Shizuoka Prefecture Tours

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 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.

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.

It is not just a Tourist Guide, it is an excursion among friends, knowing, laughing, enjoying the places in the Mt. Fuji area, getting closer to history through its inhabitants.

By participating this tour, you can visit 3 most popular spots around Shimizu. (beautiful Nihondaira area, Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, Miho Pine Tree Grove= a part of Mt.Fuji World Heritage,) Green tea field and Mt.Fuji view at Nihondaira,～spectacular view from ropeway, (ropeway connects Nihondaira and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine), brilliant national treasure shrine concerned with the most famous Japanese shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu. This beautiful shrine is for giving worship to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period. Our reliable licensed English guides who live in this area will serve you. They have much more knowledge about this area than guides from Tokyo. We provide this tour by a comfortable jumbo taxis (van taxis).

Indulge your inner foodie and sake-lover on this all-day excursion to Fujinomiya. After meeting your guide at the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Cultural Center, learn about the region from a local expert and enjoy an all-inclusive tour including regional specialties at six restaurants and shops. Eat a delicious lunch and sample sakes, learn to prepare a traditional “Wagashi” sweet, and savor a cup of local green tea.

The wooden factory, a designated cultural asset used for over 100 years since Meiji era, is one of the most must-see historical buildings. The owner master will guide you through the soy sauce making process, including tools, devices, and equipment that are essential for making soy sauce. Taking a tour and experience soy sauce straining can deepen your knowledge of soy sauce, one of the supporting pillars of Japanese food culture.

Discover a Japanese shrine that is different from others. On this private tour from Shizuoka, you will take the Nihondaira Ropeway, an aerial lift line, to the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine on the summit of Kuno mountains. This is where the first shogun, Ieyasu was buried and it is one of the most scenic spots in the Shizuoka Prefecture. You'll also enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Fuji from the Yume Terrace.

You can enjoy observing the gigantic Mt. Fuji in front and feel the mysterious power of the mountain. You will also be attracted by the beauty or elegance of the mountain. SHIRAITO water falls is really unusual one without rivers around it. In the FUJINOMIYA Sengen Shrine, you will know how the shrine is loved by the local people. Sometimes you can encounter wedding ceremonies or seasonal festivals being held there. On the beach of MIHO, you can see the whole view of Mt. Fuji together with the simmering Pacific Ocean in front of you. The whole view of these is known as the World Heritage Site.

Perfect for cruise ship passengers, this tour of the Fujinomiya area is a unique opportunity to discover Japan's natural world. Led by an experienced English-speaking guide, travel in a jumbo taxi around the region. Enjoy ample photographic opportunities while visiting Lake Tanuki. Discover the Mount Fuji spring water Shiraito Falls and surrounding scenery. Learn about local history at the incredible Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine.

Welcome to Shizuoka where tea farming has long tradition. On the tour, you will taste many different varieties of tea, see the plantations and also get valuable tips on how to make a delicious tea yourself.

Explore the Izu Kogen Highlands on this guided bicycle tour. In a small group of no more than four people, take the chairlift up to the top of Mount Omuro then, after taking in the view, embark on a downhill bike ride to the Jogasaki Coast, stopping off along the way to take in your surroundings. There's time for a short hike along the Jogasaki Coast before returning to Izu-Kogen Station.

Matsuzaki Cycling Tour is the Self-Guided Bike Tour for 3 hours with Audio Guide in Mobile App. Get closer to the REAL Japan and the locals living there. With Matsuzaki Cycling Tour, you get a comfortably-paced self-guided tour that takes you around the beautiful Japanese countryside towns. With your audio guide, you might even stop by some of the old houses with Namako wall in the area to get a glimpse of how the people of Matsuzaki really live their lives. *Do not use headphones while riding your bicycle. *The audio guide can be used anytime and as often as you like after purchase. *The audio plays automatically, using GPS. *If you do not have Roaming data pack, not to worry, simply download audio tours using WiFi. Listen offsite or offline while walking, cycling, boating or driving. *After you have purchased the audio guide, the URL of the audio guide and detailed information will be automatically sent to your registered e-mail address soon.

