{
  "title": "Places reachable from Shimizu cruise port (Port of Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan)",
  "source": "Port of Fuji — facts verified on foot and against operators’ official pages",
  "license": "Free to cite with attribution and a link to https://portoffuji.com/",
  "canonical": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/",
  "note": "from_port times assume Hinode Pier, the normal cruise berth. round_trip_minutes_from_ship = leaving the gangway and returning, excluding the 60 minutes to keep free before all-aboard. Walking times checked on OpenStreetMap foot routing (2026-09-25).",
  "berth": {
    "name": "Hinode Pier",
    "lat": 35.0091,
    "lng": 138.497
  },
  "spots": [
    {
      "name": "Kashi-no-Ichi Fish Market",
      "category": "Eat",
      "zone": "Walkable",
      "name_ja": "清水魚市場 河岸の市",
      "from_port": "20–25 min walk (next to JR Shimizu Station)",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 110,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.02043,
        "lng": 138.49065
      },
      "cost": "Maguro bowls from ~¥1,200",
      "hours": "Roughly 9:30–17:30 (restaurants vary)",
      "closed": "Ichiba-kan closed Wednesdays",
      "english": "Picture menus in most restaurants",
      "reservation": "Not needed — queue at peak lunch",
      "rainy_day_ok": true,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/kashi-no-ichi/"
    },
    {
      "name": "S-Pulse Dream Plaza & Sushi Yokocho",
      "category": "Shopping",
      "zone": "Walkable",
      "name_ja": "エスパルスドリームプラザ",
      "from_port": "10 min walk",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 75,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.01083,
        "lng": 138.49276
      },
      "cost": "Free entry; Ferris wheel ¥600",
      "hours": "10:00–20:00 (restaurants to 21:00)",
      "closed": "Open daily",
      "english": "Signage in English; sushi alley has picture menus",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": true,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/dream-plaza/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Miho no Matsubara",
      "category": "View",
      "zone": "Water Bus",
      "name_ja": "三保松原",
      "from_port": "25 min by Water Bus + 20 min walk",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 180,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.00092,
        "lng": 138.51745
      },
      "cost": "Free (Water Bus ¥1,000 one way)",
      "hours": "Always open; Mihoshirube center 9:00–16:30",
      "closed": "Grove always open",
      "english": "6-language exhibits at Mihoshirube",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": false,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/miho-no-matsubara/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Nihondaira",
      "category": "View",
      "zone": "Short taxi",
      "name_ja": "日本平",
      "from_port": "20–25 min by taxi (~¥3,500)",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 150,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 34.97186,
        "lng": 138.46755
      },
      "cost": "Free to visit; ropeway ~¥1,250 return",
      "hours": "Plateau always open; Yume Terrace 9:00–17:00",
      "closed": "Plateau open daily; Yume Terrace closed the 2nd Tuesday",
      "english": "English panels at Yume Terrace and the ropeway",
      "reservation": "Not needed — but fix your return taxi before you go up",
      "rainy_day_ok": false,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/nihondaira/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Shimizu Water Bus",
      "category": "Getting around",
      "zone": "Water Bus",
      "name_ja": "水上バス 日の出のりば",
      "from_port": "Departs near Hinode Pier",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 90,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.0086,
        "lng": 138.4935
      },
      "cost": "¥1,000 one way to Miho (full loop ¥1,800)",
      "hours": "Daytime schedule; confirm return time on boarding",
      "closed": "Suspended in rough weather",
      "english": "Simple boarding, staff assist",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": false,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/water-bus/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Nihondaira Yume Terrace",
      "category": "View",
      "zone": "Short taxi",
      "name_ja": "日本平夢テラス",
      "from_port": "20–25 min by taxi (~¥3,500)",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 150,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 34.97186,
        "lng": 138.46755
      },
      "cost": "Outdoor viewing corridor free; building ¥100 (from 1 Oct 2026)",
      "hours": "9:00–17:00 (Sat to 21:00)",
      "closed": "2nd Tuesday of the month",
      "english": "English panels; café menu simple",
      "reservation": "Not needed — arrange your return taxi!",
      "rainy_day_ok": false,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/yume-terrace/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Kunozan Toshogu Shrine",
      "category": "Culture",
      "zone": "Short taxi",
