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All-about Mt.Fuji Short Tour from Shimizu Port
A four-hour small-group outing from Shimizu port to Mt. Fuji viewpoints, with a class making Fuji-shaped wagashi sweets.
US$130 each · US$260 for two · Meets at the pier
Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Checked · price, reviews and availability from the operator’s Viator listing · Takumi Yamada
The day, stop by stop
It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.
It starts by the cruise terminal — no transport needed
- Meeting point
- Hinode Pier (guide with board at the ship) →Walk off the ship and meet the guide there.The terminal in Google Maps
- The guide meets you at the port with a board, and the operator promises to have you back at least 2.5 hours before departure.
- Making a Fuji-shaped sweet gives the outing a second purpose, which matters when the mountain shows clearly only 3–4 days in 10.
- Groups are capped at eight; 26 reviews, all five stars.
Passengers on a medium-length call who want Fuji views plus a hands-on activity.
The listing does not name the viewpoints, so you cannot tell which Fuji spots you will see, and cloud may hide the mountain. Miho and Nihondaira are both reachable on your own with the site's free plans. It was open on only 3 of the 8 Shimizu ship days from 1 to 30 November 2026 when we checked on 1 November; the same operator's Fuji viewpoints tour without the sweets class was open on 7 of them.
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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company); there is rarely a tour desk at the pier. We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.
What Princess Cruises charges for a day like this in Shimizu
Princess Cruises prices from its public Shimizu excursion page, 25 October 2026, per person. Tour prices here are the operator’s current from price.
Before you book
Is the All-about Mt.Fuji Short Tour from Shimizu Port worth it from the Shimizu cruise port?
A four-hour small-group outing from Shimizu port to Mt. Fuji viewpoints, with a class making Fuji-shaped wagashi sweets. Best for: Passengers on a medium-length call who want Fuji views plus a hands-on activity.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 7 hours. The tour runs 4 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Four hours plus the operator's 2.5-hour safety margin before sailing: a call of about seven hours.
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 listing does not name the viewpoints, so you cannot tell which Fuji spots you will see, and cloud may hide the mountain. Miho and Nihondaira are both reachable on your own with the site's free plans. It was open on only 3 of the 8 Shimizu ship days from 1 to 30 November 2026 when we checked on 1 November; the same operator's Fuji viewpoints tour without the sweets class was open on 7 of them.
Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?
You meet the guide at Hinode Pier (guide with board at the ship), a walk from the gangway.
Will I be back on board before all-aboard?
The operator makes no written on-time promise, so the margin is yours to keep. This site only shows the tour as fitting a call of about 7 hours or more, which already includes half an hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means a reservation costs nothing to hold if your ship’s hours change.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per person, from about US$130, in a group of up to 8.
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