During our fishing tour in Shizuoka, you could experience not only fishing but also sightsee the local Japanese street under the introduction by our guide. Once we arrived at Yaizu port, I will introduce and help my guests you how to set up the fishing tackle. Then, the amazing fishing tour will start. Of course, I will bring my guest to some good spots of fishing and help them to catch the first fish in Yaizu city. I will instruct my guests the fishing skills all way to the end of the tour and take pictures for them as well. The fishing spots will be around the Yaizu port. There are amazing spots that you could catch your first fish in Yaizu City. At the same time, you could enjoy your time watching the beautiful port views. If you are lucky enough and the weather is great, you have a chance to see the view of mountain Fuji from Yaizu Port.

Create a unique tie-dye T-shirt using Okinawan Ryukyu indigo, which has a beautiful transparent color like the sea. A talented and skilled teach you how to create your very own unique shirt. After your experience ends, please enjoy relaxing by sipping on the delicious tea made in Shizuoka. Kudzu-fu is the cloth woven with threads made from a plant called kudzu, Japanese arrowroot. Okinawan Ryukyu indigo is the indigo made in Okinawa, which can dye Kudzu-fu.

It takes only two hours by train from Tokyo. Izu oceanic park (I.O.P) is the most famous dive site in Izu peninsula, also IOP is one of the most historical diving spots in Japan. You can see a lot of marine creatures all over the year and we'll show you the beautiful ocean and take you to a wonderful dive trip and experience.

This activity offers you Photo Shooting for your Wedding wearing Japanese Kimono in Fujinomiya and around Mt. Fuji. Professionals on the filed take you to the best places for wedding photos with Mt. Fuji, depending on the situations, such as weather and other conditions. This plan includes high quality Kimono for wedding, styling your hair and makeup by professionals. We recommend you to book 3 months prior to the tour as early booking makes the whole procedure goes smoothly. ■Tour Code　R-1 FUJISAN TOUR WEDDING 6 Hours of Shooting Day1 10:30 Gather at Shin-Fuji st. Taxi 11:30 Kappo-Ryokan Ogawa-So (unpack) 12:00～13:00 Lunch at Omiya Yokocho (Fujinomiya Yakisoba) 13:15～15:10 Exploring Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine, Wakutamaike Pond, Kanda River 15:20～17:00 Pre-Meeting for Wedding Photo at Ogawa-So Free Time (Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine, Wakutamaike Ponds, Exploring Kanda River) 18:00 Stay at Kappo-Ryokan Ogawa-So Day2 03：30 Pick Up at Ogawa-So Pick you up by the private Photo Studio 04：00 Start Preparation Hair styling, make up and dress up at Photo Studio 06：00 Leaving Leave the Photo Studio by the car 06：30 Start Shooting Place: Mt. Fuji 5th station (*the middle of Mt. Fuji during Winter traffic regulation) Choose from Asagiri Kogen, Lake Tanuki, Jinba Falls or Fujisan Sengen Shrine 12：00 Finish Shooting Back to the Photo Studio by the car 12 : 30 Back to Ogawa-So Back to Ogawa-So by the car, Free Time after arriving Move to Shin-Fuji st. Take bus at Fujinomiya Sengen Jinja 15:05 and arrive at Shin-Fuji station 15:42 　the tour ends　 ■Tour Code : R1-1 OPTION : FUJISAN TOUR WEDDING 10 Hours of Shooting: Night version A plan that the shooting on Day 2 from Tour Code R-1 change to ‘Moonlight version’. Day1 10:30 Gather at Shin-Fuji st. Taxi 11:30 Kappo-Ryokan Ogawa-So (unpack) 12:00～13:00 Lunch at Omiya Yokocho (Fujinomiya Yakisoba) 13:15～15:10 Exploring Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine, Wakutamaike Pond, Kanda River 15:20～17:00 Pre-Meeting for Wedding Photo at Ogawa-So Free Time (Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine, Wakutamaike Ponds, Exploring Kanda River) 18:00 Stay at Kappo-Ryokan Ogawa-So 21：30 Pick Up at Ogawa-So 22：00 Start Preparation Hair styling, make up and dress up at Photo Studio 00：00 Leaving Leave the Photo Studio Day2 01：00 Start Shooting Place: Mt. Fuji 5th station (*the middle of Mt. Fuji during Winter traffic regulation) Choose from Asagiri Kogen, Lake Tanuki, Jinba Falls or Fujisan Sengen Shrine 10：30 Finish Shooting Back to Ogawa-So around 11:40, Free Time after arriving (nap break inside the car) Move to Shin-Fuji st. Take bus at Fujinomiya Sengen Jinja 15:05 and arrive at Shin-Fuji station 15:42 　the tour ends　

