Visit of Shogun’s Shrine Toshogu, Tea farm visit and Sushi Lunch
Overview
On this 7-hour tour, we can visit a tea farm to taste Shizuoka's authentic green tea and the historical Shogun's Shrine, Kunozan Toshogu to learn Japanese history and culture. From the Nihondaira hill, a view of majestic Mt. Fuji can be expected if the weather allows. Later, let's enjoy sushi at Shimizu Port, which boasts one of the largest tuna catches in Japan.
Highlights
- Tea Farm
- Nihondaira (a view of Mt. Fuji)
- Kunozan Toshogu Shrine (which is dedicated Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa)
- Sushi Lunch
- Sushi Museum (Shimizu Port is Japan's No.1 catch of tuna)
Key Information
Description
Shizuoka City has a lot of places to visit and enjoyed. Not only a great view of Mt. Fuji but you can see the beautiful nature and learn Japanese history and culture. In this tour, we’ll visit one of the historical sites, Kunozan Toshogu and if the weather allows you will see a magnificent view of Mt. Fuji and enjoy the taste of green tea at a tea farm and Sushi at Shimizu port. Shizuoka is the No.1 grean tea producer and boasts the No.1 catch of tuna in Japan. ● Tea Farm Shizoka is the No.1 tea producer in Japan. On the way to Nihondaira, we'll visit a tea farm to have a look at their tea field and taste Shizuoka's green tea. If the weather is fine, you can enjoy a view of Mt. Fuji from thier tea field. ● Kunozan Toshogu Shrine The shrine is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Shizuoka City. The main building was designated as a national treasure in 2010. It is worth seeing. The shrine is dedicated to the first Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was the founder of the Edo government. You may find out Ieyasu Tokugawa’s message of peace if you visit there. We can visit the shrine by 5-minute ride of an aerial gondola. ● Nihondaira Hill A panoramic view of the port, Miho pine grove and Mt. Fuji can be enjoyed from Nihondaira, if the weather allows. ● Sushi museum is located in the shopping mall facility, S-Pulse Dream Plaza at Shimizu Port attracting many people from home and abroad. You can enjoy the authentic sushi there, because there are many sushi restaurants gathering in the facility. If you like, you can drop by a Sushi museum there.
How it works
7-hour tour is my recommendation including a tea farm visit, Toshogu shrine and sushi lunch. Other than that, I'll arrange a plan depending on your interest and request. Please feel free to let me know.