--- title: "Shimizu Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/shimizu description: "Mount Fuji's closest port with tea plantation views" --- # Shimizu ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท Japan ยท Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan > "Mount Fuji's closest port with tea plantation views" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.7h - **Visiting Sailings:** 195 - **Cruise Lines:** 7 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (30 sailings), Oct (26 sailings), Apr (25 sailings) ## About Shimizu Shimizu is a port in Shizuoka Prefecture on Japan's Pacific coast, and on a clear day, Mount Fuji is visible from the harbour. The port has a small cruise terminal with souvenir shops and sometimes traditional performances for arriving passengers. The city itself is modest, and most people use the stop as a base for Fuji-area excursions. Miho no Matsubara, a pine grove along a black-sand beach, is a UNESCO-listed site about 15 minutes from the port and has a classic Fuji view. Nihondaira Plateau, reachable by bus, has panoramic views and a ropeway down to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. Shizuoka city, about 20 minutes by train, has a castle ruin and the shopping street Oden Street (oden is a local stew of fish cakes, tofu, and vegetables in broth). Green tea is the region's pride: Shizuoka produces more tea than any other prefecture. The Yen is the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen) - **Language:** Japanese - **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) - **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude ## Location Coordinates: 35.0205, 138.5009 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Shimizu/@35.02053,138.50089,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Shimizu&ll=35.02053,138.50089&z=13) ## Things to Do in Shimizu Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Private sightseeing tour from Shimizu Port / Van Taxi](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3ce47936-a206-4fc4-87a1-c199ae89efc3.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (158) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ622 | Viator | | [Mt.Fuji area Tour from Shimizu Port / Van Taxi](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/78ac9c32-7653-4bae-936d-2a2c04a9b836.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (68) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ806 | Viator | | [Private Sightseeing Tour from Shimizu Port / Sedan Taxi](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/658b01db-f8d0-465f-a85c-e744312bbc90.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (34) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ461 | Viator | | [All-about Mt.Fuji Short Tour from Shimizu Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3ed11ee7-e6ec-433b-8806-82db02726ba1.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (24) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ115 | Viator | | [Short Tour to View Mt. Fuji from Various Angles from Shimizu Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/51d4d6cb-9807-475b-8bf2-6d6571a6980e.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (17) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ115 | Viator | | [Shimizu, Shizuoka: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4531565c-7fe2-48da-b932-c724c400a5db.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (30) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ173 | Viator | | [Private Shizuoka Shore Excursion: Zen, Matcha and Calligraphy](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8e072079-ab4a-420c-b256-a5d8101755bd.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (14) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ135 | Viator | | [Step-Free Easy going tour from Shimizu Port / Van Taxi](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7178316e-7359-4de8-8d52-dc32a8a12e27.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (12) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ622 | Viator | | [Private Sightseeing Tour from Shimizu Port /Small Bus](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/504bf18f-94fa-4242-bbad-7e6988ce6ca7.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (19) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ933 | Viator | | [Guided Bike Tour to a Green Tea Farm in Shizuoka (not e-bikes)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fbc50c06-fa35-45fe-aea9-bcfb84b72e73.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (10) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ156 | Viator | | [Mt.Fuji area Tour from Shimizu Port /Small Bus](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b62338d4-6d75-47a3-8ea0-b68c497c4823.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (13) | 5h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ1,152 | Viator | | [Step- Free easy going tour from Shimizu Port / Sedan Taxi](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/641875d2-a225-49e5-bb45-41ee7efb76ac.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (8) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ462 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Omaezaki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/omaezaki.md): 28 nm - [Yokohama](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/yokohama.md): 62 nm - [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md): 73 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/japanese-coastal-journey-yokohama-osaka~NCL-JADE-20261112-9.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ733 per person (โ‚ฌ1,466 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Jade](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-jade.md) - **Duration:** 9 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-12 - **Itinerary:** Japanese Coastal Journey โ€“ Yokohama & Osaka ## Featured Cruises from Shimizu Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Silk Road Currents โ€“ Kobe, Hong Kong & Saigon](https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-road-currents-kobe-hong-kong-saigon~RCL-NAVIGATOR-20270512-12.md) | Navigator Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-12 | 12 | โ‚ฌ1,159 | | [Lacquer & Tide โ€“ Hiroshima, Kanazawa & Busan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lacquer-tide-hiroshima-kanazawa-busan~NCL-JADE-20261029-14.md) | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-29 | 14 | โ‚ฌ1,752 | | [Neon Jade & Shinto Shrine โ€“ Jeju, Kobe & Shimizu](https://cruisello.com/cruises/neon-jade-shinto-shrine-jeju-kobe-shimizu~RCL-SPECTRUM-20270509-8.md) | Spectrum Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-09 | 8 | โ‚ฌ1,181 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Shimizu](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=shimizu) (195 sailings) ## Browse - [Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)