Private sightseeing tour from Shimizu Port / Van Taxi

4.9(168)4 hFree cancellationBy Local Travel Partners,Inc

About this activity

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.

Starting time: We recommend starting at 8:30 AM to avoid long lines for the ropeway, if your ship docks at 8:00 AM or earlier.

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).

What's included

✓A government-certified English speaking guide
✓Private vehicle with a professional, licensed driver

Not included

✕lunch time is not included in this tour
✕set ticket : round trip ropeway, admission fee to Kunozan Toshotu Shrine and museum
✕Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory (from October 1st 2026)

Meeting and pickup

Shimizu Marine Terminal

Good to know

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
Please note that visitors need to climb approximately 100 stone steps from the ropeway station to the main shrine building of Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. This visit may be difficult for guests with limited mobility or difficulty walking. For these guests, we recommend our " Step-free Easy-going Tour" instead.

Cancellation policy

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

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