Luxury Shizuoka & Mt. Fuji Discovery

Explore central Shizuoka City with visits to historic park grounds, sacred shrines, fine art exhibitions, and tea plantations before taking in sunset views.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Hug Coffee Ryogoku

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy freshly roasted specialty coffee and artisan breakfast pastries in downtown Shizuoka.

2. 09:15|10:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Sunpu Castle Park

   09:15 – 10:30

   Walk through the historic moat and reconstructed gates of Tokugawa Ieyasu's former stronghold.

   • entryFree
3. 10:45|12:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Shizuoka Sengen Shrine

   10:45 – 12:00

   Visit the ornate shrine complex nestled against Mount Shizuhata.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Sawatari

   12:30 – 13:45

   Savor seasonal kaiseki dishes featuring fresh Shizuoka produce and local seafood.

5. 14:00|15:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Shizuoka City Museum of Art

   14:00 – 15:15

   Browse modern and traditional Japanese art exhibits inside the sleek city center museum.

   • entryFree
6. 15:30|17:00
   

   Outdoor

   Green Tea Picking Experience

   15:30 – 17:00

   Head into lush hillside tea fields to pick fresh green tea leaves under expert guidance.

7. 17:15|18:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Nihondaira Plateau

   17:15 – 18:45

   Enjoy panoramic twilight vistas of Suruga Bay and Mount Fuji from the scenic plateau.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Tempura Aoki

   19:30 – 21:00

   Dine on high-end tempura prepared piece-by-piece with local seafood and seasonal vegetables.

Spend the day along the Shimizu coast enjoying fresh tuna markets, pine groves, and elevated scenic overlooks.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe de Clieu

   08:00 – 09:00

   Begin the day with pour-over coffee and French-style morning pastries.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Shopping

   Shimizu Fish Market

   09:15 – 10:45

   Browse premium seafood stalls and purchase packaged gourmet delicacies at the port.

3. 11:00|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Miho no Matsubara

   11:00 – 12:15

   Stroll through the iconic coastal pine grove framed by Mount Fuji across Suruga Bay.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Kashiwa-no-Ichi Seafood Restaurant

   12:30 – 13:45

   Sample prime cuts of fatty tuna bowls right beside the fish market docks.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Nihondaira Plateau

   14:00 – 15:30

   Ascend the ridge to take in clear afternoon views of Mount Fuji and the surrounding tea fields.

   • entryFree
6. 15:45|17:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Shizuoka City Museum of Art

   15:45 – 17:00

   Return to the city center for an afternoon gallery walkthrough.

   • entryFree
7. 17:15|18:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Sunpu Castle Park

   17:15 – 18:30

   Take an evening walk through the illuminated castle grounds and gardens.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Suehiro Sushi

   19:30 – 21:00

   Indulge in high-end edomae sushi featuring daily catches from the local ports.

Experience thrilling mountain walkways, active outdoors, and rich regional culinary stops.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Chamu Tea Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy green tea-infused baked goods and traditional breakfast items.

2. 09:30|11:00
   

   Outdoor

   Mishima Skywalk

   09:30 – 11:00

   Walk across Japan's longest pedestrian suspension bridge with panoramic views of Mount Fuji.

3. 11:15|12:30
   

   Outdoor

   Mt. Fuji Adventure

   11:15 – 12:30

   Embark on a guided outdoor exploration around the lower slopes and surrounding nature trails.

4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Numazu Uogashi-zushi Shizuoka

   12:30 – 13:45

   Enjoy fresh conveyor-belt sushi served with premium local fish cuts.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Outdoor

   Green Tea Picking Experience

   14:00 – 15:30

   Visit an upland tea farm for a private plucking and tasting session.

6. 15:45|17:00
   

   Shopping

   Shimizu Fish Market

   15:45 – 17:00

   Stop by the market for afternoon souvenir shopping and dried seafood specialities.

7. 17:15|18:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Shizuoka Sengen Shrine

   17:15 – 18:30

   Relax with an early evening walk through the serene forest surrounding the shrine.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Toriyoshi Shizuoka

   19:30 – 21:00

   Dine on grilled yakitori skewers made from local free-range chicken and regional produce.

Discover historic post-town streets, city museum exhibits, and local culinary traditions.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe Bossa

   08:00 – 09:00

   Relax with artisanal hand-drip coffee and toasted sandwiches.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Fujieda Historical Street

   09:15 – 10:45

   Walk along the preserved historic Tokaido highway post town with traditional storefronts.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:15
   

   Outdoor

   Green Tea Picking Experience

   11:00 – 12:15

   Learn about Fujieda's organic tea production during a hands-on picking tour.

