Japan · SHIZUOKA TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 shizuoka tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Join Dario, Tito, Riomy, or Min for a Spanish-language day around Mount Fuji from Mishima. Visit Shiraito Falls, five-lake viewpoints, Oshino Hakkai, Aokigahara, Chureito Pagoda, shrines, and a lava cave. The route can change with weather, and the group is limited to nine.
“Excellent tour, attitude, fabulous punctuality and explanation, congratulations to Tito and Riomy, all the time at our attentionAuto-translated”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Shimizu Port and explore Nihondaira, Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, a green tea farm, and Miho no Matsubara in a private jumbo taxi. Guides such as Kiyo, Miyuki, Nobuko, and Yoko tailor the pace, explain local culture, and help with photos.
“My family and I had the best time during out stop at Shimizu port all due to our tour with Kyla and our driver Ted (both spoke English). Kyla planned the perfect day for us, starting out with a visit to the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine via the NihonRead more”
This private six-hour Shizuoka and Shimizu tour pairs a licensed English-speaking guide with three or four handpicked sights. You might visit Miho Seacoast, Kunozan Toshogu, Sumpu Castle Park, Nihondaira, or a Sengen shrine. Guides such as Acchan, Mariko, Grace, Yasu, and Ikuyo are noted for flexible planning and help with local transport.
“We had an amazing time with Ikuyo. I would highly recommend this tour. We loved seeing Mt. Fuji and the shrines. Ikuyo was extremely knowledgeable.”
From Shimizu Port, you’ll spend 6 to 7 hours in a vehicle with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Lake Tanuki, Shiraito Falls, a sake brewery, Fujinomiya’s food alley, Sengen Taisha Shrine, and the Fuji World Heritage Centre. Guides such as Sun, Chi, and Nyoki have led this route.
“We were really pleased with this tour. Onaki made sure we had the best opportunities to view Mt Fuji from different locations, and we were lucky enough to have a clear day. Shiraito Falls is just amazing, and we wouldn't have found the Read more”
From Shimizu Port, your private van and English-speaking national guide take you to Lake Tanuki, Shiraito Falls, and Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine. Guides such as Nobuko, Hiroko, Miyuki, and Hero are known for lively explanations, visual aids, and family-friendly attention.
“Magnifique journée de visite au mont Fuji avec Nobuko, on a vraiment aimé sa façon de travailler, elle était bien préparée avec des images, photos sur la visite durant le trajet, petit quiz vers la fin, chanson traditionnelle durant le trajet vraiment dynamique, attentionnée et intéressante et merci à la chauffeuse aussi, groupe de 8 amis du Québec, Canada”
From Shimizu Port, your English-speaking guide and private sedan take you to Nihondaira’s tea fields, ropeway, and Mt. Fuji viewpoints, then Kunozan Toshogu Shrine and Miho Beach. Guides such as Motoko, Miyuki, Hiro, and Hero are known for friendly commentary and thoughtful help.
“Motoko’s joyous sharing of her knowledge and expertise set the stage for a fabulously unforgettable day. She and her excellent driver gave us so much more than we had any right to expect. She took us to ideal spots perfect for the conditions of the day, allowing us to create some of our fondest memories in our thirty years of traveling. Not only was her enthusiasm for the region and its history contagious, but she wholeheartedly embraced our traveling traditions (heart rocks, Moushka!) making us feel we had found a cherished new friend. Arigatō Motoko for sharing your special gifts with us.”
Travel from Shimizu Port in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver for about 10 hours. See Oshino Hakkai, Fuji Sengen Shrine, Lake Kawaguchi, Oishi Park, and Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, with room to adjust the day. Ryu is a guide you can request.
“It was a fantastic tour with our guid Ryu. He accompanied us great and explained a lot about the individual sights. Has responded to our wishes and we were lucky enough to see Mount Fuji completely.Auto-translated”
You’ll explore Shizuoka with a government-licensed English-speaking guide and private vehicle, starting at Shimizu Port or a nearby hotel. Choose three or four sights, from Miho Beach and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine to tea country, Sumpu Castle, and Mt. Fuji museums. Guides such as Ikuyo, Teri, Mika, and Mariko tailor the day to your pace.
“We had a lovely day with our tour guide Acchan. She was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to make us happy!”
Meet your English-friendly guide at Shimizu Station, then ride a local bus to Seiken-ji and Zuiun-in. You’ll tour a historic temple, sit in guided zazen, enjoy matcha and a seasonal sweet, and write a meaningful kanji character to take home. The pace is gentle, with chairs available.
“We had a delightful day with this tour. The guides provided so much background detail. The meditation experience was very moving and impactful. The calligraphy was a very special unique challenge. Highly recommend this intimate and rewarding experience.”
Take a private small bus from Shimizu Port to Nihondaira, ride the ropeway to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, sample tea-country scenery, and visit Miho Beach. Guides including Kiyo, Rie, Yukio, and Miyuki have led past tours. The 4.5-hour trip suits cruise groups of up to 15.
“very well-organised and our tour guide is very friendly and helpful. Make the whole trip vivid and enjoyable”
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