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
- 9:30 Depart Shimizu Port
- 10:00 Sightseeing at Miho no Matsubara
- 11:30 Sightseeing at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
- 13:00 Sightseeing at Yume Terrace, café
- 14:30 Depart Ropeway Station
- 15:20 Arrive at Shimizu Station
- 15:30 Arrive at Shimizu Port
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Sightseeing at Miho no Matsubara at 10:00, Sightseeing at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine at 11:30, Sightseeing at Yume Terrace, café at 13:00, Ropeway Station at 14:30, Shimizu Station at 15:20 and Shimizu Port at 15:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Nihondaira Ropeway Station to Higashi-Shizuoka by bus (570JPY); Higashi-Shizuoka to Shimizu by train (200JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 770JPY per person.
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The weather was fine and the temperature was pleasant, making it a perfect day for sightseeing. Unfortunately, low-lying clouds covered the area, and Mount Fuji was not visible at all. Throughout the tour we kept saying that Mount Fuji was in this direction, but in the end we were unable to see it right up to the last moment. Even without Mount Fuji, the view from Nihondaira was breathtaking, and the guests were very pleased. The main highlight of this course is seeing Mount Fuji, but even when Mount Fuji is not visible, there are wonderful scenery and the thrill of the ropeway, so the guests can be very satisfied, which always makes me feel rewarded as a guide.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Nihondaira Ropeway Station～Higashi-Shizuoka | 570JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Higashi-Shizuoka～Shimizu | 200JPY |
| Total | 770JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Sightseeing at Miho no Matsubara, Sightseeing at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, Sightseeing at Yume Terrace, café, Ropeway Station, Shimizu Station and Shimizu Port.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 770JPY per person across 2 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Ikuyo is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Shizuoka itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
I have been a guide over ten years. I always make my utmost efforts to make tours enjoyable and memorable for the guests. I always enjoy traveling myself. I have received warm hospitality through my life domestically and internationally. I would like my guests to feel the same hospitality. I would like to entertain tourists from abroad by showing around and explaining about not only the places but also Japanese culture in a friendly way.
I have been an English teacher all my life. I challenged to get the guide license and am enjoying guiding ever since.
I especially guide around Mt.Fuji area. Every time I do guiding around Mt.Fuji, I am impressed by the beauty and its overwhelming power. I want my guests to encounter this beautiful and yet powerful mountain of Mt.Fuji.
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We had a wonderful day in Shizuoka! We were very lucky as the day was clear and able to get a good view of Mt Fuji. Ikuyo was a wonderful guide and really explained how Shinto and Buddhism are different, but still work together. We ended the day at Miho beach, and by this time the clouds had rolled in so we could no longer see the mountain. It was still beautiful though.
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During a cruise stop at Shimizu, my family did a part day tour with a guide named Ikuyo from the Japan Guide Agency. She met us at the cruise terminal, and arranged transportation through the day, including use of taxi and metro. The tour visited to the Miho no Matsubara area, which was my favorite tour stop. Ikuyo was flexible and modified the plan to allow us more time at Miho. We also visited a tea farm, which we especially enjoyed. We were very pleased with Ms. Ikuyo as our guide.
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Ikuyo customized our tour exactly how we wanted it. She was professional, knowledge and
so sweet. We had a wonderful time!