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Fine view of Mt. Fuji from Shimizu port
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Joined 2024
Mt. Fuji is one of the national icons of Japan that most of foreign travelers adore. This tour is mainly focused on passengers of cruise ship docking in Shimizu port, but if you want to visit Shizuoka, it is worth visiting. I will guide you using my private car (TOYOTA Corolla Cross). All the cost is included in the tour price. If you want to see Mt. Fuji, never miss to visit Shimizu or Shizuoka.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Shimizu port, Hinode pier or JR Shizuoka station
- I pick you up at Hinode pier in Shimizu port. If you use SHINKANSEN (bullet train), I will meet you at JR Shizuoka station.
Nihondaira plateau
From the roof floor of YUME terrace, you can see fine view of Mt. Fuji together with the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains. This view is counted as one of the best scenery of Japan.
Toshogu shrine
There are more than 100 Toshogu shrines in Japan including the famous NIKKO Toshogu shrine, this Toshogu is the original and other Toshogu shrines are made similar to this shrine. On top of the mountain, there is a mausoleum of the First Tokugawa Shogun Ieyasu. This is one of the national treasures of Japan and was adored by a lot of SAMURAI warriors. There is no grave or grave yard in SHINTO shrine, but this is the place the First Shogun is buried. So on top of the mountain, there is a big stone curved grave for him and still observe people's life from there.
Miho beach with 3,000 pine trees grove
This beach is also counted as sacred place in this district. The combination of Pine tree grove, the ocean, and Mt. Fuji has been viewed as the perfect scenery for Japanese people since long time ago. There is also a legendary story of a celestial maidan who came down to this beach and bathed. There is also a traditional Japanese NOH dance held on the beach lit by fire brands in summer.
Ending Point
Shimizu port or JR Shizuoka station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
･Private car fee - Toyota Corolla Cross
･Gas
･Toll
･Parking
･Food
･Souvenir
･Ticket for Ropeway, shrine entry, and museum 3 Combo tickets: 2,300 JPY per person.
Tour Important Information
･During the tour, we walk on 100 stone steps to go to Toshogu Shrine, so it's not proper for guests in a wheelchair or people who cannot walk.
･My car, TOYOTA Corolla holds 5 people including me. If you are not big, 4 people can sit but 3 big people occupy my car. As it is SUV, the room in car is comfortable and the height is tall enough.
Important message from the supplier
I am a full time guide serving in my local
area Shimizu port in Shizuoka, Mt. Fuji region, Hakone, Yokohama, Kamakura, and Tokyo. If you want me to guide you in other places, I will be happy to guide you.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Yasuhiro M.
I used to teach English at a high school and now provide guide service to English speaking people as a freelancer during weekends and holidays. I’m confident in fluency in English and have guided more than 70 tours last year in Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji region, and my local city Shizuoka (Shimizu). I can guide other places such as Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kanazawa, Takayama, and other places if guests want to.
Reviews
Felix G.
“Great tour with Yashiro (Motchee)”
We had an outstanding 6.5‑hour tour with Motchee in Shimizu, and it became one of the highlights of our trip. He picked us up right on time at the port and drove us safely and comfortably to all major sights in the region. Throughout the day, Motchee impressed us with his deep knowledge of the area, his very clear English, and his remarkable patience. We visited all the key spots — Miho‑no‑Matsubara, Nihondaira, the Kunōzan Tōshōgū Shrine, and the local fish market — and at every stop he shared fascinating background information and cultural insights. He also knew exactly where to find the best photo spots, which made the experience even more memorable. The communication before, during, and after the tour was excellent, and we always felt well taken care of. For small groups who want a personal, informative, and smoothly organized experience in Shimizu, Motchee is the perfect guide. A clear 5‑Star recommendation.
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Yasuhiro M.
Thank you for such a lovely message on the tour. I really appreciate it. I can’t wait to see you again.
Kata K.
“Some days stay with you… this was one of them.”
Some days stay with you… this was one of them. Yasuhiro was already there waiting for us — with a kindness that feels rare, and a beautiful, heartwarming gift prepared by his family. Such a small gesture, yet it set the tone for everything that followed. What we appreciated most was the way he guided us — thoughtful, insightful, and very natural. He shared things gradually, always keeping it engaging, with a particularly deep knowledge of the local vegetation. And somehow… he even managed to “arrange” the clouds just in time, so we wouldn’t miss that first, breathtaking glimpse of Mount Fuji. Cherry blossoms framed the day in full bloom, quietly reminding us how fleeting and beautiful everything is.
Yasuhiro M.
Hi Kata, Thank you for such a lovely message to my tour. I really appreciate it. I really hope to guide you again, hopefully in my home town Shizuoka. Until then, keep in touch with me. Best, Yasuhiro Mochizuki
John T.
“Highlights Mount Fuji”
Excellent guide. Fully enjoyed our time with him.
Yasuhiro M.
Hi John, Thank you for the prompt feedback and I appreciate it. I hope you have a great time in Japan during the rest of your trip. Regards, Yasuhiro Mochizuki
$626/ per group
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