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Private Sightseeing Tour from Shimizu Port / Sedan Taxi
About this experience
We take you to 3 most popular spots around Shimizu. 1. Nihondaira Plateau (Green tea field and Mt.Fuji view at Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan, Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory, Spectacular view from Nihondaira ropeway) 2. Kunozan Toshogu Shrine a brilliant national treasure shrine. This beautiful shrine is for giving worship to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period. 3. Miho Beach (Miho Pine Tree Grove= a part of Mt.Fuji World Heritage, Miho no Matsugara Culture & Creativity Center) Starting time: We recommend starting at 8:30 AM to avoid long lines for the ropeway, if your ship docks at 8:00 AM or earlier. Though the capacity of a sedan taxi is 3 guests + a guide, we recommend this tour for up to 2 guests. It is small for 3 big people to sit in the rear seat. In this case, we recommend our van taxi tour. If you have a wheelchair, please let us know the size. Due to the limited number of guides, we accept a maximum of 10 group bookings per day (one booking per group).
What to expect
Stop 1 · 30min
Car transportation from Shimizu Port to Nihondaira
Stop 2 · 20min
This ropeway connects Nihondaira and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine in 5 minutes.We use round trip ropeway. Please enjoy beautiful view of Suruga Bay, (waiting time and riding time for round trip, about 20 minutes)
Stop 3 · 50min
Brilliant shrine which is registered as a national treasure. This shrine is concerned with the most famous Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.There is mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Stop 4 · 20min
New observatory which opened In November 2018. You can enjoy spectacular view of Mt.Fuji, Shimizu Port, Izu Peninsula, Southern Alps
Stop 5 · 20min
This is a Japanese tea shop and they have also green tea field. If the weathercondition is fine, you can take photos of Mt.Fuji over this green tea field.
Stop 6 · 20min
Car transportation from Nihondaira to Miho Pine Tree Grove
Stop 7 · 40min
A part of Mt.Fuji World Heritage. The view of Mt.Fuji from there is very special! Green pine Tree grove, black sand beach, white wave, blue sky... This is a wonderful view that represents Japan.
Stop 8 · 20min
New opened center in March 2019. You can learn history of Miho, Hagoromo legend, also can enjoy short movie about Miho no Matsubara. Even if the weather is not good and you can not view Mt.Fuji from Miho beach, you can enjoy here.
Stop 9 · 20min
Car transportation from Miho Beach to Shimizu Port
What’s included
- Private sedan taxi with a professional, licensed driver
- a government-certified English speaking guide
Not included
- set ticket : ropeway, admission fee to Kunozan Toshotu Shrine and museum
- lunch time is not included in this tour
- Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory (from October 1st 2026)
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Private Sightseeing Tour from Shimizu Port / Sedan Taxi
Meeting & pickup
- Shimizu Marine Terminal, at the exit of CIQ terminal (= in front of your cruise ship)
End point
- Shimizu Marine Terminal, at the exit of CIQ terminal (= in front of your cruise ship)
Before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Though the capacity of a sedan taxi is up to 3 guests + a guide, we recommend this tour for up to 2 guests + a guide. It is difficult for 3 big guests to sit in the rear seat. In this case, we highly recommend to choose a van taxi tour instead of sedan taxi tour.
- To get to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, you need to walk up stone steps after getting off the ropeway.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.