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Shizuoka Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

Discover Things to Do and Plan a Trip to Shizuoka, Japan with a Local Guide

Popular Shizuoka Tour Guides

Shimizu Tour Guide - Sayori H.

Sayori H.

3.67 / 5
(3 reviews)
Japan

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                                                                                                                                 

Yokohama Tour Guide - Macky H.

Macky H.

4.75 / 5
(8 reviews)
Japan

Hi! I am Macky. I am glad to accompany you on your tour to Japan and show you the beauty and experiences Japan has to offer. I am an English tour guide and I have guided many foreign visitors around Kamakura, Nikko, Mt. Fuji and Hakone. I love sightseeing myself and I enjoy food and wine… I have been interested in intercultural exchanges and have visited many places locally and overseas alike. I have strong passion in Japanese history, culture, and geography. More than just simply showing you the stunning beauty of the places, I love to impart the cultural and historical value of each sightseeing spot. The place I can guide tourists best is Kamakura which has major shrines and temples with historical and religious details. It can be fun not only to explore Kamakura from historical point of view but also experience various activities such as hiking, rental kimono-clad walking, and learning carving technique as well as soba noodle preparation. I am flexible. My guide is unique and comprehensive. If you want to make the most out of your trip, I can show you around and make you experience Japan to the fullest. I can accommodate the tour according to your needs and preferences giving you a hassle-free, enjoyable and memorable tour. I can also take you to non tourism places such as various factory tours in Yokohama and Kawasaki City.                                                                                                                                  

Yamanashi Tour Guide - Chinami N.

Chinami N.

4.98 / 5
(62 reviews)
Japan

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!                                                                                                                                  

Aichi Tour Guide - Mamoru I.

Mamoru I.

5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Japan

I’m a professional radio personality/English instructor/interpreter/translator/tour guide and I’m foodie with drinks, local foods, seasonable ingredients, chefs, casual star restaurants, sake, beer, wine, coffee, cocktails locals popular places with no tourists. I promise to show you, take you to the best place for food and drink, anywhere from local casual to high end. 30years of going out to search places. I can say I’m the best ^_^                                                                                                                                 

New Shizuoka Tour Guides

Aichi Tour Guide - Misa H.

Misa H.

Japan

Hi, my name is Misa from Aichi prefecture. I'm working as a export staff at the trading company. Most friends of mine are said that my personality is fridendly to new people, extroverted, kind to everyone. I'm learning Yamato-Damashii(Japanese way of thinking), Shinto(relates to shrine), the history of shrine and japanese Gods, and fariming. I can offer potential customers about knowledge shriens, Yamato-Damashii, japanese GODs, farming. If you're interesetd in it, please cantact with me. I will make your own itenary together at Aichi, Shizuoka.                                                                                                                                 

Chiba Tour Guide - Kozo Y.

Kozo Y.

Japan

Hello! I'm Kozo. I'm currently living in Chiba, which is one of the biggest cities in Japan and located in the suburbs of Tokyo. So, I can guide you to the sightseeing spots in Tokyo and the suburbs, which include Asakusa, Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, and more. In those places, you can experience traditional Japanese culture and beautiful sceneries. I'm originally from Kobe, one of the major cities in the western part of Japan. So, if my schedule permits, I may also guide you to the attractive spots in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe. I took a Master's degree in chemical engineering at the University of Tokyo and an MBA degree at the University of Massachusetts. I am a professional engineer in industrial engineering, an industrial safety consultant, a registered management consultant, and a licensed guide-interpreter. I have been working for a Japanese chemical company for many years. So, if you are interested not only in Japanese culture but also in technologies and businesses in Japan, I may be a good company. :) As a part of my job as an engineer, I often travel outside Japan. The countries that I visited last year are Singapore, China, the United States, Mexico, Germany, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Among them, Singapore is my frequent destination. Also, in the past, I visited Spain, Italy, England, France, Hungary, India, Canada, Korea, Taiwan, etc. So, if you are from one of those countries, you may ask me how I felt when I visited your motherland. :) Okay, thank you for reading my self-introduction to the end. I hope I have a chance with you!                                                                                                                                  

Tokyo Tour Guide - Fumi M.

Fumi M.

Japan

Born and bred in Tokyo I am still living in the suburbs of Tokyo. I spent several years in the U.S. and the UK and wanted to show international visitors around Japan in return for the hospitality I had received in foreign countries. After coming back from the UK, I obtained the qualification of the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I can guide guests to every corner of Tokyo including areas off the beaten track. As a history fan I can tell you a historical episode behind the scenes. From a local perspective I can explain how we Japanese are getting along. Since I have science and technology backgrounds, I can give you a tour of scientific or technical things as well..                                                                                                                                 

Kanagawa Tour Guide - Hideaki W.

