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Duration
2 hours
Fits calls of
Almost any call — even short or afternoon-arrival (~4h+)
Price
From US$80 · live price on Viator
Group size
Small group
Languages
English
Run by
A trusted local operator (book via Viator)
Mind your all-aboard. This tour is run by a local operator through Viator — they set the finish time, not us. Before you book, check its duration and return point leave you back at Hinode Pier at least 60 minutes before all-aboard (our one rule). Longer or further tours only fit early-arrival, late-departure calls — see getting back to your ship.
What you’ll do
The easiest, tastiest way to feel the town. A local host leads you to two carefully chosen eateries in Shimizu — a historic port facing Suruga Bay — for fresh seafood and regional flavours, with food and drinks (around ¥3,000 worth) included in the price. It’s relaxed, social and refreshingly close to the pier.
Why it’s worth it
- Perfect for a short call or an afternoon arrival — only two hours, and it’s all about the food.
- A local picks the places, so you skip the tourist traps and eat where the town eats.
- Suruga Bay is one of Japan’s great seafood larders — sakura shrimp, tuna, shirasu.
Good to know
- Two hours makes this one of the few tours that fits a tight window and keeps your margin intact.
- Come hungry; food and drink are included.
- Booking and live pricing are on Viator.
Booking opens on Viator (a Tripadvisor company), where you'll see live prices and availability. If you book, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. We only list cruise-friendly operators with port pickup and an English guide.