Best Mt. Fuji Day Trips from Cruise Port in Japan

～Tea fields ，Shrines and Gardens

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Are you arriving in Shimizu Port on a cruise ship and looking for a private shore excursion in Shizuoka, Japan?

Our private taxi tours offer a relaxing way to explore the highlights of Shizuoka with a driver who can speak English or communicate using a translation app.

Enjoy Japanese culture, scenic landscapes, and local specialties in just a few hours!

This course includes three unique spots: Ryugeji Temple, Shizuoka Tea House, and Minowa Inari Shrine—perfect for travelers who want an authentic Japanese experience near the port.

1. Ryugeji Temple – Japanese Garden and Tea Tasting Experience

Ryugeji Temple is a peaceful place with a beautiful Japanese garden and a traditional atmosphere.

Instead of a formal tea ceremony, you’ll enjoy a relaxing tea-tasting experience inside a charming thatched-roof tea room.

Sit comfortably and savor high-quality Japanese green tea along with matcha chocolates from Nanaya, a local brand known for its premium matcha treats.

It’s a calming introduction to Japan’s tea culture.

A male tour guest playing a large traditional taiko drum inside a Japanese Buddhist temple during a private tour. — A tour guest happily tries out a traditional Jaopanese drum inside the buddist templr.

A female tour guest joyfully ringing a large Japanese Buddhist bell (orin) inside Ryugeji Temple during a cultural experience. — **A tour guest rings a large temple bell with a joyful smile at Ryugeji Temple.**

A man walking peacefully in front of the thatched-roof main hall at Ryugeji Temple, immersed in the tranquil atmosphere. — The thatched-roof main hall at Ryugeji Temple

A tour guest enjoying premium Japanese green tea and Nanaya matcha chocolate while relaxing on a veranda at Ryugeji Temple. — **Relaxing on the veranda with a cup of fine Japanese tea and Nanaya’s matcha chocolate at Ryugeji Temple.**

A smiling couple standing side by side in the traditional Japanese garden of Ryugeji Temple, holding purple and pink bangasa umbrellas. — **A happy couple shares a peaceful moment under colorful bangasa umbrellas in the garden of Ryugeji Temple.**

2. Shizuoka Tea House – Tea-Picking Outfit & Photo Opportunity

Shizuoka is Japan’s leading green tea-producing region.

At the Shizuoka Tea House, you’ll learn about tea culture and try on a traditional tea-picking outfit, including a straw hat (sugegasa) and a basket on your back.

This fun experience offers a perfect photo opportunity—especially on a clear day when Mount Fuji appears in the background of the tea fields.

You can also purchase local tea as a souvenir.

Close-up of two tour guests and local driver Ted smiling together in the tea fields behind the Shizuoka Tea House, all wearing traditional straw hats (sugagasa). — **Big smiles in the tea fields! Our guests and driver Ted enjoy wearing traditional sugagasa hats at the Shizuoka Tea House.**

3. Minowa Inari Shrine – Torii Gate Path and Tranquil Atmosphere

Minowa Inari Shrine features a striking row of bright red torii gates, creating a stunning and photogenic path.

As a branch shrine of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari, it shares the same iconic look but without the crowds.It’s a hidden gem where you can take beautiful photos and enjoy a peaceful moment surrounded by traditional Japanese aesthetics.

A happy couple standing under cherry blossom trees along a road in Shizuoka, with vibrant pink flowers in full bloom. — **A couple enjoys the beauty of cherry blossoms along the road in Shizuoka, surrounded by vibrant pink flowers.**

Minowa Inari Shrine with red torii gates-a hidden photo spot in Shizuoka. — Torii gate photo spot japan

Why Choose This Tour from Shimizu Port? Convenient half-day shore excursion for cruise passengers • Includes cultural, scenic, and photogenic locations • English-speaking driver or app-assisted communication for peace of mind • Perfect for travelers seeking authentic, local experiences near the port

Make your stop at Shimizu Port unforgettable.Book a private tour and explore the hidden beauty of Shizuoka!