Shimizu Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

Hello!My name is Chinami. I have a national licence as a tour guide. I know well not only the nature of Mt Fuji area, but also history of Mt Fuji as a world cultural heritage site.I like to talk with people from all aver the world.So I want to have great time with you and enjoy local meals, wine, and so on. Let's share a wonderful moment in Japan!

Sayori H.

Hello, I can show you the real Japan. You can taste, see and feel the country. I'd like to show the beautiful culture for you to experience. I can organize the day tour from Shimizu port for Cruise customers. Tea ceremony, strawberry picking experience, anything you are interested, I would love to help you plan your tour. I can communicate in both English and Japanese. I look forward to welcoming people from different parts of the world. Thank you

Motoyuki H.

4.92 / 5

(24 reviews)

My name is Moto, National Licensed Guide Interpreter living in Yamanashi, Kofu-city. I can offer real experiences of Japanese nature, culture and commoner's life. Check tour inventory and contact me soon if you are interested in !!

Yasuko Y.

4.78 / 5

(36 reviews)

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Welcome to Shizuoka in the central area of Japan. I was born in Hakone, Kanagawa Pref. and grew up in Izu Peninsula, also studied English at Kanagawa University in Yokohama. After graduation, I have traveled to a lot of countries such as Europe, U, S., Asia and lived in Australia for a year. I had a great time to visit there to have a wonderful experience. So I decided to become a licensed tour guide for introducing Japan to foreign tourists. Now I live in Izu which is close to Mt.Fuji and Hakone. I'm interested in Arts, Hot Springs, traditional places and of course delicious food. I would like to introduce beautiful Izu which has lots of Geopark sites and traditional Hot spring resort "Shuzenji, Nagaoka, and so on. Please Enjoy this area together!! Bienvenidos

New Shimizu Tour Guides

Aki K.

Bonjour, je suis Aki. J'ai habité à Lyon en France pendant 8 ans et étudié la sociologie et l'anthropologie à l'université Lyon2. J'ai eu le Mster2. Après le retour au Japon, j'ai travaillé dans l'entreprise française à Yokohama pendant 10 ans. Ma mission est compbabilité. Mais la comptabilité est un travail répétitif. Je souhaite apprendre et découvrir l'autre monde dans ma vie. J'ai donc décidé de la quitter et j'ai commencé de travailler comme guide nationale. J'aime bien l'histoire. L'histoire du Japon est parfois mystérieuse . Parce que le bouddisme qui vient de l'Inde et le shintoïsme qui est la religion indigène cohabitent dans notre vie quotidienne. Pourquoi les deux religions cohabitent ? Comment nous pouvons le comprendre ? C'est la question qui m'intéresse aussi. Je voudrais donc chercher une réponse et avoir les expériences exceptionnelles ensemble avec les touristes. En tant que guide, je ne veux pas uniquement leur l'expliquer et leur en parler, mais je fais en voyage ensemble avec les touristes pour présenter les charmes du Japon. Ensuite, j'aimerais présenter ma ville Mishima et la région d'Izu. Tokyo et Kyoto est typiquement Japon ? Mais non ! La vie quotidienne exisite à la compagne, je pense. Les touristes étrangers peuvent également découvrir les aspecs différents que leur pays et avoir. Par exemple, Mishima est près de Tokyo. Les rivières traversent dans la ville. L'eau de la rivière vient du Mt Fuji, froide et très propre. Nous pouvons y marcher et nous baigner pendant l'été. Et puis, nous pouvons visiter la ruine de chateau Yamanaka qui est entre Mishima et Hakone. C'est un parc civique et l'entrée gratuite. Les touristes voient Mt Fuji et la baie de Suruga. C'est une vue magnifique !! Est-ce que vous voulez découvrir le Japon avec moi ? Merci

Hideaki W.

