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
- 9:00 Meet up (Shimizu Port)
- 9:35 Miho Shrine
- 10:00 Miho no Matsubara
- 12:00 Sunpu Castle Park
- 12:10 Momijiyama Park
- 13:20 Lunch at Kashi no Ichi (Ogawa)
- 14:30 Take the shuttle bus bound for Shimizu Port at Shimizu Station and finish
What Is a Private Shizuoka Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Miho no Matsubara, Sunpu Castle Park, and Local Tuna
The weather was clear on the day, but unfortunately Mount Fuji was not visible.
At Miho Shrine, the guests listened attentively to explanations about Japanese shrine culture, including how to pray as well as ema votive plaques, omamori charms, and omikuji fortune slips.
At Miho no Matsubara, the guests appeared deeply moved by the grandeur of the pine grove.
Afterwards, we visited Momijiyama Garden inside Sunpu Castle Park, and the guests were very pleased with the beauty of the Japanese garden.
At the Kashi no Ichi market, the guests enjoyed tuna and beer and said, "Delicious!"
The guests were people who had a strong interest in Japan from the outset. They listened attentively to the explanations at each location, and although it was a shame that Mount Fuji could not be seen, I felt that they were able to enjoy the nature, history, and food culture of Shizuoka.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hatoba Verkehr Museum／Shizutetsu Just Line～Miho no Matsubara Entrance／Shizutetsu Just Line | 340JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Miho no Matsubara Entrance／Shizutetsu Just Line～Shimizu (Shizuoka Prefecture) | 440JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Shimizu (Shizuoka Prefecture)～Shizuoka | 240JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Shizuoka～Shimizu (Shizuoka Prefecture) | 240JPY |
| Total | 1,260JPY | ||
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Apr 30, 2026
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Viator review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
Naoko is an amazing ambassador!
Naoko (Noah) was wonderful!…
Apr 30, 2026
Darci_V
Viator review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
Naoko is an amazing ambassador!
Naoko (Noah) was wonderful! Very communicative; she gave so many options to customize the experience! She was in constant contact to ensure we met up on time and in the correct location. Showed us so many wonderful sights of the area, and even though the weather was terrible, and we had to pivot our plans a few times, we still had a great experience. Highly recommend her services!