      "name_ja": "久能山東照宮",
      "from_port": "Taxi to Nihondaira + 12 min ropeway",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 240,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 34.96479,
        "lng": 138.4676
      },
      "cost": "Ropeway + shrine set ~¥1,950",
      "hours": "9:00–17:00 (season varies)",
      "closed": "Open daily",
      "english": "English leaflet at entrance",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": true,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/kunozan-toshogu/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Shimizu Sushi Yokocho",
      "category": "Eat",
      "zone": "Walkable",
      "name_ja": "清水すし横丁",
      "from_port": "10 min walk (inside Dream Plaza)",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 75,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.01083,
        "lng": 138.49276
      },
      "cost": "Sets ¥1,500–3,500",
      "hours": "11:00–21:00 (varies by shop)",
      "closed": "Open daily",
      "english": "Picture menus throughout",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": true,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/sushi-yokocho/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Verkehr Museum (Port & Shipping)",
      "category": "Culture",
      "zone": "Walkable",
      "name_ja": "フェルケール博物館",
      "from_port": "5 min walk",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 75,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.00757,
        "lng": 138.49318
      },
      "cost": "¥400",
      "hours": "9:30–16:30",
      "closed": "Mondays",
      "english": "Some English captions",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": true,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/verkehr-museum/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Chibi Maruko-chan Land",
      "category": "Family",
      "zone": "Walkable",
      "name_ja": "ちびまる子ちゃんランド",
      "from_port": "10 min walk (inside Dream Plaza)",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 75,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.01076,
        "lng": 138.49265
      },
      "cost": "¥1,200 adults · ¥700 ages 3–12",
      "hours": "10:00–20:00",
      "closed": "Open daily",
      "english": "Signage limited; visual exhibits",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": true,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/chibi-marukochan-land/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Shimizu Marine Park & Waterfront",
      "category": "View",
      "zone": "Walkable",
      "name_ja": "清水マリンパーク",
      "from_port": "5–10 min walk",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 45,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.01116,
        "lng": 138.49323
      },
      "cost": "Free",
      "hours": "Always open",
      "closed": "Always open",
      "english": "No signage needed",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": false,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/shimizu-marine-park/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Nihondaira Ropeway",
      "category": "Getting around",
      "zone": "Short taxi",
      "name_ja": "日本平ロープウェイ",
      "from_port": "Taxi to Nihondaira, then board",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 210,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 34.96894,
        "lng": 138.46521
      },
      "cost": "~¥1,250 round trip",
      "hours": "~9:00–17:00",
      "closed": "Open daily (weather permitting)",
      "english": "Simple boarding",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": true,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/nihondaira-ropeway/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Kunozan Strawberry Picking",
      "category": "Family",
      "zone": "Short taxi",
      "name_ja": "久能 いちご狩り",
      "from_port": "20–25 min by taxi (Kunozan slopes)",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 180,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 34.963,
        "lng": 138.473
      },
      "cost": "~¥1,800–2,200 (seasonal)",
      "hours": "Daytime, season only",
      "closed": "Roughly late Dec–May only",
      "english": "Limited",
      "reservation": "Advisable in peak season",
      "rainy_day_ok": true,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/kunozan-strawberry/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Sunpu Castle Park",
      "category": "Culture",
      "zone": "By train",
      "name_ja": "駿府城公園",
      "from_port": "~11 min train to Shizuoka + 15 min walk",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 180,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 34.97928,
        "lng": 138.38298
      },
      "cost": "Park free; turrets ~¥360",
      "hours": "Turrets ~9:00–16:30",
      "closed": "Turrets closed Mondays",
      "english": "Some English panels",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": false,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/sunpu-castle-park/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Shizuoka Sengen Shrine",
