Tap a photo to view it large. Photos via Google Maps contributors & Wikimedia — see credits
The sunny slopes below Kunozan are famous for ishigaki-ichigo — strawberries grown on stone-walled terraces facing the sea. In season (roughly winter to spring) the greenhouses along the Ichigo Line offer all-you-can-pick. A sweet, weather-proof stop that pairs naturally with the Kunozan/Nihondaira taxi loop.
From Hinode Pier: 20–25 min by taxi (Kunozan slopes). Tap the map to open live directions on your phone.
Kunozan Strawberry Picking is 20–25 min by taxi (Kunozan slopes) from Hinode Pier, where most cruise ships dock. Leave enough margin to be back on board at least 60 minutes before your ship departs.
Opening: Daytime, season only. Note: Roughly late Dec–May only. Cruise ships call on fixed days, so check the closed days above against your call date before you plan around it.
~¥1,800–2,200 (seasonal). Prices can change — reconfirm on the day.
Yes — Kunozan Strawberry Picking works even in poor weather, which matters here because Mt. Fuji is only clearly visible about 3–4 days out of 10.
Be back on board at least 60 minutes before departure. Every itinerary on this site is designed around your all-aboard time, not around opening hours.
Mt. Fuji is clearly visible roughly 3–4 days out of 10, best in early morning. Check the official live camera before you commit to a view-based plan — and see our Plan B.
See which cruises call at Shimizu in 2026, and when — times verified against the official port schedule. Note: if your ship docks at Okitsu Pier, walking out is not permitted — plan transport ahead.