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Shimizu Private Tour - Tea Picking Experience
Tea Picking Experience
Shimizu Private Tour - Nihondaira
Nihondaira
Shimizu Private Tour - All-You-Can-Pack Tea Experience
All-You-Can-Pack Tea Experience
Shimizu Private Tour - Shimizu Port Terminal Museum
Shimizu Port Terminal Museum
Shimizu Private Tour - Hand hooks
Hand hooks
Shimizu Private Tour - Permanent Exhibition Room
Permanent Exhibition Room
Shimizu Private Tour - Private Car/Nissan Cube
Private Car/Nissan Cube

Shimizu Panorama Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical
Car Tour (driving guide)
Shimizu Tour Guide - Take K.

Joined 2025

Take K.
5.00 / 5
(12 reviews)
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Shimizu
English, Japanese (Native)
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Take K.)
Up to 3 people

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!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Shimizu Port (the Wharf)

09:30 AM

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.

12:00 PM

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.

12:40 PM

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

What‘s included

Guide Fee

Private transportation by Nissan/ Cube

Gasoline, toll, parking

What‘s not included

-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
Shimizu Tour Guide - Take K.

Joined 2025

Take K.
5.00 / 5
(12 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Great tour of Shimizu

Make sure you take your tour of Shimizu with Take. He is knowledgeable about his local area and shows you in his very own kind, caring manner. From the time we booked our tour he was very friendly and interested in us what we wanted to see. Take, stays with you the whole time so you don’t miss anything. He is a lot of fun to be with. Thanks again Take.

Greg B.

Take K.

Thank you, too! It was a real pleasure exploring Shimizu with both of you. You both looked so happy while chatting throughout the tour! Greg san and Christine san, you are such a wonderful couple, and it was lovely to see how close you are. I hope your wonderful memories of Japan will stay with you for many years to come. Take

Shimizu stunning & fun

We’re so glad we found Go with Guide and our tour guide Take. He deserves an A* for his expertise and kindness on our recent visit to your prefecture. Besides visiting the marine museum, seeing where Ocha grows and learning about 3 different types of tea and getting to taste hot tea at the shop, Shinto Shrine & viewing Fujiyama Taje was so thoughtful to share snacks, tea & writing a personalized postcard with each of our names in Kanji. Take has a good way of being organized, prepared & guiding the tourists to leave with more information. We all had a wonderful day with Take. We took 3 tours on our recent trip but would suggest this tour esp if leaving from the cruise port is easy and Take met and returned us to where our ship was docked.

Vera L.

Take K.

I am so happy that I was able to meet and talk with all of you from Ukiah and Reno. You are all such kind and friendly people, each of you so unique! Thank you, Vera san, Rachel san, Arthur san, and Yvonne san, for sharing such a great time with me in Shimizu. I hope this tour will remain a wonderful memory in your hearts forever. Warmly, From your "wonderful" tour guide, Take

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