Shimizu Private Tours

“Short tour but most enjoyable.”

Our tour started at Minho Pine Grove which was very impressive with grand old pine trees some 300 years old. Sadly Mt Fuji was clouded over but we throughly enjoyed our drive to Sumpu Castle Park. A surprise boat ride on the moat was interesting with a close up view of the magnificent stone walls many years old. The Park has some spectacular displays of cherry blossoms as well meandered around and also a lovely Japanese garden. Our drive back to the ship also passed by some beautiful shrines and more beautiful Cherry blossom. Yasuko Y. was a very nice guide and made our visit special and sent us some great photos taken during our tour. She even included one of Mt. Fuji which she saw on her way home - which was very thoughtful. Thank you Yasuko, a lovely tour and you’ll be happy to know we did get to see Mt. Fuji a couple of times the next day.

“A special day with Yasuko”

Thank you Yasuko for a memorable day. This was our last port and we had already taken many great tours however our time with Yasuko was a highlight of our trip. First we enjoyed going to a tea farm and were shown how to roll tea leaves. Then we went to the overlook. Since it was cloudy and no chance of seeing Mount Fuji, Yasuko asked if we would like to see a Japanese garden and temple. THis experience was so special. We felt honored as we were shown around the garden and the inside of the temple. What a wonderful experience. Thank you Yasuko for a day we will never forget.

Yasuko Y.

(74 reviews)

Thank you so much for a good review, Connie san. I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed my tour, although we couldn't see the Mt.Fuji. Especially visiting the Ryugeji temple with a Japanese garden and a wonderful ceiling, and four seasons paintings inside the main building. I appreciate your helping the tour run smoothly. Yasuko

“A great day with Moto-unforgettable”

Moto picked us up at the cruise terminal .We went to the mountains in a special Tea plantation.The teamaster made a special Matcha tee ceremony for us.It was a very quiet place ,only for us .No other tourists were there. Unforgetable! After this we went to a special japanese restaurant in Downton Shimizu-delicous japanes food ,very kindly people. Later we go to the top of the mountain to have a great view to the fuji. aA the end we visted a beautiful beach with a view to the view. Moto was always very friendly .We met us as strangers and left as friends

Motoyuki H.

(53 reviews)

Thanks for the review and rating! The day was my first work in 2026. The tour was completed successfully thanks to the kind client and the beautiful Mt.Fuji. It brings good luck for me in this year, and you as well, I believe!