Hello, I'm a resident of Ebina, Kanagawa, and am a national government licensed guide and interpreter. I enjoy showing travelers the countryside of central Honshu, primarily Shizuoka, ranging from the beautiful Izu Peninsula, Shimoda, and the Port of Shimizu, to Kunozan Shrine and Ieyasu TOKUGAWA, the elaborate resting place of Japan's first shogun. I also enjoy introducing travelers to Japanese culture through home visits with Japanese families, touring Zen temples, and explaining the intricacies of Japanese culture. I am happy to arrange personalized tours to other places of your interest. I’ve been a frequent visitor to Kyushu, too. I am making the most of my long experience as a foreign language education services, escorting VIPs at the Sony showroom in Ginza, Tokyo. I also offer services to help families and individuals relocating to Japan with VISA applications. My hobbies are movies, strolling along the river in my neighborhood and am a novice at la lingua italiano. Let's enjoy touring together, shall we? I look forward to meeting up with you soon. Thank you.

Fumie U.

5.00 / 5

(18 reviews)

I am Fumie Ueda, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Atami, Shizuoka, only 50 minutes away from Tokyo by Shinkansen trains. Atami is conveniently located at the foot of the Hakone mountains, and the base of the Izu Peninsula. It is also close to Mt. Fuji and the Shimizu Port in Shizuoka. I am excited to show you around beautiful places that I love. I grew up in Yokohama, spent 1 year as a high school exchange student in Allentown, PA in the US, went to college and lived/worked in Tokyo for about 10 years before coming to this beautiful onsen resort. After becoming a guide, I met with guests from various backgrounds, and I feel grateful once again, for my experience to be exposed to different cultures in my youth. Let’s have a good time together!

Yumiko M.

5.00 / 5

(41 reviews)

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Hello, I'm Yumiko, nationally certified English-speaking tour guide. I live in Yamanashi Prefecture, which is next to Tokyo and the home of Mt. Fuji. I myself love to travel, find something interesting, eat local good food, and have wonderful experience!! I'd like to make your tour enjoyable and memorable. Mt. Fuji area including the Fuji Five Lakes has many nice spots you must visit. Walking tour in Aokigahara Forest is my favorite. Cycling around Lake Kawaguchiko is also fun! Visit to Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine will inspire you with holy feeling. Quick tour & tasting at Sake brewery are popular as well. Let's enjoy together!! I guide you not only around Yamanashi Prefecure, but also Nagano, Shizuoka, Tokyo, Hakone, and Kamakura. For example, as for Nagano, I guide you to Snow Monkey, Zenko-ji Temple, Matsumoto Castle, Daio Wasabi Farm in Azumino, Nakasendo, and so on. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Yumiko

Popular Shimizu Private Tours

A day trip to Mt. Fuji area from Shimizu port with options

6 hours

This tour for the cruise passengers anchored in Shimizu port.Mt. Fuji was designated as a UNESCO world cultural heritage site in 2013 which is the well known mountain and the highest in Japan.We will visit Fujisan hongu sengen shrine (blessing Mt. Fuji) in Fujinomiya, also Shiraito waterfalls (view with Mt. Fuji if the weather is clear.)

Private Tour from Shimizu Port #1

4 hours

This is a small-group taxi tour for cruise ship passengers anchored in Shimizu Port. Although several bus tours might be offered for them on the ship, some people still prefer flexibility of a small group. If you are traveling by land, a taxi can also pick you up in the Shizuoka City area.

Private Tour from Shimizu Port #2

5 hours 30 min

This is a small-group taxi tour for cruise ship passengers anchored in Shimizu Port. Although several bus tours might be offered to them on the ship, some people still prefer flexibility of a small group. If you are traveling by land, a taxi can also pick you up in the Shizuoka City or Fuji City areas.

A day trip to National treasure in Shizuoka

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5 hours

This tour is for the cruise passengers anchored in Shimizu port and other tourists. We will visit Kunozan Toshogu shrine which enshrined Tokugawa Ieyasu 1st shogun in the Edo era who opened Edo ( currently Tokyo) Visit the Nihondaira plateau and Yume terrace with a view of Mt.Fuji and Suruga Bay if it's clear. By using a taxi. (each ride or charter)

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Shore excursion from Shimizu port, more closer to Mt.Fuji

8 hours

This tour takes you more closer to Mt.Fuji, visiting Fujinomiya, which is 30km east of Shimizu port. This city is located on the southern foot of Mt.Fuji, being away only 20km from the top. There are so many spots worth seeing gifted from Mt.Fuji. Also, the gorgeous view of the mountain is always at the side of you. For going to and from there, we can take the local railways, which must be a fun experience, too.

