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Exclusive Private Zen and Cultural Tour from Shimizu Port

By Japan Star Travel Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,693 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

We offer an exclusive private tour to Mount Minobu, one of Japan’s three most revered Buddhist peaks.
This serene retreat, boasting 750 years of history, is just 1.5 hours from Shimizu Port and provides a truly immersive journey into Japan’s rich cultural.

Visit Mt. Minobu’s Kuonji Temple, where monks gather to train and practice their faith, and deepen your understanding of Japanese traditions and Buddhist culture with insights from our experienced local guide.

Indulge in a beautiful Zen lunch course that delights both the eyes and the palate. This healthy meal reflects Japan’s traditional dietary practices, renowned for promoting longevity.

Enhance your journey with a hands-on cultural experience. Choose one of several activities rooted in Buddhist teachings and traditions that have shaped Japanese culture for centuries.

Your day will be fully escorted by a licensed English-speaking guide and driver, ensuring a hassle-free and enriching experience.

Activity location

  • Shimizu Port
    • Shimizu-ku,
    • 424-0823, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shimizu Port
    • Shimizu-ku,
    • 424-0823, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

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Exclusive Private Zen and Cultural Tour from Shimizu Port
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
$1,692.73 x 1 Adult$1,692.73
Total
Price is $1,692.73
Until Sun, Jul 27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedRopeway fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedOne bottled water per person
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guide (English)
  • What's includedWhat's includedZen cuisine lunch course
  • What's includedWhat's includedShimizu Port pickup/drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedRound-trip private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedActivity fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuity (5-20%)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Shimizu Port
  • 1h 30m
Our guide and driver will meet you with a private chartered vehicle. During the drive to Mt. Minobu, you can enjoy conversation with our experienced local guide, who will share insights into the culture and more. *Start and end times for the tour vary depending on the arrival and departure times of your cruise ship.
Mt. Minobu
  • 30m
Climb 287 steps (104m high) of Bodaitei stairs on foot to reach Kuon-ji Temple. Throughout its 750-year history, climbing this path is a re-experience of the life of the monks who studied, trained, and devoted their days to the sacred Mt. Minobu. *Shortcut available by car.
Kuon-ji Temple
  • 30m
Visit Kuon-ji Temple at sacred Mt. Minobu, one of Japan’s three most revered Buddhist peaks, which is a peaceful Buddhist retreat with 750 years of history. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the temple’s rich history.
Kiosk at Mt. Minobu Ropeway
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Take the Ropeway to the Summit and Okunoin, the inner sanctuary, and enjoy a serene traditional mountain setting. Mt. Fuji can be seen if the weather conditions are good.
Kakurinbo
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
You will enjoy a vegetarian Zen lunch course in a Monastery. The beautifully presented course includes; Seasonal appetizer, Homemade natto, Yuba sashimi, Seasonal salad, Assorted fries, Steamed yuba with cherry blossoms, Soy-based hotpot, Grain rice, soup, pickles, and Soymilk ice cream topped with local fruit jam.
Mt. Minobu
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Cultural Experience Activity *choose 1 per group *Activity fee is not included and we ask for pre-pay for reservation A: Kimono & Calligraphy Wear a gorgeous wedding kimono and take souvenir photos for lifetime memory. Immerse yourself in the art of Zen through a calligraphy experience. Your calligraphy work will be transformed into an original hanging scroll you can take back home. (9,000JPY/person) B: Kimono & Craft Buddhist Prayer Beads Create your prayer beads using a variety of natural stones(crystal, rose quartz, tiger's eye, etc). Learn about the meaning and significance of each stone as a Buddhist altar item. (10,000JPY/person) C: Visit the Buddha Statue Restoration Workshop Explore Japan's one-of-a-kind facility specialized in creating and restoring Buddhist statues, including World Heritage sculptures. Discover ancient techniques and witness efforts to preserve beautiful Japan's cultural heritage. (4,500JPY/person)
Mt. Minobu
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
D: "Kintsugi" Golden Repairing Experience Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Learn this legacy that celebrates imperfections, turning cracks into unique beauty. Take home your golden masterpiece as a meaningful souvenir of Japan’s craftsmanship and philosophy. (25,000JPY for small plate, 35,000JPY for tea bowl) E: "Washi" traditional Japanese Paper Workshops hosted by local papermakers take you through the step-by-step process of crafting Japanese traditional washi paper. You will find it a simple yet heartfelt creation, entirely distinct from industrial products. (7,500JPY/person)
Shimizu Port
  • 1h 30m
Leave Mt. Minobu for Shimizu Port. *Start and end times for the tour vary depending on the arrival and departure times of your cruise ship.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESShimizu Port
    • Shimizu-ku,
    • 424-0823, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEShimizu Port
    • Shimizu-ku,
    • 424-0823, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

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