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
- From Shizuoka Station, take the bus to Nihondaira Yume Terrace, then take the ropeway from Nihondaira to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, take the ropeway back to Nihondaira and go by taxi to Miho no Matsubara, from Miho no Matsubara take a taxi to Shin-Shimizu Station, from Shin-Shimizu Station take the Shizutetsu line to Shin-Shizuoka, walk from Shin-Shizuoka to Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, then take the bus from Sengen Shrine to Shizuoka Station, and disband there.
What's a Private Day Tour of Shizuoka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nihondaira, Miho no Matsubara, and Sengen Shrine
The guests were a calm and pleasant group, with one visiting Japan for the first time and another visiting for the second time. When I asked where they were from, they answered North America. When I mentioned that I also have a friend living in the same region, one of the guests was very surprised and said they lived there too. This helped us break the ice, and it turned into a relaxed and comfortable sightseeing experience for everyone. As it was a weekday, both Nihondaira and Miho no Matsubara were not very crowded, making for a very relaxed tour. The guests also greatly enjoyed the Shizuoka oden we had as a snack on the way to Sengen Shrine.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Shizuoka Station～Nihondaira Yume Terrace Entrance | 570JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Nihondaira～Kunozan Toshogu Shrine | 1,750JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Shin-Shimizu～Shin-Shizuoka | 350JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Sengen Shrine～Shizuoka Station | 190JPY |
| Total | 2,860JPY | ||
I am glad to introduce myself to the prospective tourists visiting Japan from abroad. My name is Yasuo Ochiai, but please call me “Yasu” if you have a chance to be my guests in Japan. I have been an English tourist guide for 37 years and having a good reputation from my guests. I am proud of having a good knowledge not only about the scenic spots in Japan but also about Japanese cultures, such as Kabuki, Noh, and Flower Arrangement. When I show you around the sightseeing spots, I always promise to treat you warmly and give the best explanation as much as possible. I hope that you will go back to your countries with good memories of Japan.