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Nihondaira Ropeway
1 / 5 A Nihondaira Ropeway car at the stationPhoto: 663highland / CC BY-SA 4.0
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The scenic cable-car link from Nihondaira down the ridge to Kunozan Toshogu, over a wooded gorge in about 5 minutes. The only sensible way between the two, and a small attraction in itself. Combined ropeway + shrine tickets save money.
- Works in the rain — useful at a port where Fuji hides 6 days in 10.
- English: Simple boarding.
- Hours: ~9:00–17:00.
- About 3 hr 30 min door to door — a 2–3 hour stop cannot hold it.
Part of the full Nihondaira guide. · Part of the full Kunozan Toshogu guide.
Nihondaira Ropeway and your ship
Both pins on one map, with the distance between them.
Tours that stop here
The ones I'd book — booked before you sail, since there is no tour desk at the pier.
Private Shimizu Highlights by Jumbo Taxi
The one I'd book for a first call with 5–6 hours: Nihondaira, Kunozan and Miho — all three of Shimizu's big sights — in four hours, with the ropeway and the driving handled.
US$350 per person for 2 · US$699 per vehicle Meets at the pier 4.9★ · 156 reviews · 4 hours Fits and has seats on 12 of 20 calls from 27 Oct Why it's on this list →
Private Shimizu for Two: The Sedan Tour
Our most-recommended Shimizu tour — Nihondaira, the ropeway to Kunozan, and Miho — in a sedan sized for two or three.
US$259 per person for 2 · US$518 per vehicle Meets at the pier 4.9★ · 34 reviews · 4 hours Fits and has seats on 12 of 20 calls from 27 Oct Why it's on this list →Questions people send us
How do I get to Nihondaira Ropeway from Shimizu cruise port?
Nihondaira Ropeway is Taxi to Nihondaira, then board 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 Nihondaira Ropeway cost?
~¥1,250 round trip. Prices can change — reconfirm on the day.
Is Nihondaira Ropeway a good rainy-day option in Shimizu?
Yes — Nihondaira Ropeway works even in poor weather, which matters here because Mt. Fuji is only clearly visible about 3–4 days out of 10.
What to put beside it
Each of these still lands you back aboard with the hour to spare on a 6-hour call.
4 hr 15 min for bothShimizu Marine Park & Waterfront
The green waterfront strip 5–10 minutes from the cruise pier, free and always open.
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4 hr 45 min for bothChibi Maruko-chan Land
Chibi Maruko-chan Land is inside Dream Plaza, 10 minutes' walk from the Shimizu cruise pier.
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4 hr 45 min for bothS-Pulse Dream Plaza & Sushi Yokocho
S-Pulse Dream Plaza is 10 minutes' walk from the Shimizu cruise pier: a full sushi alley, tea and sakura-shrimp gifts, and a ¥600 bay Ferris wheel.
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