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Shizuoka Prefecture, one of Japan’s most nature-rich regions.
With its majestic Mount Fuji, vast tea fields, and the shimmering waters of Suruga Bay, the breathtaking scenery this land boasts has stirred the hearts of many artists and set the stage for countless beloved songs.
From pieces sung by local musicians pouring their love for their hometown into the music, to works in which visitors transformed their moving experiences into sound, songs connected to Shizuoka are truly diverse.
Why not lend an ear to a musical world filled with the unique charm of this land, woven from the blessings of nature and the lives of its people?
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Introducing Classic Songs About Shizuoka: Local Anthems and Popular Tracks [2026] (1–10)
Chakkiri-bushiMitsubishi Michiya
This is a new folk song themed around Shizuoka, with lyrics written by Hakushū Kitahara.
It has been performed by various singers, including The Peanuts and Mieko Hirota; this video features the version sung by Michiya Mihashi.
Also, the National Chakkiri-bushi Championship is held every May.
Maru-chan’s Shizuoka OndoPiēru Taki
This song was created in connection with the fact that Momoko Sakura, the creator of Chibi Maruko-chan, is from Shimizu City (now Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City).
The composition was done by Haruomi Hosono.
In this video, you can also learn the choreography by Papaya Suzuki.
Three Men in Traveling Attiredikku mine
It’s a song by Dick Mine released in 1939.
It’s about three chivalrous outlaws—Ishimatsu of the Forest, Omasa, and Komasa—who are known as followers of Jirocho of Shimizu.
This video, with its visuals, really captures the atmosphere.
Many singers, including Hachiro Kasuga and Hibari Misora, have covered it.
AtamiKroi
Kroi’s “Atami” feels like a snapshot from a carefree trip with close friends.
A breezy, bossa nova–tinged rhythm layered with cool acoustic guitar tones creates an easy, airy feel.
The melody carries a hint of nostalgia, evoking the atmosphere of a retro Showa-era hot spring town.
Its unique blend of languidness and chic pairs perfectly with a slightly faded, film-like sense of nostalgia.
Just listening, you can feel your shoulders relax and sink into the mood of a calm holiday.
Tōjin Monogatari (Song of the Lahja-men)Sazan Ōrusutāzu
It’s a song that draws you into a majestic, beautiful world, as if you’ve wandered into Shimoda at the end of the Edo period.
Even among Southern All Stars’ catalog, this track stands out for its singular character, with Yuko Hara on vocals.
It’s themed around the story of a real woman who lived in Shimoda, Shizuoka, and her heartrending life is delicately portrayed through Hara’s clear, translucent voice.
The hybrid of shamisen-like tones and sweeping strings creates a Japanese-Western fusion sound that feels like a historical epic.
Strolling through the town of Shimoda while listening to this song might make the cherry-blossom-lined slopes and harbor views look different than usual.
It’s a perfect companion for a journey.
Song of the Old Lady of GotenbaFujimoto Fusako
With lyrics by Shizuka Ijuin under the pen name Ayumu Date and music by Akihiro Komori, this song became widely beloved by Shizuoka Prefecture residents as a campaign song for Television Shizuoka.
Set to Fusako Fujimoto’s bright, buoyant vocals, the uniquely structured lyrics string together place names from across Shizuoka, leaving a strong impression.
It feels as if you’re traveling throughout the prefecture along with the song.
Since it even mentions municipalities and districts that no longer exist, many listeners may find their memories of that time vividly revived.
Fujimoto’s charming high tones paint a picture of the good old Shizuoka, making this a treasure-like local song.
Ooi Stalker OntaroHikawa Kiyoshi
This is a single by Kiyoshi Hikawa released in 2001.
It peaked at number 8 on the Oricon chart and won the Gold Award at the 43rd Japan Record Awards.
With this song, Kiyoshi Hikawa performed at the 52nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
There is a monument inscribed with the song’s lyrics on the banks of the Ōi River in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture.