Shimizu
English
6 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 6 people

Let’s stretch out and climb Ku-no-za-n with your pedometer.

Shore Excursion

Visit the birthplace and relic hall of Jirocho SHIMIZU (Mr.) to gain an appreciation and understanding of his past.Climbe 1,100 stone steps to Kunozan shrine and enjoy spectacular view of Suruga Bay behind you while climbing them.

Hideaki W.

Meeting Point

SPDP (S-PULSE DREAM PLAZA/ Shimizu Port

Visit the birthplace of Jirocho SHIMIZU (Mr.)

VIsit Kunozan Toshogu, the original burial site of Ieyasu TOKUGAWA, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate nearly 400 years ago.

Ending Point

JR Shimizu station

What to Expect

Visit the birthplace and relic hall of Jirocho SHIMIZU (Mr.) to gain an appreciation and understanding of his past.

Let's climb 1,100 stone steps to Kunozan together and enjoy spectacular view of Suruga Bay behind you while climbing them.

Timelines:

10:00 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)

10:30 a.m. Arrive at the birthplace of Jirocho SHIMIZU (Mr.)

(a 30-minute walk), stop by the Relic Hall on the way back to gain an appreciation and understanding of his past.

11:30-11:45 Back to SPDP

11:45-12:20 Lunch inside SPDP, or you can bring your own.

12:30-12:40 Take 12:30 shuttle bus to JR Shimizu station

13:00-13:25 Take 13:00 bus to Kuno Yamashita bus stop, (Fare:460

yen)

13:25-13:55 Start climbing 1,100 stone steps to get to the shrine office

(Admission: 800 yen to cover both the shrine and museum)

13:55-15:10 tour the site

While climbing 1,100 stone steps to Kunozan, you can enjoy the

view over Suruga Bay; the Izu Island chain in the back.

Kunozan Toshogu is the original burial site of Ieyasu TOKUGAWA, the first shogun

of the Tokugawa shogunate nearly 400 years ago, his gravestone is facing west

and learn why so.

15:10-15:30 Start descending to Kuno Yamashita bus stop to get bus

leaving for Shimizu station at 15:36.

15:36-16:00 Shimizu station

At the end of the tour, you’ll see how many steps you’ll have made on your pedometer.

16:00 - Back to Shimizu Port


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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

* The more the merrier 6 rather than 4.

* Admission fee(800 yen/person) to cover both the Kunozan Shrine and its Museum

* Most of the tour sites offer free entrance for a government licensed guide interpreter

* Transport expenses (approx. 1,000 yen/person)


Important Information

Admission fee (800 yen /person) to cover both the Kunozan Shrine and its Museum.

Most of the tour sites offer free entrance for a government licensed guide interpreter.

Transport expenses (approx. 1,000 yen/person)

The tour requires 4 participants at least.

Please let us know your dietary requirements.

Wear your comfortable shoes and bring your pedometers.


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
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