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Shizuoka

From Shimizu port, observe marvellous Mt. Fuji!

Generally speaking, tourists from abroad would love to see Mt. Fuji for once in their life time. Fortunately, here is a chance to make your dream come true!

At the top of Nihondaira plateaur, you can command the full view of Mt. Fuji and its surrounding locations on the top of the mountain called NIHON DAIRA. You can take wonderful photos at "YUME (which means "dream terrace") on top of the plateau.

After fully enjoying the wonderful scenery, we will move to a traditional Shinto Shrine named TOSHOGU on another top of the mountain, which is one of Japan's national treasure. You can experience something Japanese atmosphere there because Shinto shrines are very familiar place to most of Japanese as well as important religious places.

On the way to the shrine, we use a rope-way (sky way) which connects two mountains only with 6 minutes. The panoramic view is also wonderful!

The most famous scenery of Japan is waiting for you!

Shimizu, located just center between Tokyo and Osaka, has been developed as a port town since 1800's. It started to export green tea and tangerine oranges to the world, but now deals machinery for automobile and industrial parts mainly. Also the largest amount of landing tuna in Japan.

Shimizu port has been admired as one of the three beautiful ports in Japan along with Kobe and Nagasaki, for its scenery and mild climate. The view of Mt. Fuji with the ocean and tea plantation is breathtaking, which symbolizes Japanese beauty. Even in winter, there is no snow and oranges of the trees are glittered by warm sunshine.

I used to live in Shimizu for years and know A to Z, from major tourist sights to secret local ones.

Let's explore such an attractive city with me!

-All my tours can be customized, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions -

Feel the cozy mood of a local port city of Shimizu, with the great view of Mt.Fuji

Shimizu day tour

In-Depth Full Day Tour from Shimizu Port i

This is a 6-hour trip dock-to-dock local Shimizu area.
We will visit the Toshogu Shinto shrine, worshipping the founder of the Edo era.
Right above the shrine is Nihondaira highland connected by a scenic ropeway.
Before going back to your cruise ship, we stop by the Miho-no-Matsubara pine tree coast with Mt. Fuji figure if the weather is fine.

A bigger group of more than 10 up to 19 can be conducted with a bigger vehicle (send me a message for a quote).

There is an option (no Sundays nor Saturdays due to heavy traffic) for longer stayover cruises. It is to go up Shin-go-gome(the new 5th stage) which is located on the south slope of Mt. Fuji. This option is available only when the weather is good, and the road is accessible. When this
the option is chosen, no other spots can be visited.

Enjoy Toshogu Shrine, Miho-no-Matsubara and the local aspects

A perfect view of Mt. Fuji with green tea fields is expected on a sunny day in Fujinomiya in Shizuoka. Let's enjoy tea picking, tasting some tea while talking with the people in the tea farm. They are always nice to welcome us. I can be a help for you because I'm a certified Japanese tea instructor.

We'll visit Fujinomiya Sengen shrine. It is dedicated to the goddess of Mt. Fuji with the symbol of cherry. According to the oldest mythology, A Record of Ancient Matters, she was deeply related to the origin of Japanese emperor. You may feel the history, the beliefs and customs passed down to today.

Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center nearby offers the opportunity to learn more about Mt. Fuji as the worship object as well as the inspiration for art works like Ukiyoe woodblock prints. The unique design building gives us an impression of climbing the mountain.

One of the good examples of the blessings of Mt. Fuji is the pure groundwater. We'll visit a sake brewery. You can taste the product of the blessing!

Visit to green tea farm, sake brewery, shrine and Mt. Fuji world heritage center

Private Full Day Tour to enjoy blessings of Mt. Fuji

Shizuoka off the beaten path full day tour with a guide/photographer

This tour gives you the opportunity to see the true countryside of Japan.
The town, Morimachi in Shizuoka prefecture is called "little Kyoto of Ensyu Morimachi".
There are so many beautiful shrines and temples, surrounded by nature in this small town.
Back in the day, Japanese famous writer visited this town and amazed by the beauty of the town.
He thought the town was like Kyoto, without any tourists.

