Shizuoka: Dispersing at Shimizu Port — Guide Mike

October, 2024

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

  • 10:00~10:30: Gathering at Shimizu Port. Due to the crowds, we couldn't find each other, so the gathering was delayed by 30 minutes.
  • 10:30~11:20: (Travel) Shimizu Port ~ Sunpu Castle Park
  • 11:20~12:10: Strolling through Sunpu Castle Park and Momijiyama Garden
  • 12:10~13:20: (Travel) Sunpu Castle Park ~ Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
  • 13:20~14:10: Visiting Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, taking a short break in the precincts
  • 14:10~15:30: (Travel) Sengen Taisha ~ Nihondaira Yume Terrace
  • 15:30~15:40: Enjoying the view of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay from Nihondaira Yume Terrace.
  • 15:40~16:00: (Travel) Nihondaira Yume Terrace ~ Shimizu Port
  • 16:00: Dispersing at Shimizu Port

What Is a Private Sightseeing Tour in Shizuoka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were a group visiting from North America. One of the guests enjoyed conversation, and we were able to talk about a wide range of topics including Japanese history, politics, religion, healthcare, social insurance, taxes, and housing. This guest kindly described me as "informative." One of the guests moved using a wheelchair, but neither the Momijiyama Garden nor Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine was barrier-free, so getting around within the grounds and the shrine precincts was difficult. The highlight of sightseeing in the Shizuoka area is, without question, Mount Fuji, but it rarely reveals its full, beautiful form. I would like to prepare other options for days when Mount Fuji is not visible.

Click here for more details: Shimizu Shore Excursion: Mt. Fuji View Tour, Licensed Guide

Tour Report by Mike

I have worked in the automotive industry for 44 years including 30 years with sales responsibility for the global car manufacturers. And I have lived in the U.S. for 20 years as permanent resident. I am quite familiar with communication in English with foreigners. I am confident not only to satisfy you but also to exceed your expectation with deep knowledge of Japan, especially for its culture based on the long history. There are many sightseers musts in Japan and I look forward to guiding you for beautiful sights, historic relics, and modern day-to-day life of the people here.

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