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The 15 most popular shizuoka tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Private 4-hour Shimizu Port tour with a jumbo van taxi, English guide, ropeway views, Toshogu Shrine, tea fields, and Miho coast.
“There were several ships town so the main sights were very crowded. Our driver and guide tried to maximize our time together but there was a lot of wait time. Not their fault…they did the best job possible.”
Private 6-hour Shizuoka/Shimizu walk with a licensed guide. Choose 3-4 stops, chase Mt. Fuji views, shrines, steam-rail options.
“Mariko is our tour guide. She's wonderful. She is well prepared. She has stuff to give to us including itinerary for the day. Because we have a group of 4 people, prior to our tour, she helps us reserve a car service rather using taxi. We would have to get 2 taxis instead because one…”
Cruise-port Mt. Fuji highlights from Shimizu: Tanuki Lake photos, Shiraito Falls, shrine, World Heritage Centre, plus local food and sake.
“We had an absolutely great time with Sunny Tours! Our guide (Sun; the owner) was very friendly and spoke great English (we’re from USA). He timed going to Tanuki Lake JUST perfectly, to be able to catch the sunset on Mt Fuji (with the reflection on the lake, absolutely breathtaking!). Our van we rode in…”
Private Mt. Fuji shore excursion from Shimizu Port to Lake Tanuki, Shiraito Falls, and Sengen Taisha with English guide and wheelchair access.
“Miyuki looked after us very well - even suggesting a change in the order of our itinerary to allow Mount Fuji to finally appear from behind the clouds at Lake Tanuki A very worthwhile tour and highly recommended”
Private 4-hour Shimizu tour by sedan taxi: Mt. Fuji views at Nihondaira, Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, and Miho no Matsubara.
“Views of Mt Fuji from the lookout and the pines beach. Also the visit to the Green Tea shop and garden Shrine and cable car trip Also our guide Hero and our driver Ted were excellent. They could not do enough for us.”
Private Mount Fuji day trip from Shimizu Port with an English-speaking driver, iconic views, clear ponds, shrine stops, and lake time.
“It was a fantastic tour with our guid Ryu. He accompanied us great and explained a lot about the individual sights. Has responded to our wishes and we were lucky enough to see Mount Fuji completely.Auto-translated”
Private Shizuoka port tour with English guide: Fuji viewpoints, shrines, tea experiences, and castle park, with pickup from Shimizu Port.
“This was our first port of call on our recent 12-day Japan cruise, and it was a lovely and reassuring way to start our journey. Mika-san was a phenomenal tour guide: she worked with me for months ahead of time to develop an itinerary thRead more”
A calm Shimizu shore excursion with Seiken-ji temple, guided zazen, matcha and sweets, plus name-based calligraphy in a small group.
“We had a delightful day with this tour. The guides provided so much background detail. The meditation experience was very moving and impactful. The calligraphy was a very special unique challenge. Highly recommend this intimate and rewarding experience.”
Private small-bus tour from Shimizu Port to Nihondaira, Kunozan Toshogu, and Miho no Matsubara with Mt Fuji views.
“I cannot say enough for the wonderful experience that we had in Shimizu, blessed with the perfect day to view Mount Fuji. Our guide Rie San was excellent. Incredibly welcoming, patient with our large group of 13 and an excellent historian Read more”
Small-bus Mt. Fuji tour from Shimizu Port: Lake Tanuki, Shiraito/Otodome Falls, and Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha in 5.5 hours.
“We booked a full day tour to see Mt Fuji from three different sites, including Lake Tanuki, Shiraito Falls and Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine. Our guide was Hero and he was just amazing! Very detailed, very polite and knew all of the right spots to Read more”
Private Hakone full-day tour with an English guide and vehicle, hitting Lake Ashi, museums, ropeway views, and Owakudani.
“Was a great way to see Hakone, Seizo was a perfect guide. Our family of four were chauffeured around all of the big sites and it made it a very easy and fun way to see everything.”
A smooth private taxi circuit linking Shiraito Falls, the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Sengen Taisha, and Fujinomiya yakisoba.
“Our tour guide was excellent and very good with English. They are so friendly and passionate about their country. My Fuji and the falls were awesome and the lunch our guide took us to was great. The taxi driver was very safe and helpful.”
A calm Shizuoka tea-farm tasting with sencha flights and Mt. Fuji views from Nihondaira terraces, plus optional seafood lunch time.
“I had such a good time! The tour was very interesting, the hosts at the plantation were great, the organisers of the tour were super, and my guide was absolutely wonderful :) I absolutely recommend this!”
A relaxed private taxi tour from Shimizu to Nihondaira and Miho no Matsubara for big Mt. Fuji views with minimal walking.
“This tour is specifically designed for those with mobility challenges and it delivers! Our guide Motoko and our driver Ted parked close to entry doors and used elevators to minimize walking on stairs and long distances. They were also very adRead more”
Cruise-ready private car tour from Shimizu Port to Mt. Fuji sights, Shiraito Falls, sake, food alleys, a major shrine, and the World Heritage Centre.
“Diaskay (our guide) was friendly, helpful and really knowledgeable. Took us to taste saki, an authentic noodle lunch and the main areas around My Fuji. Unfortunately it was a bit cloudy so we only a glimpse. Thoroughly enjoyable day and would recommend this tour.”
