Shizuoka Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“An Unforgettable, Authentic Escape in Shimizu!”

If you are looking for a day that feels less like a "tour" and more like visiting a dear friend, Sayori is the perfect guide. Since she is married to a Canadian, her English is flawless, making communication effortless and deep. Our main goal was to escape the crowds, and Sayori delivered perfection. One of the highlightswas the Tea Farm. As a dedicated coffee drinker, I was skeptical, but the experience was transformative—tasting 20 different varieties of tea in such a serene, soulful atmosphere was unforgettable. Sayori also went above and beyond to personalize our day. While she organized a wonderful, authentic Onsen visit for me (completely away from the mainstream), she took my strawberry-loving wife and our driver strawberry picking. Seeing two "strawberry-happy" women radiating joy when I finished my bath was a sight to behold! Though Mount Fuji was shy behind the clouds that day, the genuine warmth of the people and the beauty of the seaside at Miho no Matsubara more than made up for it. Sayori didn't just show us Shimizu; she gave us a day of peace and local charm we will never forget. Thank you so much and all the best4you Sayori.

Sayori H.

(36 reviews)

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful message. It truly means a lot to me. I’m so happy to hear that you felt the day was more like visiting a friend than being on a tour—that is exactly the experience I always hope to create. It was a pleasure spending time with you both and sharing some of the quieter, more local sides of Shimizu. I will never forget the smiles after the strawberry picking—such a joyful moment. Although Mount Fuji stayed hidden, I’m grateful we were still able to enjoy the peaceful beauty of Miho no Matsubara together. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing to spend your day with me. I hope our paths cross again someday, and I wish you both many more wonderful travels ahead. Warm regards, Sayori

“Private tour around Shunzenji”

Yasuko met us at the train station, gave us a terrific tour of the wasabi farms and then onto Shuzenji. She booked a wonderful local restaurant overlooking the bamboo forest for lunch (traditional buckwheat noodles) and walked us around this charming spa town, where we saw the shrine to the second Shogun and the Shuzenji temple. Yasuko explained a lot about the history of the area and how it fits into Japanese history, the local myths and some of the local foods. She is a very experienced guide with excellent English and so friendly— we had an absolutely delightful time. Thank you Yasuko!

Yasuko Y.

(75 reviews)

Thank you so much for a good review. I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed strolling in the Shuzenji hot spring resort and having Soba noodles at the restaurant. Also, the Wasabi farm "Ikadaba." I appreciate your cooperation, the tour went smoothly.

Catherine H.

5 / 5

Feb 18, 2026

Green tea tour for Catherine san (tea farm visits)

Feb 18, 2026

Shizuoka

8 hours

Customized

“The best guide ever”

Fumie went above and beyond our ask for the trip. Her organization, care, and attention to detail made the entire experience seamless and truly special. If you ever need a tour in Shizuoka, I would highly recommend Fumie.

Fumie U.

(32 reviews)

Thank you for taking your time to write warm words for me. I sincerely hope the "Catherine's Cafe" will be a great business, making every guest smile.