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Private Sightseeing Tour from Shimizu Port /Small Bus

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About This Tour in Shizuoka

This tour will take you to 3 most popular spots around Shimizu. 1, Nihondaira Plateau (Green tea field and Mt. Fuji view at Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan, Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory, Spectacular view from Nihondaira ropeway) 2, Kunozan Toshogu Shrine a brilliant national treasure shrine. This beautiful shrine is for giving worship to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period. 3, Miho Beach (Miho Pine Tree Grove) a part of Mt. Fuji World Heritage, Miho no Matsugara Culture & Creativity Center). We can accommodate a maximum of 15 travelers per tour. Regarding to the starting time, we recommend you to start earlier as possible to reduce the risk to line up for the ropeway. Note: If you have wheelchairs or strollers, please let us know the number and its size. Due to the limited number of guides, we accept a maximum of 10 group bookings per day (one booking per group).

Why Visit Shizuoka?

Shizuoka, Japan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Shizuoka provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Shizuoka

You can reach Shizuoka, Japan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.

What's Included

Private transportation
a licensed English speaking guide

What's Not Included

lunch time is not included in this tour
set ticket: Nihondaira Ropeway+Admission fee to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
To get to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, you need to climb up stone steps after getting off the ropeway.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Car transportation from Shimizu Port to Nihondaira

Shimizu Marine Terminal, at the exit of CIQ terminal (= in front of your cruise ship)

End Point

Shimizu Marine Terminal, at the exit of CIQ terminal (= in front of your cruise ship)

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Car transportation from Shimizu Port to Nihondaira 30 minutes

This ropeway connects Nihondaira and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine in 5 minutes 20 minutes

This ropeway connects Nihondaira and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine in 5 minutes. We use round trip ropeway. Please enjoy beautiful view of Suruga Bay. (waiting time and riding time for round trip : about 20 minutes.)

Brilliant shrine which is registered as a national treasure 1 hour

Brilliant shrine which is registered as a national treasure. This shrine is concerned with the most famous Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. There is mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

New observatory which opened In November 2018 20 minutes

New observatory which opened In November 2018. You can enjoy spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, Shimizu Port, Izu Peninsula, Southern Alps

This is a Japanese tea shop and they have also green tea field 20 minutes

This is a Japanese tea shop and they have also green tea field. If the weather condition is fine, you can take photos of Mt. Fuji over this green tea field.

Car transportation from Nihondaira to Miho Pine Tree Grove 30 minutes

A part of Mt 40 minutes

A part of Mt. Fuji World Heritage. The view of Mt. Fuji from there is very special! Green pine Tree grove, black sand beach, white wave, blue sky... This is a wonderful view that represents Japan.

New opened center in March 2019 20 minutes

New opened center in March 2019. You can learn history of Miho, Hagoromo legend, also can enjoy short movie about Miho no Matsubara. Even if the weather is not good and you can not view Mt. Fuji from Miho beach, you can enjoy here.

Car transportation from Miho Beach to Shimizu Port 30 minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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