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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.
“We really enjoyed the trip and our guide Miyoki, who was very friendly and knowledgable. Everything was well organised and the team were waiting for us as we left the ship. We had 3 nice , all with good views of Mount Fuji.”
Private 6-hour Shizuoka/Shimizu walk with a licensed guide. Choose 3-4 stops, chase Mt. Fuji views, shrines, steam-rail options.
“Acchan was a fabulous tour guide from the emails prior to the tour up to when she dropped us off to the cruise ship terminal. She helped us navigate through the public transit system and then taxis per our request. Our group had two grandparents, two parents and two kids (11 and 13 year old).…”
Cruise-port Mt. Fuji highlights from Shimizu: Tanuki Lake photos, Shiraito Falls, shrine, World Heritage Centre, plus local food and sake.
“It was a great experience and tour our guide was amazing! Yes the roads are narrow and scary but he was an excellent driver we all agreed minus one tourist in our group.”
Private Mt. Fuji shore excursion from Shimizu Port to Lake Tanuki, Shiraito Falls, and Sengen Taisha with English guide and wheelchair access.
“This tour was enjoyable. The tour guide was very friendly and helpful. She even treated us to her favorite chocolates and snacks. She was also very knowledgeable. At the end of the tour we asked for a certain restaurant and she took us there Read more”
Private 4-hour Shimizu tour by sedan taxi: Mt. Fuji views at Nihondaira, Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, and Miho no Matsubara.
“Great guide!! Friendly. Good English. Great sights!! Miyuki took great pictures of us at each destination, and shared them all with us. No charge!! She helped with ordering fun ice cream flavors (saki, milk tea) cones and truly made our time in Shimizou fun and interesting! Highly recommend!!!”
Private Mount Fuji day trip from Shimizu Port with an English-speaking driver, iconic views, clear ponds, shrine stops, and lake time.
“We had a fantastic time with Ryu. He is knowledgeable and very professional. Highly recommended ! Thanks.”
Private Shizuoka port tour with English guide: Fuji viewpoints, shrines, tea experiences, and castle park, with pickup from Shimizu Port.
“We had a lovely day with our tour guide Acchan. She was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to make us happy!”
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.
“Beautiful day with an amazing guide Kiyo. The trip was flawless from the great communication ahead of time until they dropped off back at the ship.”
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 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”
A smooth private taxi circuit linking Shiraito Falls, the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Sengen Taisha, and Fujinomiya yakisoba.
“Our tour guide Elisa was excellent. She spoke English perfectly. She knew exactly where and when to go to get the best photos before the buses all came. We were able to get great shots before the places were mobbed. The stops on the toRead more”
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!”
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.
“Would highly recommend. Chi was so amazing. She came up w ideas to tailor our excursion when it was raining and was a driver and a guide! She was knowledgeable and had great food suggestions and willing to entertain ideas that may not Read more”
