About This Tour
Shizuoka Shore Excursion from Shimizu Port — Meet at Shimizu Station. No long walking. 4-in-1: temple, Zen, matcha, calligraphy. Cruise-friendly small-group tour with an English-speaking local guide. Visit Seikenji Temple linked to Tokugawa Ieyasu, practice Zen meditation, enjoy matcha with seasonal sweets, and learn calligraphy—take home your name on a washi scroll. Highlights: - For cruise travelers at Shimizu Port - 4-in-1 cultural experience: temple, Zen, matcha & calligraphy - English-speaking local guide; cruise-friendly timing - Small-group (Max 10), ~3.5h; minimal walking Note: - Duration: ~3.5 hours - Meeting: Shimizu Station – East Exit (arrive 10–15 min early). Meet 10:20 → take the 10:40 local bus together. - Clothing: Comfortable attire for meditation (chairs available) - After booking, you’ll receive a pinned map and Shimizu Station meeting photo, plus step-by-step directions for an easy meet-up.
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Zen meditation with a local monk – Shizuoka shore excursion
Mindfulness practice during zazen at a historic temple in Shizuoka
Hands-on matcha tea ceremony with seasonal sweets – Shimizu Port experience
Enjoying Japanese matcha and sweets during a Shizuoka cultural tour
Sharing smiles over a bowl of matcha at a traditional tea room in Shizuoka
Calligraphy class: write your own kanji – Japanese culture experience
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Meeting Point – From Shimizu Port: Take the free shuttle near the Ferris wheel to JR Shimizu Station (5 min). Cruise ship buses may also be available—please confirm with ship staff. Taxi takes 5 min. Our staff waits at the station bus stop with a welcome sign.
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