Planning Your Cruise Stop or Visit to Shizuoka & Shimizu Port?

Whether you are arriving later this year or planning your trip for next year, we are here to help you make the most of your journey!

Shizuoka and Shimizu Port offer breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, rich cultural heritage, and world-class culinary experiences. To help you design an unforgettable itinerary, here are some essential highlights and travel tips!

🗻Iconic Mt. Fuji Views

Lake Tanuki
A serene, scenic retreat located on the Asagiri Plateau at the western foot of Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya City.
Lake Tanuki lies approximately 55 to 62 kilometers (around 34 to 38 miles) away from Shizuoka Station by road. Driving typically takes roughly 1 to 1.5 hours depending on your route, while public transit connections via train and bus generally take longer.
The main path/trail circling Lake Tanuki is largely paved and built to accommodate wheelchair users, allowing visitors to navigate segments of the lakeshore and enjoy views. Main parking areas feature accessible view decks, and key administrative facilities and campsites include accessible restrooms. However, some natural paths or auxiliary unpaved campground sections may have uneven terrain.

Because the lake’s surface is remarkably calm and gentle on clear days, it acts like a mirror, reflecting a crystal-clear, symmetrical image of Mt. Fuji directly on the water.

Miho no Matsubara
A stunning, world-renowned coastal scenic spot located on the Miho Peninsula in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. It is a key component part of the Mt. Fuji UNESCO World Heritage site. Famous for its sweeping 5-to-7-kilometer coastline lined with roughly 30,000 vibrant green pine trees, it frames an iconic postcard view of blue ocean waves, dark pine groves, and the majestic peak of Mt. Fuji rising across Suruga Bay.
Miho no Matsubara (Miho Pine Forest) Click to open side panel for more information
lies approximately 45 kilometers (about 28 miles) southwest of the summit of Mt. Fuji.

The area features paved pathways, ramps, and accessible infrastructure—especially around the visitor information center (Mihoshirube) and main approaches—facilitating smooth movement. The visitor center even provides beach-friendly wheelchair rentals.

⛩ History and Culture

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
A historically profound and visually magnificent Shinto shrine complex perched on the southern slopes of Mount Kunō in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City.
t is the final resting place and original burial site of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate that unified Japan and brought over 250 years of peace. It pre-dates the famous Tōshōgū shrine in Nikko and serves as the progenitor of all Tōshōgū shrines nationwide. Built in 1617 by the second shogun, Tokugawa Hidetada, the shrine’s buildings are celebrated masterpieces of the early Edo period. It is the absolute first structure built in the elaborate Gongen-zukuri style, featuring brilliantly colored carvings, gold leaf, and intricate woodwork.

Plan for 1 to 1.5 hours just to walk through the shrine grounds, admire the architectural details, visit the main prayer hall, and walk up to the mausoleum.

🍵Local Flavors

Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan – Green tea hall
A specialized tea and regional product center situated right on the scenic Nihondaira plateau in Shizuoka City, just a short walk from the Nihondaira Yume Terrace Click to open side panel for more information
and the ropeway station.
It is celebrated as a hub for sampling and purchasing premier regional green teas—such as aromatic sencha from Kawane, deep-steamed fukamushi-cha, and roasted blends. Visitors can also try packaging their own tea.

Shizuoka Prefecture is widely recognized as Japan’s premier green tea capital, accounting for roughly 40% of the country’s total tea production.

Why travel with us?

⏰ 100% Guaranteed On-Time Port Return: Fixed schedules with zero risk of missing the cruise ship’s all-aboard call.

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🚢 Door-to-Pier Comfort: Private, air-conditioned vehicles picking you up directly at the dock with no waiting in taxi lines or navigating public transit.

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