Private Tour

Port Pick-Up: Shizuoka Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour is designed for travelers who visit Shizuoka by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Shimizu Port or hotels near the port. This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-Speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Shizuoka City.

Shizuoka is home to amazingly unique food, history, culture and natural beauty. Follow in the footsteps of ancient travelers along the Old Tokaido Road while taking in the majestic views of Mt. Fuji and other natural attractions. Come to Shizuoka and see the unforgettable sightseeing spots for yourself!

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you.

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private vehicle

Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)

Miho-no-Matsubara has long been known as a fantastic spot from which to view Mt. Fuji, and has even been featured in traditional Japanese ukiyo-e paintings. There are approximately 30,000 pine trees on the 7km coastline, and the sight of Mt. Fuji beyond them is one that has represented Japan over the ages. When Mt. Fuji was registered as a World Heritage Site, Miho-no-Matsubara was included as a component. On the coast there you can also find Hagoromo no Matsu, a pine tree that is said to have been visited by an angel.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

Kunozan Toshogu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, who unified Japan after it had been divided by war for centuries and established the Edo Shogunate about 400 years ago. The shrine is on the 216m-high Mt. Kuno in Nihondaira, and the recommended way to get there is by ropeway gondola from Nihondaira. There, you can witness a view of Suruga Bay and all the way to Izu Peninsula from the precincts. Once you've finished paying your respects at the shrine and enjoying the buildings with their richly colored decorations, be sure to stop in the Kunozan Toshogu Museum where you can see various treasures related to the Tokugawa family, such as armor and helmets. Entrance fee to shrine building: 500 JPY/adult, 200 JPY/elementary school and junior high school student; entrance fee to museum: 400 JPY/adult, 150 JPY/elementary school and junior high school student ※Joint ticket for shrine building and museum: 800 JPY/adult, 300 JPY/elementary school and junior high school student

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Regular Car (Up to 2 pax)

Regular Car (Up to 2 pax)
Pickup included

Reviews

4.80

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Perfect Day with Expert & Generous Tour Guide in Shimizu
Scott D,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was our first port of call on our recent 12-day Japan cruise, and it was a lovely and reassuring way to start our journey. Mika-san was a phenomenal tour guide: she worked with me for months ahead of time to develop an itinerary that suited our goals of 1) maximizing our time in Shimizu; 2) maximizing our ability to see Mt Fuji; and 3) minimizing our interaction with huge groups of tourists. She even sent me links to a website that has a live-cam of Mt Fuji so that I can track visiblity in the days leading up to the tour. Mika-san and our expert and friendly driver Kikuchi-san took great care of us as we drove first to Shiraito Falls (arriving well ahead of any other tour groups). We then went to the nearby Sengen Shrine and then made a final stop at the gorgeous pine-lined beach area called Miho no Matsubara. Mika-san worked with me ahead of time to select a perfect lunch spot for us, where we were the only locals. We were lucky on our day in late July to have some partial Mt Fuji sightings, although it shyly hid behind clouds for much of the day. The amount of care and attention that went into the planning of our day here was outstanding. You are in a safe and expert pair of hands with Mika-san.
Great tour, great guide.
Jennifer M,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour. Traveling in a small group with a customized tour was great! Yasa created a tour for us and picked us up right at the port. He worked with the ships time and made sure we had a full day. We got to visit popular places and quaint local eats. We loved it. Highly Recommend!
Very enjoyable tour of...
Leonie V,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very enjoyable tour of the area. Our guide Mariko was very knowledgeable and looked after us throughout the 6 hours of the tour. The weather was not overly kind but we made the most of it . We enjoyed the lunch stop to try the local food. It was great being able to tailor the tour to what we wanted to see.
Wonderful Day!
pattybaglio,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a lovely day with our tour guide Acchan. She was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to make us happy!
Efficient and Comfortable way to Tour the Shizuoka Area
Peta G,
Sep 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Mike was our guide and took us to all of the places on our itinerary and adapted to our requests. This was a great way to see a lot of things which were spread out over a wide area.