Hideaki W.

Japan

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.                                                                                                                                 

Popular Shizuoka Private Tours

Enjoy splended view of Mt. Fuji and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine!cover image

Enjoy splended view of Mt. Fuji and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine!

Shizuoka
8 hours

This tour includes the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji from Miho no Matsubara and Nihondaira, and a georgius and vivid vermillion collared shrine called Kunozan Toshogu Shrine where you will feel Japanese artisan sprit and their masterpieces. Visiting the port seamen's inn will give you an image of how Japanese lived in the Meiji Restoration period about 150 years ago.

FROM$260/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Macky H.
Macky H.
4.75 / 5
(8 reviews)
A day trip modern and nature visit in Izu. cover image

A day trip modern and nature visit in Izu.

Shizuoka
6 hours

The gate of Izu peninsula and with a view of Mt. Fuji in Mishima, Shizuoka. Let's walk along the beautiful spring water stream and visit traditional places. take an experience to make your original Japanese calendar. and then visit Mishima skywalk

FROM$228/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yasuko Y.
Yasuko Y.
4.82 / 5
(45 reviews)
슨푸성 공원 호비 광장cover image

슨푸성 공원 호비 광장

Shizuoka
4 hours

슨푸성 공원: 이 곳은 시즈오카 시의 중심부에 있으며 3개의 연못과 아름다운 돌담으로 둘러싸인 공원입니다. 1585년 도쿠가와 이에야스가 축성하고 만년을 태상왕 전하로서 보낸 슨푸성의 흔적은 에도 시대의 역사를 보여 줍니다. 경내의 복원된 동문과 망루는 순목조 8각 지붕의 성곽 건축으로 당시의 모습을 충실히 재현해 줍니다. 원내는 이에야스공의 동상과 공이 손수 심은 밀감나무, 4개의 일본식 정원, 다실을 갖춘 모미지 공원이 있으며 수백그루의 벚꽃과 약 1만그루의 진달래 꽃이 만발하는 봄이 되면 아름다운 꽃관광을 위해 수많은 인파로 넘치기도 합니다. 호비 광장 모형의 세계 수도 시즈오카에 새로운 호비의 정보 발신 기지가 탄생했습니다. 호비 뮤지엄의 인기에 힘입어 2011.6월에 시즈오카의 아트 겔러리 터를 정비해서 개관했는데요. 시즈오카 호비 광장에는 모형 메이커 각사의 최신 모형과 시즈오카의 전통 공예품의 상설 전시가 재밌는 이벤트와 함께 펼쳐집니다.

FROM$139/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Okhee N.
Okhee N.
후지산 혼구 센겐 타이샤cover image

후지산 혼구 센겐 타이샤

Shizuoka
6 hours

후지산에 대한 이야기는 이 신사를 빼놓고는 이야기 할 수 없을 정도로 후지 신앙의 중심지이며 후지산을 경배하고 관장하는 신사로 후지산 8부 능선에서 정상까지를 경내로 하는 후지산 신앙의 근원지입니다. 또 신사는 후지산 지하수 샘물이 흘러 나오는 곳에 둘러싸여 있으며 지하수 샘물이 모여서 연못을 만들고 그 연못 안에 많은 물고기와 오리가 떠 있는 모습은 가히 아름다운 후지산의 한 폭의 그림을 보는 것 같습니다. 전국1,300여개의 센겐 신사의 총 본산이며 경내의 아름다운 색채와 모습의 본전, 배전, 벚꽃문은 이에야스의 건립 기증물입니다. 그 중 본전과 배전은 중요 문화재로 지정되어 있습니다. 다카사고 청주제조회사 오미야 쉼터의 만남의 광장 신사의 서쪽에는 1820년부터 후지산 지하수 샘물로 맛있게 술을 빚어온 다카사고 청주 제조 회사가 있습니다. 연하고 단 맛의 후지산 지하수의 맛을 만끽할 수 있습니다. 또 신사의 앞에는 아담한 후지노미야 상가가 있고 그 곳에는 조용한 쉼터의 만남의 광장이 있는데 누구나 부담없이 휴식을 취할 수 있는 자유 공간입니다. 깨끗한 샘물에 의해 가꾸어져 온 후지노미야의 식문화를 계절의 바람과 함께 맛보세요.

FROM$192/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Okhee N.
Okhee N.

New Shizuoka Private Tours

Enjoy stunning view of Shizuoka including Mt. Fuji and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine!cover image

Enjoy stunning view of Shizuoka including Mt. Fuji and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine!

