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Miho no Matsubara, Kunozan Toshogu, Nihondaira Guided Tour-Van
A 5-hour private van tour of Miho no Matsubara, Nihondaira and Kunozan Toshogu, but the record's meeting point is Shimizu port, not Omaezaki.
US$789 per car · US$197 each for 4 · Meets at the pier
Fits an 8-hour call instead: Guided Bike Tour to a Green Tea Farm in Shizuoka (not e-bikes) · US$175 each · US$350 for two →
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- Three Shizuoka sights in one vehicle: the Miho pine shore, the Nihondaira terrace and the lacquered Kunozan Toshogu shrine.
- Private transport, tolls and an English-speaking guide are included, and it is priced per vehicle for up to 7.
- Three reviews, all five stars, and infants, prams and service animals are allowed.
A family or group sharing one van who want the classic Shizuoka trio and will hire a car to reach Shimizu.
The record says staff wait 'in front of the customs office at Hinode Pier' or Okitsu Pier in Shimizu, not at Omaezaki. The ropeway, entrance fees and lunch are extra, and the shrine needs a climb of about 100 stone steps. The guides are 'not qualified' by the record's own wording. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
The day, stop by stop
- Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach) · 30 minBecause of its beauty, Miho Matsubara has been selected as one of Japan's New Three Views (established in 1915) and one of Japan's Three Great Pine Barrens. It is also listed as a component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Sacred Sites and Sources of Art on Mt. Fuji.".
- Nihon Daira Yume Terrace · 20 minThe Nihondaira Yume Terrace, an observation deck, offers 360° views of Mount Fuji, Miho Matsubara, Suruga Bay and the Shizuoka city centre.
- Kunozan Toshogu Shrine · 2 hr 5 minA historic shrine that should not be missed for sightseeing, with its colourful, all-lacquered shrine pavilions that convey the sumptuous culture of the early Edo period, the mausoleum where Ieyasu lies, and a museum that houses valuable historical documents, including the armour of successive Tokugawa shoguns.
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Highway/Tolls
- English-speaking guides (not qualified)
- Lunch
- Ropeway and Entrance fee
Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Shizuoka TaaS Travel.
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Before you book
Is the Miho no Matsubara, Kunozan Toshogu, Nihondaira Guided Tour-Van worth it from the Omaezaki cruise port?
A 5-hour private van tour of Miho no Matsubara, Nihondaira and Kunozan Toshogu, but the record's meeting point is Shimizu port, not Omaezaki. Best for: A family or group sharing one van who want the classic Shizuoka trio and will hire a car to reach Shimizu.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 8.5 hours. The tour runs 5 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. 300 minutes plus 90 minutes is 6.5 hours. Shizuoka city is about 50 km and 45 minutes by hired taxi from the wharf, and Shimizu's pier is beyond the city. An hour each way is added. 8.5 hours leaves no slack inside the 9-hour Westerdam call; ask the operator to shorten the day or to meet at Omaezaki.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What should I know before booking?
The record says staff wait 'in front of the customs office at Hinode Pier' or Okitsu Pier in Shimizu, not at Omaezaki. The ropeway, entrance fees and lunch are extra, and the shrine needs a climb of about 100 stone steps. The guides are 'not qualified' by the record's own wording. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
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