A 4-hour private shore excursion designed especially for cruise passengers visiting Shimizu Port.
Explore some of the highlights of Shimizu with a government-certified English-speaking guide and a professional driver. This is a 100% private tour. We do not combine different groups in the same vehicle.
Prices(A) Van taxi + a government-certified English-speaking guide (B) Regular (sedan) taxi + a government-certified English-speaking guide (C) Small bus + a government-certified English-speaking guide (D) Medium bus + a government-certified English-speaking guide All tours are private. The price is per vehicle/group, not per person. |
| Duration: Taxi tours: 4 hours Small bus / Medium bus tours: 4.5 hours |
| Included: Private chartered vehicle with a professional taxi or bus driver |
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Highlights
Nihondaira ropeway
The Nihondaira Ropeway connects Nihondaira Plateau with Kunozan Toshogu Shrine.
The approximately 5-minute ride offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and Suruga Bay. moore detail
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is a National Treasure and one of Shizuoka’s most important historical sites.
The shrine is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, and his mausoleum is located here.
The beautifully restored shrine buildings feature elaborate decorations dating back more than 400 years. more detail
Nihondaira Plateau
Nihondaira is one of Shizuoka’s most scenic viewpoints.
From Nihondaira Yume Terrace, you can enjoy panoramic views of Shimizu Port, Miho Pine Tree Grove, Suruga Bay, the Izu Peninsula, and the Southern Alps.
On a clear day, Mt. Fuji provides a magnificent backdrop to the scenery.
You can also visit Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan, where you can enjoy views of the surrounding green tea fields. more detail
Miho Pine Tree Grove
(A part of Mt.Fuji World Heritage) Spectacular view of Mt.Fuji,Green pine tree grove, deep blue Suruga Bay, white wave, wide sand beach. more detail
Important Notes
Mt. Fuji visibility
Mt. Fuji visibility depends entirely on weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
Even when Mt. Fuji is not visible, Miho Pine Tree Grove, Nihondaira, and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine are well worth visiting for their scenery, history, and cultural significance.
Walking at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Please note that visiting Kunozan Toshogu Shrine requires climbing approximately 100 stone steps, and there is no wheelchair-accessible ramp.
If you or anyone in your group has difficulty walking, you may stay at Nihondaira and enjoy Nihondaira Yume Terrace while the other members of your group visit the shrine.
More detail about the access from the ropeway station, click here
Due to the limited availability of our licensed guides, we can accept a maximum of 10 private tour bookings per day. Early booking is highly recommended, especially on days when multiple cruise ships are scheduled to call at Shimizu Port.
Itinerary — If you start at 9:00 a.m. —
– For taxi tours (van & regular taxi)
9:00 a.m. – meet with our guide at Shimizu Port and start your tour
9:20 – 11:00 – Kunozan Toshogu Shrine (by taking Nihondaira Ropeway round-trip), Nihondaira Yume Terrace, Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan
11:30 – 12:30 – Miho Pine Tree Grove, Miho Culture & Creativity Center
1:00 p.m. – arrive at Shimizu Port, the tour ends
– For small bus and medium bus tours
— We provide 30 minutes longer tour than taxi tours. —
9:00 a.m. – meet with our guide at Shimizu Port and start your tour
9:30 – 11:30 – Kunozan Toshogu Shrine (by taking Nihondaira Ropeway round-trip), Nihondaira Yume Terrace, Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan
12:00 – 1:00 – Miho Pine Tree Grove, Miho Culture & Creativity Center
1:30 p.m. – arrive at Shimizu Port, the tour ends
Starting Time
Please choose a starting time at least 30 minutes after your cruise ship’s scheduled arrival time.
Your guide will meet you at Shimizu Port with a welcome board displaying your name.