The Sea, Sushi and Mt. Fuji 〜Shimizu Port Premium Cruise 〜
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Admire the view of World Heritage Site, Mt. Fuji from across the ocean
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Enjoy a hands-on authentic Sushi making experience guided by a professional sushi chef
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Visit a locally rooted fish market and Sushi Museum
Take a relaxing cruise on Suruga Bay on a scheduled routine or chartered boat. The view of Mt. Fuji over the ocean is truly spectacular. Since Mt. Fuji changes its appearance depending on the season and time of day, you will be able to admire a beautiful view unique to that particular moment in time.
Shimizu Port is one of the largest tuna producing sites in Japan. Receive a direct lecture from a professional sushi chef in the home of tuna. You will experience making your own hand-pressed (Nigiri) Sushi using fresh tuna. Beginner friendly program.
The Shimizu Fish Market “Kishi no Ichi” and the “Shimizu Sushi Museum” are also part of the tour course. Deepen your experience by learning about the local tuna culture and the history of sushi. Here is a “community rooted story” that cannot be obtained through mere sightseeing.
The majestic Mt. Fuji cruise is available as two different plans: an affordable scheduled routine cruise and a special chartered boat plan!
There are two different cruise tours departing from Shimizu Port available.
In the Scheduled Routine Cruise Plan, the view of Mr. Fuji over Suruga Bay can be enjoyed leisurely from the observation deck of a large ship. The open deck and affordable pricing make it easy and accesible to experience this spectacular view.
The Charter Boat Plan offers a private cruise for a small group of up to 10 people. This is recommended for those who want to spend a particular special time or for commemorative / anniversary trips. The staff will also assist with photography, leaving you with a lifetime of memories with Mt. Fuji looking over the ship.
Both plans feature the most beautiful views of Mt. Fuji, that also change according to the weather and time of day, and we invite you to experience it from the sea.
Hand-pressed Sushi making taught first-hand by a professional
“Because it is directly operated by the market wholesalers, fresh ingredients are readily available. We use fresh tuna fillets, shrimps, salmon, salmon roe,
eggs, etc., to prepare the sushi alongside our chefs.”。
First-timers will be given a detailed lecture on how to handle the ingredients. At the end of the lecture, the participants will be able to savor the sushi they made themselves on the spot.
Please enjoy to your heart’s content the hand-made Sushi crafted from the most colorful ingredients from the fish market in Shimizu, know as the town of tuna and Sushi.
Visit to Shimizu Fish Market & the Shimizu Sushi Museum
The tour also includes a visit to “Kishi no Ichi,” Shimizu’s local fish market that supports Shizuoka’s food culture, and the Sushi Museum, which introduces sushi from its origins to the present day.
The contents will tickle your intellectual curiosity, giving you a glimpse into the behind the scenes of the city that tourists don’t ordinarily get to experience.
In addition to Chibi Maruko-chan Land, S-Pulse Dream Plaza also has a ton of other events, gourmet food, and entertainment you might want to stop by outside of the scheduled tour program!
ITINERARY
※Time Required: Up to 5 Hours Total
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“Routine Cruise Plan” Itinerary
- 11:00 – 12:00 Freely explore the Shimizu Fish Market “Kashi no Ichi”
- 12:00 – 13:00 Free time (guests relocating on their own)
- 13:00 – 13:40 Routine cruise excursion (Boarding at Hinode Port)
- 14:00-16:00 Sushi making experience and lunch at “Tairyo Ichiba Restaurant”
- 16:00 – Free dismissal Freely explore the “Shimizu Sushi Museum”
“Charter Boat Plan” Itinerary
- 11:00 – 12:00 Freely explore the Shimizu Fish Market “Kashi no Ichi”
- 12:00 – 13:30 Private charter boat excursion (boarding at Ejiri Port, near Shimizu Fish Market “Kashi no Ichi”)
- 13:30 – 14:00 Freely explore the “Shimizu Sushi Museum”
- 14:00-16:00 Sushi making experience and lunch at “Tairyo Ichiba Restaurant”
- 16:00 – Free dismissal
EVENT DETAILS
| Tour Name | The Sea, Sushi and Mt. Fuji 〜Shimizu Port Premium Cruise 〜 |
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| Dates | From June 1st, 2025 throughout the year |
| Tour Price | "Routine Cruise Plan" 10,000 JPY per person / "Charter Boat Plan" From 28,000 to 122,000 JPY per person (Depending on the number of guests) |
| Meeting Point | Shimizu Fish Market "Kashi no Ichi" *Further details will be provided via e-mail upon confirmation of the reservation request. |
| Maximum Capacity | 15 people |
| Application method | Request reservation |
| Minimum Capacity | 2 people |
| Tour Operators Included | None (Please sign in to each facility on your own) |
| Meal Conditions | Breakfast: X / Lunch: O / Dinner: X |
| Tour Planning and Execution | Cool Japan Travel Inc. |
※Further details will be provided via e-mail upon confirmation of the reservation request.。
Nearby Recommendations
From Shimizu Station, it takes about 12 minutes by train to reach Shizuoka Station (Shizuoka City Center). Here, you’ll find numerous historic and cultural attractions scattered throughout the area, such as Sumpu Castle Park, associated with the Tokugawa family, and Shizuoka Sengen Shrine. Along with exploring the city on foot, you can also enjoy gourmet dining and shopping.
