The snowcapped Mount Fuji may just be the single most iconic image of Japan, a breathtaking symbol that towers over the landscape at over 12,000 feet. The active volcano inspires just about everyone who’s seen it, and many continue to hold it sacred. Its foothills are dotted with Shinto shrines welcoming visitors and those on their way up to Fuji. Miho-no-Matsubara is considered to have among the best views of the mountain, which is just one of the things that the seaport of Shimizu, located in Shizuoka City, can boast. On the other hand, the ruins of Sumpu Castle are a 400-year-old symbol of Japan’s Edo period, a time of culture that introduced some of its most iconic art styles… examples of which are on display at Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum. Shimizu is also Japan’s tuna fishing capital, with its freshness making it a popular choice in local restaurants.