Other Shizuoka Locations Private Tours

Walking Tour in Shizuoka(Historic sites & Tea Town)

Let's walk around Izu Peninsula with your pedometers.

Izu Peninsula is the only area in "Honshu" island Japan, located on the Philippine Sea Plate. The peninsula was erected after clusters of volcanic islands and their northward movement, including those caves and cliffs where waves eroded rocks over time. You can also recall the days when Commodore Matthew C. Perry and Townsend Harris, who opened the first US Consulate, were around.

Historic and Scenic Tour at the Foot of Mt.Fuji

Histric and serene tour with 3 popular spots on the base of Mt. Fuji. First, Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, the head shrine for more 1300 sengen shrines throughout Japan. Mt.Fuji and the goddess of Mt. Fuji welcomes us with beautiful cherry blossoms. Next, Shiraito-no-Taki with sacred water springing out of the lava cracks. Our final destination, Lake Tanuki in Asagiri Highlands. Walking or cycling attracts you with spectacular view of Mt .Fuji. Let’s feel the serene atmosphere together.

Historic and Scenic Tour in Shizuoka City

Hitorical and Panoramic tour with 3 spots in Shizuoka City. First, the Kuno Toshogu Shrine, built to commemorate Ieyasu Tokugawa, the first shogun of the Edo Period, visiting beautiful shrine by ropeway. Next, the observatory deck on the Nippondaira Hill. How about green tea in its cafe ? Final destination, Miho-no-Matsubara, famous for its heavenly maiden's legend. After walking on the legendary beach, lunch at fisherman's market is recommended. This tour pleases your eyes and stomach.

Spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and Tea-Picking Experience in Izu Peninsula!

At Sky Garden at the top of Mt. Katsuragi accessible by ropeway in Izunokuni Panorama Park, you can enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay and Hakone, if the weather is fine and clear. After having buffet lunch with local specialties, the young green tea leaves picking experience is waiting for you at Naruya Narusawa.

Toshogu Shrine, Shimizu Sushi Museum & Lunch

Kunosan Toshogu shrine is one of the most popular historical sites in Shizuoka city. The first shogun of the Edo feudal government, Ieyasu Tokugawa was enshrined here about 400 years ago. I think he is the most famous shogun in Japanese history, because he united the nation for the first time. After he retired from the position of shogun, he spent his last years in Sumpu, the former name of Shizuoka because he loved the place very much. When he died in 1616, according to his living will, he was buried on the top of Mt. Kuno and Toshogu shrine was built the following year to enshrine his deified spirit. The main building was designated as a national treasure in 2010. The beautiful building is worth seeing and its design also exemplifies Ieyasu Tokugawa’s message of peace. I think you will find out why he wanted to be buried there and understand his spirit for pursuing peace. After visiting Toshogu shrine, you can fully enjoy a panoramic view of the Shimizu port, Miho pine grove and Mt. Fuji, if the weather allows. We can visit Sushi Museum in the Shimizu Dream Plaza(which includes a shopping mall, a movie theater, museums, restaurants etc.). There are some good sushi restaurants around the port and a sushi lunch there is recommended since it boasts Japan’s largest catch of tuna. You will love the fresh seafood there! ☆ As an option, you can visit the fish market near the Shimizu port as well. ☆ If you are interested in other places in Shizuoka, I can add it to your itinerary. Please don’t hesitate to ask.