・Hello Navi Shizuoka (PDF / CHT, CHS, ENG, JP, KR)
Furthermore, Shizuoka City possesses a unique attraction that remains relatively unknown. This is “THE SHIZUOKA CITY PLASTIC MODEL PROJECT”.
・THE SHIZUOKA CITY PLASTIC MODEL PROJECT (Website / JP)
Shizuoka City is also renowned as the “Plastic Model Capital of the World,” a hub for plastic model manufacturing. Globally high regarded manufacturers such as Tamiya, Hasegawa, Aoshima and Fujimi Model, have their headquarters here. The annual “Shizuoka Hobby Show,” held around May each year, is a major event where manufacturers, dealers, and model enthusiasts from all around the world gather in the city.
・ SHIZUOKA HOBBY SHOW(Website / ENG & JP)
Cherished by people both inside and outside the city, the beloved “Plamonument, is an iconic symbol of its significance here. Designed to resemble an unassembled plastic model kit, this monument welcomes visitors throughout the city. It’s full of playful touches, like taking photos where you look like a plastic model part yourself, or actually being able to post letters and postcards in a plastic model-style mailbox. As of March 2025, 15 monuments are installed at 14 locations throughout the city. Whether you’re a model kit enthusiast or not, you’ll find yourself captivated by them. We highly recommend paying them a visit.
・PLAMONUMENT(Website / JP)
Additionally, the popular anime “Chibi Maruko-chan,” widely known in Asia, was set in Shimizu Ward (formerly Shimizu City) in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is also the hometown of the author, Momoko Sakura. In 2023, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Shizuoka City’s sewerage system, manhole covers featuring “Chibi Maruko-chan” designs were comissioned. Many are installed around Shimizu Port and Shizuoka Station, so make sure to be on the look out for them.
・Shizuoka City Colored Designer Manhole Covers List (PDF / JP)
・Free brochures and maps for your trip to Shizuoka (PDF / CHT, CHS, ENG, JP, KR)
ご注意事項
– Tour organizers and sales companies are as follows:
[Tour Planning and Execution] Cool Japan Travel Inc.
– Important Notes
- This tour is sold both domestically and internationally. If customers from other countries participate, an interpreter might be joining the tour.
- This tour is sold by reservation only.
- The travel price does not include transportation costs to the meeting point. When making payment, please be sure to check the contents included in the travel price clearly displayed on the reservation page.
- The transfer or resale of application rights for this tour are prohibited.
- Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Legal minors over the age of 18 must have parental consent. *Consent will be assumed, so no consent forms will be required.
- In case of any health concerns or possible need of assitance to participate, please let us know via email from the address listed below and include your reservation number and the name of the representative.
- The tour contents and schedule (including the end time) may be changed or canceled due to traffic conditions, weather, unforeseen circumstances, etc. In such cases, the tour price will not be refunded nor will the means of transportation used be compensated for.
- During the tour please be responsible for watching over of your onwn belongings, including valuables. The organizers will not take responsability for the possible loss or theft of any items.
- On the day of the tour, there may be recordings or photopraphy by the tour organizers or media. Additionally, Cool Japan Travel may film promotional footage for publication on the tour website. Please be aware that in those case, tour participants images may be included in such footage.
- Please note that any behavior violating given precautions or regulation is observed during the tour or staff instructions aren’t followed, the event may be canceled or you may be asked to leave the tour.
[Contact Information]
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[Tour Planning and Execution]
Company Name: Cool Japan Travel Inc.
Location: Fujimi Building 7F, 1-6-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0071
Travel agency registration number: Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-7337
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