Shizuoka Private Day Tour of Mt. Fuji Culture & Local Sake | Departing from Shin-Fuji Station or Shimizu Port

An English-guided private tour that lets you spend a full day exploring Mt. Fuji's culture and local sake in Shizuoka.

Visit the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre and Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, try your hand at multicolour ukiyo-e woodblock printing, and enjoy a sake tasting at a local brewery.

A Private Tour Exploring Mt. Fuji's Culture and Local Sake in One Day

This tour is private, meaning you'll travel with just your own group.

Over about 7 hours, you'll experience not only Mt. Fuji's natural beauty but also its connections to faith, art, food culture, and sake.

Rather than simply sightseeing at scenic spots, this tour lets you explore Mt. Fuji's influence on Japanese culture from multiple angles.

Learning About the Culture at the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre

At the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, you'll discover how Mt. Fuji has been passed down as an object of worship and a source of artistic inspiration.

Rather than simply admiring the view, this stop lets you understand the cultural bond between Mt. Fuji and the Japanese people before exploring the surrounding area.

Experiencing Multicolour Ukiyo-e Printing

At the Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art, you'll try your hand at multicolour ukiyo-e woodblock printing.

Seeing how a print comes together through layers of different woodblocks and colours makes this a fascinating experience for anyone interested in Japanese art or traditional printing techniques.

Visiting Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine

Visit Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, known as the head shrine of Mt. Fuji worship across Japan.

You can walk the shrine grounds while sensing the long history of Mt. Fuji being revered as a sacred presence.

Tasting Sake at a Local Brewery

The tour includes a visit to a local sake brewery along with a tasting.

You can enjoy sake born from the water and land culture surrounding Mt. Fuji, combining sightseeing with a genuine sake experience in a single itinerary.

The brands available for tasting and the exact offerings may vary depending on conditions on the day.

Departing from Shin-Fuji Station or Shimizu Port

You can choose either Shin-Fuji Station or Shimizu Port as your starting and ending point.

This makes the tour easy to fit into your itinerary whether you're travelling to Shizuoka by shinkansen or arriving by cruise ship at Shimizu Port.

For those joining from Shimizu Port, the order of visits or stops may change depending on the ship's arrival time and departure schedule.

A 7-Hour Tour with an English-Speaking Guide

The tour is conducted in English, and you'll meet your guide before setting off.

Since this is a private tour, it may be possible to skip certain stops or adjust the schedule according to your preferences.

Please note that traffic conditions, weather, and port arrival schedules may affect the itinerary and the time spent at each location.

What to Check Before Booking

Before booking, please check the following:

• Whether to start and end at Shin-Fuji Station or Shimizu Port
• The private plan option for your group size
• The meeting point and start time on the day
• Details of the brewery visit and tasting
• Admission fees and any additional costs included in the tour
• How to request specific stops or itinerary changes
• The plan in case your cruise ship is delayed
• Any conditions for drinking or tasting sake
• Cancellation policy

The order of visits and time spent at each location may change depending on traffic, weather, facility opening hours, and port arrival times.

Please check the booking page for the latest details on your selected date and plan.

Summary

This private tour lets you enjoy the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, multicolour ukiyo-e printing, Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, and a sake tasting at a local brewery all in a single day—perfect for those who want to deeply experience Shizuoka's culture. Starting from Shin-Fuji Station or Shimizu Port, you can enjoy a journey that connects scenery with faith, art, and local sake.