Shimizu · Private Car Tour
Explore the Mt. Fuji area from Shimizu Port with a private English-speaking guide and car. Visit Lake Tanuki, Shiraito Falls and the World Heritage Centre on a comfortable sightseeing tour planned around your cruise schedule.
View the TourExclusively for you and your party.
No other groups, ever.
Experienced storytellers
with deep knowledge of Shimizu
Air-conditioned private vehicles
for a comfortable journey
Carefully planned itineraries
for a timely return to your ship
Shimizu · English-Guided Private Tours
Discover the scenery and cultural heritage around Mt. Fuji on a private shore excursion from Shimizu Port. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide to Lake Tanuki, Shiraito Falls, and the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre.
This is a sightseeing tour around Mt. Fuji, rather than a mountain-climbing excursion. The approximately 4.5-hour itinerary is planned around your cruise schedule, with views of the mountain depending on the weather.
Our Shimizu Tour
Mt. Fuji's natural beauty and cultural heritage in one private shore excursion · 4.5 hours
Make the most of your limited time in Shimizu with this relaxing private tour, designed especially for cruise passengers. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with convenient door-to-door transportation from Shimizu Marine Terminal, without the stress of unfamiliar public transport, train schedules, taxis, or transfers.
Your first stop is Lake Tanuki (FUGAKU Terrace), one of the best places to admire the majestic beauty of Mt. Fuji reflected across a peaceful lake. Located closer to the mountain than many popular viewpoints, it offers an immersive view and tranquil atmosphere loved by photographers.
Continue to magnificent Shiraito Falls, a beautiful natural waterfall fed by the snowmelt of Mt. Fuji and recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its hundreds of delicate streams create one of Japan's most remarkable natural landscapes.
Visit the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre in Fujinomiya, where interactive exhibits and striking architecture introduce the history, culture, and spiritual significance of Japan's most iconic mountain. Return comfortably to Shimizu Marine Terminal with plenty of time before your cruise departs. Please note that Mt. Fuji is visible only about one-third of the year due to weather; while we always hope for clear skies, unobstructed views cannot be guaranteed.
Take in a peaceful, close-up view of Mt. Fuji reflected on the lake.
Discover a UNESCO-recognised natural landscape fed by Mt. Fuji's snowmelt.
Explore the mountain's cultural, artistic, and spiritual legacy through interactive exhibits.
Note: Sample timing — the itinerary can be adjusted to your ship schedule, interests, and pace. Mt. Fuji views depend on weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
Book this tour
¥30,000
No. This tour explores the area around Mt. Fuji, including Lake Tanuki, Shiraito Falls, and the World Heritage Centre in Fujinomiya. It does not include climbing the mountain, visiting the summit, or travelling to the Fifth Station.
Clear views cannot be guaranteed. Clouds, rain, and other weather conditions can hide the mountain, even when the weather at the port seems pleasant. The tour also includes the waterfalls and World Heritage Centre, offering scenery and cultural interest beyond the mountain view.
We arrange pickup at Shimizu Marine Terminal and confirm the exact meeting instructions before your tour. Your guide meets you at the agreed location, and we return you to the port after sightseeing.
The Mt. Fuji sightseeing area is outside central Shimizu, so the tour includes a substantial amount of driving. In our sample itinerary, the journey from the port to the first stop takes approximately 75 minutes. Actual travel time varies with traffic and conditions, and the return journey is included in the approximately 4.5-hour tour.
The private car provides transport between locations, but some walking is required at the sightseeing stops. At Shiraito Falls, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the waterfalls from the viewing area before the stairs, so there is no need to go down the steps to appreciate the scenery. If you prefer to avoid stairs, you can enjoy the view from this area. Please let us know before booking if you have difficulty walking or use a mobility aid so we can discuss suitable arrangements.
Please provide your ship name, arrival time, and all-aboard time. We plan sightseeing and the return journey around those details, allowing time for the drive back to Shimizu Port. Depending on the available time and traffic conditions, the guide may adjust the time spent at individual stops.
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