Shimizu Port tour: Mt. Fuji views, tea fields, temple

Explore Mt. Fuji views, stroll tea fields, and relax beneath ancient pines without stairs

A 4-hour van tour from Shimizu Port to three sites around Shizuoka, with a government-certified English-speaking guide and a professional driver. The route skips stairs and steep walks, making it accessible for those who can't manage the ropeway or steep shrine steps. You visit Nihondaira Plateau for Mt. Fuji views over green tea fields, Ryugeji Temple (a 1670 Nichiren Buddhist temple with a national natural treasure tree), and Miho no Matsubara, part of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage site. Ryugeji Temple admission is cash only (Japanese Yen). Lunch is not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Nihondaira, Ryugeji, and Miho Beach

• Travel from Shimizu Port to Nihondaira
• Visit Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory
• Explore green tea field at Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan
• Travel from Nihondaira to Ryugeji Temple
• Visit Ryugeji Temple and view Mount Fuji
• Travel from Ryugeji Temple to Miho no Matsubara
• Visit Miho no Matsubara Culture & Creativity Center
• Walk in Miho Pine Tree Grove and beach
• Return from Miho Beach to Shimizu Port

The Experience

You're picked up at Shimizu Port and driven to Nihondaira Plateau, where the Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory (opened November 2018) offers views of Mt. Fuji, the port, the Izu Peninsula, and the Southern Alps. At the Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan tea shop, you can photograph Mt. Fuji framed by the green tea fields below, weather permitting. The guide knows the area well and speaks English throughout.

Next is Ryugeji Temple, established in 1670 by a priest close to Ieyasu Tokugawa. The temple sits on the foot of Mount Udo and is famous for its Mt. Fuji view and a cycas revoluta tree designated as a national natural treasure. You'll need to remove your shoes inside the main hall. Admission is paid in cash on arrival. The temple also holds the grave of Chogyu Takayama, a Meiji-period intellectual.

The final stop is Miho no Matsubara, part of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage site. The Miho no Matsugara Culture & Creativity Center (opened March 2019) shows the history of Miho, the Hagoromo legend, and a short film about the site: useful if weather blocks the Mt. Fuji view. The beach itself is a black sand and white wave landscape framed by a green pine grove, with Mt. Fuji visible on clear days. The van returns you to Shimizu Port.

What’s included

• A government-certified English-speaking guide and a chartered van with a professional, licensed driver.
• wheelchair-accessible transportation and specialized infant seats if needed.
• entry to the Nihondaira Yume Terrace Observatory and the Miho no Matsugara Culture & Creativity Center.

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”

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Local Travel Partners,Inc

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based near Shimizu Port and want to see Mt. Fuji, tea fields, and a temple without climbing stairs or using a ropeway. The van takes you directly between sites and returns to the port.

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Top questions

Can I take a wheelchair or stroller on this tour?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible and designed to avoid stairs. Let the operator know the wheelchair or stroller size and number when you book, and they'll confirm the van can accommodate it.

What is Ryugeji Temple actually famous for?

Ryugeji Temple is known for its view of Mt. Fuji and a cycas revoluta tree that is a national natural treasure. The temple was founded in 1670 by a priest connected to Ieyasu Tokugawa and belongs to the Nichiren Buddhist branch.

What happens if the weather is bad and I can't see Mt. Fuji?

The Miho no Matsugara Culture & Creativity Center has an indoor exhibit about Miho's history, the Hagoromo legend, and a short film about the site, so you can still learn about the area even if the view is blocked.

Is lunch included in the tour?

No. Lunch is not included, so plan to eat before the tour or bring snacks. The tea shop at Nihondaira serves tea and light refreshments if you want to stop there.

How many people can book this tour at once?

Groups are limited to a maximum of 10 people per booking. The operator accepts one booking per group per day due to the limited number of guides.