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Sharon K
4 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Our guide Miyuki was at the port waiting with our lovely driver. Due to bad weather we were unable to do the original itinerary. However we were more than happy to accept her options of going to a local museum (Great Inn, Kashibaya) and to take tea with a local Japanese family in their home! Such welcoming people and so good to speak to them about how they go about their lives. We were the envy of our cruise passengers who took a shore excursion. A great experience off the tourist route...
Written April 16, 2024
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Kerry T
Perth, Australia23 contributions
Mar 2023
Free shuttle bus from cruise terminal to shopping precinct right near the ferris wheel and fun park area. Everything is within walking distance and it a great port to walk around and get the feel of suburban Japan.
On the ground floor of the mall is a cafe/coffee shop which serves the best coffee we had in a month of travels throughout Asia.
Small casual port, no need to take a ship tour'
On the ground floor of the mall is a cafe/coffee shop which serves the best coffee we had in a month of travels throughout Asia.
Small casual port, no need to take a ship tour'
Written April 6, 2023
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donavan94563
Orinda, CA210 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Had one day in Shimizu Port/Shizuoka during a cruise. Traveling with a family of 4 with teens.
The main reason I believe the ships port here is to see Mt. Fuji because its known to be one the best spots to see it in all its glory.
Most people will go up the hillside to Toshugo Shrine or nearby Miho Beach to take in the view of Mt. Fuji. Some will even venture all the way to Mt. Fuji itself. However, if it is a cloudy day none of these options will allow you to see Mt. Fuji the way it is shown in many pictures.
We had originally planned to go up to Toshugo Shrine and view the sites of Mt. Fuji in the morning. However since it was cloudy (July) we skipped this altogether and decided to do our planned afternoon activities which was to go to the Shimizu Fish Market and S Dream Plaza.
However, the Cruise ships port early, and the free shuttle to the Shimizu Fish Market wasn't offered until 10 am. The S Dream Plaza is only a 5-10 minute walk from the port, however it doesn't open until 10 and the Shimizu Fish Market is about a 30 minute walk. Note: If it hot and humid this may walk may be unpleasant.
Since it was early, we decided to walk to the nearest train station (Shin Shimizu Station) which is about a 20 minute walk. Not bad since it was early enough in the morning. From this station, you can take the local air conditioned train all the way into Shin Shizuoka Station (the main downtown center) which takes about 20 minutes and costs around $2 Note: only yen is excepted at the ticket machines.
The Shin Shizuoka Station lets you off right next to the Shizuoka Castle Park Ruins and downtown area. The castle park is free and good for a short visit. We waked the grounds for little bit and then walked the downtown area. There are plenty of banks/atms, shops and restaurants in the downtown occupy your morning.
Located in the downtown main Shizuoka JR Train Station is a visitor center where you can get more information. Since we had more time, we inquired about the green tea (ocha) fields that this area is well known for. The guides said you could see some tea fields near the Toshugo Shrine, however the main area is in the Kikugawa/Mokinohara area which is about a 40 minute train ride and cost around $6.
The Greenpia tea plantation (noted as a $90 per person excursion from the cruise) is located in this area. So we decided to take the air conditioned train down to the Kikugawa Station and visit Greenpia. Note: The train from Shizuoka doesn't takes you all the way to Kikugawa and you have to transfer to another platform at Rokugo? station.
Greenpia is in Mokinohara and we took a 10 minute taxi ride up the hillside. The plains of Makinohara are some of the most prolific tea growing fields in all of Shizuoka. The train and taxi rides took us through rice fields and green tea covered hillsides. The sites were very beautiful and really reminded me of the Napa Valley in northern California.
At Greenpia, you can take the self guided tour through the factory/museum and learn about the tea process. Plus you can can join in the fun of the tea harvest for around $8. Participants don the traditional looking hapi coats of the region’s tea pickers and are given baskets (with straps, so your hands remain free) to carry out with them to the tea fields. Pickers are given a brief introduction in Japanese before heading out to the bushes; for English speakers, a written translation is provided. All of your tea is bundled up at the end and given to you as a take-home gift (not sure if this allowed through US customs). The average picking time is about 20 minutes so there’s not too much time for younger pickers to get bored. This a great way to get outside and really experience the tea fields!
