Shizuoka Shimizu 8Hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

y, famous for its breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji rising beyond the sea. Registered as part of the Fujisan UNESCO World Heritage site, this legendary shore is the setting of the Noh play "Hagoromo" (The Feather Robe).

This lavishly decorated mountainside shrine, reached by ropeway or a long stone stairway, dazzles with its colourful lacquered carvings and offers sweeping views over Suruga Bay.

From its observation deck you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, the Izu Peninsula and the surrounding green tea fields.

Today its reconstructed turrets, gates and tranquil stone-lined moats sit within a pleasant park in central Shizuoka, offering a window into the city's samurai history.

Shizuhata. Long revered by the Tokugawa family, its ornate two-storey main hall and richly carved gates are among the finest examples of shrine architecture in the region.

local seafood and sample Shimizu's famous specialty, raw sakura shrimp, along with tuna and other catches of the day. The market's food court is a great place to enjoy a fresh seafood rice bowl.

It features a Ferris wheel, a sushi-themed museum, shops and restaurants, with lovely views across the harbour toward Mt. Fuji.

Surrounded by tea plantations, visitors can learn about local tea cultivation, enjoy a freshly brewed cup and take in lovely views of Mt. Fuji and the rolling tea fields.