Shizuoka is located between Tokyo and Kyoto.
This is great for people who would like to see the true countryside of Japan.
You can stop Shiziuoka on the way to Kyoto or Tokyo and get the real sense of Japanese countryside life.

#遠州の小京都森町 #Shizuoka #Morimachi

Explore little Kyoto of Enshu Morimachi, Shizuoka, the countryside of Japan

Mt. Fuji as from Fuji Five Lakes side - shore excursion from Shimizu

This tour takes you to scenic places in the west/north west of the highest mountain in Japan. The are area is part of Yamanashi (north side).
Mt. Fuji was registered as World Cultural Heritage in 2013 as Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration. There are 25 elements including shrines to worship Mt. Fuji, lakes/ponds as places to purify worshipers before ascending Mt. Fuji, and even mountain trails leading to the top of the mountain.
By visiting these places, I will let you discover the natural wonders and beauties around there. I have been in the area several times and will share with you my knowledge and expertise.
**Some of the sites in the itinerary may be impacted by closures. I will contact you in advance to advise you of any changes to the itinerary so we can plan around this and discuss alternatives. "

Entrance fee to Fugaku Fuketsu, Wind Cave

In the Fugaku Fuketsu, Wind Cave, From around March to June, we can see ice pillars in side

Trees stand on lava rocks with roots growing horizontally due to hardness of lava. This is in the Sea of Trees "Aokigahara Jukai" forest.

This is fall pic of Mt. Fuji from Lake Motosuko.

This is Mt. Fuji in winter from Lake Shoji. Mt. Fuji looks as if it embraces a lower mountain.

Enjoy wonder and beauty of Mt. Fuji nature - waterfall, forest, lakes.

Day trip from Shimizu to Fujinomiya, getting close to Mt.Fuji

Fujinomiya, located on the southwestern foot of Mt. Fuji, is the gateway city with the main Sengen Shrine built for the purpose of worshiping this holy mountain. The shrine is the exact place where numbers of pilgrims have started to climb the mountain since ancient times.

You know, Mt. Fuji was listed on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites as the "sacred place and source of artistic inspiration" in 2013. Fujimomiya and its surrounding area have an abundance of fascinations given by the bless of Mt. Fuji.
So many sights worth to see, I believe that you do not have enough time to fulfill your desire in only one day!

It takes 30 minutes from Shimizu by railways. Enjoy to ride a local train with the beautiful view of Suruga Bay.

Fun to ride a local train to Fujinomiya. Your exclusive day with the magnificent Mt.Fuji.

The best Private Tour from Shimizu port in Shizuoka

Shimizu is located between Tokyo and Kobe, and more and more cruise ships stop at Shimizu.
This is a 4 hours tour to visit the best of Shimizu's popular sightseeing destinations, and to give you a very relaxing and enjoyable time in Shimizu.

* Due to the tour duration of 4 hours, 2 selections out of the 4 below is recommended.

1. Miho Pine grove (beautiful view of Mt. Fuji and Suruga bay, one of Mt. Fuji world heritage sites)

2. Toshogu Shrine (national treasure where Leyasu Tokugawa is enshrined) and Nihondaira rope way

3. Hiroshige Ando Ukiyoe museum (the finest collections of wood block print in a beautiful Japanese garden. You can experience tea ceremony and wood block painting by reservation)

4. Shimizu fish market to have fresh seafood, such as Sushi, Sashimi and others.

Ideal tour for cruising guests (popular sightseeing spots in Shimizu and Shizuoka areas)

Private tour to the world heritage Mt. Fuji 5 lakes area

Meet up with the guide at Kawaguchiko station and set to go for your Mt. Fuji 5 lakes area excursion in a local taxi.
Mt. Fuji is an active volcano and the highest mountain in Japan. Mt. Fuji area with scattered small villages and beautiful
5 lakes, great nature and the local people's life, its spiritual/religious significance has been attracting people for centuries. Visit the spots of your selection. The guide has been a constant repeater and accumulated amount of knowledge widely and profoundly.
We should be able to cover 5 to 6 spots by local taxi. By bus is not recommended due to its slow progress, congestion and inconvenient time schedule. The traffic congestion/weather may impact the itinerary.
Since the commuting trip consumes 4 hours round trip from Tokyo, it may also be a good idea to hire a vehicle all the way from Tokyo for entire day.
No tours available on weekends nor statutory holidays.