4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Unagi Sakuraya

   12:30 – 13:45

   Taste signature grilled freshwater eel served over rice with secret tare sauce.

5. 14:00|15:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Sunpu Castle Park

   14:00 – 15:15

   Explore the Momijiyama Garden located within the castle grounds.

   • entryFree
6. 15:30|16:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Shizuoka City Museum of Art

   15:30 – 16:45

   Enjoy afternoon rotating exhibitions highlighting local Japanese art history.

   • entryFree
7. 17:00|18:30
   

   Shopping

   Shimizu Fish Market

   17:00 – 18:30

   Purchase artisan canned seafood and local condimets at the bustling port market.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Gyu-Kaku Shizuoka

   19:30 – 21:00

   Enjoy a luxury Japanese barbecue dinner featuring Wagyu beef cuts.

Combine active mountain trekking near Mount Fuji with coastal pine forests and historic shrines.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Doutor Coffee Shop Shizuoka

   08:00 – 09:00

   Quick morning coffee and hot breakfast sandwich before mountain excursions.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Outdoor

   Mt. Fuji Adventure

   09:15 – 10:45

   Hike scenic foothills trails offering pristine viewpoints of Japan's sacred mountain.

3. 11:00|12:15
   

   Outdoor

   Mishima Skywalk

   11:00 – 12:15

   Cross the sky bridge to enjoy expansive views across Suruga Bay.

4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Sawaidai Soba

   12:30 – 13:45

   Dine on handmade buckwheat noodles served cold with freshly grated wasabi.

5. 14:00|15:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Nihondaira Plateau

   14:00 – 15:15

   Take in mid-afternoon ridge views overlooking Shimizu Port and Mount Fuji.

   • entryFree
6. 15:30|16:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Miho no Matsubara

   15:30 – 16:45

   Walk along the black sand beach bordering ancient coastal pine trees.

   • entryFree
7. 17:00|18:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Shizuoka Sengen Shrine

   17:00 – 18:30

   Admire the vibrant vermilion paintwork of the main shrine hall under late light.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Kappo Ukai

   19:30 – 21:00

   Savor an upscale multi-course kappo dinner paired with local Shizuoka sake.

Revisit historic post streets and castle grounds before enjoying plateau twilight views.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Hug Coffee Gofukucho

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start the day with hot lattes and fresh breakfast bagels.

2. 09:15|10:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Fujieda Historical Street

   09:15 – 10:30

   Browse traditional tea shops and craft stores along the old highway.

   • entryFree
3. 10:45|12:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Sunpu Castle Park

   10:45 – 12:00

   Visit the Tatsumi Yagura turret museum inside Sunpu Castle Park.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Maguro Koya

   12:30 – 13:45

   Enjoy specialized tuna sashimi bowls sourced daily from local harbors.

5. 14:00|15:15
   

   Shopping

   Shimizu Fish Market

   14:00 – 15:15

   Shop for premium seafood goods and green tea gifts in the market hall.

6. 15:30|16:45
   

   Outdoor

   Green Tea Picking Experience

   15:30 – 16:45

   Participate in a private tea tasting and picking workshop.

7. 17:00|18:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Nihondaira Plateau

   17:00 – 18:30

   Watch sunset illuminate Mount Fuji from the Nihondaira Yume Terrace.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Nihondaira Hotel Dining Room

   19:30 – 21:00

   Enjoy French-inspired luxury dining with floor-to-ceiling views of Mount Fuji.

Conclude the journey with suspension bridge walks, coastal strolls, art galleries, and a high-end dinner.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe de Clieu

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy a final morning coffee and gourmet breakfast set.

2. 09:15|10:30
   

   Outdoor

   Mishima Skywalk

   09:15 – 10:30

   Take a morning walk across the high suspension bridge for crisp mountain air.

3. 10:45|12:00
   

   Outdoor

   Mt. Fuji Adventure

   10:45 – 12:00

   Enjoy a short guided nature walk along scenic mountain foothills.

4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Taisha-an

   12:30 – 13:45

   Savor traditional soba noodles and seasonal tempura dishes.

5. 14:00|15:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Miho no Matsubara

   14:00 – 15:15

   Take a final leisurely stroll along the famous pine tree coast.

   • entryFree
6. 15:30|16:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Shizuoka City Museum of Art

   15:30 – 16:45

   Browse late-afternoon art collection displays in downtown Shizuoka.

   • entryFree
7. 17:00|18:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Shizuoka Sengen Shrine

   17:00 – 18:30

   Pay respects at the grand shrine grounds before departure.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Yakiniku Kouya

   19:30 – 21:00

   Celebrate the trip's end with premium yakiniku grilled beef dining.