From Shimizu Port to Miho no Matsubara and Nihondaira (How to spend your port call day enjoying views of Mt. Fuji)

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  1. How to get to Miho no Matsubara
  2. Water bus at Shimizu Port
  3. Nihondaira Yume Terrace (view of Mt. Fuji)
  4. How to navigate based on port call duration
  5. Also worth reading
  6. FAQ
  7. Source/Reference Information

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  4. Estimated price
  5. Port Day Guide
  6. List of ports within walking distance
  7. From the airport to the port (Yokohama/Tokyo)
  8. Immigration procedures by ship
  9. Typhoon and port closure
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Key points of this page

  • On days when the ship docks at Shimizu Port, you can visit Miho no Matsubara, a component of the World Cultural Heritage site "Mount Fuji," or Nihondaira Yume Terrace, an observation facility offering views of Mount Fuji.
  • To get to Miho no Matsubara, take a bus from JR Shimizu Station (approximately 25 minutes) and then walk for about 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a water bus from Shimizu Port to Miho.
  • Whether you can see Mt. Fuji depends on the weather. It can be cloudy on some days, so check the weather forecast.

Last verified: October 2, 2026 (Time is approximate. Source is at the end of this page.)

Seagulls leaping with joy

Mount Fuji is a bit shy, and sometimes it's hidden behind clouds. If you can see it, consider yourself lucky! Morning might be the best time to go.

How to get to Miho no Matsubara

Getting there Estimated time
JR Shimizu Station → Miho no Matsubara (bus) Take a bus bound for Miho for about 25 minutes, get off at "Miho no Matsubara Iriguchi" bus stop, and walk for about 15 minutes.
Water bus "Ejiri" → "Miho" Approximately 35 minutes on foot from Miho bus stop (or approximately 5 minutes by bus to "Miho no Matsubara Entrance" + approximately 15 minutes on foot).
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays only There are also buses going to "Miho no Matsubara World Heritage Site" (approximately a 5-minute walk from the Miho no Matsubara entrance).

Water bus at Shimizu Port

  • There are three boarding locations: "Hinode" in front of S-Pulse Dream Plaza, "Ejiri" in front of the fish market "Kashi no Ichi", and "Miho".
  • The "Miho Hagoromo Line" goes in the following order: Hinode → (approx. 10 minutes) → Ejiri → (approx. 15 minutes) → Miho → (approx. 15 minutes) → Hinode.
  • The fare is 400 yen for adults one way. On clear days, you can sometimes see Mount Fuji from the boat.
  • S-Pulse Dream Plaza is located near Hinode Pier, where cruise ships dock.

Nihondaira Yume Terrace (view of Mt. Fuji)

  • Located at the summit of Nihondaira, this observation facility offers 360-degree panoramic views of Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, and Miho no Matsubara from its outdoor observation corridor (approximately 200m in circumference). Admission is free.
  • It's about a 20-minute taxi ride from JR Shimizu Station. By bus, it's about a 25-minute ride from JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station, then a 5-minute walk from the "Nihondaira Yume Terrace Entrance" bus stop.
  • Our business hours are Sunday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, and Saturday from 9:00 to 21:00.

How to navigate based on port call duration

Port of Call Time Examples of how to go around
4-6 hours Enjoy port town cuisine at Dream Plaza and the riverside market, plus take a water bus tour of the harbor.
6-8 hours Either Miho no Matsubara or Nihondaira Yume Terrace
More than 10 hours I'd like to visit both Miho no Matsubara and Nihondaira Yume Terrace. Combining transportation with taxis is an efficient way to get around.

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FAQ

Q1 How do I get from Shimizu Port to Miho no Matsubara?

From JR Shimizu Station, take a bus bound for Miho for about 25 minutes, get off at "Miho no Matsubara Iriguchi" (Miho Pine Grove Entrance), and walk for about 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a water bus from Shimizu Port to "Miho," but it will take about 30 minutes to walk from the Miho pier to Miho no Matsubara.

Q2 Can you see Mount Fuji?

If the weather is good, you can see Mount Fuji from Shimizu Port, Miho no Matsubara, and Nihondaira Yume Terrace. However, there are days when it's obscured by clouds.

Q3 How do I get to Nihondaira Yume Terrace?

It's about a 20-minute taxi ride from JR Shimizu Station. By bus, it's about a 25-minute ride from JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station, get off at "Nihondaira Yume Terrace Entrance" and walk for about 5 minutes. Admission is free.

Source/Reference Information

Last updated: October 2, 2026. Times and fares are subject to change.