Bullet Train Experience & Mishima Shrine Private Tour from Tokyo
Description
Tiered Pricing 27,000 JPY per person — Group of 5 30,000 JPY per person — Group of 4 34,000 JPY per person — Group of 3 42,000 JPY per person — Group of 2 68,000 JPY per person — Solo traveler (1 person) 8,000 JPY per child (ages 6–11) Today, high-speed trains are common worldwide, but the Japanese Shinkansen, or Bullet Train, stands out for its ultra high-speed, comfortable ride, cleanliness, accuracy, and safety. This tour is designed for those interested in experiencing a short ride on the Japanese Bullet Train, with a round trip from Tokyo to Mishima, located at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture. Upon arrival at Mishima Station, we will explore this beautiful local city, including the 1,300-year-old Shinto shrine, Mishima Taisha, and Rakujuen Park. A knowledgeable English-speaking guide will provide insights into Japanese culture, customs, history, and more. The guide will pick you up at your hotel in the morning and drop you off at the end of the tour.
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Itinerary
The tour guide will pick you up at most hotels in central Tokyo. If your hotel is not listed, please let us know, and we might still be able to arrange a pick-up. After being picked up from your hotel in central Tokyo, you'll embark on an exciting ride on Japan's high-speed Shinkansen, also known as the Bullet Train, from Tokyo Station. The journey takes about 50 minutes. On a clear day, you might catch a stunning view of Mt. Fuji through the train windows, making the experience even more memorable.
We will get off the Bullet Train at Mishima Station, located in Shizuoka Prefecture. The city is known as a base for climbers of Mt. Fuji and visitors heading to Hakone. It is also famous for its rich spring water from Mt. Fuji. We will explore Shirataki Park and walk along the stream of crystal-clear water.
Mishima Taisha is one of the oldest and most important Shinto shrines in the area, with a history spanning over 1,300 years. It was respected and admired by numerous samurai warlords, including Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura Shogunate government. You can enjoy a very tranquil and sacred atmosphere within the shrine precincts, and you will also learn how Shinto influences Japanese lifestyle and culture. Additionally, there is a deer park on the property where you can feed deer crackers to the resident deer.
After enjoying a Japanese-style lunch, we will visit Rakujuen Park, located next to Mishima Taisha Shrine. This municipal park features forests, ponds, streams, historical buildings, and a small amusement park and zoo for kids. You can explore the nature paths by the pond and walk inside the historical wooden building, which was once the residence of the imperial family.
Finally, we will catch the bullet train departing Mishima Station at 2:00 pm and enjoy another pleasant Shinkansen ride back to Tokyo. Let's make the most of this comfortable, high-speed, high-tech train journey! After getting off the train, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to weather condition or other operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change or certain visits may be omitted or substituted. Even in such circumstances, the tour may not be canceled, and the tour fare will not be refunded.
- The tour involves a good amount of walking outdoors. We suggest wearing sneakers or comfortable shoes.
- Please prepare rain gear, such as umbrella or a raincoat, in case of bad weather.
- If your hotel is situated outside our designated pick-up range and alternative transportation, such as a subway, is not feasible, guests are responsible for covering the fare. This includes the cost for both the guide's transportation to the first destination and from the last destination back to your hotel.
- For those who choose the Green Car option, a refund of the difference will be provided if Green Car seats are sold out on the day.
- For those who choose the Japan Rail Pass Holder option, a Bullet Train ticket must be purchased on your own if the Japan Rail Pass is expired or invalid.
- A subway or local JR train will be used after picking you up at your hotel, and the same applies for the drop-off service.
Reviews(10)
Excellent overall experience. Recommend to upgrade to the green cars in the Shinkansen. Well worth it. Yoshi was an amazing guide. Very personable, accommodating and patient. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Request Yoshi as your guide. You won’t be disappointed. Views of Mt Fuji from Mishima were spectacular.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent overall experience on the Bullet Train Experience & Mishima Shrine tour. It is especially great to know that you enjoyed the Shinkansen ride and the spectacular views of Mt. Fuji from Mishima. We also truly appreciate your kind words about our guide, Yoshi. We are very pleased to hear that the guidance, support, and service helped make your experience so enjoyable and memorable. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Fabulous way to ride the bullet train with a knowledgeable, fabulous guide. Lots to see in a quieter setting - gorgeous views of Mt. Fuji too!
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the bullet train experience and the visit to Mishima Shrine, as well as the quieter pace and the views of Mt. Fuji. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in Japan in the future.
