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Shizuoka Tours & Things to Do
Discover the best Shizuoka tours and things to do at the foot of Mount Fuji: take in Japan’s sacred peak from Shimizu Port, stroll the pine-lined shore of Miho no Matsubara, tour emerald green-tea plantations, canyon through the Ashitaka gorges and ride to the Fuji Five Lakes. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Sunset tours in Shizuoka
Departures that are under way when the sun sets in the coming weeks — start times checked against the local sunset.
Good for families in Shizuoka
Children can join from a young age and pay less than adults — taken from each operator’s price list.
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Whatever brings you to Shizuoka — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
What to see
Top attractions in Shizuoka
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Mount Fuji
Japan’s sacred peak.
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Shimizu Port
Shore excursions.
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Green Tea Fields
Emerald terraces.
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Miho no Matsubara
Pines & Fuji.
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Ashitaka Gorges
Canyoning.
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Fuji Five Lakes
Mirror views.
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Nihondaira
Ropeway & shrine.
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Shizuoka
Fuji & tea country.
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Shizuoka awayMount Fuji
Japan’s sacred peak.
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Shimizu awayShimizu Port
Shore excursions.
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Shizuoka awayGreen Tea Fields
Emerald terraces.
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Shimizu awayMiho no Matsubara
Pines & Fuji.
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Fuji foothills awayAshitaka Gorges
Canyoning.
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Around Fuji awayFuji Five Lakes
Mirror views.
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Practical guide
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Shizuoka visitor asks before booking.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold but clearest — best Fuji views.
Spring (Mar–May)
Mild with tea harvests and blossom.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm and green, but Fuji is often hazy.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Crisp air and clearing skies.
For canyoning
Spring through autumn for river adventures.
Best overall
November to February for the clearest Fuji.
One day
Mount Fuji, Miho and green tea.
Two days
Add the Fuji Five Lakes and Nihondaira.
Three+ days
Add canyoning and the tea country.
For Fuji
Miho no Matsubara and the lakes.
For tea
The Shizuoka plantations.
For adventure
The Ashitaka gorges.
By tour
Tours reach Fuji viewpoints, Miho and the tea fields.
By train
Shizuoka is a bullet-train stop from Tokyo.
By cruise
Shimizu Port welcomes cruise ships near Fuji.
By ropeway
The Nihondaira ropeway climbs to Kunozan Toshogu.
Where to stay
Stay near Shimizu for Fuji and coastal views.
Japanese yen
Japan uses the yen; IC cards ease transport.
Mount Fuji
Go early on clear, cool days for the best views.
Miho
Frame Fuji beyond the ancient pines.
Green tea
Try freshly brewed sencha at the source.
Shimizu Port
Book shore excursions timed to your ship.
Canyoning
Book warm-season dates and wear water shoes.
Combos
Many tours pair Fuji with Miho and tea fields.
Fuji tours
Clear-day tours fill up — book ahead.
Shore excursions
Cruise-day tours fill up — reserve early.
Tea tours
Harvest-season tours fill up — book ahead.
Canyoning
Summer trips fill up — reserve early.
Fuji Five Lakes
Full-day tours fill up — book ahead.
Autumn peak
Clear-sky autumn days are busiest — book far ahead.
Mount Fuji tour
From €130 for a Fuji-view day tour.
Shimizu excursion
Around €130 for a shore excursion.
Miho no Matsubara
About €119 for a pine-grove and Fuji tour.
Green tea tour
Roughly €155 for a plantation tour.
Fuji Five Lakes
From €95 for a lakes day tour.
How to save
Join group Fuji tours that combine Miho and the tea fields.
When to visit
Shizuoka through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Dec–Feb
- Best for
- Clearest Fuji.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
Spring (Mar–May)
Mar–May
- Best for
- Tea & blossom.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Jun–Aug
- Best for
- Green & warm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hazy.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Sep–Nov
- Best for
- Crisp & clear.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Good.
People also ask
Shizuoka travel FAQ
What are the best tours in Shizuoka?
The highest-rated experiences are Mount Fuji view tours, Shimizu Port shore excursions, green-tea plantation tours, and the Miho no Matsubara pine grove.
What should I book in advance in Shizuoka?
Reserve Fuji-view tours, Shimizu Port shore excursions and warm-season canyoning ahead, especially on clear autumn days.
How many days do I need in Shizuoka?
One day covers Mount Fuji, Miho and green tea, and two to three let you add the Fuji Five Lakes, Nihondaira and canyoning.
Is Shizuoka worth visiting?
Yes — it offers some of Japan’s finest views of Mount Fuji, along with green-tea country, scenic coast and easy access from Tokyo.
When is the best time to visit Shizuoka?
November to February brings the clearest skies and the sharpest views of Mount Fuji.
Can you see Mount Fuji from Shizuoka?
Yes — Shizuoka offers iconic Fuji views, including the classic scene of the peak above the pines of Miho no Matsubara.
What is Shizuoka famous for?
Mount Fuji views and being Japan’s largest green-tea producing region.
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