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Miho no Matsubara
Photo: Suicasmo / CC BY-SA 4.0
From the pier
25 min by Water Bus + 20 min walk
Cost
Free (Water Bus ¥1,000 one way)
Hours
Always open; Mihoshirube center 9:00–16:30
Closed
Grove always open
English
6-language exhibits at Mihoshirube
Reservation
Not needed

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.

Where it is & how to get there

From Hinode Pier: 25 min by Water Bus + 20 min walk. Tap the map to open live directions on your phone.

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Questions about Miho no Matsubara

How do I get to Miho no Matsubara from Shimizu cruise port?

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.

How much does Miho no Matsubara cost?

Free (Water Bus ¥1,000 one way). Prices can change — reconfirm on the day.

The one rule

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.

Will you see Fuji?

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.

Ship schedule

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.