Shizuoka
9 hours

This tour includes the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji from Miho no Matsubara and Nihondaira, and a georgius and vivid vermillion collared Kunozan Toshogu Shrine where you will feel Japanese artisan sprit and their masterpieces. Visiting the Tea Museum will give you some idea of how Japanese enjoy drinking teas.

FROM$260/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Macky H.
Macky H.
4.75 / 5
(8 reviews)
구노잔 도쇼구 관광과 주변의 관광지 방문cover image

구노잔 도쇼구 관광과 주변의 관광지 방문

Shizuoka
6 hours

동조궁 전국시대에 종지부를 찍고 천하 태평 세상을 구원하는 나라 만들기에 전 생애를 바친 이에야스 공을 동조 큰신으로 모시는 곳이 동조궁입니다. 전국의 동조궁의 시작이 시즈오카입니다. 공은 죽기 전에 유골을 구노잔산에 매장하기를 명했고 2대 장군 히데타다는 구노잔 동조궁에 이사전을 만들었는데 화려하고 장엄한 이 곳은 당대 최고의 대목인 나카이 마사키요씨의 작품으로 400년 후 사전의 본전, 돌마루, 배전이 국보로 지정되었습니다. 딸기밭이 가득한 스루가만 연안의 국도에 위치한 돌계단으로 올라가는 길과 니혼다이라에서 로프 웨이로 가는 길이 있습니다. 차회관 동조궁에서 로프를 타고 차 산지만이 가질 수 있는 즐거운 체험인 차 밭에서 찻잎따기 체험은 어때요? 해발 307미터의 산정에 위치해 있으므로 맑은 날에는 상쾌한 바람과 함께 후지산을 바라보면서 즐거운 한 때를 보낼 수 있습니다. 딴 찻잎은 가지고 갈 수 있습니다. 찻잎 따기 체험 기간이 아닐 때에는 차회관에서 차시음과 차문화 안내 관광이 있습니다. 이 관광은 무료입니다. 딸기따먹기 체험 1월부터 5월까지의 기간에는 딸기밭에 가서 딸기 따먹기 체험을 할 수 있습니다. 동조궁을 보시고 1159계단을 아름다운 태평양을 바라보면서 내려오면 딸기밭이 그득합니다. 태평양의스루가만 연안에서 따스한 햇살과 더불어 멋진 체험을 해보시기 바랍니다.

FROM$192/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Okhee N.
Okhee N.

Day Trips from Shizuoka

Shizuoka Tour Reviews

So much to see but we saw it all

What a beautiful day with your guide Mackey. He is pleasant, accommodating, knowledgeable and successfully navigated the weather to ensure we had a great day. Highly recommend especially for cruise passengers.

Mt Fuji and a great lunch

We booked a Celebrity cruise around Japan. To avoid the large, impersonal tours offered by the cruise line we decided to book a private tour in Shimizu (Mt. Fuji). Macy we excellent. He met us at the cruise terminal and showed us how to navigate Japanese public transportation and visit some memorable sites. At Mino no Matsubara we got to see Mt Fuji out of the clouds! We toured several other sites including Sumpu Castle. A highlight was lunch at a historic stop on the Tokaido Road. He sent us an itinerary before our trip and took our suggestions on sites we wanted to see. Unfortunately the ropeway at Nihondaira was closed for repair. We highly recommend him – he speaks very good English and is extremely knowledgeable about Japanese history.

Most Impressive Shizuoka Sightseeing Tour

We like to thank our guide Macky for this wonderful and most impressive tour across the Shizuoka area. The tour has been well prepared by our guide. We received a detailed itinerary in advance which covered all our interests. We can highly recommend Macky as a guide due to his sound knowledge of Japanese culture, social life and geography. We have appreciated very much the skillfulness and English language competence of our guide.

Isabel C.

Dear Isabel and Michael, Thank you very much for your review, which I am really appreciated and encourage me a lot for my future work as a guide. What makes me so pleased was that you were satisfied with the tour though the weather was not with our side and we couldn't see Mt. Fuji. I wish you keep happy and enjoyable journey. Best regards, Macky Hagiya

Shizuoka Private Tour Guide

Whether it’s your first time to Shizuoka or you are back to discover more, a good tour guide can make all the difference. Enjoy the best of what Shizuoka has to offer, without all the fuss of planning everything by yourself! You can pick your favorite itinerary from the Shizuoka tours offered by our local guides, but feel free to ask for customizations based on your preferences. We want to help travelers get the most out of their trips, and we believe a good tour with a local guide is the best way to ensure that. There is so much to see and do in Shizuoka, and the best way to get the most out of your time there is to have a local expert with you. GoWithGuide is committed to delivering unforgettable tour experiences, so let us help you create your next favorite memory.

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