Shizuoka: Gather at Shimizu Port — Guide Mike

Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Shizuoka and Mount Fuji Like by Public Transport? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America, making their first trip to Japan. They had arrived at Haneda only the day before via a connecting flight, and although they still seemed to be experiencing jet lag, they smiled throughout and clearly enjoyed the tour. Despite the cloudy weather, we were fortunate that Mount Fuji revealed its full form all day long. Interestingly, even though it was early November, there was no snow cap on the summit this year, which may be a sign of unusual weather. Under the constraint of using public transportation only, I take pride in having put together an efficient itinerary, and the guests were very pleased. It was also lucky that Hongu Taisha Shrine was in the middle of its grand annual festival. The guests finished every bit of the yakisoba and imagawayaki from the food stalls. They also enjoyed the experience of walking through the streets alongside the procession of festival floats. At Shizuoka Station, they were thrilled to see a Shinkansen pass through at 270 km/h. For tours in Shizuoka, I highly recommend the passing Shinkansen and the Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre as content.

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Tour Report by Mike

I have worked in the automotive industry for 44 years including 30 years with sales responsibility for the global car manufacturers. And I have lived in the U.S. for 20 years as permanent resident. I am quite familiar with communication in English with foreigners. I am confident not only to satisfy you but also to exceed your expectation with deep knowledge of Japan, especially for its culture based on the long history. There are many sightseers musts in Japan and I look forward to guiding you for beautiful sights, historic relics, and modern day-to-day life of the people here.