Excursión de un día cerca del monte Fuji desde Shimizu

6 hours

Este recorrido para los pasajeros de cruceros anclados en el puerto de Shimizu. Monte Fuji fue designado como sitio del Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO en 2013, que es la montaña más conocida y la más alta de Japón. Vamos al centro del patrimonio de la humanidad y comemos el fideos fritos en Fujinomiya.

A parir de 3 heurs! Visiter Shimizu et Shizuoka (Mihonomatubara, Kunotoshogu etc)

3 hours

Si vous arrivez au port de Shimizu et vous le temps, voulez-vous visiter le temple buddhisme et le Nihondaira ? Si vous avez de la chance, vous pouvez voir Mt Fuji de la plage de Mihho qui est classé par UNESCO.

FROM$158/ per group

Aki K.

Mt. Fuji, past and present, seen from a distance.

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6 hours

By taxi, you'll be picked up and dropped off at the port of Shimizu to tour the Satta Pass (Observation Platform) where you see first-hand Mt. Fuji from a distance, the site where Hiroshige Blue must have depicted for the woodblock print, Hiroshige Museum, Nihon Daira High Plateau, tea leaves picking, ropeway to-and-from Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, and Miho no Matsubara, among others.

FROM$197/ per group

Hideaki W.

Popular Shimizu Private Cars

Day trip from Shimizu port to explore Shizuoka by a private car

4 hours

Arriving at Shimizu port by cruise, and if you have some time to explore before you get back, I can show you the area to make your visit more enjoyable. I can arrange an itinerary by listening to what you desire to do. If you have seen enough shrines and temples, we can avoid it, if you want to try green tea picking or strawberry picking, we can arrange it as well (if it's in season). I will personally drive the tour to keep the price low.

FROM$388/ per group

Sayori H.

Day Trips from Shimizu

Shizuoka

Shimizu Tour Reviews

Neville H.

5 / 5

Apr 22, 2024

Ukiyo-e Tour in the Old Town of Yui

4 hours

Apr 22, 2024

“Great Guide and Great Weather”

Thank you for taking me on the Ukiyo-e Tour of Kanbara, Yui and up Satta Toge. I was especially pleased we saw Fuji-san clearly. I appreciated your guiding style. I found you organised, considerate and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the experience and your company. The tour is a highlight of my 3 week vacation in Japan. I would recommend it to people with an interest in the Edo period and Hiroshige's "53 Stations on the Tokaido" ukiyo-e.

Koji I.

(28 reviews)

Dear Neville-san, Many thanks for your warm comment! I also thank you for telling me a lot of interesting things during the tour. I thought that your idea of following Hiroshige's footsteps though the small towns of Yui and Kanbara was very interesting, and it actually rekindled my interest in the historical Tokaido Road. Well, of the 53 shuku (old post stations), you have visited two so far. How about exploring other interesting shuku sites next time? I will continue to study, and by the time you revisit Japan, I should be ready.

Mark S.

5 / 5

Apr 15, 2024

An extra guide fee for 1 hour

Customized

Apr 15, 2024

“What a great day in Shimizu”

If you are on a cruise ship that stops in Shimizu don’t hesitate to book a tour with Yasuko. Communication was excellent before and during the tour. The info we were given during the day was very informative and not too much. During the day Yasuka let us know if we were ahead of schedule or if we were behind schedule and managed our time perfectly with adjustments where necessary. If we ever get back here I know who I will be booking for another tour. Thank you Yasuko for making our day special.

Yasuko Y.

(36 reviews)

Dear Mark san, Thank you for a good review. I'm really happy to hear that you all enjoyed my tour. You all are very kind and nice people and also so cooperative. See you sometime in the future again.

Jeannette W.

5 / 5

Apr 5, 2024

A day trip to Mt. Fuji area from Shimizu port with options

7 hours

Apr 5, 2024

“Excellent ”

We got to see more things than the excursion from the cruise. Yasuko was informative and pleasant with a good command of English. We enjoyed our tour and recommend her services. She was on time, organized and had good communication leading up to the booking. We would book with her again.

Yasuko Y.

(36 reviews)

Dear Jannette, Sam, and Ben Thank you so much for a good review. I'm so happy to hear that you could enjoy my tour. So see you sometime when you would come to Japan. Regards Yasuko

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