You will experience a satoyama program prepared by local people in a clean spring village. The local industries such as wasabi fields and sericulture farms are also highlights. Take a leisurely stroll through the springs scattered around the area, and visit Jinma Falls, which has a connection with the Genryo morning. The experience of making local dishes using trout, wasabi, and rice grown on clean spring water, watched by the magnificent Mt. Fuji, is also popular.

A real Farm to Table dinner at the foot of Mt.Fuji. It's very precious occasion for getting to know the abundant products blessed by Mt.Fuji. To pick up the vegetables from the farm directly with the guide, for the dinner of the day and it will be cooked by chef for your dish. To know more about the nature of the Mt.Fuji through the foods, is the best way to feel Mt.Fuji in other aspects than just look. The food is wild or organic, and we'll be glad if you feel the joy of the Farm to table with us!

Tour on a kayak and discover the unique and beautiful scenic coastline of Izu from the sea. The beautiful caves to the deserted coves, the veteran of the Izu sea will guide you according to the weather of the day. Enjoy snorkeling underwater from July to September.

■Tour Code: Fuji3 Fujisan Sightseeing Tour in Fujinomiya Day 1 10:30 Gather at Shin-Fuji st. ==Taxi 11:00～12:00 Tea garden and Iwamoto-yama ==Taxi (Photo) 12:20～13:00 Lunch at Omiya Yokocho (Fujinomiya Yakisoba) ==Taxi 13:05～13:45 Fuji Takasago Sake Brewery ==Taxi 13:50～15:00 Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine, Exploring Wakutamaike Pond and Kanda River,Visit Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka(photo) ==Walking 15:22 Wakutamaike Pond ==Bus 15:50 Arrive at Shiraito Falls 16:50 Leave Shiraito Falls ==Taxi 17:00 BMB/ Arrive at Bayern Meister Beer 17:05 Dinner at BMB (or buy food here for dinner) 18:20 Stay at Hitsuki Club (without meal) ==Taxi * Omiya Yokocho is in front of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine　　　 * Hitsuki Club does not serve you dinner. We will provide you the same grade hotel if they are full. Day 2 8:30　Hitsuki Club, Lake Tanuki　　 　 9:00～10:00 Fuji Kachoen garden park ==Taxi 10:15～11:50 Asagiri Food Park on foot (Visit and Tasting at Sake brewery, tea manufacturer) ==Taxi 12:00 Asagiri Roadside st. ==Bus 12:35 Arrive at Wakutamaike Pond 12:40～14:40 Explore Kanda St. Shopping Street (Lunch, Shopping, and Sweets) 15:00 Bus from Sengen Taisha Mae ==Bus 15:42 Arrive at Shin-Fuji st. * Asagiri Food Park is next to Asagiri Roadside st. * We do not visit Bayern Meister Beer (BMB) on Wednesdays because they are closed. * Pick Up: A taxi driver holding your name card will pick you up at the ticket gate in JR Shin-Fuji station and take you to Omiya Yokocho. He explains to the guests that Sengen Taisha Torii gate is the meeting point and the guests meet an English speaking guide there.　 * The guide will prepare tickets and be on a bus with the guests. The guide will be together until the guests arrive BMB. The guests have meals there (or take away) and go back to the hotel by taxi. * The BMB owner, Mr. S Rager is from Germany and he speaks fluent English and Japanese. There is no problem to communicate with the guests. * The guide will be together until the guests take bus at Sengen Taisha Mae towards Shin-Fuji st in Day 2. About Fujisan Sightseeing Tour Fujinomiya is quiet and peaceful area, where you can find Mt. Fuji (the World Cultural Heritage), and