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A Stopover for Mt. Fuji, History & Shopping on Shinkansen bt Tokyo & Kyoto
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Joined 2018
Traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto on Shinkansen trains? Why don't you make a stop at Shizuoka to enjoy view of Mt. Fuji, history of the greatest SHOGUN, and shopping in a "good-sized" comfortable city?
It is far less crowded than big cities like Tokyo or Osaka, and still goood products are available for shopping. Shizuoka is known for production of green tea, and matcha is available at many shops (often out of stock in Tokyo!).
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Shizuoka station
- Please take a Shinkansen "Hikari" train from Tokyo, leaving at around 9 am.
Take a Ropeway from Nihondaira to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Let's take a cable car to a gorgeous shrine, the national treasure, dedicated to the greatest shogun in Japan. Enjoy view of Mt. Fuji, if weather permits, from an observation deck nearby.
Come back to central Shizuoka
Let's enjoy lunch, shopping and/or Sumpu Castle Park! Shizuoka is a compact city that offers high-quality merchandise for decent ordinary people at reasonable prices. Food is delicious here, too. Shizuoka is one of the largest producers of green tea, so it is the best place to buy tea.
Ending Point
Shizuoka Station
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, guide's transportation to the meeting spot, and necessary arrangements before your tour
Transportation, admission fees, and lunch during the tour of your and your guide.
Approx. 12000 to 15000 yen in total if you use taxis at each spot, or 7000 to 11000 yen per hour if you charter a taxi depending on the car size. For example, if you charter a van for 9 people (8 guests + a guide) for 7 hours, it is approximately 70000 yen.
Tour Important Information
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine involves a lot of walking on high steps, so if you are not comfortable doing it, we can replace it with something else.
This tour uses taxis or chartered cars. Taxi fare (using them on spots may need waiting time) may total 12000 to 15000 yen in total for an ordinary passenger car. Chartering a small car requires about 7000 yen/hour, or a van for 8 people, about 11000 yen/hour.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Fumie U.
I am Fumie Ueda, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Atami, Shizuoka, only 50 minutes away from Tokyo by Shinkansen trains.
Atami is conveniently located at the foot of the Hakone mountains, and the base of the Izu Peninsula. It is also close to Mt. Fuji and the Shimizu Port in Shizuoka. I am excited to show you around beautiful places that I love.
I grew up in Yokohama, spent 1 year as a high school exchange student in Allentown, PA in the US, went to college and lived/worked in Tokyo for about 10 years before coming to this beautiful onsen resort.
After becoming a guide, I met with guests from various backgrounds, and I feel grateful once again, for my experience to be exposed to different cultures in my youth.
Let’s have a good time together!
Reviews
Saori T.
“Highly recommend Fumie san!”
Fumie-san is incredibly organized when planning an itinerary and is a very knowledgeable local guide. She went above and beyond throughout the tour, and her attentiveness truly exceeded expectations. I highly recommend Fumie-san to anyone looking for a guide in Atami!
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Fumie U.
Dear Saori san, Thank you for the great review. I feel flattered, and it was my great pleasure to be able to guide your guest. Please send my best wishes to him. Fumie
Dylan W.
“Go with Fumie!”
We had an excellent tour and great time with Fumie! The tour was well organized and timed out. We went from place to place without feeling rushed or having to stand around in lines. She went above and beyond for us several times throughout the day. She is clearly highly experienced, knowledgeable, and also she is fun to hang out with!
Fumie U.
Thank you, Dylan, for the nice review. I am especially happy with the last phrase!
Diana P.
“Fumie san is phenomenal! ”
We had the most incredible experience in Shizuoka thanks to our guide, Fumie. From the very beginning, she was proactive and thorough—making phone calls on our behalf, scheduling appointments, and even reaching out to gather information as we came to learn everything we could about tea. She helped us make appts to tour farms that are normally difficult to access. She curated a thoughtful and well-balanced itinerary for us: from sushi and tea blending in central Shizuoka, to exploring Gyokuro culture in Fujieda and meeting a tea master at Gyokuro Terrace, to arranging visits with several other farmers. She even provided us with excellent alternatives when certain farms weren’t available, ensuring that every day was meaningful and productive. What impressed us most was how responsive and easy she was to work with throughout the process. Her excellent English made communication effortless, and her warm, professional manner made the entire journey enjoyable and stress-free. My husband and I truly felt taken care of every step of the way. If you are visiting Shizuoka and want someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to making your time unforgettable, we cannot recommend Fumie highly enough. She made this trip one of the highlights of our time in Japan.
Fumie U.
Thank you, Diana, for the flattering review. Your purpose of the trip was a little different from other guests, so it was difficult for me to plan your itinerary. I am glad that you were happy with my service. I wish you every success in your project and it was my great pleasure to be a part of it.
$385/ per group
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A Day-Trip from Shimizu Port, Customized for You!
Would you like to enjoy a nice day-trip starting from Shimizu? I will offer you a fully-customized itinerary to make as many of your wishes come true as possible. In north-east of Shimizu, you have Mt. Fuji, sacred sites related to the mountain and green tea farms. In the west, you will see central Shizuoka, with a castle ruin park, green tea merchant district and a fabulous shrine. On top of a hill near Shimizu is Nihondaira area with a superb view and the gorgeous Kunozan Shrine.
A Day-Trip from Shimizu Port, Customized for You!
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A Pleasant Day at Hakone--Nature, History, Fine Art & more!
Hakone is a volcanic mountain and onsen hot spring resort about 1 hour from Tokyo, en route to Kyoto. It is efficient to travel around the Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, volcanic fumarole, museums and historical sites using a Hakone Free Pass or by a chartered car. If there is any particular place you wish to visit, please let your guide know your request!
A Pleasant Day at Hakone--Nature, History, Fine Art & more!
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Atami Tour Customized for You!
Atami is a small onsen resort only 48 min. from Tokyo on Shinkansen trains. It is one of the oldest spa resorts in Japan and historically it has been an attractive retreat for celebrities. But it has rustic charms to offer, too. If you are tired of traveling in big cities, why don’t you visit Atami and spend a day or two and find spots off the unbeaten path.
Atami Tour Customized for You!
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