Shimizu Panorama Tour
This tour takes you on a journey through the past and present of Shimizu Port at the Verkehr Museum, followed by a scenic drive up to Nihondaira, a famous mountaintop viewing spot. From there, enjoy sweeping views of the Suruga Bay, central Shizuoka City, and—on a clear day—the majestic Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps.
Between April and October, you’ll also have a chance to experience tea leaf picking at the summit of Nihondaira.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Shimizu Port (the Wharf)
Verkehr Museum (Shimizu Port Terminal Museum)
This museum showcases the rich history and development of Shimizu Port through panels and models. It offers insights into the port’s past as a major center of trade and its role in modern logistics.
Nihondaira Yume Terrace
A stylish wooden observation deck offering a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, and downtown Shizuoka. The structure itself is also a modern architectural highlight, harmonizing with the natural beauty of the area.
Tea Pavilion
Located near the summit of Nihondaira, this tea center offers hands-on tea experiences such as tea leaf picking (April–October), tea tasting, and learning about Shizuoka’s tea culture.
Return to Shimizu Port
Ending Point
Shimizu Port (the Wharf)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee
Private transportation by Nissan/ Cube
Gasoline, toll, parking
-Entrance fee: (You & Guide)
Shimizu Port Terminal Museum JPY 400 per person
Tea Picking Experience JPY 700 yen
Period: Late April to October (Subject to change depending on tea cultivation conditions)
-Light Meal (You)
Coffee, Sandwiches, Rice balls, etc.
approximately JPY 500 per person
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
Starting August 1, 2025, I plan to offer guided tours based on cruise ship arrival times at Shimizu Port.
The exact tour dates may vary, but I’ll do my best to schedule them on days when cruise ships are in port.
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
About Tour Guide Take K.
Hello! I'm a local tour guide based in Shimizu, Shizuoka.
I was born and raised in Shimizu, so I know the area very well and enjoy sharing its charm with visitors.
Before becoming a guide, I worked as a teacher, which helped me develop clear communication and a passion for helping others learn.
I look forward to showing you around and helping you create wonderful memories of your time here.
Reviews
Ruth petra S.
“Highlights in Shimizu mit Take”
Wir waren nur einen Tag in Shimizu. Dieser Tag wurde durch unseren Reiseleiter Take zu einem besonders schönen Erlebnis. Er ging immer auf unsere Wünsche ein und gab uns einen Einblick in das japanische Leben. Take ist ein guter Erzähler und erklärte uns sehr viel. Ich kann eine Tour mit Take sehr empfehlen.
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Take K.
Thank you so much for your review! I had such a great time exploring Shimizu with all of you. Most importantly, I truly enjoyed meeting your wonderful family—Ruth, Manfred, Peter, and Patrizia. I fondly remember how excited everyone was to visit each spot. In particular, Peter was so touched to see the ocean, which is a rare sight for him, and Manfred seemed so relaxed, enjoying the tour at his own pace. I hope your stay here in Shimizu become a great memory through your cruise travel. Thank you again for such a lovely time!
Tina C.
“Great Day in Shimizu Port/Shizuoka City”
We had a wonderful day with Take san, who provided us an insightful tour of Shimizu. Our day included the Miho no Matsubara Pine Groves and the history behind this UNESCO World Heritage site, a visit to the Nihondaira Yume Terrace, which provided incredible views of Mt. Fuji, as well as the Nihondaira Tea Pavilion. We also had a short stop in a shopping area for us to purchase additional Shimizu teas. Take san was passionate about sharing his knowledge and showing us the sights and sounds of Shizuoka City. We saw Mt. Fuji from different viewpoints, which made the tour all the more magically. Thank you, Take san, for a great day!
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Take K.
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was such a pleasure guiding you both. The view of Mt. Fuji was truly unique and beautiful that day—the outline of the sacred mountain was so clear, and even a few clouds gathered interestingly around the summit. However, more than that, I am so happy that I could share such a wonderful time with both of you here in Shimizu! It was a once-in-a-lifetime, precious encounter for me. Thank you again, Tina san and Anca san.
Tom B.
“Shimizu port / Shizuoka city with Take”
We had the best day with Take! We would HIGHLY recommend doing his tour. He’s so knowledgeable and friendly, and lived in Shizuoka City his whole life so he knew all the best places. We went to the Miho no matsubara pine grove where we saw the trees from the legend of Hagoromo and amazing views of Mt. Fuji. It was beautiful and we learned so much about the history of the site as well. We also went to the Nihondaira yume terrace where we had incredible views of the city, the bay, and Mt Fuji. After that we went to our favorite part of the day, a private visit to a tea room with an actual tea master, Mr. Kato. We got to watch him prepare matcha for us and we shared the tea and some traditional Japanese sweets together with him and his wife. Then he let us try making it ourselves. It was both intimate and authentic and we will never forget the experience. Take is an extremely well prepared and thoughtful tour guide. He provided us with a bag of some Japanese sweet and salty snacks along the way and then surprised us with a very meaningful gesture of a handwritten post card with our names written in Kanji. Thanks for the wonderful day that we’ll never forget Take! Tom and Chelsea from Denver
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Take K.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind review during your busy trip to Tokyo. Tom san and Chelsea san, I hope your stay in Shimizu, the time we spent together, and your great experience will remain a wonderful memory for you forever—even if Mt. Fuji becomes invisible in your mind someday. Enjoy your work! Take from Shimizu
$156/ per group
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