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Green Tea Fields and Japan Longest Wooden Bridge from Shimizu

Shizuoka, Japanby SmartRyde

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese

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Overview

Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only. Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance. This 7-hour private shore excursion highlights Shizuoka’s signature green tea culture and a unique engineering landmark. Start with sweeping tea plantation views at Makinohara, enjoy a tea-themed lunch, then walk across Horai Bridge—Japan’s longest wooden pedestrian bridge. Finish with an easy stroll around central Shizuoka near Sunpu Castle Park before returning to Shimizu Port. Route: Shimizu Port → Grinpia Makinohara → Tea-house lunch → Horai Bridge → Shizuoka City (around Sunpu Castle Park) → Shimizu Port

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Gurinpia Makinohara

      1 hour

      A tea-focused visitor spot in Makinohara, one of Japan’s top tea regions. Enjoy tea plantation views, tastings, and shopping for high-quality Shizuoka green tea.

    2. 2

      Makinohara

      1.3 hours

      Tea restaurant — venue TBA Enjoy a Shizuoka-style lunch paired with local green tea—many tea venues offer tea soba, tea rice bowls, desserts, and fresh-brewed sencha flights.

    3. 3

      Horaibashi Bridge

      45 min

      Japan’s longest wooden pedestrian bridge, stretching across the Oi River. A scenic, slightly nostalgic walk with open views—great for photos and a refreshing break.

    4. 4

      Shizuoka castle

      1 hour

      Sunpu Castle Park A relaxed city park on the former grounds of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s castle. Enjoy moats, stone walls, seasonal greenery, and easy access to nearby cafés and shopping streets.

    Meeting and pickup

    The driver will be waiting at exit of the port holding your name board.

    Good to know

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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