Private sightseeing tour from Shimizu Port / Van Taxi
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
By participating this tour, you can visit 3 most popular spots around Shimizu. 1. Nihondaira Plateau (Green tea field and Mt.Fuji view at Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan, Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory, Spectacular view from Nihondaira ropeway) 2. Kunozan Toshogu Shrine a brilliant national treasure shrine. This beautiful shrine is for giving worship to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period. 3. Miho Beach (Miho Pine Tree Grove= a part of Mt.Fuji World Heritage, Miho no Matsugara Culture & Creativity Center)
Our licensed English guides will guide you. They have a lot of knowledge about this area. We provide this tour by comfortable van taxis.
Regarding to the starting time, we recommend you to start earlier as possible to reduce the risk to line up for the ropeway.
Note: If you have wheelchairs or strollers, please let us know the number and its size.
Due to the limited number of guides, we accept a maximum of 10 group bookings per day (one booking per group).
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
To get to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, you need to climb up stone steps after getting off the ropeway.
What To Expect
Shimizu Port
Car transportation from Shimizu Port to Nihondaira
Nihondaira Ropeway
This ropeway connects Nihondaira and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine in 5 minutes.We use round trip ropeway. Please enjoy beautiful view of Suruga Bay, (waiting time and riding time for round trip, about 20 minutes)
Options
Private sightseeing tour from Shimizu Port / Van Taxi
What‘s Included
A government-certified English speaking guide
Private vehicle with a professional, licensed driver
lunch time is not included in this tour
set ticket : round trip ropeway, admission fee to Kunozan Toshotu Shrine and museum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
144 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide Hiroko was...
Debora H,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Hiroko was amazing! She personalized our excursion and made it an unforgettable experience.
History and scenic beauty in Shimizu
patricia s,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide met us early in a private van. The guide knew a lot of local history. We saw Mt Fuji from a lookout and from a beautiful black sand beach. We took a aerial tram to a beautiful shrine of the shogun that united Japan. We even saw the grave of his devoted horse and marveled about the energy to build the castle. Beautiful ending to the final stop in Japan.
Our favorite tour guide!
Margie Y,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Motomo and her driver greeted us with warmth, just steps from our small cruise ship. The quiz with visuals was a very fun way to learn culture, pronunciation, lore, history, topography, etc. It made for a quick drive to each destination, too. Her enthusiasm for sharing Shimizu area sights and fabulous views of Mt Fuji made us feel very welcomed. She clearly enjoys her job. Highly recommend. Booking and communication before our tour were top notch, with quick responses. We appreciated being a group of 4 getting to see the sights with personal guidance. Thank you! We had wonderful guides throughout Japan, yet Motomo was our favorite.
Terrific option for the Shimizu / Mt Fuji area
Melanie W,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Motoko met us promptly at the exit from the cruise ship. Her English is impeccable and she is so knowledgeable about Shimizu and its surrounds. Her enthusiasm about what she described to us was a wonderful bonus. We learned so much!! She had the timing set perfectly so that we were able to see and do everything before the large crowds arrived. Motoko was kind enough to take some photos on her own phone and send them to us. Being able to see Mt Fuji from several different vantage points was a plus. Our vehicle was perfectly clean and our driver polite and courteous. We would strongly recommend this excursion without hesitation. (Be sure to have some mandarin ice cream while at the Nihondaira Ropeway!) Thank you Motoko!! It was a delight meeting you and spending the day with you.
Wonderful day with our...
nancykotr,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day with our guide Hero and driver. We were picked up at the port and off to see the important sites as outlined online. Hero surprised us with a box of green tea cookies at the end of our tour. He is a very kind man who provided a wonderful tour. Highly recommend.
The best in Shimizu
499priyankak,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, very knowledgeable guide! Very communicative since I booked and answered all my question. My family had so much fun and she was very flexible with 2 babies. Highly recommend for the best tour in Shimizu
Everything was seamless....
Priyanka K,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was seamless. Communication was top notch so I had all the detailed information. Our guide met us timely and was very accommodating with a big family and 2 babies. She was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. We absolutely loved this tour and it was the highlight of our trip. I highly recommend this tour. Private excursion was the way to go to pace it the way we want to
Interesting, fun, informative with our lovely guide Yoko.
N8112BAterryp,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip with Yoko as our guide. She was so welcoming, friendly and good fun. Packed a lot of fun and information into four hours. Taxi van was immaculate and comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who has a half day to fill.
Highly recommend this tour and Rei as the tour guide.
Randy E,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a great way to see Shimizu sites. Our tour guide, Rei, and our driver were excellent. Rei’s English and her knowledge of each of the sites were outstanding. Our group greatly appreciated her wonderful personality and her displays explaining each of the sites. She made sure our tour was timed to allow us to avoid large crowds. Highly recommend this tour!
Great itinerary,...
Antoinette M,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great itinerary, wonderful guides and very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend the tour. As a wheelchair user, they accommodated and adapted to suit my needs
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