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By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,244 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • This is the ideal tour for travellers who want to discover the highlights of Shizuoka and the port city of Shimizu efficiently, in a private vehicle with a government-licensed, experienced multilingual guide.

    Set on the shores of Suruga Bay beneath Mt. Fuji, Shizuoka is the heart of Tokugawa Ieyasu's domain and Japan's most famous green tea region. On this private 6-hour tour you will enjoy iconic Mt. Fuji views from the pine-fringed beach of Miho no Matsubara, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit the lavishly decorated Kunozan Toshogu, where Ieyasu was first enshrined. Take in sweeping panoramas from the Nihondaira plateau, explore Sunpu Castle Park and the colourful Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, and sample fresh seafood at the Shimizu fish market beside the cruise port.

    Your private guide and vehicle let you set the pace, skip the crowds, and tailor the day to your interests, be it history, scenery, tea, or food, for a relaxed and memorable visit to Shizuoka and Shimizu.

Activity location

  • Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)
    • Miho, Shimizu-ku,
    • 424-0901, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)
    • Miho, Shimizu-ku,
    • 424-0901, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$1,637.98 x 1 AdultNZ$1,637.98
Total
Price is NZ$1,637.98
Until Sat, 31 Oct

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$1,243.74 x 1 AdultNZ$1,243.74
Total
Price is NZ$1,243.74
Until Sat, 31 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Customisable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'Itinerary' list.
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Exclusions
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Transport 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.

Activity itinerary

Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)

  • 45m
Walk along Miho no Matsubara, a UNESCO World Heritage pine grove stretching along the coast with iconic views of Mt. Fuji rising across Suruga Bay. Stroll the black-sand beach lined with ancient pines, including the legendary Hagoromo pine.

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit Kunozan Toshogu, the lavishly decorated shrine where shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu was first enshrined. Admire the vivid gold-and-black gongen-style architecture and enjoy sweeping views over Suruga Bay from the hillside.

Nihondaira

  • 30m
Take in panoramic views from Nihondaira, a scenic hilltop plateau overlooking Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, the Izu Peninsula, and the surrounding tea hills. A perfect photo stop on a clear day, connected to Kunozan by ropeway.

Sunpu Castle Honmaru Moat Remains

  • 30m
Explore the grounds of Sunpu Castle, where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his retirement years. Stroll the moats, stone walls, and reconstructed Tatsumi Yagura turret and Higashi-gomon gate within a peaceful park in central Shizuoka.

Shizuoka Sengen Shrine

  • 30m
Discover Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, a grand complex of vividly lacquered shrine buildings closely tied to the Tokugawa family. Admire the colourful carvings, towering main hall, and tranquil grounds at the foot of Mt. Shizuhata.

Shimizu Fish Market Kashinoichi

  • 45m
Visit Kashinoichi at Shimizu Port, a lively market famous for fresh seafood from Suruga Bay, including renowned raw sakura shrimp and tuna. Browse the stalls and, if you wish, enjoy a fresh sushi or seafood lunch.

S-Pulse Dream Plaza

  • 30m
Browse S-Pulse Dream Plaza, a lively waterfront complex at Shimizu Port with shops, a sushi street, and a Ferris wheel offering bay and Mt. Fuji views, a fun stop near the cruise terminal.

Nihondaira Ochakaikan

  • 30m
Stop at the Nihondaira tea house and surrounding plantations, the heart of Japan's most famous green tea region. Enjoy views over neat rows of tea bushes, often framed by Mt. Fuji, and sample freshly brewed Shizuoka green tea.

Location

Activity location

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    Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)
    • Miho, Shimizu-ku,
    • 424-0901, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)
    • Miho, Shimizu-ku,
    • 424-0901, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

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