“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.

(36 reviews)

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!

“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.

(36 reviews)

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!

“Fabulous day with Moto”

Had a fantastic day trying to get the perfect shot of Mt Fuji. Unfortunately the shy lady stayed hidden behind the clouds but we loved the day anyway. We saw beautiful tea fields, cedar forests, waterfalls and so much more. We enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thanks Moto: you are a great guide.

Motoyuki H.

(36 reviews)

Thanks for the rating and review! It was delightful that you wore Mt Fuji T-shirts all together. I believe your hope reached the mountain, and finally, she was revealed! Thanks for sharing a wonderful time with me.