Shimizu Private Car Tours

“Shimizu port / Shizuoka city with Take”

We had the best day with Take! We would HIGHLY recommend doing his tour. He’s so knowledgeable and friendly, and lived in Shizuoka City his whole life so he knew all the best places. We went to the Miho no matsubara pine grove where we saw the trees from the legend of Hagoromo and amazing views of Mt. Fuji. It was beautiful and we learned so much about the history of the site as well. We also went to the Nihondaira yume terrace where we had incredible views of the city, the bay, and Mt Fuji. After that we went to our favorite part of the day, a private visit to a tea room with an actual tea master, Mr. Kato. We got to watch him prepare matcha for us and we shared the tea and some traditional Japanese sweets together with him and his wife. Then he let us try making it ourselves. It was both intimate and authentic and we will never forget the experience. Take is an extremely well prepared and thoughtful tour guide. He provided us with a bag of some Japanese sweet and salty snacks along the way and then surprised us with a very meaningful gesture of a handwritten post card with our names written in Kanji. Thanks for the wonderful day that we’ll never forget Take! Tom and Chelsea from Denver

Take K.

(8 reviews)

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind review during your busy trip to Tokyo. Tom san and Chelsea san, I hope your stay in Shimizu, the time we spent together, and your great experience will remain a wonderful memory for you forever—even if Mt. Fuji becomes invisible in your mind someday. Enjoy your work! Take from Shimizu

“Great tour with Yashiro (Motchee)”

We had an outstanding 6.5‑hour tour with Motchee in Shimizu, and it became one of the highlights of our trip. He picked us up right on time at the port and drove us safely and comfortably to all major sights in the region. Throughout the day, Motchee impressed us with his deep knowledge of the area, his very clear English, and his remarkable patience. We visited all the key spots — Miho‑no‑Matsubara, Nihondaira, the Kunōzan Tōshōgū Shrine, and the local fish market — and at every stop he shared fascinating background information and cultural insights. He also knew exactly where to find the best photo spots, which made the experience even more memorable. The communication before, during, and after the tour was excellent, and we always felt well taken care of. For small groups who want a personal, informative, and smoothly organized experience in Shimizu, Motchee is the perfect guide. A clear 5‑Star recommendation.

Yasuhiro M.

(10 reviews)

Thank you for such a lovely message on the tour. I really appreciate it. I can’t wait to see you again.

“Perfect day in Shimizu ”

Our day with Take was excellent. We started at the pine grove, went to an observation terrace, saw a shrine, a tea plantation and of course Mount Fuji was the star of the show! Our perfect day was topped off with a visit to a tea house where we were able to participate in a traditional tea ceremony. It was a memorable experience for us. We would highly recommend Take for your day in Shimizu.

Take K.

(8 reviews)

Hi Kevin and Diane, Thank you so much for your kind review! It was truly a pleasure exploring Shimizu with both of you. Showing you around helped me rediscover the beauty of my hometown. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you’ll keep these wonderful memories of Shimizu in your hearts. Best regards, Take