Top 20 Experiences in Shizuoka
Sightseeing around Shimizu Port for cruise ship passengers
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 reliable licensed English guides who live in this area will guide you. They have a lot of knowledge about this area. We provide this tour by a comfortable jumbo taxis (van taxis).
Lake Tanuki, Shiraito Falls, Sengen Shrine from Shimizu Port
Our most popular shore excursion for cruise ship passengers who call at Shimizu Port. A comfortable van taxi (jumbo taxi) will take you to 3 popular spots concerned with Mount Fuji in 5 hours Knowledgeable and friendly licensed English speaking guide Wheelchair equipped cars are also available on your request. These 3 destinations are accessible by wheelchair. (Note: At Shiraito Falls, they need to view the falls from observation space for wheelchair users.) If your ship can not arrive at Shimizu Port due to bad weather, we refund you 100% of the price.
Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour Around Shimizu Port
By participating this tour, you can visit 3 most popular spots around Shimizu. Nihondaira Plateau (Green tea field and Mt. Fuji view at Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan, Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory, Spectacular view from Nihondaira ropeway) 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. Miho Beach (Miho Pine Tree Grove) a part of Mt. Fuji World Heritage, Miho no Matsugara Culture & Creativity Center). Our reliable licensed English guides who live in this area will guide you. They have a lot of knowledge about this area. We provide this tour by a comfortable small bus. We can accommodate a maximum of 24 travelers per tour.
Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Central Shizuoka/Shimizu! 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 six-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.
Private Sightseeing Tour in Shimizu Port by Sedan Taxis
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 reliable licensed English guides who live in this area will guide you. They have a lot of knowledge about this area. We provide this tour by a comfortable sedan taxis. The capacity is up to 3 guests + a guide, please note that all participants need to sit on the rear seat.
Hakone Full Day Tour with Guide and Vehicle
This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover Hakone's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Join us to visit the beautiful mountain resort town of Hakone. Nestled in the mountains, Hakone is a place of natural and artistic wonders. Visit Owakudani to see the ever-rising sulfurous gasses from the active volcano that provides heat to the many hot springs nearby. Try the area’s famous black-boiled eggs; turned black and infused with the minerals from the spring. Ride the ropeway down the mountain to Lake Ashinoko for a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. Sail across the lake to visit the Torii gate by the Kuzuryu shrine to the area’s 9-headed dragon deity. If you are an art fan, try visiting one of the many art museums in Hakone.
Shiraito Falls and Mt Fuji World Heritage Centre in Shizuoka
Shiraito Falls is one of the 100 most famous waterfalls in Japan and is an important place of pilgrimage and ascetic practice. The beauty of the waterfall, which is 20 metres high and 150 metres wide, and the negative ions calm the mind. Sengen Taisha is the head shrine of the 1300-odd Sengen shrines in Japan. It is the oldest shrine in the Tokai region. The deity is Mt Fuji. The main shrine, built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, is a national important cultural property, while the Yudama-ike pond, which is fed by melted snow from Mt Fuji, is a national special natural monument. Fuji World Heritage Centre, visitors can easily experience a simulated Mt Fuji climb. Fuji, which is accessible to people with limited mobility and small children, and provides an enjoyable way to learn about Mt Fuji. On clear days, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt Fuji from the top floor. Take an efficient taxi tour of these three popular tourist destinations!
Guided Hybrid Bike Tour in Shizuoka City
We focus on our countryside area that travelers from abroad never know. Only well known to local cycling lovers. We made safety course that traffic is not heavy. Total 30km cycling (4.0 hour ) We offer cycling that runs slowly. (Morning tour 9:00-13:00, Afternoon tour 13:00-17:00,) You can enjoy 1.Beautiful view of Mt.Fuji over deep blue Suruga Bay. (Please note that it depends on the weather.) 2.Beautiful view of typical Japanese countryside of wide rice fields. 3.Safety bike tour along a beautiful river. 4.Can take photos of long established Japanese restaurant "Chojiya" since 1596. 5.An old village and street since 17th century.
Rental Hybrid Bikes at JR Shizuoka Station (24 gears spots bikes)
Fashionable and comfortable rental hybrid bikes from JR Shizuoka Station (1 hour by bullet train from Tokyo Station) (Louis Garneau Chasse or Merida Crossway) We can suggest some recommended courses which is suitable for your interests. (along river, along sea, green tea farm in countryside, historical shrine, e.t.c)
Guided Bike Tour to a Green Tea Farm in Shizuoka
This guided bike tour starts from JR Shizuoka Station. This tour is not for cruise ship passengers who call at Shimizu Port. The location is different. We serve comfortable well maintenanced hybrid bikes.(Note: not e-bikes) A friendly local bike guide who knows a lot about Shizuoka will guide you. We head to a small green tea farm in a countryside area of Shizuoka. (about 1 hour cycling to the farm) At the tea farm, explanation about tea farm by the farmer, enjoy taking photos in their farm, move to the farmer's 150 years old house, enjoy (option A) tasting of several kinds of tea such as green tea, oolong tea, roasted tea, black tea all made by this farmer. (option B) If you prefer tasting of several kinds of green tea (sencha) only, it is also possible. Please let us know which tasting (A or B) you want to do by leaving your comment. Stay at the farmer's house about 1 and a half hour. Go back to JR Shizuoka Station via Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Sumpu Castle Park.
Kobe Private Driving Tour: English Speaking Driver Only, No Guide
Explore the both modern and traditional sides of Kobe with your English-speaking chauffeur on this full-day driving tour. Enjoy the ease of travelling in a private vehicle and the independence of exploring the sights on your own. Come and discover the beautiful and architecturally stunning city of Kobe with us! Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options! From seafood to sake to sweets, Kobe has it all! We hope to see you in Kobe soon!
