Shimizu Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Wonderful Day with Yasuko – Highly Recommended!”

My family and I had a fantastic experience with Yasuko as our guide. From the moment she met us at our cruise ship, she was warm, organized, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. She expertly guided us through various trains and buses — including the bullet train — to reach Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha, where we enjoyed a walk through the shrine grounds. Our next stop was the World Heritage Fujisan Center, where we hoped to catch a glimpse of Mt. Fuji. Though it had been hidden behind clouds all day, Yasuko worked her magic (we joke she made the clouds clear!) and just as we reached the top of the World Heritage Fujisan Center the Mountain revealed itself in all its glory. She then took us to a wonderful local restaurant where we enjoyed a delicious meal together — a real highlight. At the end of the tour, Yasuko surprised us with handmade origami of Mt. Fuji and cranes. We highly recommend Yasuko to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, kind, and dedicated guide. Thank you for an unforgettable day!

“6 hr trip from Shimizu cruise port”

Everything we asked for and more. Moto was waiting as our party of four disembarked the cruise ship. He had hired a very comfortable car and it was great to skip the queues and head off on our Taylor made trip. Moto was informative , spoke perfect English and was very pleasant. We visited a tea plantation , Shiraito falls, Sake brewery , Mt. Fuji interactive museum and enjoyed a delicious traditional Japanese lunch . A great day and we were lucky enough to have plenty great views of Mt Fuji along the way. Highly recommend

“Moto is MOTOamazing :)”

We had the absolute pleasure of touring Shimizu with Moto as our guide, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. From start to finish, Moto was warm, friendly, and incredibly thoughtful—he truly treated us like royalty. Our visit included a stop at a local sake brewery and several scenic spots with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji. Thanks to Moto’s deep knowledge of the area and his great sense of timing, we were able to experience the beauty of the region in a truly unforgettable way. Moto went above and beyond to make sure our family had a memorable experience. He made us feel welcome and cared for every step of the way. We can’t speak highly enough of him—our whole family absolutely loved him! If you’re visiting Shimizu or the Mount Fuji area, don’t miss the chance to tour with Moto. He’s the best!

Motoyuki H.

(38 reviews)

Thanks for the wonderful review! I am so happy to know you enjoyed the tour. Also, I appreciated your keen interest in our nature, culture, and customs. There are many places worth seeing in the area, so I hope you to come again and stay for a few days next time. Mt. Fuji and I are welcoming. Good days!