Top Shizuoka Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 5

Owakudani, where you can witness volcanic activity up close, is one of Hakone’s most dramatic landscapes. The ropeway ride offers breathtaking views of a valley filled with steam and sulfurous smoke — a place once known as "Hell Valley." Upon arrival, don't miss the famous black boiled eggs, cooked using the valley’s geothermal heat and volcanic gases. Their unique black shells are the result of a natural chemical reaction, and eating one is said to add seven years to your life! You can also explore the nearby museum . A brand-new highlight is the “Valley of the Earth” (Chikyuu no Tani) — a scenic area featuring three new viewing decks. Among them, the Ibuki Deck is a must-see. This daring glass platform stands 8 meters high and stretches 11 meters out over the valley, letting you look straight down at the smoking vents and the ropeway passing below. Whether you’re after excitement, scenery, Owakudani offers it all — now with even more spectacular viewpoints.

First, visit the stunning Chureito Pagoda, perched on a hillside overlooking Mt. Fuji and the city of Fujiyoshida. This red five-story pagoda, with Mt. Fuji rising majestically behind it, is one of the most photographed scenes in all of Japan. Next, visit the Herb Garden where visitors can not only enjoy the beautiful flowery scenery but also the spectacular Mt.Fuji view from the observation deck.

This is more than just a tour where you drink tea and go shopping. In Japan, there are passionate artisans dedicated to cultivating the finest leaves. This tour connects you directly with these very artisans. In Shizuoka’s Makinohara Plateau, witness the "Tea Horizon" (Cha-hei-sen), an endless expanse of tea fields unique to this premier region. We will visit an artisan who maximizes nature's power to craft their tea. They will personally guide you through their diverse fields, explaining how natural farming creates unique flavors in each plot. After your stroll, the artisan will brew their naturally grown tea for you. Learn the true value of tea from this dedicated artisan, and enjoy connecting with them to the fullest!

This is far more than simply whisking and drinking matcha. We welcome just one group at a time into the private home of a tea master who lives at the foot of Mount Fuji. In a serene, purified tearoom, you will receive omotenashi — the finest Japanese hospitality — and savor with all five senses the refined sense of beauty that Japan has cherished for generations, in a moment that comes only once (ichigo ichie). At its heart, this experience is a quiet moment of unity: the host offers heartfelt hospitality, the guest receives it with gratitude, and a gentle warmth passes between them.