Shizuoka Day Trips: Explore Mt. Fuji & Izu Peninsula

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Central Shizuoka/Shimizu! Shizuoka is home to amazingly unique food, history, culture and natural beauty. Follow in the footsteps of ancient travelers along the Old Tokaido Road while taking in the majestic views of Mt. Fuji and other natural attractions. Come to Shizuoka and see the unforgettable sightseeing spots for yourself! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

4-in-1 Shizuoka shore tour from Shimizu Port: temple, Zen meditation, matcha & calligraphy. Meet at Shimizu Station – English-friendly, no long walking. A relaxing cultural shore excursion designed for cruise travelers. Visit Seikenji Temple, experience Zen meditation, enjoy matcha with seasonal sweets, and learn Japanese calligraphy with a local English-speaking guide. Highlights - 4-in-1 cultural experience: temple, Zen, matcha & calligraphy - Small group (max 10) / ~4 hours / easy pace - Cruise-friendly schedule & meeting point - Local guide with cultural insight Details - Duration: ~4 hours - Meet 10:20 → take the 10:40 bus together - Comfortable clothing recommended (chairs available) - After booking: map + meeting photo + step-by-step directions provided

Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, located at the foot of Mt.Fuji The nearest station, Mishima Station, is about one hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen bullet train. The classroom in Susono City is a 15-minute drive from Mishima Station. Mt.Fuji on a clear day. In the “Calligraphy Experience,” participants are given an explanation of the tools used in calligraphy, and begin by rubbing ink with spring water from Mt.Fuji Mt.Fuji. You will be able to experience calligraphy through all five senses, including the smell of the ink and the feel of the brush. We will also teach you how to use a brush so that even beginners can enjoy calligraphy. At the end of the session, participants will enjoy a cup of local Shizuoka tea and take a commemorative photo with their calligraphic works. Please enjoy Japanese culture through calligraphy, Mt.Fuji

This tour is designed for travelers who visit Shizuoka by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Shimizu Port or hotels near the port. This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-Speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Shizuoka City. Shizuoka is home to amazingly unique food, history, culture and natural beauty. Follow in the footsteps of ancient travelers along the Old Tokaido Road while taking in the majestic views of Mt. Fuji and other natural attractions. Come to Shizuoka and see the unforgettable sightseeing spots for yourself! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Holiday Travel offers a photography program that takes visitors to some of Shizuoka’s most popular spots. Led by highly qualified photographers, our program works around your travel schedule, capturing natural and memorable shots. -Available anywhere in Shizuoka/ Atami. -The original 100+photo files will be delivered. -Photography can be booked up to 3 days in advance. Please select your preferred shooting location from the Location list and inform us when booking or via Chat. ①Mt. Fuji Great Dream Bridge ②Hamamatsu Castle & Garden ③Kiunkaku (Atami) ④Atami Castle ⑤Other location (Additional fees will be charged for outlying areas) ＜Important Notice＞ ・After your booking is confirmed, we will invite you to a LINE group chat with your assigned photographer for smooth communication during the tour. ・If you do not have a LINE account, please download and register the app in advance. ・If you are unable to use LINE, please contact us separately.

By participating this tour, you can visit 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) Our friendly English (or French) speaking guides who live in this area will guide you. They have a lot of knowledge about this area. We provide this tour by a comfortable jumbo taxis (van taxis). Regarding to the starting time, we recommend you to start earlier as possible to reduce the risk to line up for the ropeway. If you have wheelchairs or strollers, please let us know about the number and the size.

You can visit to Japanese High School and experience some club activity with students! ・ONLY HERE!! Exchange with Japanese high school students. ・Experience 2 unique Japanese cultural activities like calligraphy (Shodo), tea ceremony (Chado), flower arrangement (Kado), or koto music (Sokyoku) with high school students ・You can choose the pick-up point from Shimizu Port or Shin-Fuji Station ・Recommended for Cruise Passengers and JR Pass holders! Easy to access from Tokyo ・Free gift of hand towel and tea made from Shizuoka prefecture! Morning Plan 2026/03/28(Sat) ：Calligraphy Club& Koto Music Club 2026/03/29(Sun) ：Calligraphy Club& Tea Ceremony Club Afternoon Plan 2026/02/23(Mon)：Calligraphy Club& Flower Arrangement Club 2026/03/21(Sat)：Calligraphy Club& Flower Arrangement Club 2026/03/22(Sat)：Calligraphy Club& Tea Ceremony Club ※The available activities change daily, so you can't choose.

