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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only.
Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance.
This 7-hour private shore excursion highlights Shizuoka’s signature green tea culture and a unique engineering landmark. Start with sweeping tea plantation views at Makinohara, enjoy a tea-themed lunch, then walk across Horai Bridge—Japan’s longest wooden pedestrian bridge. Finish with an easy stroll around central Shizuoka near Sunpu Castle Park before returning to Shimizu Port.
Route: Shimizu Port → Grinpia Makinohara → Tea-house lunch → Horai Bridge → Shizuoka City (around Sunpu Castle Park) → Shimizu Port
Options
Standard car - up to 4
Duration: 7 hours
Standard car - up to 4
Pickup included
Jumbo taxi - up to 9
Duration: 7 hours
Jumbo taxi - up to 9
Pickup included
What's included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
What to expect
Gurinpia Makinohara
1h
A tea-focused visitor spot in Makinohara, one of Japan’s top tea regions. Enjoy tea plantation views, tastings, and shopping for high-quality Shizuoka green tea.
Makinohara
1h 15m
Tea restaurant — venue TBA
Enjoy a Shizuoka-style lunch paired with local green tea—many tea venues offer tea soba, tea rice bowls, desserts, and fresh-brewed sencha flights.
Horaibashi Bridge
45m
Japan’s longest wooden pedestrian bridge, stretching across the Oi River. A scenic, slightly nostalgic walk with open views—great for photos and a refreshing break.
Shizuoka castle
1h
Sunpu Castle Park
A relaxed city park on the former grounds of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s castle. Enjoy moats, stone walls, seasonal greenery, and easy access to nearby cafés and shopping streets.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The driver will be waiting at exit of the port holding your name board.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