Izu Experience-"Wasabi field" ,Great nature and Sushi

This tour gives you a lot of surprises and new experiences you can just do in Izu! Start from Shuzenji station, we go through a way of the among mountains in Naka Izu to visit one of the wasabi field .With its pure water and unspoiled natural surroundings, this area produces one of the best Wasabi in Japan and you are surprised to see beautiful wasabi terraces along the river. On your requests, you can experience "wasabi Picking"(seasonal ) and wasabi pickles making(all the seasons ) by local housewives.Then going deeper into the mountain, you see Banjo Falls (20m high and 6 m width). You stand in front of its great water fall to feel just relax. Try to take a deep breath with your both arms full opened , you just listen to the sounds of the waterfalls, birds singing, and nature with your eyes closed , you feel very calm and peaceful, forgetting about busy daily lives while getting positive and happy feeling. After visiting Naka Izu area, This is the time to enjoy Locan specialities!! Yes! With your wasabi picked or bought at the wasabi field, you can go to a local sushi restaurant and you try fresh sea food from just "out of the Suruga Bay " at their counter. Enjoy conversations with a restaurant staff,looking un usual seafood, and trying new sushi can be just enjoyable! You are also surprised the taste of real wasabi ( not hot like what you know.it is mildly hot and feels like a whipping cream !It is very difficult to describe so please try and tell me how you taste!). When you are happy with what you eat and experience at a sushi restaurant, this is the end of the tour ,going back to the nearest train station,saying good bye to Izu with a new memory !

Seasonal Tour! Tea picking with a view of Mt.Fuji, closest tea field from Tokyo!

The basic idea of this tour is to spend relaxing and enjoyable day in Izu, by experiencing what you can do only here for a limited time! Enjoy the day trip to Japanese tea field in a beautiful town of Nirayama, overlooking two World heritage sites; "Mt.Fuji" and "the Nirayama Reverberator", and let's have delicious Japanese lunch together!

Atami Tour Customized for You!

Atami is a small onsen resort only 48 min. from Tokyo on Shinkansen trains. It is one of the oldest spa resorts in Japan and historically it has been an attractive retreat for celebrities. But it has rustic charms to offer, too. If you are tired of traveling in big cities, why don’t you visit Atami and spend a day or two and find spots off the unbeaten path.

Tea Tour for tea lovers! - to know everything about tea!

I believe the tour will be a great one for tea lovers to learn about more about Japanese tea. Shizuoka is one of the biggest tea producers in Japan having many production areas across the prefecture including Makinohara plateau, the largest tea plantation. We will visit two tea facilities located in this area. You can enjoy the experience of tea ceremony and other hands-on activities. As a Japanese Tea instructor, I hope I can be a help for you to fully enjoy this tea tour!

Visit Tea Fields Cultivated by Samurai

Makinohara plateau, Japan's largest tea plantation was surprisingly cultivated by samurai about 150 years ago. By visiting the tea museum there to learn everything about tea and experience tea ceremony. Then, we'll visit Chagu'sba Terrace to enjoy a refreshing view of tea fields. Their eco-friendly tea production method has been designated as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. Last visit is Kakegawa Castle, a wooden castle reconstructed by the same method in samurai days.

Adventure Tour at the Foot of Mt. Fuji

Set in the Asagiri Highlands at the western foot of Mt. Fuji, this small-group taxi tour is a rather unorthodox one. The theme of this tour is "Challenge and Experience," with opportunities for you to actually participate in various activities.

A half day trip in Izu by E-bike / walking with options

Izu is in the eastern shizuoka about an hour from Tokyo by bullet train. Let's go cycling or walking around countryside. Visit the world heritage sites:

One day walking excursion at Mishima

Are you looking for a day trip to have a break from visiting big and busy cities and seek relief from everyday fatigue? This is the ideal walking tour to relax and refresh your mind by exploring Mishima city, known as "city of water and history". Mishima is located in the eastern part of Shizuka prefecture with one of ideal places to see Mt.Fuji, only 50 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen and it is also very convenient to make a stop for the day tour from the eastern part of Japan, too.

Visit to Tea Museum and Tea Town in Shizuoka

In this tour, we will visit two places. One is the World Tea Museum located in Makinohara. It is the largest tea plantation in Japan. We can learn about the history and culture on tea across the world and experience tea ceremony there. Shizuoka city has Chamachi(Tea Town) in its downtown area. There are some businesses related to tea industry gathering for a long time. We will visit one of the tea dealers to have a look at a tea factory and enjoy a cup of tea. The area also has an old shrine which had been patronized by Shogun Family and the towns(including tea twon) and streets had been developed under the reign of Shogun. If you are a great tea lover, the tour will be recommended!