days in Iwata Itinerary

Iwata is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, widely known as the headquarters of the Yamaha Motor Corporation. Head to Yamaha Stadium Iwata and Gyokkado, Imanoura Hontenfor plenty of shopping. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Iwata: Omaezaki (Nabula Ichiba, Omaezaki Coast, & more), Kurodake Daikan Yashiki Museum (in Kikugawa) and Yotsuya no Semmaida (in Shinshiro). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Yamaha Communication Plaza, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fukuo-ji Temple, appreciate the history behind Monument of Start 2002 in Iwata, and stroll around Ryuyo Insect Observation Park.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Iwata travel website .

If you are flying in from India, the closest major airports are Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport and Chubu Centrair International Airport. May in Iwata sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.