Shimizu Port Food & Bar Hopping
Two local restaurants and bars with a host who knows the port town's food — best on an evening call.
It starts by the cruise terminal — no transport needed
- Food and drink worth about ¥1,500 per venue is included.
- Walkable from the pier.
Evening and overnight calls (Viking, Mitsui Ocean Fuji).
No reviews yet, so we cannot vouch for it the way we do the tours above.
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.
Check dates and book
Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company) — free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. There is no tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.
- Visits to two local venues
- Food and drinks worth 1,500 yen per venue included
- Guided tour of Shimizu's dining districts
- Additional food and drinks beyond the included amount
- Transportation to the meeting point
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Before you book
Is the Shimizu Port Food & Bar Hopping worth it from Shimizu?
Two local restaurants and bars with a host who knows the port town's food — best on an evening call. Best for: Evening and overnight calls (Viking, Mitsui Ocean Fuji).
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 4 hours: the tour runs 2 hours, and you should be back at the pier 60 minutes before all-aboard, plus time to get off the ship.
What should I know before booking?
No reviews yet, so we cannot vouch for it the way we do the tours above.
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