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A World Heritage pine grove on a black-sand spit with the ukiyo-e view of Mt. Fuji across Suruga Bay. Walk the pine-lined God’s Road to Miho Shrine, then through 30,000 pines to the beach. Clearest skies are in the morning — check the live camera before crossing.
From Hinode Pier: 25 min by Water Bus + 20 min walk. Tap the map to open live directions on your phone.
Miho no Matsubara is 25 min by Water Bus + 20 min walk from Hinode Pier, where most cruise ships dock. Leave enough margin to be back on board at least 60 minutes before your ship departs.
Free (Water Bus ¥1,000 one way). Prices can change — reconfirm on the day.
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.