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If you book one tour from ShimizuMt. Fuji from Four Angles: the Short Car Tour
The Fuji tour that fits a normal call: four hours from the pier and back, per-person pricing, and seats on most cruise days.
- PriceFrom US$129 per person · max 8
- From the shipIt starts by the cruise terminal — no transport needed
- Length4 hours · needs a 6h+ call
- Starts08:00 · 09:00 · 10:00 · 11:00 · 12:00 · 13:00 · 13:30
- SeatsFits and has seats on 15 of 20 calls from 27 Oct (checked 2026-10-13)
- Reviews5.0★ · 14 reviews on Viator
- CancelFree up to 24 hours before
- It meets you at Hinode Pier — the guide waits with a name board — and ends there, so there is nothing to arrange.
- Four hours, not seven: it fits a 07:00–15:00 call with the hour before all-aboard kept free.
- Priced per person, so two people pay for two seats, not a whole van.
- Rated 5.0 on Viator at our October 2026 check, from the same operator as the All-About Mt. Fuji short tour.
The viewpoints are chosen on the day for the weather, and the mountain can still hide. Lunch is not included — eat at the market before or after.
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What is the best shore excursion from Shimizu?
For most calls: Mt. Fuji from Four Angles: the Short Car Tour. The Fuji tour that fits a normal call: four hours from the pier and back, per-person pricing, and seats on most cruise days.
Do I need to book a Shimizu tour before the cruise?
Yes. There is no tour desk at the pier, and the guided cars that fit a cruise call sell out first on busy October and November dates. Book when your call is confirmed; every tour here can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before.
Shared car or private car?
Shared cars with a guide are priced per person, so two people pay for two seats. Private cars are priced per vehicle and make sense for four or more, or if you need a step-free day.
What if my ship arrives late or Mt. Fuji is hidden?
Choose the first start time after your ship is cleared, never a tight one. The guides change stops for the weather; the tours here still have a full day of sights if the summit stays in cloud.
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