Bullet Train Experience & Mishima Shrine Private Tour from Tokyo

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Tokyo, Japan

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Leave Tokyo behind–and discover a side of Japan you might otherwise have missed–on this private tour of Mishima, with your round-trip bullet train tickets conveniently included. After a 45-minute journey onboard the iconic high-speed Shinkansen, discover the history, culture, and architecture of Mishima. Visit the historic Mishima Taisha Shrine and explore Rakujuen Park, hearing insights from your guide along the way.

Leave the crowds behind with a private tour just for your group
Explore Mishima, a picturesque city located at the foot of Mount Fuji
Ride the bullet train with round-trip tickets from Tokyo included
If you have a valid Japan Rail Pass, special tour rates are available

What's Included

Round trip tickets for Tokaido Shinkansen
Round trip tickets from and to your hotel to Tokyo Station
Experienced English-speaking guide
Admission for Rakujuen Park in Mishima City

Lunch
Gratuity (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

MISHIMA STATION

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Mishima Taisha Shrine

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rakujuen Park

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mishima

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

Due to weather condition or other operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change or certain visits may be omitted or substituted. Even in such circumstances, the tour may not be canceled, and the tour fare will not be refunded.
The tour involves a good amount of walking outdoors. We suggest wearing sneakers or comfortable shoes.
Please prepare rain gear, such as umbrella or a raincoat, in case of bad weather.
If your hotel is situated outside our designated pick-up range and alternative transportation, such as a subway, is not feasible, guests are responsible for covering the fare. This includes the cost for both the guide's transportation to the first destination and from the last destination back to your hotel.
For those who choose the Green Car option, a refund of the difference will be provided if Green Car seats are sold out on the day.
For those who choose the Japan Rail Pass Holder option, a Bullet Train ticket must be purchased on your own if the Japan Rail Pass is expired or invalid.
A subway or local JR train will be used after picking you up at your hotel, and the same applies for the drop-off service.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

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Excellent Tour and amazing tour guide

Armando_C, Mar 2026

Excellent overall experience. Recommend to upgrade to the green cars in the Shinkansen. Well worth it. Yoshi was an amazing guide. Very personable, accommodating and patient. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Request Yoshi as your guide. You won’t be disappointed. Views of Mt Fuji from Mishima were spectacular.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent overall experience on the Bullet Train Experience & Mishima Shrine tour. It is especially great to know that you enjoyed the Shinkansen ride and the spectacular views of Mt. Fuji from Mishima. We also truly appreciate your kind words about our guide, Yoshi. We are very pleased to hear that the guidance, support, and service helped make your experience so enjoyable and memorable. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.

Do this tour!

Lauren_A, Jan 2026

Fabulous way to ride the bullet train with a knowledgeable, fabulous guide. Lots to see in a quieter setting - gorgeous views of Mt. Fuji too!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the bullet train experience and the visit to Mishima Shrine, as well as the quieter pace and the views of Mt. Fuji. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in Japan in the future.

Yoshi was great!

Paul_L, Dec 2025

Yoshi is an excellent guide. Due to the weather he was able to customize alternatives on the fly but still got us to see the sights that mattered to us. The bullet train was so fast and Yoshi always kept us informed and masterfully navigated all the trains.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Yoshi. He is so much delighted to know that you appreciated his flexibility in adjusting the itinerary due to the weather, and his guidance on navigating the trains. Your positive feedback means a lot, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.

Love our guide Yoshi!

josephine_m, Oct 2025

Mishima is a hidden gem. I love the Tranquillity and natural and genuine environment. What I most loved was the streams running thru and within the city. U can also see mount fuji from there. I didn't know we were gonna walk alot.. did at least 15000 steps. Much needed for me. . But our guide Yoshi. Made it so relaxing , walking on a beautiful day. He took care of us. We felt safe and not lost. So thankful for his knowledge, and guidance. It was fun with him. He was the best. He went out of his way to show us back to our hotel bland also walk thru the famous shibuya crossing. Thank you Yoshi !!!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you very much for taking the Mishima tour with Yoshi. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the nature and tranquility of Mishima, especially the beautiful streams running through the town. We're happy that, thanks to Yoshi's attentive guidance, you felt safe and relaxed throughout the tour despite a lot of walking. Your kind review means a lot to us, also providing a great insight to future customers. We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the near future.

nice, had a very lovely...