If you have time, there is a restaurant onsite which specializes in a selection of menus revolving around tea-infused dishes.
A gift shop with multiple packages of a variety of teas, free tea tasters and other gift items is great way to end the tour and get your souvenirs. There is also several varieties of green tea ice cream to take to with you as you hit the road.
We spent about an hour or so here and headed back to Shimizu. Ask the gift shop to get you a taxi as there are few here. We took the JR Train from Kikugawa Station all the way back to Shimizu Station which took about 55 minutes and cost around $8. Note: The train from Kikugawa doesn't takes you all the way to Shimizu and you have to transfer to another platform at Rokugo? station.
The Shimizu Station is across from the Shimizu Fish Market and is a great place to see and taste the local seafood before catching the last shuttle back to the ship.
All in all, we didn't get to see Mt. Fuji, however, visiting downtown Shizuoka, participating in the tea picking experience and visiting the fish market was well worth doing as an alternative.
The main reason I believe the ships port here is to see Mt. Fuji because its known to be one the best spots to see it in all its glory.
Most people will go up the hillside to Toshugo Shrine or nearby Miho Beach to take in the view of Mt. Fuji. Some will even venture all the way to Mt. Fuji itself. However, if it is a cloudy day none of these options will allow you to see Mt. Fuji the way it is shown in many pictures.
We had originally planned to go up to Toshugo Shrine and view the sites of Mt. Fuji in the morning. However since it was cloudy (July) we skipped this altogether and decided to do our planned afternoon activities which was to go to the Shimizu Fish Market and S Dream Plaza.
However, the Cruise ships port early, and the free shuttle to the Shimizu Fish Market wasn't offered until 10 am. The S Dream Plaza is only a 5-10 minute walk from the port, however it doesn't open until 10 and the Shimizu Fish Market is about a 30 minute walk. Note: If it hot and humid this may walk may be unpleasant.
Since it was early, we decided to walk to the nearest train station (Shin Shimizu Station) which is about a 20 minute walk. Not bad since it was early enough in the morning. From this station, you can take the local air conditioned train all the way into Shin Shizuoka Station (the main downtown center) which takes about 20 minutes and costs around $2 Note: only yen is excepted at the ticket machines.
The Shin Shizuoka Station lets you off right next to the Shizuoka Castle Park Ruins and downtown area. The castle park is free and good for a short visit. We waked the grounds for little bit and then walked the downtown area. There are plenty of banks/atms, shops and restaurants in the downtown occupy your morning.
Located in the downtown main Shizuoka JR Train Station is a visitor center where you can get more information. Since we had more time, we inquired about the green tea (ocha) fields that this area is well known for. The guides said you could see some tea fields near the Toshugo Shrine, however the main area is in the Kikugawa/Mokinohara area which is about a 40 minute train ride and cost around $6.
The Greenpia tea plantation (noted as a $90 per person excursion from the cruise) is located in this area. So we decided to take the air conditioned train down to the Kikugawa Station and visit Greenpia. Note: The train from Shizuoka doesn't takes you all the way to Kikugawa and you have to transfer to another platform at Rokugo? station.
Greenpia is in Mokinohara and we took a 10 minute taxi ride up the hillside. The plains of Makinohara are some of the most prolific tea growing fields in all of Shizuoka. The train and taxi rides took us through rice fields and green tea covered hillsides. The sites were very beautiful and really reminded me of the Napa Valley in northern California.
At Greenpia, you can take the self guided tour through the factory/museum and learn about the tea process. Plus you can can join in the fun of the tea harvest for around $8. Participants don the traditional looking hapi coats of the region’s tea pickers and are given baskets (with straps, so your hands remain free) to carry out with them to the tea fields. Pickers are given a brief introduction in Japanese before heading out to the bushes; for English speakers, a written translation is provided. All of your tea is bundled up at the end and given to you as a take-home gift (not sure if this allowed through US customs). The average picking time is about 20 minutes so there’s not too much time for younger pickers to get bored. This a great way to get outside and really experience the tea fields!