wealthy harvest that mild weather in Fujinomiya produced, such as rice, green tea, strawberries, and oranges. This Wedding Plan takes you to 6 sites from the World Cultural Heritage, the best photo spots such as Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine, Shiraito Falls and Lake Tanuki for your wedding photos. You will be fascinated by the scale of Mt. Fuji and the huge, and lushly green filed from Asagiri Kogen, where is in the west side of Mt. Fuji. Why don't you stop by Asagiri Food Park, where is next to Roadside Station, Bayern Beer that German Meister made, Japanese Sake Brewery, and tea garden when you feel you want to do something different from sightseeing? We provide you old-established Japanese ryokan with 150 years history, Mountain Villa-style hotels with amazing view of Mt. Fuji, and hotels with full of equipment. Golf courses where you can see Mt.Fuji throughout the year are for you as well if you like playing golf. We all ""Omotenashi"" you from bottom of our hearts. Enjoy your stay in Fujinomiya where is the foot area of Mt. Fuji surrounding by rich nature.

An English-speaking guide will guide you through a private car. You can experience wearing kimonos. You can walk around the city wearing a kimono. You can learn about the relationship between Mt. Fuji and the Japanese people through the world heritage sites of Mt. Fuji. You can learn about Mt. Fuji and nature. You can learn about the connection between Mt. Fuji and local industries. Learn the history of mountain climbing Fuji. Learn about Mt. Fuji, disasters, and disaster prevention. You can learn the nature created by Mt. Fuji. You can learn about the connection between Mt. Fuji and literature. You can eat “Nijimasu” raised in the underground water of Mt. Fuji.

"Matcha Calligraphy ®" can enjoy by visual, olfactive, and natural changes of nature. As time passed, even though the color of Matcha change gradually and decay, It seems as if you are seeing change in the four seasons in Japan. Somehow nostalgic, fairly and beautiful Art that touches our five senses. It is also a moment when you feel that being alive in nature. When I do Matcha Calligraphy, I remember Master Calligrapher of her grand farther, who influenced me. And, I remember the tea garden around my grandfather's calligraphy room. I feel I'm in security and with love. It seems to be entering the "silence/zen" time. It is sometimes as an opportunity to look at yourself. I hope that Matcha Calligraphy will be one thing to know "Matcha", "Green tea" and "Japan." and many people experience and feel the beauty of "Matcha Calligraphy ®"

The tea farmer will guide visitors on to tour around the tea plantation and the tea factory, then visitors can enjoy playing "Chakabuki".

This is the ideal pick for time-tight travelers wanting to discover lots of Atami highlights in a day. A coastal town long famed for its many hot springs, the town has recently reinvented itself as a destination for museum lovers, Japanese culture fans and ocean sports enthusiasts. Atami located at the root of Izu Peninsula and facing Sagami Bay, is area with modern hotels, Japanese inns with historical backgrounds. In Atami, there are plenty of places where you can appreciate the arts and traditional cultural experiences, not only Onsen spots. Your guide will fully support your Atami day trip. We assure you will spend plenty of time at one of the best-known hot spring havens, Atami. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.