Yoshi is an excellent guide. Due to the weather he was able to customize alternatives on the fly but still got us to see the sights that mattered to us. The bullet train was so fast and Yoshi always kept us informed and masterfully navigated all the trains.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Yoshi. He is so much delighted to know that you appreciated his flexibility in adjusting the itinerary due to the weather, and his guidance on navigating the trains. Your positive feedback means a lot, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Mishima is a hidden gem. I love the Tranquillity and natural and genuine environment. What I most loved was the streams running thru and within the city. U can also see mount fuji from there. I didn't know we were gonna walk alot.. did at least 15000 steps. Much needed for me. . But our guide Yoshi. Made it so relaxing , walking on a beautiful day. He took care of us. We felt safe and not lost. So thankful for his knowledge, and guidance. It was fun with him. He was the best. He went out of his way to show us back to our hotel bland also walk thru the famous shibuya crossing. Thank you Yoshi !!!
Thank you very much for taking the Mishima tour with Yoshi. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the nature and tranquility of Mishima, especially the beautiful streams running through the town. We're happy that, thanks to Yoshi's attentive guidance, you felt safe and relaxed throughout the tour despite a lot of walking. Your kind review means a lot to us, also providing a great insight to future customers. We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the near future.
nice, had a very lovely time on the trip and would recommend to any others who're are looking for a great trip to fuji
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you had a lovely time and appreciate your recommendation.
Yoshi was the absolute best!!! He had everything in his little black bag. I fell and scraped my knee, he had a bandaid. He had water for us. Then, it was the hottest day ever, we sit down for lunch and he pulled out a fan!!!! He navigated us thru multiple subways to finally board the bullet train. He was very informative and if you take this tour, ask for him. A++++. We wanted Pokemon cards and he found us a great Pokemon store in one of the subway stations
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind feedback about the tour with Yoshi. As you know, he always carries his little bag of tricks to make guests feel more comfortable during the tour! He was truly excited and very happy to hear your comments. Thanks again for choosing our tour. We hope to see you again in the near future!
Riding on a bullet train was top of our list and this trip gave us that and so much more!! We were collected at our hotel by Yoshi who had been in contact with us several times already and were expertly guided through the maze of rush hour Tokyo train travellers which was an experience in itself. We rode the Metro like locals and then got a tour of the main station and the approach to the Imperial Palace. We hadn’t actually realised that it was a private tour so we had Yoshi to ourselves all day!! We would never have been able to navigate the mass of the people at the station by ourselves nor find the right train etc even if we had managed to get tickets so were very grateful that we had booked the trip. The train is AMAZING!! Such a buzz watching them. Yoshi had thought if everything- offering us a bottle of water and he had a device which showed us the speed of the train which was very exciting. In addition, he gave us a commentary throughout and told us lots about life in Japan. The shrine was beautiful, there were several babies being blessed all wrapped up in silk kimonos- gorgeous. After learning how to make an offering and watching people receive their fortunes we headed for the park / garden via a stop at a shop where Y explained what the items were. (He even bought me some chocolate!) The park was exactly what we imagined a Japan garden would look like. The trees were amazing and we had lunch watching the butterflies dancing. We then headed back to the train before taking another train -The Loop - to return back. Being married to a train buff that was another tick in the box. This tour has been the highlight of our trip and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone. Yoshi was a star and went out of way to make our day the best! Thank you
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful comment. It’s incredibly helpful for future guests interested in our bullet train tour. We also appreciate your kind words about our guide, Yoshi — he will be very proud to hear your feedback. We’re delighted to know you truly enjoyed your private tour. Thank you again for choosing Japan as your travel destination. We hope to see you again soon!
A must do tour. If you’re fortunate enough to have Yoshi as your guide, you have the best guide there is! Yoshi went out of his way to accommodate my husband who had an old hip injury flair up; walking was difficult, but Yoshi thought quickly and out of the box, to make this tour more enjoyable than we would have ever thought. The bullet train and Mishima are Japanese experiences you shouldn’t miss.
Hello! Thank you very much for your amazing 5-star review and your kind words about our guide, Yoshi. We’ll definitely share your comments with him — he’ll be thrilled to hear them! Thank you again for choosing Japan as your travel destination. We hope to welcome you back in the near future!
Great dude trip out of the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Guide was great. Shrine a perfect place to see the cherry blossoms
Hello, Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We're truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Yoshi came to our hotel and we had an excellent day. We experienced the bullet train and arrived at Rakujuen Park in time for a tour of the building within the park. Interesting location and beautiful view from the house of the pond. Yoshi explained how to pray at Mishima Shrine. Found the ritual very spiritual. Yoshi took us to a Sushi restaurant for lunch. He helped us choose from the delicious menu. Enjoyed the experience and managed to use chopsticks. Our day ended with the bullet train back to Tokyo and Yoshi taking us back to our hotel. Yoshi gave us a fantastic day.
Hello, we are so glad to hear you had an enjoyable tour with one of our knowledgeable guides, Yoshi. We appreciate your kind review about the Mishima tour. Your comment will be very helpful to other customers and to us as well. We sent your review to Yoshi, and he was thrilled to see it. Thank you for choosing our tour and we hope you come to Japan again in the near future!