If you have time, there is a restaurant onsite which specializes in a selection of menus revolving around tea-infused dishes.
A gift shop with multiple packages of a variety of teas, free tea tasters and other gift items is great way to end the tour and get your souvenirs. There is also several varieties of green tea ice cream to take to with you as you hit the road.
We spent about an hour or so here and headed back to Shimizu. Ask the gift shop to get you a taxi as there are few here. We took the JR Train from Kikugawa Station all the way back to Shimizu Station which took about 55 minutes and cost around $8. Note: The train from Kikugawa doesn't takes you all the way to Shimizu and you have to transfer to another platform at Rokugo? station.
The Shimizu Station is across from the Shimizu Fish Market and is a great place to see and taste the local seafood before catching the last shuttle back to the ship.
All in all, we didn't get to see Mt. Fuji, however, visiting downtown Shizuoka, participating in the tea picking experience and visiting the fish market was well worth doing as an alternative.
Written July 30, 2016
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Craig P
Brisbane, Australia390 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Arrived by cruise ship and immediately went on a tour of the Shizuoka Seven Shrines, Sunpu Castle Park and Miho-no-Matsubara pine grove plus more.
Then after finishing our tour, we returned to the port terminal building where we were asked by several port volunteers if my wife and I would like to dress up in their national dress, the Kimono.
There was no cost so we agreed to do so, we even had the sword just like a Samurai of the past era.
Could not believe the friendliness the ladies and young man (who was hoping to become an English teacher in Japan) had shown to us.
We had the full attire fitted and couldn’t believe how fantastic we looked.
We could not believe just how long it took to get dressed in these outfits.
Our new friends were more than happy to take pictures of us and then even wanted to have their own photo taken with us.
We believe this was a once in a lifetime thing for us to have done and absolutely made our day.
Next it was time for some green tea and sweets which they also insisted we try inside the terminal.
Don’t know if this is a standard thing when all cruise ships arrive here but we were so grateful for the fun we had and can’t thank all concerned enough.
We are going home with great photos and memories, even Mt Fuji played its part allowing us to view the mountain with snow on the upper section.
Then after finishing our tour, we returned to the port terminal building where we were asked by several port volunteers if my wife and I would like to dress up in their national dress, the Kimono.
There was no cost so we agreed to do so, we even had the sword just like a Samurai of the past era.
Could not believe the friendliness the ladies and young man (who was hoping to become an English teacher in Japan) had shown to us.
We had the full attire fitted and couldn’t believe how fantastic we looked.
We could not believe just how long it took to get dressed in these outfits.
Our new friends were more than happy to take pictures of us and then even wanted to have their own photo taken with us.
We believe this was a once in a lifetime thing for us to have done and absolutely made our day.
Next it was time for some green tea and sweets which they also insisted we try inside the terminal.
Don’t know if this is a standard thing when all cruise ships arrive here but we were so grateful for the fun we had and can’t thank all concerned enough.
We are going home with great photos and memories, even Mt Fuji played its part allowing us to view the mountain with snow on the upper section.
Written November 21, 2017
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nocatnow
Melbourne, Australia800 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Cruise boats berth in the small port town of Shimizu so passengers may see Mount Fuji. The day we were there the mountain disappeared in the clouds and re-appeared several times. Mysterious!
A free shuttle bus is provided by the Port Authority. It had two main drop off points: one a station and the other for shopping (and the fish market). We got off the bus at Shimizu Station to take a train to the town of Shizuoka, which offered several attractions. A volunteer at this first station showed us how to purchase return tickets and told us to get off at the last station. Easy! On at the first station and off at the last!
At our destination point was another volunteer, who asked us what we wanted to see and gave us directions. So helpful!
The places we visited included Sumpu Castle Ruins Park and Momijiyama Japanese Garden (I'll post comments under those topics.) We also enjoyed a giant glass of soft serve green tea ice cream/smoothie in one of the cafes in Shizuoka.
To get back to the ship we caught the train back to Shimizu Station and the shuttle bus from there.
I guess my message is - in a small town like Shiumizu the local people will go out of their way to make sure you see what you want to, as easily as possible. Be brave! Don't settle for mass produced, expensive excursions!
