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- By taxi, Let's appreciate as much beautiful sceneries and local dishes as possible.
By taxi, Let's appreciate as much beautiful sceneries and local dishes as possible.
By taxi. Shizuoka is enriched with very beautiful scenic spots and cultural surroundings, and you can enjoy practicing and appreciating arts and crafts rooted in Japanese tradition. Shizuoka has kicked off their campaign “Destination Shizuoka ” and why not enjoying touring together with me?
Let's appreciate as much beautiful sceneries and local dishes as possible. We'll make it in 7 hours.
Hideaki W.
Meeting Point
Shimizu Port
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is located on the southwestern foothills of Mt. Fuji and the head shrine of 1,300 Sengen Shrines in the country.
Fujinomiya Yakisoba Yokocho, or ya-ki-so-ba as one of the most repreasentative local disheas available on the side street in the alley.
Mt. Fuji from the pine wood of Miho
Kunozan Toshogu Nihon Daira (Nihon Plain, where you can appreciate fine views of Mt. Fuji, and Miho pine wood and make a shortcut to Kunozan Toshogu
Trace the footsteps of Jirocho SHIMIZU
Ending Point
Shimizu Port
What to Expect
1) Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is located on the southwestern foothills of Mt. Fuji and the head shrine of 1,300 Sengen Shrines in the country. Ho-n-de-n, or the main shrine building with its two-story gate tower was built by Ieyasu TOKUGAWA nearly 400 years ago. Please note, in the shrine grounds, spring water gushing out from Mt. Fuji may help us purify our heart and soul.
2) Fujinomiya Yakisoba Yokocho or ya-ki-so-ba on the side street in the alley.
Ya-ki-so-ba, or stir-fried noodle with meat and vegetables, is one of the most representative local specialty dishes.
3) You’ll see Mt. Fuji from the pine wood of Miho very clearly on a sunny day.
4) Kunozan Toshogu Nihon Daira (Nihon Plain, where you can appreciate fine views of Mt. Fuji, and Miho pine wood and make a shortcut to Kunozan Toshogu by taking a ropeway.
5) Trace the footsteps of Jirocho SHIMIZU-a rice dealer-turned gambler, but had done a lot of contribution to marine transportation business during the
Meiji Restoration.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
* The more the merrier 6 rather than 4.
* Transport expenses (Subject to change depending on the no. of passengers: taxi approx. 58,000yen/9, 41,000yen/4; 8, 3 participants, respectively, plus your guide.)
* Ropeway one-way 600 yen *
The tour requires 3 participants (small passenger car) or 8 (a large coach) at least.
* Lunch
* Admission fee(800 yen/person to cover both Kunozan Toshogu and its museum)
* Most of the tour sites offer free entrance for a government licensed guide interpreter.
* Please let us know your dietary requirements.
* Please wear your comfortable shoes.
Important Information
Timelines:
09:50 a.m. Meet at SPDP (S-PULSE DREAM PLAZA)/Shimizu Port (Shimizu Port is across from the building) (Access: Take a free shuttle bus available
from East Exit, JR Shimizu to S-PULSE DREAM PLAZA)
(Tips: You will be able to get to SPDP at 09:45 if you take 09:35 shuttle
bus, departing JR Shimizu Station, East Exit)
10:00 a.m. Leave Shimizu Port for Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine
(Fujinomiya City) by taxi-Shimizu Interchange-Tomei Express Way-Fujikawa
Service Area-11:00 Arrive at Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine-11:50
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is located southwestern foothills of
head shrine of 1,300 Sengen Shrines in the country. Ho-n-de-n, or the main
shrine building with its two-story gate tower was built by Ieyasu TOKUGAWA nearly 400 years ago. Please note, in the shrine grounds, spring water gushing out from Mt. Fuji may help us purify our heart and soul.
11:50-12:40 Lunch in (Fu-ji-no-mi-ya)
Fujinomiya Yakisoba Yokocho or ya-ki-so-ba on the side street in the alley.
Ya-ki-so-ba, or stir-fried noodle with meat and vegetables, is one of the most representative local specialty dishes.
Fujikawa SA-Tomei Express Way-back to Shimizu city
13:50-14:20 Miho no Matsubara
You’ll see Mt. Fuji from the pine wood of Miho very clearly on a sunny day
(The photo image I took is the one in the evening.)
14:45-15:45 Kunozan Toshogu Nihon Daira (Nihon Plain, where you can appreciate fine views of Mt. Fuji, and Miho pine wood and make a shortcut to Kunozan Toshogu by taking a ropeway.
15:45-16:15 Descending 1159 stone steps, from the top to Kuno Yamashita
16:30 Jirocho SHIMIZU’s birth place and his relic hall (drop off taxi)
17:00-17:30 Walk back to Shimizu Port・SPDO and to JR Shimizu station.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time