Mt. Fuji View Shimizu Customized Tour — Guide TerryHirao
September, 2024
This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- Hinode Pier, Shiraito Falls, Shizuoka Prefecture World Heritage Center, Omiya Yokocho Yakisoba Lunch, Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Shizuoka City Hiroshige Museum of Art, Miyukitei, Hinode Pier
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Although the tour was originally planned as a group tour, it became a tour for a group of guests visiting from Oceania and Europe. Some members of the original group had to cancel because they became unwell in Asia before arriving in Japan. We traveled by a jumbo taxi that the guests had chartered. Mount Fuji was covered by thick clouds and could not be seen, but the guests were able to enjoy beautiful footage of Mount Fuji on the second floor of the World Heritage Center. Shiraito Falls was magnificent, with a large volume of water. Since the guests wished to have a tea experience, I had made a reservation at a tea house, but as it was not a day for the matcha experience, they enjoyed a sencha experience instead. I guided them through the tea room and the garden.
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My name is Terry Hirao, Shizuoka’s local tour guide. You can call me Terry, as in Teriyaki. I love Japan and Japanese culture and can show you the best of Japan, its history, breathtaking beauty, delicious foods, Japanese Tea. Shizoka is located in the middle of Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka, two largest metropolitan cities and famous for Mt. Fuji, Japanese Tea and a lot more. The most popular destinations in Shizuoka are Nihon Daira Plateau, Kunozan Toshogu Shrines (National Treasure), Miho Pine Tree Grove (World Cultural Heritage). I hope I can help you enjoy your trip!!
Nov 6, 2024
andrew h
Very knowledgeable tour guide of the area
Tripadvisor review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
Very…
Nov 6, 2024
andrew h
Very knowledgeable tour guide of the area
Tripadvisor review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
Very nice tour, Terri san also very knowledgeable about the history of Japan and also of the area. Pick us up direct from cruise port and dropped us back – so no worries about getting to and from boat.
Will recommend to others.
Oct 21, 2024
Adventurer_from_Cda
We had a great time – we enjoyed having Terry H as our guide for Shizuoka/Shimizu! Thank you!
Tripadvisor review: Shizuoka/Shimizu…
Oct 21, 2024
Adventurer_from_Cda
We had a great time – we enjoyed having Terry H as our guide for Shizuoka/Shimizu! Thank you!
Tripadvisor review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
We had booked a 6hr guided tour at Shizuoka/Shimizu. Terry H was our guide- He was very easy to find, with his orange bandana and jacket! Our adventure for the day included: Nihondaira Ropeway/ Kunozan Toshogu Shrine; Yume Terrace Observatory, Sumpu Castle Park (incl green tea tasting) and Shizuoka city tour. Terry then brought us back to the cruise port. We enjoyed our time with Terry- he was well prepared and even had some hand drawn pages to help explain some of the relevant history throughout the day’s tour stops. Thank you!
Sep 16, 2024
Jane_R
Great experience on this Mt Fuji private tour
Viator review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
Terry…
Sep 16, 2024
Jane_R
Great experience on this Mt Fuji private tour
Viator review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
Terry was a most amazing guide. He explained the history and culture of Japan so well and was so flexible in where we wanted to go on the day . The driver he engaged for us kept us safe and came with a very comfortable car for 6 . Even though Mt Fuji was shy on the day we had a most memorable experience . Thank you Terry – we can highly recommend you
Aug 21, 2024
Go02797182361
Too cloudy for Mt Fuji but still a great tour with Terry
Tripadvisor review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private…
Aug 21, 2024
Go02797182361
Too cloudy for Mt Fuji but still a great tour with Terry
Tripadvisor review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
Terry was a fantastic tour guide! He had a binder full of photos and images to help us understand Japanese culture , language, and history. He was able to accommodate our request for a specific Japanese meal and secured a local restaurant. Our kids had a lovely time.