Once back at the dock, we were treated to hundreds of small children lined up in formation to sing for us. Imagine Australian kids performing on behalf of their town - on a Sunday afternoon? I think not! The Japanese children were so well behaved and so cute in their coloured caps.
Inside the passenger terminal, older residents of the town offered us demonstrations of flower arranging, calligraphy and the tea ceremony. You could also dress in a kimono and have a photo taken, for free. Stalls sold hand-made souvenirs, too. I bought several little things to take home.
A drumming team farewelled us as the ship sailed away from a most memorable port experience.
A free shuttle bus is provided by the Port Authority. It had two main drop off points: one a station and the other for shopping (and the fish market). We got off the bus at Shimizu Station to take a train to the town of Shizuoka, which offered several attractions. A volunteer at this first station showed us how to purchase return tickets and told us to get off at the last station. Easy! On at the first station and off at the last!
At our destination point was another volunteer, who asked us what we wanted to see and gave us directions. So helpful!
The places we visited included Sumpu Castle Ruins Park and Momijiyama Japanese Garden (I'll post comments under those topics.) We also enjoyed a giant glass of soft serve green tea ice cream/smoothie in one of the cafes in Shizuoka.
To get back to the ship we caught the train back to Shimizu Station and the shuttle bus from there.
I guess my message is - in a small town like Shiumizu the local people will go out of their way to make sure you see what you want to, as easily as possible. Be brave! Don't settle for mass produced, expensive excursions!
Once back at the dock, we were treated to hundreds of small children lined up in formation to sing for us. Imagine Australian kids performing on behalf of their town - on a Sunday afternoon? I think not! The Japanese children were so well behaved and so cute in their coloured caps.
Inside the passenger terminal, older residents of the town offered us demonstrations of flower arranging, calligraphy and the tea ceremony. You could also dress in a kimono and have a photo taken, for free. Stalls sold hand-made souvenirs, too. I bought several little things to take home.
A drumming team farewelled us as the ship sailed away from a most memorable port experience.
Written December 16, 2018
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Sue M
Williamsburg, VA1,516 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
This was a glorious and beautiful sunny April morning in Japan and our cruise ship headed towards Shimizu Port to dock. In all its glory, Mt. Fuji was dead center ahead of us - we were lucky since the skies were blue and few clouds surrounded Mt. Fuji - we had a full morning of gazing at this natural wonder, by the afternoon for our excursion, the mountain was clouded in. This was one of the nicest ports we stopped in at on our cruise from Hong Kong to Tokyo, small and tourist friendly. When we left, the port had a fireworks display and waved good by to the cruise ship! The area around the port is not very busy but very clean. I would definitely would like to sail into this port again.
Written May 28, 2017
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STAN49_12
Powell River, Canada455 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
We had two stops in Shimizu on a recent cruise to Japan. On one of our days we decided to do a walking tour from the port. It was one of the highlights of our cruise. We were provided with a "Shimizu Port Walking Map" at the port, which highlighted the various points of interest and their distance from the port. We spent about 4 hours meandering through the city. There is lots to see and great picture opportunities everywhere.
Written July 31, 2018
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Jae W. Lee
Long Island, NY5,876 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Shimizu is a relatively small and peaceful city with spectacular view of majestic Mount Fuji. During our cruise aboard Diamond Princess Cruise Ship's "South East Asia & Japan" last April, we arrived at the port of Shimizu with excitement and anticipation of getting up to the 5th station of Mount Fuji via the ship's shore excursion "Best of Mt. Fuji". To our disappointment, the 5th station of Mount Fuji was closed due to snow. So we ended up visiting Shimizu's temple and the beach where we were supposed to view the majestic Mount Fuji. But even our downsized hope of viewing the remotely located Mount Fuji from the beach was dashed due to cloudy weather. Our local tour guide's explanation that the probability of being able to have a clear view of Mount Fuji would be below 10 % anyway was not much of comfort to us. After viewing Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art nearby, we were returning to the ship on our tour bus along a highway when we happened to look back and saw Mount Fuji looming behind us. It was so majestic and beautiful!! At least we could see Mount Fuji through the rear window of our bus!!! But when we returned to Shimizu Port, we were even more startled at the unreal view of Mount Fuji from the pier. We did no have to go all the way to a beach near the temple to view the mountain after all. The views of the majestic Mount Fuji from the pier and even from the ship's open deck were spectacular!! What made our visit to Shimizu even more memorable was the scene at Shimizu port's pier as our ship was departing. There were huge crowds of local well-wishers lining up along the pier and the portside building area waving their hands at us. This memorable and heart warming scene reminded us of the same type of scene that we saw as we were departing from the pier of Yalta, Ukraine, in 2012. Sadly, visiting Yalta by cruise ship and experience such a memorable and moving scene is not possible for long time.