      "category": "Culture",
      "zone": "By train",
      "name_ja": "静岡浅間神社",
      "from_port": "~11 min train + 10 min bus/walk",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 210,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 34.98344,
        "lng": 138.37547
      },
      "cost": "Free",
      "hours": "Grounds daytime",
      "closed": "Grounds always open",
      "english": "Limited signage",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": false,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/shizuoka-sengen-shrine/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Toro Ruins & Museum",
      "category": "Culture",
      "zone": "By train",
      "name_ja": "登呂遺跡",
      "from_port": "~11 min train + 10–15 min bus",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 210,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 34.95707,
        "lng": 138.40736
      },
      "cost": "Museum ~¥300; park free",
      "hours": "Museum ~9:00–16:30",
      "closed": "Museum closed Mondays",
      "english": "Some English",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": true,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/toro-ruins/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Shizuoka Oden (Aoba Yokocho)",
      "category": "Eat",
      "zone": "By train",
      "name_ja": "青葉おでん街",
      "from_port": "~11 min train + 5 min walk",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 150,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 34.9738,
        "lng": 138.3868
      },
      "cost": "Skewers from ~¥100 each",
      "hours": "Mostly late afternoon–evening",
      "closed": "Varies by stall",
      "english": "Point-and-order",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": true,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/shizuoka-oden/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre",
      "category": "Culture",
      "zone": "Day trip",
      "name_ja": "静岡県富士山世界遺産センター",
      "from_port": "~40–50 min train (via Fuji) to Fujinomiya + 8 min walk",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 330,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.22373,
        "lng": 138.60891
      },
      "cost": "~¥300",
      "hours": "9:00–17:00 (season varies)",
      "closed": "3rd Tue & following day",
      "english": "Full English exhibits",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": true,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/fujisan-world-heritage-centre/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha",
      "category": "Culture",
      "zone": "Day trip",
      "name_ja": "富士山本宮浅間大社",
      "from_port": "~40–50 min train to Fujinomiya + 10 min walk",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 330,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.22734,
        "lng": 138.61002
      },
      "cost": "Free",
      "hours": "Grounds daytime",
      "closed": "Grounds always open",
      "english": "Limited signage",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": false,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/fujisan-hongu-sengen-taisha/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Shiraito Falls",
      "category": "View",
      "zone": "Day trip",
      "name_ja": "白糸の滝",
      "from_port": "Day trip via Fujinomiya + bus/taxi",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 420,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.31299,
        "lng": 138.58722
      },
      "cost": "Free",
      "hours": "Always open",
      "closed": "Always open",
      "english": "No signage needed",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": false,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/shiraito-falls/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Yui: Sakura Shrimp & Satta Pass",
      "category": "Eat",
      "zone": "Day trip",
      "name_ja": "由比 桜えび",
      "from_port": "~15–20 min train to Yui",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 240,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.0972,
        "lng": 138.55291
      },
      "cost": "Set meals ¥1,500–3,000",
      "hours": "Lunch-centric",
      "closed": "Many shops closed midweek",
      "english": "Limited",
      "reservation": "Advisable at famous shops",
      "rainy_day_ok": false,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/yui-sakura-shrimp/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Gotemba Premium Outlets",
      "category": "Shopping",
      "zone": "Day trip",
      "name_ja": "御殿場プレミアム・アウトレット",
      "from_port": "~1 hr+ by car/train+shuttle",
      "round_trip_minutes_from_ship": 330,
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 35.30779,
        "lng": 138.96508
      },
      "cost": "Free entry",
      "hours": "10:00–20:00 (Mar–Nov) / 10:00–19:00 (Dec–Feb)",
      "closed": "Open daily; closes once a year (next: 25 Feb 2027)",
      "english": "International brands, tax-free desks",
      "reservation": "Not needed",
      "rainy_day_ok": false,
      "url": "https://portoffuji.com/spots/gotemba-premium-outlets/"
    }
  ]
}