Private tour from Shimizu Port: Mt. Fuji, shrine & tea fields

A ropeway crosses from the tea plateau straight to a national treasure shrine.

A private sedan taxi tour from Shimizu Port visits three landmarks around Shizuoka in four hours with an English-speaking guide: Nihondaira Plateau (green tea fields and Mt. Fuji views from the observatory), Kunozan Toshogu Shrine (a national treasure and the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu), and Miho Beach (a UNESCO World Heritage site with pine groves and black sand). The ropeway connecting Nihondaira and the shrine takes five minutes round-trip. Ropeway fares, shrine admission and the observatory entry are not included. Lunch is not included in the tour time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Shimizu Port to Miho Beach Tour

• Car from Shimizu Port to Nihondaira
• Ride round trip Nihondaira ropeway
• Visit Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
• Visit Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory
• Visit Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan green tea field
• Car from Nihondaira to Miho Pine Tree Grove
• Visit Miho no Matsubara beach and pine grove
• Visit Miho no Matsubara Culture & Creativity Center
• Car from Miho Beach to Shimizu Port

The Experience

The sedan taxi holds up to three passengers plus the guide, though the operator recommends this tour for two guests maximum: three larger travelers find the rear seat tight. If you need more space, a van option is available. The tour departs from Shimizu Port and heads first to Nihondaira Plateau, where you'll ride the ropeway round-trip (about twenty minutes including wait time) with views of Suruga Bay, then walk to the Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory for Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps. The tea shop at Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan sits among green tea fields. On clear days, Mt. Fuji frames the rows of plants in photographs.

After the plateau, the ropeway deposits you at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, a national treasure built to honor Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period. Stone steps lead up from the ropeway station to the shrine and its mausoleum. The sedan then drives to Miho Beach, part of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage site, where a pine tree grove meets black sand and white waves. The Miho no Matsugara Culture & Creativity Center (opened in 2019) shows the Hagoromo legend and a short film about the beach, useful if weather blocks the Mt. Fuji view from the shore itself. The return drive to Shimizu Port completes the loop.

The guide is a government-certified English speaker. The operator recommends an 8:30 AM start to avoid long ropeway lines, especially if your ship docks at 8:00 AM or earlier. A maximum of ten group bookings run per day, so availability is limited. Wheelchair access is possible. Let the operator know the chair size when booking.

What’s included

• Private sedan taxi with a professional licensed driver.
• English-speaking government-certified guide.
• round-trip ropeway ride between Nihondaira and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine (about twenty minutes including wait time).

Days and timesDaily · 12 departure times, from 08:30 to 14:00

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Shimizu Marine Terminal, at the exit of CIQ terminal (= in front of your cruise ship)”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Local Travel Partners,Inc

Is this one for you?Book this sedan tour for up to two travelers who want a compact, private vehicle and don't mind tight rear seating. If you're a party of three or prefer more space, the van option gives you room to spread out. The four-hour window works for cruise passengers with an 8:30 AM departure, though you'll need to confirm the timing with your ship's disembark schedule.

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Top questions

Can I do this tour if my ship arrives at 8:00 AM?

An 8:30 AM start is recommended to avoid long ropeway lines, so an 8:00 AM arrival gives you thirty minutes to disembark and reach the meeting point. The operator can confirm whether that timing works for your ship's procedures.

What is Kunozan Toshogu Shrine and why is it on this tour?

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is a national treasure built to honor Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period, and contains his mausoleum. It sits at the top of a ropeway from Nihondaira Plateau, making it accessible without a separate climb and a key stop for understanding Japan's feudal history.

Will I see Mt. Fuji from Miho Beach?

Mt. Fuji is visible from Miho Beach on clear days and frames the pine grove and black sand in a view that represents Japan. If weather blocks the view from the beach, the Miho no Matsugara Culture & Creativity Center shows films and history of the site so you still have something to experience.

What is included in the tour price and what costs extra?

The sedan taxi, driver and English-speaking guide are included. Ropeway fares, admission to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, the Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory and the Miho no Matsugara center are separate. Lunch is not part of the tour time.

How much walking is involved?

Stone steps lead from the ropeway station up to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. The plateau and beach stops involve moderate walking on level ground. The operator notes that travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.