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

  • Port 8:30-Miho no Matsubara 10:00-Nihondaira Ropeway Entrance〜Yume Terrace〜Toshogu 12:00-Ropeway Entrance〜Higashi-Shizuoka Station〜Shimizu Station〜Coco's Shimizu Store〜Port 14:00

What Is a Private Shizuoka Tour with Mount Fuji Views Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

We met successfully at the port a little early, and at Miho no Matsubara the guests were moved by the wonderful view of Mount Fuji, the pine grove, and the sparkling seaside. After that, the view of Mount Fuji from Yume Terrace was also spectacular. The guests, who were friends, enjoyed intellectual conversation full of scientific ideas and inspiration. They listened attentively to various explanations at Toshogu Shrine, including the age of the camphor tree, the torii gate, the bamboo grove, the stone walls hinting at the former castle site, and the reversed hollyhock crest. Since they were happy with a casual lunch, we had a light meal at a family restaurant and said goodbye at the port.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1BusHatoba Fermare Museum/Shizutetsu Just Line~Miho Matsubara Entrance/Shizutetsu Just Line340JPY
Section 2BusMiho Matsubara Entrance/Shizutetsu Just Line~Shimizu Station/Shizutetsu Just Line440JPY
Section 3OtherShimizu (Shizuoka Prefecture)~Higashi-Shizuoka400JPY
Section 4BusHigashi-Shizuoka Station South Exit/Shizutetsu Just Line~Nihondaira Ropeway/Shizutetsu Just Line570JPY
Section 5BusNihondaira Ropeway/Shizutetsu Just Line~Higashi-Shizuoka Station South Exit/Shizutetsu Just Line570JPY
Section 6OtherShimizu Station/Shizutetsu Just Line~Hatoba Fermare Museum/Shizutetsu Just Line200JPY
Total2,520JPY

I have been teaching high school students for 40 years as an English teacher and guiding for 10years including a volunteer guide .Now I am a national government licensed guide. I have been dreaming to introduce Japanese culture including tasty Japanese food and history , our society and also some problems in it. It is a great moment of joy and excitement to be with you from all over the world. I love traveling around Japan and abroad myself. I visited East Germany ,too that does not exist any more. I am looking forward to guiding you in and around Shizuoka!

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