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Gyokuro No Sato

green tea

Gyokuro no Sato, feeding koi fish

Seto River cheer blossoms tunnel in April

Rengegi Koinobori in May

Wind chime

Okabeshuku

Experience The Real Country Side

Shore Excursion

Joined 2024

Sayori H.

4.86 / 5

(35 reviews)

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Shizuoka

English (Native), Japanese (Native)

5 hours

Private tour (only you and Sayori H.)

Up to 7 people

Meet at Shimizu port

Walk 20mins to Shimizu station

Take train to Yaizu station (510yen 30mins)

Taxi to Gyokuro no Sato (Tea ceremony) (12km 25mins about 4,200yen)

Taxi to Okabe Kashibaya (5km 7 mins about 2000yen)

Bus back to Yaizu station (18mins )

Learning old Japanese life style, Trying traditional Japanese snacks.

Away from the tourist spots, you can see the real Japanese country side.

I can arrange this tour with your requests, please contact me !!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

Shimizu port

- Right outside of your cruise ship, I will be holding your name board.

09:30 AM

Gyokuro No Sato (tea ceremony)

You can experience Tea Ceremony in Japanese house in tatami room.

Ladies in Kimono will serve you Macha or Gyokuro tea (your choice)

There is also beautiful Japanese garden and a pond that has koi fish that you can feed.

10:30 AM

Okabeshuku Oohatago Kashibaya

This inn was built in 1836 and is a registered tangible cultural property of the country. You can see how Japanese people lived in old times.

You can also have some traditional snacks there.

Ending Point

Shimizu port

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

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Transportation

train to Yaizu station (510yen/person 30mins)

Taxi to Gyokuro no Sato (12km 25mins about 4,200yen/taxi)

OR take 2 buses (40mins 810yen/person)

Taxi to Okabe Kashibaya (5km 7 mins about 2000yen/taxi)

OR take a bus (24mins 400yen/person)

Taxi back to Yaizu (15mins 2460yen/taxi)

Or take a bus (21mins 420yen)

Train back to Shin Shimizu (420yen/person)

Gyokuro no Sato Tea ceremony and Okabeshuku 700yen/person

Tour Important Information

This tour can be very flexible, I will try to meet your requests, so please let me know.

Please contact me for availability

Important message from the supplier

I can work from 9:00am to 15:00pm on weekdays.

My available days varys depends on the week.

Please contact me for my availability

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 2024

Sayori H.

4.86 / 5

(35 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Sayori H.

Hello, I can show you the real Japan.

You can taste, see and feel the country.

I'd like to show the beautiful culture for you to experience.

I can organize the day tour from Shimizu port for Cruise customers.

Tea ceremony, strawberry picking experience, anything you are interested, I would love to help you plan your tour.

I can communicate in both English and Japanese.

I look forward to welcoming people from different parts of the world.

Thank you

Reviews

Ian B.

5 / 5

Mar 31, 2026

Tour with Ian san

Mar 31, 2026

Shimizu

4 hours

Customized

“Best Guide in Shimizu! ”

Sayori was a fantastic guide during our port day in Shimizu. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the region and took us to amazing places near her hometown. Sayori speaks impeccable English. Our family enjoyed our day in Shimizu with Sayori. We absolutely recommend working with her.

Sayori H.

Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to hear that you had such an enjoyable day in Shimizu. I’m so glad I could share some special places from my hometown with you and help make your visit memorable. It was a pleasure spending time with you all, and I really appreciate your recommendation. I hope our paths cross again someday!

Ben L.

5 / 5

Mar 29, 2026

Tour with Ben san

Mar 29, 2026

Shimizu

6 hours

Customized

“Sayori san is a fantastic and personable guide”

She was able to customize our tour itinerary based on our priorities. In addition, she organized taxis at the appropriate stages, combining with trains for a more cost effective tour. She had extensive local and historical knowledge which made for an informative tour. We were able to chat about things in general too, and she demonstrated a genuine interest in our stories. She shared aspects of her life too, including about Japan. Her English is impeccable.

Sayori H.

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It truly means a lot to hear that you enjoyed the tour and felt it was tailored to your priorities—that’s always my goal. I’m glad the mix of taxis and trains worked well for you and helped make the experience both smooth and cost-effective. It was a pleasure sharing local history and insights, but just as importantly, I really enjoyed our conversations and learning about your stories too. Thank you again for your warm words about my English and for being such wonderful company throughout the tour. I hope our paths cross again someday, and I wish you all the best in your future travels! Thank you Sayori

Donna C.

5 / 5

Nov 26, 2025

Exploring Shizuoka from Shimizu port

Nov 26, 2025

Shimizu

3 hours

“Mount Fuji, shrine, pine walk”

It was excellent. Explained everything. Went at a pace we could manage would recommend her as a guide

Sayori H.

Thank you for taking your time to write a review. Although it was such a short time, I had a great time guiding you two ladies. I hope you had a great time in Shimizu, Shizuoka. please enjoy the rest of your time in Japan Thank you Sayori