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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 Toyota / Sienta
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
Clg C.
“Great time very knowledgable on the area”
The day was the stormy we could not see the Fuji because it was very misty and rainy but we had a great time he is very informed on the area knows a Lot of history and loves his hometown
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Take K.
Thank you for your warm review, Claudia, Ramon, and Nieves! I hope you enjoyed the view in Shimizu, even without Mt. Fuji. You were my very first guests that I guided in Shimizu even in the rain! I think you are all lucky and special people, like the auspicious pine, bamboo, and plum trees of Japan. Enjoy your work, everyone! I hope to see you back in Shimizu again. Best, Take
Rodney G.
“Half day tour Shimizu”
We spent a lovely morning with Take K. While he showed us around his lovely city. We found him to be professional, very knowledgeable, very passionate and a lovely person. The personalised gifts he gave us was a special touch and has pride of place in our holiday memory cabinet.
Take K.
Thank you for your lovely review! I’m so glad you enjoyed the small gift. It was wonderful learning about the Sunshine Coast from Rodney and Rachel—I'm definitely becoming a big fan of it myself! Enjoy your next cruise, and I hope you'll visit Shimizu again someday! Take
Beth W.
“The best tour we have ever taken.”
Take met us at the port and we connected super easy. He had listened to our travel desires and planned an amazing 4 hour tour for the 3 of us. He was so knowledgeable and easy to converse with. He had a print off for each of us with important information for our day, along with snacks mid tour and a sweet hand written gift at the end. He had tons of facts along the way about the history around us and also took pictures for us at some of the spots he took us to. We hope to visit again and would 100% book with Take again!
Take K.
Thank you for your kind review! You were all so friendly and kind, and I truly enjoyed spending time with you and chatting with you. It was so funny that Rick tried to sit in the front right seat (the driver's seat) shortly after I suggested that one of you could sit there for a more comfortable ride. I also thought it was lovely and funny that Sarah brought a photo of her husband, who couldn't join us on this cruise. I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit to Shimizu during your cruise. Thank you so so so much for choosing my tour!
$189/ 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. 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