Daniel_B, Oct 2025

nice, had a very lovely time on the trip and would recommend to any others who're are looking for a great trip to fuji

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you had a lovely time and appreciate your recommendation.

Bullet train

MicheleC_P, May 2025

Yoshi was the absolute best!!! He had everything in his little black bag. I fell and scraped my knee, he had a bandaid. He had water for us. Then, it was the hottest day ever, we sit down for lunch and he pulled out a fan!!!! He navigated us thru multiple subways to finally board the bullet train. He was very informative and if you take this tour, ask for him. A++++. We wanted Pokemon cards and he found us a great Pokemon store in one of the subway stations

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hi! Thank you so much for your kind feedback about the tour with Yoshi. As you know, he always carries his little bag of tricks to make guests feel more comfortable during the tour! He was truly excited and very happy to hear your comments. Thanks again for choosing our tour. We hope to see you again in the near future!

Must Do Experience

h_a, Apr 2025

Riding on a bullet train was top of our list and this trip gave us that and so much more!! We were collected at our hotel by Yoshi who had been in contact with us several times already and were expertly guided through the maze of rush hour Tokyo train travellers which was an experience in itself. We rode the Metro like locals and then got a tour of the main station and the approach to the Imperial Palace. We hadn’t actually realised that it was a private tour so we had Yoshi to ourselves all day!! We would never have been able to navigate the mass of the people at the station by ourselves nor find the right train etc even if we had managed to get tickets so were very grateful that we had booked the trip. The train is AMAZING!! Such a buzz watching them. Yoshi had thought if everything- offering us a bottle of water and he had a device which showed us the speed of the train which was very exciting. In addition, he gave us a commentary throughout and told us lots about life in Japan. The shrine was beautiful, there were several babies being blessed all wrapped up in silk kimonos- gorgeous. After learning how to make an offering and watching people receive their fortunes we headed for the park / garden via a stop at a shop where Y explained what the items were. (He even bought me some chocolate!) The park was exactly what we imagined a Japan garden would look like. The trees were amazing and we had lunch watching the butterflies dancing. We then headed back to the train before taking another train -The Loop - to return back. Being married to a train buff that was another tick in the box. This tour has been the highlight of our trip and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone. Yoshi was a star and went out of way to make our day the best! Thank you

Response from Host, May 2025

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful comment. It’s incredibly helpful for future guests interested in our bullet train tour. We also appreciate your kind words about our guide, Yoshi — he will be very proud to hear your feedback. We’re delighted to know you truly enjoyed your private tour. Thank you again for choosing Japan as your travel destination. We hope to see you again soon!

Must Do Experience!

Bonnie_P, Apr 2025

A must do tour. If you’re fortunate enough to have Yoshi as your guide, you have the best guide there is! Yoshi went out of his way to accommodate my husband who had an old hip injury flair up; walking was difficult, but Yoshi thought quickly and out of the box, to make this tour more enjoyable than we would have ever thought. The bullet train and Mishima are Japanese experiences you shouldn’t miss.

Response from Host, May 2025

Hello! Thank you very much for your amazing 5-star review and your kind words about our guide, Yoshi. We’ll definitely share your comments with him — he’ll be thrilled to hear them! Thank you again for choosing Japan as your travel destination. We hope to welcome you back in the near future!

Take this

Walter_K, Apr 2025

Great dude trip out of the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Guide was great. Shrine a perfect place to see the cherry blossoms

Response from Host, May 2025

Hello, Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We're truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to welcome you again in the future!

Enjoyable Bullet Train ride to Mishima

Carol_G, Sep 2024

Yoshi came to our hotel and we had an excellent day. We experienced the bullet train and arrived at Rakujuen Park in time for a tour of the building within the park. Interesting location and beautiful view from the house of the pond. Yoshi explained how to pray at Mishima Shrine. Found the ritual very spiritual. Yoshi took us to a Sushi restaurant for lunch. He helped us choose from the delicious menu. Enjoyed the experience and managed to use chopsticks. Our day ended with the bullet train back to Tokyo and Yoshi taking us back to our hotel. Yoshi gave us a fantastic day.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hello, we are so glad to hear you had an enjoyable tour with one of our knowledgeable guides, Yoshi. We appreciate your kind review about the Mishima tour. Your comment will be very helpful to other customers and to us as well. We sent your review to Yoshi, and he was thrilled to see it. Thank you for choosing our tour and we hope you come to Japan again in the near future!