Shimizu Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“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.

“Best Guide in Shimizu! ”

Sayori was a fantastic guide during our port day in Shimizu. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the region and took us to amazing places near her hometown. Sayori speaks impeccable English. Our family enjoyed our day in Shimizu with Sayori. We absolutely recommend working with her.

Sayori H.

(35 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to hear that you had such an enjoyable day in Shimizu. I’m so glad I could share some special places from my hometown with you and help make your visit memorable. It was a pleasure spending time with you all, and I really appreciate your recommendation. I hope our paths cross again someday!

“Sayori san is a fantastic and personable guide”

She was able to customize our tour itinerary based on our priorities. In addition, she organized taxis at the appropriate stages, combining with trains for a more cost effective tour. She had extensive local and historical knowledge which made for an informative tour. We were able to chat about things in general too, and she demonstrated a genuine interest in our stories. She shared aspects of her life too, including about Japan. Her English is impeccable.

Sayori H.

(35 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It truly means a lot to hear that you enjoyed the tour and felt it was tailored to your priorities—that’s always my goal. I’m glad the mix of taxis and trains worked well for you and helped make the experience both smooth and cost-effective. It was a pleasure sharing local history and insights, but just as importantly, I really enjoyed our conversations and learning about your stories too. Thank you again for your warm words about my English and for being such wonderful company throughout the tour. I hope our paths cross again someday, and I wish you all the best in your future travels! Thank you Sayori