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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?
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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
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
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
Jude T.
“Mt Fuji and Shogun Tour”
Take was well prepared and conscientious. He covered off all the highlights while allowing sufficient time at each location. Take was on time and always going the extra mile! He made the tour enjoyable and easy.
Take K.
Hi Jude san and Lisa san, Thank you so much for your kind words. Hearing that you enjoyed the tour brings me the greatest joy as a guide. You were truly lucky to see Mount Fuji, even if it wasn't perfectly clear! I hope this tour becomes a cherished memory of your time in Japan. Take
Kathleen D.
“I can’t say enough about my morning with Take”
It was the last day of a 17 day solo tour of Japan and the last thing I wanted to do when I woke up this morningwas visit more crowded shrines and temples especially since the cherry blossoms were mostly gone. Take knew that I wanted to focus on photography and he research the best spots for me to efficiently photograph the highlights of our tour. Not only did he research where and what to shoot but also how best to shoot it. The weather cooperated and we had a lovely day for photographs of Mount Fuji. The cherry blossoms were gone, but he found azaleas. He also found quiet, beautiful neighborhood shrines that were visually and spiritually appealing. Did I mention that his English was excellent. You could not go wrong hiring Take as a guide.
Take K.
Hi Kathleen, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Even if you’re just being kind, it really made my day. I truly enjoyed spending such a beautiful day with you. I had been looking forward to our photography tour for a long time, and I had just as much fun as you did! It was truly my pleasure. I hope you have a safe journey back home! Best regards, Take in Shimizu
$157/ 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
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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