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Tour Itinerary
- 9:30 Meet at Shimizu Port
- 9:50 Nihondaira Yume Terrace, Nihondaira Tea Museum
- 10:50 Miho no Matsubara, Miho Shrine
- 12:15 Kashi no Ichi
- 13:40 Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art
- 14:40 Seiken-ji Temple
- 15:30 Disperse at Shimizu Port
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Nihondaira Yume Terrace, Nihondaira Tea Museum at 9:50, Miho no Matsubara, Miho Shrine at 10:50, Kashi no Ichi at 12:15, Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art at 13:40, Seiken-ji Temple at 14:40 and Disperse at Shimizu Port at 15:30.
What Is a Private Shizuoka Day Tour from Shimizu Port Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were two people arriving by cruise ship. Because I had informed the guests in advance that the weather would require precautions against heat, they had reserved a private vehicle beforehand for the tour. At Shimizu Port, we were able to start the tour right at the meeting time without waiting for a taxi, and during the drive the guests could relax comfortably in the cool car. Unfortunately, there was a lot of cloud cover, so we could not get a satisfying view of Mount Fuji, but the guests enjoyed the view of Shizuoka City from Nihondaira Yume Terrace and the history and scenery of Miho no Matsubara. For Mount Fuji, they viewed it through photos and video. Since the guests drink various kinds of tea at home, I guided them to a tea hall. They saw the tea fields, and when they sampled green tea they seemed to like it very much, buying Shizuoka tea as a souvenir. At the Kashi no Ichi market, they had seafood rice bowls and tempura rice bowls, and appeared very satisfied. As the guests were interested in culture and art, they listened attentively to explanations at each destination and in the car. There were no particular problems, and thanks to the cooperation of the driver, we were able to complete the entire itinerary smoothly. The guests were very pleased.
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Hello, I’m Anne. I was born and raised in Shizuoka. As a student, I volunteered as an interpreter guide in Kyoto. I love traveling and even worked for a travel company in the past. I like learning different cultures, too. After graduating from a graduate school in Australia, I came back to Shizuoka and have been teaching at a high school and a university. I am also certified as a Japanese (language) teacher. Through my experiences living in different places and my interest in Japan, I realized again the charms of Japan and Shizuoka. This passion for sharing the attractions of Japan, especially Shizuoka, led me to become a national licensed guide interpreter in March 2024. Shizuoka is an attractive destination for its rich nature, fascinating history and culture, and delicious local foods. I would be delighted to help you discover more about Shizuoka and make your stay even more memorable!
Sep 22, 2024
Bertold_K
Beautiful landscape
Viator review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
Anne war eine freundliche und flexible Stadtführerrin.…
Sep 22, 2024
Bertold_K
Beautiful landscape
Viator review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
Anne war eine freundliche und flexible Stadtführerrin. Sie hat sich auf unsere Wünsche gut vorbereitet und schnell dem heftigen Regen angepasst und unsere Tour verändert. Ihr Englisch und ihr Wissen sind sehr gut.
Auch wenn wir morgens am Strand Mount Fuji nicht sehen konnten war es sehr schön. Nihondaira ist auch sehr beeindruckend
Aug 30, 2024
G
Guy_P
Great all around view of Shimizu!
Viator review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
Anne was…
Aug 30, 2024
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Guy_P
Great all around view of Shimizu!
Viator review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
Anne was extremely knowlegeable and authentic! And her recommendation to use a
private driver was a must!
Jun 17, 2024
Travis_P
Great tour
Viator review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
We had a great tour with Anne.…
Jun 17, 2024
Travis_P
Great tour
Viator review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
We had a great tour with Anne. Her knowledge of all of the sites we visited was excellent and
also her communication before the tour.
Jul 16, 2024
Cosmopolitan227787
Beautiful Shizuoka !
Tripadvisor review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
This tour was amazing. Anne our…
Jul 16, 2024
Cosmopolitan227787
Beautiful Shizuoka !
Tripadvisor review: Shizuoka/Shimizu Mt Fuji View 6 hr Private Tour: Guide Only
This tour was amazing. Anne our tour guide was so knowledgeable and interesting. She tailored our tour to our interests. Prior to the trip she kept in touch and asked questions about our preferences and made suggestions. The Miho-no-Matsubara (Miho Pine Grove) was spectacular. Anne suggested we visit The Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art Featuring Utagawa Hiroshige. It turned out to be a highlight. Learning about Ukiyoe (woodblock prints) was fascinating. It was a good pace, we didn’t feel rushed. Because we had hired a car we were able to fit in a few more stops.