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Shizuoka Shimizu 8Hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,425 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Arriving by cruise at Shimizu Port, or visiting central Japan, and want to discover Shizuoka in comfort? This tour is perfect for you! With a government-licensed guide and a private vehicle, exploring the home of Mt. Fuji and Japan's finest green tea has never been easier.

Discover the scenic Shizuoka and Shimizu area with your experienced, English-speaking licensed guides! From the pine-fringed shore of Miho no Matsubara with its iconic view of Mt. Fuji, to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, the Nihondaira plateau and the lively Shimizu fish market, this region blends natural beauty, samurai history and rich food culture. Hungry after exploring? Sample local favourites like fresh sakura shrimp and world-famous Shizuoka green tea.

We welcome you to come and experience the unique charm of Shizuoka with us!

Note*1: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government and requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Activity location

  • Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)
    • Miho, Shimizu-ku,
    • 424-0901, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shizuoka Station
    • ５０
    • 420-0851, 静岡市, 静岡県, Japan

Check availability

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,656.16 x 1 AdultAU$1,656.16
Total
Price is AU$1,656.16
Until Sun, 5 July

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,545.93 x 1 AdultAU$1,545.93
Total
Price is AU$1,545.93
Until Sun, 5 July

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,424.95 x 1 AdultAU$1,424.95
Total
Price is AU$1,424.95
Until Sun, 5 July

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customisable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
  • Please contact us should you need a child or infant seat.

Activity itinerary

Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)

  • 45m
Miho no Matsubara is a scenic pine grove stretching along the coast of Suruga Bay, famous for its breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji rising beyond the sea. Registered as part of the Fujisan UNESCO World Heritage site, this legendary shore is the setting of the Noh play "Hagoromo" (The Feather Robe).

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

  • 1h
Kunozan Toshogu is the original resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Edo shogunate. This lavishly decorated mountainside shrine, reached by ropeway or a long stone stairway, dazzles with its colourful lacquered carvings and offers sweeping views over Suruga Bay.

Nihondaira

  • 30m
Nihondaira is a scenic hilltop plateau between Shizuoka and Shimizu, designated a national place of scenic beauty. From its observation deck you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, the Izu Peninsula and the surrounding green tea fields.

Sunpu Castle Honmaru Moat Remains

  • 30m
Sunpu Castle Park occupies the site of the castle where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his childhood and later his retirement. Today its reconstructed turrets, gates and tranquil stone-lined moats sit within a pleasant park in central Shizuoka, offering a window into the city's samurai history.

Shizuoka Sengen Shrine

  • 30m
Shizuoka Sengen Shrine is a grand complex of vermilion-lacquered shrine buildings at the foot of Mt. Shizuhata. Long revered by the Tokugawa family, its ornate two-storey main hall and richly carved gates are among the finest examples of shrine architecture in the region.

Shimizu Fish Market Kashinoichi

  • 45m
Kashi-no-Ichi at Shimizu Port is a lively fish market where you can browse fresh local seafood and sample Shimizu's famous speciality, raw sakura shrimp, along with tuna and other catches of the day. The market's food court is a great place to enjoy a fresh seafood rice bowl.

S-Pulse Dream Plaza

  • 30m
S-Pulse Dream Plaza is a lively waterfront shopping and entertainment complex on Shimizu Port. It features a Ferris wheel, a sushi-themed museum, shops and restaurants, with lovely views across the harbour towards Mt. Fuji.

Nihondaira Ochakaikan

  • 30m
The Nihondaira Tea House (Ochakaikan) celebrates Shizuoka's world-renowned green tea. Surrounded by tea plantations, visitors can learn about local tea cultivation, enjoy a freshly brewed cup and take in lovely views of Mt. Fuji and the rolling tea fields.

Location

Activity location

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    Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)
    • Miho, Shimizu-ku,
    • 424-0901, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Shizuoka Station
    • ５０
    • 420-0851, 静岡市, 静岡県, Japan

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