Our most popular shore excursion for cruise ship passengers who call at Shimizu Port. A comfortable van taxi (jumbo taxi) will take you to 3 popular spots concerned with Mount Fuji in 5 hours Knowledgeable and friendly licensed English speaking guide Wheelchair equipped cars are also available on your request. These 3 destinations are accessible by wheelchair. (Note: At Shiraito Falls, they need to view the falls from observation space for wheelchair users.) If your ship can not arrive at Shimizu Port due to bad weather, we refund you 100% of the price. Note: If you have wheelchairs or strollers, please let us know with the number and its size. Due to the limited number of guides, we accept a maximum of 10 group bookings per day (one booking per group).

This tour will 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). We can accommodate a maximum of 15 travelers per tour. Regarding to the starting time, we recommend you to start earlier as possible to reduce the risk to line up for the ropeway. If you have some wheelchairs or strollers, please let us know about the number and size.

We focus on our countryside area that travelers from abroad never know. Only well known to local cycling lovers. We made safety course that traffic is not heavy. Total 30km cycling (4.0 hour )　 We offer cycling that runs slowly. (Morning tour 9:00-13:00, Afternoon tour 13:00-17:00,)  You can enjoy 1.Beautiful view of Mt.Fuji over deep blue Suruga Bay. (Please note that it depends on the weather.) 2.Beautiful view of typical Japanese countryside of wide rice fields. 3.Safety bike tour along a beautiful river. 4.Can take photos of long established Japanese restaurant "Chojiya" since 1596. 5.An old village and street since 17th century.

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji and Shizuoka's hidden gems! This tour departs from Tokyo by Shinkansen, leading you to an exclusive Hokusai Special Train that immerses you in the world of Katsushika Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji." Explore the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, visit the sacred Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, and marvel at the majestic Shiraito and Otodome Falls. Experience the unique Mazuma wasabi farm, grating and tasting Japan's finest wasabi. Enjoy a delicious lunch with options including Japanese, vegetarian, Muslim-friendly, or Indian thali. Committed to sustainable tourism, this enriching experience offers flexible return options to Tokyo Station, Mishima Station, or Gotemba Premium Outlets for shopping.

Recommended Attractions: Kunouzan Toshogu Shrine - Miho no Matsubara - Shuzenji - Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival Embark on a Shizuoka Cherry Blossom Private Day Tour, where your private driver will pick you up directly from your hotel and take you to these stunning cherry blossom spots. Cherry blossoms typically bloom from February to March in Shizuoka. Please check the forecast and discuss the route with your driver.

This guided bike tour starts from JR Shizuoka Station. This tour is not for cruise ship passengers who call at Shimizu Port. The location is different. We serve comfortable well maintenanced hybrid bikes.(Note: not e-bikes) A friendly local bike guide who knows a lot about Shizuoka will guide you. We head to a small green tea farm in a countryside area of Shizuoka. (about 1 hour cycling to the farm) At the tea farm, explanation about tea farm by the farmer, enjoy taking photos in their farm, move to the farmer's 150 years old house, enjoy (option A) tasting of several kinds of tea such as green tea, oolong tea, roasted tea, black tea all made by this farmer. (option B) If you prefer tasting of several kinds of green tea (sencha) only, it is also possible. Please let us know which tasting (A or B) you want to do by leaving your comment. Stay at the farmer's house about 1 and a half hour. Go back to JR Shizuoka Station via Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Sumpu Castle Park.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Shizuoka City along the Golden Route with stunning views of Mt. Fuji, utilizing convenient public transportation throughout the journey, as you visit iconic destinations such as Kunozan Toshogu, Nihondaira, Miho no Matsubara, and S-pulse Dream Plaza; the tour includes a round trip on the Nihondaira Ropeway and covers local transportation fees, making it an ideal choice for JR Pass holders seeking easy access from Tokyo and Nagoya. There are two plans 【From Shizuoka Station】or【From Shimizu Port】! ※Shimizu Port Departure Plan's the order of visiting is the opposite of 【From Shizuoka Station】 ※We can arrange the itinerary time according to the arrival time of the cruise. As an additional option, you have the opportunity to enhance your experience by adding a round-trip Shinkansen ticket from Nagoya. Free gift of hand towel and tea. (As the free gift is limited, it will end as soon as it is out of stock.)

Experience the art, food, and faith that have been cultivated around Mt. Fuji, and learn about the World Heritage Site of Mt. Fuji, the spiritual home of the Japanese people! Visit the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center for a fun and in-depth look at Mt. Fuji. Enjoy the Ukiyoe print art of Fuji and try your hand at multicolor printmaking as if you were an Ukiyo-e artist! The main shrine of Sengen Taisha, the heart of the Mt. Fuji faith, will give you sacred power! The tour also includes visiting local gourmet spots and tasting regional sakes made from Fuji spring water. Free gift of hand towel and tea. (As the free gift is limited, it will end as soon as it is out of stock.)