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Shimizu Port Shore Excursion Tour ~Learn, Explore, the Best of Shimizu~
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Joined 2025
This tour takes you on a journey through time and nature: learn about the past and present of Shimizu Port at the Shimizu Port “Verkehr” Museum, then visit Miho no Matsubara, the scenic pine grove featured in the Hagoromo Legend, along with Miho Shrine.
Let’s discover the charms of Shimizu together! Join us for a day full of nature, culture!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Shimizu Port (at the Wharf) ＊Flexible Meeting time
- Please drop me a message with detailed information of your cruise ship.
Shimizu Port Terminal Museum
A fun and interactive museum where you can learn how Shimizu Port has changed over the years. Great for anyone curious about ships, trade, or local history.
Miho Shrine
A quiet and beautiful shrine with a connection to a famous Japanese legend about a heavenly maiden. It’s also a place people pray for safe journeys.
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Grove)
A breathtaking coastline with thousands of pine trees and amazing views of Mt. Fuji. It’s part of a World Heritage Site and loved by locals and artists alike.
Optional (time permitting) -- Miho Shirube Cultural Center --
A stylish and modern center with cool displays about the Miho area — its nature, culture, and the legend behind the pine grove. Great photo spots too!
Ending Point
Shimizu Port (at the Wharf)
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
Guide Fee
Private transportation by Nissan/ Cube
Gasoline, toll, parking
-Entrance fee: (You & Guide)
Shimizu Port Terminal Museum JPY 400 per person
Tour Important Information
Tour starting time change depending on the cruise ship's arrival time.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
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
Joined 2025
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!
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
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
More tours by Take K.
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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.
Shimizu Panorama Tour
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Shimizu Highlights Half-Day Tour
Discover the essence of Shimizu in just half a day! From historical exhibits to breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, this tour combines culture, nature, and local flavors. We’ll stop at a Japanese convenience store or a light meal shop to taste unique Japanese foods.
Shimizu Highlights Half-Day Tour
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Shimizu Port Discovery Tour
In this tour, you will explore the past and present of Shimizu Port and learn about the city of Shizuoka at the Verkehr Shimizu Port Terminal Museum. we’ll head to Shimizu Fish Market - Kashi no Ichi, known as the “kitchen of Shimizu Port.” Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere filled with freshly caught seafood, local vegetables, Shizuoka’s famous green tea, and seasonal citrus fruits. We’ll also stop by a Japanese convenience store, where you can take a short coffee break!
Shimizu Port Discovery Tour
Other Popular Shore Excursion Tours in Shimizu
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Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya and Shiraito watefalls
Mt. Fuji can be seen from Tokyo, but if you feel the real size and its atmosphere as well as the value, you should definitely visit this area. I am mainly guiding for the cruise ship passengers for shore excursion, but it is possible to pick you up at a JR station (Shizuoka and Shin-Fuji).
Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya and Shiraito watefalls
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Fine view of Mt. Fuji from Shimizu port
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.
Fine view of Mt. Fuji from Shimizu port