Mt. Fuji, visit where all the Japanese people belong (chartered taxi tour)
You can enjoy observing the gigantic Mt. Fuji in front and feel the mysterious power of the mountain. You will also be attracted by the beauty or elegance of the mountain. SHIRAITO water falls is really unusual one without rivers around it. In the FUJINOMIYA Sengen Shrine, you will know how the shrine is loved by the local people. Sometimes you can encounter wedding ceremonies or seasonal festivals being held there. On the beach of MIHO, you can see the whole view of Mt. Fuji together with the simmering Pacific Ocean in front of you. The whole view of these is known as the World Heritage Site.
Shirakawago and Takayama Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kanazawa
Visit Shirakawago in the Japanese Alps to see the historical and beautiful old thatched houses of Japan stand strong. These houses are over 150 years old and still are lived in today. After seeing the natural beauty of Shirakawago, head to Takayama to see the various traditional crafts the area keeps alive. Join one of our tour guides and learn about history and culture in a way that you would have never been able to on your own! This private and customizable tour will take you to Shirakawago and Takayama at your own pace. Once you place your reservation, a guide will be in touch with you to plan out the details of your tour. Be sure to let your guide know where you would like to visit and your interests so they can plan out an itinerary for you! If you will not have time to visit all the sights on your must-see list, contact us directly regarding extension fees. Learn about this world heritage site with us! We hope to guide you soon!
Shirakawago & Kanazawa DrivingTour: English Speaking Driver Takayama to Kanazawa
This private driving tour will allow you to take in the beauty of Shirakawago with out the worry of catching trains or busses. This driving tour is perfect for independent travelers that would like to take in the sites on their own. Allow your private chauffer to take you around in comfort and style. Once you have explored the area done, your chauffer will take you to beautiful Kanazawa so that you can continue your travels across Japan. We hope to send you to gorgeous Shirakawago soon!
Experience mindfulness and tranquility with Matcha Calligraphy
"Matcha Calligraphy ®" can enjoy by visual, olfactive, and natural changes of nature. As time passed, even though the color of Matcha change gradually and decay, It seems as if you are seeing change in the four seasons in Japan. Somehow nostalgic, fairly and beautiful Art that touches our five senses. It is also a moment when you feel that being alive in nature. When I do Matcha Calligraphy, I remember Master Calligrapher of her grand farther, who influenced me. And, I remember the tea garden around my grandfather's calligraphy room. I feel I'm in security and with love. It seems to be entering the "silence/zen" time. It is sometimes as an opportunity to look at yourself. I hope that Matcha Calligraphy will be one thing to know "Matcha", "Green tea" and "Japan." and many people experience and feel the beauty of "Matcha Calligraphy ®"
Small Group Japanese Green Tea Tasting in Shizuoka
This tour will take you on a journey, visiting an historical tea plantation in one of Japan's most famous green tea areas, Shizuoka. You will have the chance to try the freshly brewed tea, before travelling to the Nihondaira Yume Terrace which boasts amazing views of Mt. Fuji from the 360°C panoramic observation corridor. If want, you will also be able to stop at Nippondaira Hotel cafe for a quick break. This tour is perfect for those looking for a day trip from Tokyo or cruise passengers stopping at Shimizu Port.
Bar Hopping Tour at Shizuoka
Bar hopping tours are a great opportunity to taste the delicious food and drink of Shizuoka! Shizuoka is famous for its delicious seafood cuisine, which is one of the best in Japan. In addition to seafood, we can also take you to some of Japan's most famous izakaya (Japanese-style pubs), such as yakiniku, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, udon and soba! Depending on the client, we will visit 2 to 3 izakayas! We will guide you in English!
Kanazawa to Shirakawago to Takayama: English Speaking Driver Only
This private and customizable driving tour will allow you to take in the beauty of Shirakawago with out the worry of catching trains or busses. This driving tour is perfect for independent travelers that would like to take in the sites on their own. Allow your private chauffer to take you around in comfort and style. Once your tour is done, your chauffer will take you to traditional city of Takayama so that you can continue your travels across Japan. We hope to send you to gorgeous Shirakawago soon!
Barrier Free Transportation in Kamakura, No Guide (Tokyo Dep.)
This product comes with a private vehicle that is accessible for wheelchair users. Take a breath of fresh sea air when you visit Kamakura. Kamakura’s temples and shrines are known for beautiful gardens. The over 11 meters tall Great Buddha is an icon of the area residing in Kotokuin Temple. Notes 1. Your tour doesn't come with a licensed guide. 2. Your tour will include an English-speaking driver that is also a registered caregiver. 3. Your driver will assist you when boarding and disembarking the vehicle. 4. Your driver will not be able to assist you during mealtime or any other eating-related activities. 5. Your driver will not be able to assist you with restrooms, diapers, osmate bags, or other support relating to the aforementioned needs. 6. To create your own personalized tour, select 3 to 4 must-sees from the itinerary list. 7. Travel time between Tokyo and Kamakura is about 70 min.
1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Shizuoka
Holiday, a Japanese information service used by approximately 4 million people per month, offers a photography program that guides visitors to some of Japan's most popular and special Shizuoka destinations. The program is staffed by highly qualified photographers who can work with your travel schedule to capture natural compositions and identify photo spots. Because this experience is private, you will be photographed at your own pace. Enjoy the atmosphere as if you were with a friend, and enjoy the conversation while you shoot! We can arrange a photographer who lives in Shizuoka , so we can introduce you to local areas you may not know. Let us capture your happy time in Shizuoka in photos.