This tour takes you more closer to Mt.Fuji, visiting Fujinomiya, which is 30km east of Shimizu port. This city is located on the southern foot of Mt.Fuji, being away only 20km from the top. There are so many spots worth seeing gifted from Mt.Fuji. Also, the gorgeous view of the mountain is always at the side of you. For going to and from there, we can take the local railways, which must be a fun experience, too.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Shimizu port (at the pier)
Shimizu port (at the pier)
JR Fuji Station
Get a local train from JR Shimizu Station. Enjoy 30 minutes railway journey with beautiful view of Suruga Bay. Pick up a chartered taxi at JR Fuji Station.
Obuchi Sasaba
Obuchi Sasaba is a newly focused scenic spot of vast green tea fields and Mt.Fuji. 5 minute's walk from the parking into an actual tea plantation.
Shiraito Waterfalls
The 150meters wide waterfall with hundreds of flows like as white threads. Flowing water is highly pure, coming from Mt.Fuji
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine
It is the head shrine which enshrines the goddess of Mt.Fuji. The vermilion two-storied main hall is built as a unique style, which is designated as a national important cultural property.
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center
This museum is quite new opened in 2017. You can learn about nature, culture and history of Mt.Fuji, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013.
JR Fujinomiya Station
A few minutes walk from Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center. Catch a train going back to Shimizu, 50 minutes ride.
Shimizu port (at the pier)
Ending Point
Shimizu port (at the pier)
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee (English)
Transportation fee:
- Train ticket JPY1,110 per person
- Charters taxi (6 hours) approx. JPY34,000 for regular type (1-2 people), JPY51,000 for van type (3-6 people)
Entrance fee:
- Mt.Fuji Heritage Center JPY300 per person
Lunch
Tour itinerary is subject to change due to weather and traffic condition.
If the booking is far ahead over 9 months, please ask me the availability.
My name is Moto, National Licensed Guide Interpreter living in Yamanashi, Kofu-city.
I can offer real experiences of Japanese nature, culture and commoner's life.
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Jeff T.
“Moto is MOTOamazing :)”
We had the absolute pleasure of touring Shimizu with Moto as our guide, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. From start to finish, Moto was warm, friendly, and incredibly thoughtful—he truly treated us like royalty. Our visit included a stop at a local sake brewery and several scenic spots with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji. Thanks to Moto’s deep knowledge of the area and his great sense of timing, we were able to experience the beauty of the region in a truly unforgettable way. Moto went above and beyond to make sure our family had a memorable experience. He made us feel welcome and cared for every step of the way. We can’t speak highly enough of him—our whole family absolutely loved him! If you’re visiting Shimizu or the Mount Fuji area, don’t miss the chance to tour with Moto. He’s the best!
Motoyuki H.
Thanks for the wonderful review! I am so happy to know you enjoyed the tour. Also, I appreciated your keen interest in our nature, culture, and customs. There are many places worth seeing in the area, so I hope you to come again and stay for a few days next time. Mt. Fuji and I are welcoming. Good days!
Dave P.
“Excellent comprehensive tour of Shimizu ”
Moto was a wonderful tour guide. He gave us choices of things to do and see. After being picked up from our cruise ship in a clean, air conditioned van, we took the Nihondaira ropeway tram to look out over Suruga Bay. The six of us experienced a traditional tea ceremony at a small green shop with a tea field where we also got to pick some new tea leaves. Lunch was at a lovely hotel restaurant. The hotel, to me, appeared to be beautifully maintained from many years ago. It was not a tourist restaurant, but one that locals went to for a special lunchtime experience. There was a young couple in traditional wedding apparel having their wedding pictures taken in the beautiful Japanese gardens. We climbed high to view a shrine and Mt Fuji. It was a beautiful clear day and our views of the mountain were perfect. There were vendors selling sweet strawberries and delicious Fuji apples larger than softballs that were sliced and cored for us. At one of the Five Lakes, our group was given a motor boat ride around the perimeter of the lake, where once again we viewed Mt Fuji in a very different way. Visited Miho sea coast with black sand beach and the green pine grove where the pine trees are twisted into unusual, but beautiful configurations. Moto always provided us with lots of history and answered our questions. Restrooms everywhere were clean and very modern. At the end of our very full tour, Moto returned us to our cruise ship. Shimizu was the Japan I had always imagined and wanted to visit.
Motoyuki H.
Thanks for your excellent review! I appreciate your interest in our nature and culture. I always intend to offer something surprising to guests. What will you discover in the next time? I'm waiting for the chance to guide you again. Good days!
Lin K.
“Amazing day with Moto”
We had a fantastic day with Moto. He met us at the port of our ship and had a car waiting to take the four of us driving for the day. We drove up in the mountains to a peaceful lake that had great views of Mt Fuji. Then to a waterfall with beautiful flowers and trees We stopped at a little sake store and sampled many different varieties. Moto was so professional and knowledgeable. He made us feel so welcome. We would recommend him to anyone
Motoyuki H.
It was a wonderful day with a beautiful view of Mt Fuji. And you had figured out that there are so many places to see worth seeing in the area. Why don't you come again and stay a few more days to explore? I am waiting for your next contact!
$358/ per group