Mt. Fuji from Kawaguchiko lake with the blueberry ice cream.

Mt. Fuji through the cherry blossom tunnel.

Mt. Fuji over the Motosuko lake known as the 1000yen note Fuji.

Mt. Fuji over Shojiko lake with Japanese maple tree autumn leaves.

The 1000yen note Mt. Fuji from Motosuko lake.

Mt. Fuji from Kawaguchiko lake in the afternoon

See the beauty and wonder of Mt. Fuji

Shimizu Port Shore Excursion with a local guide

Do you know Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa? He is often described as 'the father of Tokyo', the first person who transferred the government from Kyoto to Edo, current Tokyo. After he retired Shogun, he spent his last years in Sump Castle in Shizuoka. Although the castle was demolished, the gates and turrets were reconstructed, and items of samurai period are exhibited. You may want to explore why he chose the place while strolling around a Japanese garden with a tea house. If you like, you can have a cup of tea there.

Shizuoka Sengen Shrine was patronized by the Tokugawa Shogun family.
We can trace back the history by visiting the shrine and enjoy having a look at the local people's daily lives by walking through an old shopping street nearby.

Nihondaira is a hill with the altitude of 307m with a great view of Shimizu port with Mt. Fuji, if the weather allows.

☆ In place of one of the above destinations, we can visit a tea shop or wholesaler. As I'm a certified Japanese tea instructor, I can be a help.

In front of the East Gate of Sumpu Castle Park

A lot of fun along the old shopping street

Lovely Pepper talking to us at Yume Terrace

Visit a town - the first Tokugawa Shogun created

Mt. Fuji as World Cultural Heritage - shore excursion from Shimizu

Mt. Fuji was registered as World Cultural Heritage in 2013 as Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration. There are 25 elements including shrines to worship Mt. Fuji, lakes/ponds as places to purify worshippers before ascending Mt. Fuji, and even mountain trails leading to the top of the mountain.

I will take you to places such as 5th station of Fujinomiya Trail, Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha as the head of all Sengen Shrines and one of 25 elements, Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage Center. Being a local expert, I can help you to understand how people in Japan have worshipped Mt. Fuji and they have been inspired by the great and an iconic mountain in Japan. I have done several tours in the area and will share my knowledge with you.

**Some of the sites in the itinerary may be impacted by closures. I will contact you in advance to advise you of any changes to the itinerary so we can plan around this and discuss alternatives. "

We will not go to the top but this is back shrine at the top of Mt. Fuji of 3776m high

Monument for Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage Center, Museum where you can know a lot about Mt. Fuji, coffee time can be taken here if time allows.

5th station of Mt. Fuji on a fine day where we go, it is already 2400m high, the starting point for modern Mt. Fuji climbers if they take Fujinomiya Trail.

Discover how people have been inspired by the iconic mountain in Japan

The best Private 6 hours Tour from Shimizu port in Shizuoka ( closer to Mt.Fuji area)

If you are looking for a tour to see Mt. Fuji and experiences of Japanese culture from Shimizu port. This is the perfect tour for you to visit "must to see, visit and feel " of the highlights of this areas both nature and cultual aspects. You can not miss these while you are in Shimizu!

It is difficult to get really close to Mt. Fuji if there is a time restrictions. However, since Mt. Fuji is the symble of Japan with its perfect corn shape and beauty and Shizuoka is one of the best areas to see the best view of Mt. Fuji.
This tour can take you to the closest point of Fujinomiya city , visiting a historical shrine, the waterfalls (national treasure) , local japanese lunch and if the time permits , we may be able to make a quick visit to beautiful Japanese green tea field (Shizuoka produces the most green tea outputs).

The guide explains you Japanese cultures and history with a friendly manner to make your day memorable and enjoyable.

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Hiroko I.

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Hiroyo A.

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Hiroko I.

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