Mt. Fuji & Miho no Matsubara 4-hour guided walking tour

The Hagoromo Pine Tree stands at the heart of one of Japan's most photographed coastal landscapes.

A 4-hour guided tour departing from Shimizu Port combines a walk through the UNESCO-listed Miho no Matsubara pine grove, views of Mt. Fuji across Suruga Bay, shopping and local food at S-Pulse Dream Plaza, and harbor views at Shimizu Marine Park. An English-speaking guide leads the route using public transportation, includes local green tea and a snack, and helps frame photos at each stop. Public transport fares are paid separately in cash. Meals and optional sake tastings are at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shimizu's culture and waterfront

• Visit Miho no Matsubara pine grove
• Walk to Hagoromo Pine Tree
• Enjoy Mt Fuji views over Suruga Bay
• Shop and explore S-Pulse Dream Plaza
• Try tuna bowl and local sake flight (optional)
• Walk at Shimizu Marine Park

The experience

The tour starts at Shimizu Port and moves through the city using public transit with your guide's navigation. The opening stop is Miho no Matsubara, a UNESCO-listed pine grove tied to Japanese folklore. You'll walk to the Hagoromo Pine Tree, a landmark from an ancient legend. On clear days, Mt. Fuji rises beyond Suruga Bay from this spot, one of Japan's most recognizable views. Your guide helps position you for photographs and shares the story behind the landscape.

From there, the route leads to S-Pulse Dream Plaza, a waterfront complex where you have free time to browse shops, visit Chibi Maruko-chan Land, or try Shimizu's famous tuna bowl and local sake flight if you choose (both optional, at your own cost). The plaza carries Japanese brands like UNIQLO and GU alongside local souvenirs. The final stop is Shimizu Marine Park, another vantage point for Mt. Fuji with harbor views, where your guide again helps capture the mountain as a backdrop.

The pace is built around walking and public transport rather than a coach, so you move through the city as locals do. Your guide provides authentic local green tea and a snack partway through, and photographs taken during the tour are shared via Google Drive afterward. The whole experience runs four hours from the port.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide leading the full route.
• local Japanese green tea and a snack.
• photo assistance at each stop with images shared via Google Drive.
• meeting point at Shimizu Port with no meeting fee.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on siteJP¥ 680

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking at Shimizu Port and want to explore on foot with public transit instead of a coach. Your guide handles navigation while you move at a walking pace through the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 24 h before the start.

What is the Hagoromo Pine Tree and why is it part of this tour?

The Hagoromo Pine Tree is the centerpiece of Miho no Matsubara, a UNESCO-listed pine grove on the Shimizu coast. It is tied to an ancient Japanese folktale and is one of Japan's most celebrated coastal landmarks. Your guide walks you to it and explains the legend.

Will I see Mt. Fuji on this tour?

Mt. Fuji views across Suruga Bay are possible from both Miho no Matsubara and Shimizu Marine Park, but visibility depends on weather and cloud cover. On clear days, it is one of Japan's most iconic photo spots. Your guide will help you capture it if conditions allow.

How do we get around during the tour?

The tour uses public transportation with your English-speaking guide providing navigation and support. You pay public transport fares separately in cash directly to the provider. This approach lets you move through Shimizu as locals do rather than by coach.

What meals and drinks are included?

Local Japanese green tea and a snack are included. Meals are at your own expense. S-Pulse Dream Plaza offers Shimizu's famous tuna bowl and optional local sake flights, which you can purchase if you wish.

What happens at S-Pulse Dream Plaza?

S-Pulse Dream Plaza is a waterfront shopping and cultural destination where you have free time to browse. It features Japanese brands, local souvenir shops, Chibi Maruko-chan Land, and restaurants. You can shop, eat, or simply walk the harbor area.

How are the photos from the tour shared?

Your guide provides photo assistance at each stop and shares the images via Google Drive after the tour. This is not professional photography, but documentation of your visit to help you remember the moments and locations.