Written August 12, 2017
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ACL3112
UK3,359 contributions
Apr 2019
We spent one day in port on a cruise. There is no need to book a shore excursion, it is easy to spend the day doing your own thing. There is a shuttle bus from the port to the town centre which offers stunning views of Mount Fuji. We enjoyed the fish market in the town (it opens around 09:30) and I enjoyed a breakfast of the freshest oysters. There is a small shopping mall in the town. The port area has a large shopping centre with food courts, there is a ferris wheel which gives you great views across the harbour.
Written May 2, 2019
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Narikonyc
Community of Madrid, Spain125 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
Having spent New Year's Day in Lake Kawaguchiko to view Mt. Fuji (where it was insanely crowded). I wanted to venture out to see Mt. Fuji from the sea. The view of Mt. Fuji from Shizuoka is mesmerizing.
Also, I was treated to the freshest and the best (melt in your mouth) sushi I've ever had in my life at Shimizu Harbor (25 minute walk from the port). Since Shimizu Port is responsible for the largest haul of seafood in all of Japan.
The locals in Shizuoka are also more friendly than Tokyo and I really experience Japan like a local.
Also, I was treated to the freshest and the best (melt in your mouth) sushi I've ever had in my life at Shimizu Harbor (25 minute walk from the port). Since Shimizu Port is responsible for the largest haul of seafood in all of Japan.
The locals in Shizuoka are also more friendly than Tokyo and I really experience Japan like a local.
Written January 23, 2018
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glogodschild50
Dallas, TX178 contributions
Now I have another question. From the port are the important sightseeing spots within walking distance or by bus?
Other than the castle...I have directions there but when we return we would like to see the Central area of the city and get back to the port (from the station maybe). Trying to put together a side trip without excusions...walk around at leisure
thanks
glogodschild50
Dallas, TX178 contributions
Hello. I am going on Celebrity Cruise to Shimizu in April. I read your review. Taking the Shin shimuzu train to Shin Shizuoka STOP? is this where you get off to go to the castle? I did not quite understand your review at this point.
You indicated a 10 minute walk from the station...but not clear where to get off on the train.
thanks
Yasuhiro Mochizuki
Shizuoka, Japan100 contributions
Sorry to have confused you.
From Shimizu port, free shuttle bus is available to SHIN Shimizu station. Get on the train there to SHIN Shizuoka station. It takes 30 minuets from SHIN Shimizu to SHIN Shizuoka. Getting off the terminal (SHIN Shizuoka), walk to SUMPU Castle Park. You need to walk about 10 minutes from the station to the castle.
Is it OK?
I visited this port of Shimizu in April 2019. I purchased some prints from an older and very talented artist, Mr. Mario Aranami. I tried to locate him on the internet, but have been unable to find a listing. Could you please help with more information? Thank you.
AoTenjo
Tokyo, Japan355 contributions
They are a reputable port, and deal with global vessels and customers. Maybe it is not their normal job to help private vendors, or travelers so much, but I bet they will help if you contact them: portofshimizu-intl
Sylvie C
London, UK3 contributions
For those who have followed the Shimizu port walking map, would you be able to tell us whether the walk is disabled friendly.(no stairs)
I travel with a mobility scooter and am hoping that some of the point of interest will be accessible to us. Any info would be a huge help.
Ron S
Toronto, Canada512 contributions
I am not sure about the walking map you mention but we walked from the S Pulse Dream Plaza and there were no stairs. I recall the port area to be all one level with accessibility friendly sidewalks.
