Shimizu Port Shore Excursion: Private Mt. Fuji ”Soul” Tour

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Shimizu Port Shore Excursion: Private Mt. Fuji ”Soul” Tour

By Shimizu Port Shore Excursion: Private Mt. Fuji ”Soul" Tour

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ENJOY OUR CULTURAL TOUR WITH STARTUP DISCOUNT 42% OFF!

This private tour is tailored for cruise ship passengers seeking the cultural essence of Mt. Fuji.

For over 1,300 years, Japanese art and spirituality have revolved around ONE mountain. Why? This tour reveals the answer through sacred sites, local food & drinks, and breathtaking views.

Instead of only chasing viewpoints, we focus on “reading” the mountain by trying to understand the mountain and its influence. Through this tour, hands-on experiences, and stories at shrines, breweries, cafes, and restaurants, you’ll encounter the spirit of Japan while enjoying good food, sake, matcha, and scenery in rural towns.

You'll select the destinations with balancing your interests and time constraints from the list below.

“What if Mt. Fuji is hidden by clouds?”
✅ Even unseen, you’ll feel its presence through shrine visits, a sake brewery, & cultural encounters.

“We’re 5 people.”
✅ Perfect! The tour is designed for 1–5 guests.

Activity location

Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)
- Miho, Shimizu-ku,
- 424-0901, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)
- Miho, Shimizu-ku,
- 424-0901, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

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Shimizu Port Shore Excursion: Private Mt. Fuji ”Soul” Tour in English

6h
Opening hours: Sat 7:00am-5:00pm
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$1,200.00 x 1 Traveler$1,200.00

Total

Until Fri, Oct 31

What's included, what's not

1 bottle of mineral water per person
Private vehicle with professional driver; door-to-door travel between sites. Fuel, tolls, and parking included.
Lunch at Omiya Yokocho is included. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
Local EN/JP guide providing cultural context, etiquette, stories, & flexible pacing during the day.
ALL OPTIONAL: Goshuin stamp fees (3.5 USD / 500 JPY), Money offerings to Shrines (avr. 0.7 USD / 100 JPY), Fee for the special prayers (34-41 USD / 5,000-6,000 JPY)
Breakfast
Dinner
Personal Purchases
Drinks at the cafe are not included. Credit card payment available. All of the drinks are less than 7 USD.

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)

A black-sand coast lined with ancient pines, opening to classic views of Mt. Fuji across Suruga Bay. It’s part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration” for centuries of Fuji-view art and poetry, the Hagoromo legend, and a sea-to-mountain cultural landscape linked to Fuji worship. Flat, easy walk.

Yamamiyasengen Shrine

Step into a quiet cedar grove where Mt. Fuji itself is venerated. Yamamiya Sengen Shrine is the original open-air site of Fujisan devotion: there is no main sanctuary—prayers are offered directly toward the mountain. From the prayer hall, the axis aligns with Fuji’s cone on clear days, revealing how landscape and ritual focus the mind on the peak. Your guide introduces the “mountain-as-deity” idea, how villages watched the volcano and gave thanks for water and safety, and how this place later linked to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha in town. We pause at the stone prayer ground for a brief, optional bow, then walk old boundary markers and cedar-lined paths. Surfaces are gravel and earth—wear comfortable shoes. Keep voices low and avoid the prayer line; photos are welcome from designated areas. Goshuin (御朱印) may be available: a hand-brushed seal with red stamps acknowledging respectful worship and serving as a sacred record of your visit, rather than a casual souvenir.

Shiraito Falls

Your guide explains how Mt. Fuji’s snowmelt filters through volcanic rock to emerge as thousands of fine “white threads,” forming a broad curtain of water and a cool misty microclimate. Learn simple visitor etiquette at sacred water sites, the role of this area in historic Fuji-kō pilgrimages and ascetic training, and how lava flows shaped the basin. Enjoy unhurried time for photos and reflection while your guide points out the best angles and seasonal highlights (fresh greens, hydrangea, autumn colors; winter snowmelt surges). Paths are mostly paved with some steps; we keep an easy pace and can adapt for comfort.

Omiya Yokocho

30m
Admission ticket included

Fujinomiya Yakisoba (Local Food Stop) More than a quick bite, this is a window into daily life. In Fujinomiya, steamed chewy noodles hit a sizzling griddle with crisp pork cracklings, cabbage, and a finishing snow of dried fish powder—the postwar hometown style that still anchors festivals and family lunches. We’ll time a stop at a trusted neighborhood shop where the chatter is local and the plates are shareable; learn why noodle makers shaped this city’s flavor, how toppings signal the season, and how to order like a regular.

Fuji Takasago Sake Brewery

If the time allows, continue to Takasago Shuzo (Sake brewery) in Fujinomiya, where the same snowmelt from Mt. Fuji becomes sake. You're able to taste a few kinds of sake here. Learn how water softness, rice polishing, and climate shape flavor, and how to sip with temperature and aroma.

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine

At Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, the heart of Mt. Fuji’s foothills. Beneath vermilion gates and cedars, we follow a quiet path to Wakutama-ike, a spring fed by Fuji’s aquifer. Here your guide shares how people give thanks for water and safety, and how simple etiquette—light bows, low voices—turns a visit into intention. Face the peak, listen to flowing water, and set the tone for the day. If you are interested, we can also arrange for special prayers such as warding off misfortune, safety at sea, good health, and good fortune. If you choose to participate, it will take an additional 30 minutes (depending on crowd conditions) and the cost is around 5,000 to 6,000 yen per person.

Kobayashien

45m
Admission ticket not included

Japanese Garden Tea Experience (Afternoon Only) Savor authentic Shizuoka green tea nurtured by Mt. Fuji’s purest spring water. At a traditional tea shop’s café set inside a classic Japanese house overlooking a beatiful Japanese garden. We begin with a brief introduction to the architecture and garden aesthetics, then the tea staff prepares your selection (Matcha, Matcha latte, green tea) at the ideal temperature and infusion. You’ll taste how aroma, umami, and gentle bitterness, paired with a small house-made sweet. We keep the atmosphere unhurried and quiet; photos are welcome with consideration for other guests. - Optional tea ceremony (advance arrangement): With at least three weeks’ notice, we can reserve a private tearoom and invite a tea instructor for a guided tea experience, covering the meaning of the utensils and the essentials of etiquette before sharing a bowl of matcha together. Additional costs apply—please inquire for details.

Location

Activity location

Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)
- Miho, Shimizu-ku,
- 424-0901, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach)
- Miho, Shimizu-ku,
- 424-0901, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

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