Mount Fuji E-Bike Tour from Shimizu Port: Tea tasting included

Tea masters in Fuji City still hand-pick leaves the way their families have for generations, and you taste what they make.

An e-bike tour departing from Shimizu Port (with transit to Fuji Station) that cycles through Fuji's tea fields and rural countryside with views of Mount Fuji to the north. You ride past rice paddies and traditional farmland, stop at a historic shrine and a spring-fed observation point, and meet a local tea master for an exclusive green tea tasting. The tour runs about three hours total, including the shuttle and train ride from the cruise terminal, and an English-speaking guide leads the group. Green tea tasting availability depends on the tea master's schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Fuji Scenic EBike Tour

• Take shuttle bus from Shimizu Port
• Transfer to JR Tokaido Line
• Arrive at Fuji Station South Exit
• Rest at Fuji River stop
• Visit historic Fuji City shrine
• See spring water from Mount Fuji
• View Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay

The Experience

The day starts at Shimizu Port Cruise Terminal with a shuttle bus to Shimizu Station, then a 23-minute train ride on the JR Tokaido Line to Fuji Station South Exit, where you meet your guide and collect your e-bike and helmet. The e-bike handles the hills through Fuji's tea country, so you can focus on the landscape instead of the climb. Heat packs are provided in winter. From there, you cycle through quiet village roads and open farmland, passing the rice fields and traditional plots that define the region.

The route takes you to three stops: the Fuji Sengen Shrine, the largest and oldest shrine in the city, set in a peaceful wooded space; a rest point overlooking the Fuji River with Mount Fuji visible to the north; and an observation deck where you can see both Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay. Each stop is chosen for the view or the quiet, not for crowds. Mount Fuji's visibility depends on weather, so clear days reward the ride with unobstructed sight lines.

The tea tasting happens with a local tea master: a moment most cruise passengers never get. You learn how Fuji's tea grows on the mountain slopes and taste the green tea fresh, understanding why the region's production is known across Japan. This part of the tour is subject to the tea master's availability, so it is not guaranteed, but when it happens, it is the centerpiece of the day.

What’s included

• E-bike and helmet.
• insurance.
• heat packs in winter.
• English-speaking guide.
• green tea tasting with a local tea master (subject to availability).
• access to the Fuji Sengen Shrine, the spring-fed observation point, and the Fuji River rest stop.

Days and timesDaily · 09:30

Ages13 to 60 years · Under 13 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “South Exit of Fuji Station”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Ninomaru Village

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and the tea master's explanation without translation. The e-bike does the climbing, so the ride suits all fitness levels. The pace is set by the group, not by how hard you can pedal.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How do I get from Shimizu Port to the e-bike tour start?

A shuttle bus takes you from the cruise terminal to Shimizu Station, then you take the JR Tokaido Line for about 23 minutes to Fuji Station South Exit, where your guide and bikes are waiting. The whole transfer is part of the tour.

What is the Fuji Sengen Shrine like?

Fuji Sengen Shrine is the largest and most historic shrine in Fuji City, set in a quiet, peaceful wooded area where you can rest and take in the surroundings without the noise of a busy tourist site.

Will I definitely see Mount Fuji on this tour?

Mount Fuji is visible from multiple points on the route: the rest stop overlooks the Fuji River with the mountain to the north, and the observation deck shows both Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay. Visibility depends on weather conditions, so clear days offer the best unobstructed views.

What happens with the green tea tasting?

You meet a local tea master and taste premium Japanese green tea as part of the tour. The tasting is exclusive to this experience, but availability depends on the tea master's schedule, so it is not guaranteed on every departure.

How long does the whole experience take, including the train ride?

The tour is about three hours total from the time you leave Shimizu Port, including the shuttle to the station, the 23-minute train ride to Fuji Station, the e-bike ride itself, and the stops along the way.

Do I need to bring my own water or snacks?

You should prepare your own drinks and any snacks you want during the ride. The tour includes the e-bike, helmet, and (in winter) heat packs, but not beverages.