BonnieSueFlorida
Boynton Beach, FL66 contributions
Hi, BonnieSueFlorida. What would you like to know about this attraction?
was going to Shimizu port also - April 2018 so I wanted to know about your day in Shimizu
doreen p
Trentham, UK6 contributions
Could anyone recommend a guided tour
grace j
Los Angeles, CA244 contributions
We didn’t end up doing a tour on this stop. The whole purpose of the stop is a good viewpoint for Mt Fuji. Unfortunately it was completely hidden in the clouds. We just walked to the nearby shops and market. They aren’t far. No need for taxi or buses. Then we headed bsck to the ship. It’s a very cal m seemingly safe port.
Are there tours you can book once you get to the port, or should you go through the cruise line? What did you enjoy seeing the most? What did you feel you might have missed seeing?
Sue M
Williamsburg, VA1,516 contributions
We booked our tour through the cruise line - it was just easier for us. We visited the Kunozan Toshugu Shrine via the Nihondaira Ropeway - I would definitely do the shrine & the ropeway ride. It enshrines Shogun (general) Ieyasu Tokugawa, a very famous shogun. The other place we went to was Nihondaria Park to pick up the Nihondaira Ropeway to go to the shrine. What's special about the Park is the view of Mt. Fuji if the weather cooperates. I'm not sure about the possibility of booking a tour once you are in the port - some TripAdvisor folks took public transportation to get to the shrine but quite frankly I didn't want to wander around not knowing any Japanese - this is a very friendly town but it is not a major metro area. I think it would be hard to find someone who speaks English. I hope you have great weather coming into port - Mt. Fuji is just spectacular from Shimizu. That's why you are visiting this port - the view of Mt. Fuji; everything else pales in comparison.
Crennberry
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
Hi, we are coming to Shimizu by cruise ship in March 2018. We are interested in visiting Miho no Matsubara to walk through the pine trees and walk along the seashore to possibly see Mt Fuji.
Is it easy to get a taxi from the port, then another taxi from Miho no Matsubara to return to the port?
Sue M
Williamsburg, VA1,516 contributions
I think you can get a taxi to take you over to Miho no Matsubara but I'm not sure if you will find a taxi to return to the port. In one of the other answers, someone suggested taking a bus from Shimizu Station which is close to the port - someone else suggested that a free shuttle goes to Shimizu Station from the port but I'm not sure about that. Sounds like a nice idea to do, good luck!
oz12017
Adelaide, Australia3 contributions
We are arriving on the Dawn Princess On April 16th 2017 at 8.00a.m. and leaving at 4.00pm. are there any tours with a local guide that we can pick up?
Catherine H
Toronto, Canada23 contributions
We are coming into port on the Oct 17th.. the only 2 option the cruise ship are offering are private car at $1800. I am looking for something to do while in the port.. any suggestions...? Are there tour groups outside of the ships when we arrive? Are there things we can walk to or a quick taxi? thank you
Hi, I’ｍ a Shimizu resident. On the Oct.17th, free shuttle bus service is available from the port to Shimizu station (It takes 10min.) You can go on a tour from the station by train, by taxi, by bus, or on foot.
If you don't like to go a long way and if you don't mind eating raw fish, visit Fish Market (Kashi-no Ichi) near Shimizu Station, and eat lunch there. There are many restaurants in the market and they serve bowls of rice topped with fresh sashimi, as well as sushi, tempura and other seafood dishes.
If you are not interested in eating seafood dishes, Fish Market might be rather disappointing.
In that case, you can do some sightseeing within one to three hours. There are fine view spots of Mt. Fuji, and old shrines and temples related to Tokugawa regime. But they are not within a walking distance, nor along a regular bus route. Taxi fare is about ＄100 （￥10000）per hour. You can take one way taxi and ask someone to call you a taxi when you come back.
If your main interest is shopping, go to Shizuoka by local train. It takes about ten minutes. There are also some long-established shops near Shimizu Station, specialized in kimono, china, green tea etc.
You might visit S-pulse dream plaza when you come back to the port. Though it is a place mainly for children and families, there are many souvenirs shops and sushi restaurants in the building.
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