Shimizu (Mount Fuji) Cruise Port
Shimizu, Japan · Asia
Cruise ships dock at Hinode Pier — Cruise Berth, Shimizu.
Scenic Mount Fuji gateway; ships dock at the central Hinode Pier terminal, a short walk from the Dream Plaza waterfront.
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Port summary
Cruise ships berth at the Hinode Pier terminal, which can take two ships at once with Mount Fuji as a backdrop. The S-Pulse Dream Plaza mall and a fish market are a short walk, and JR Shimizu Station (a short shuttle away) reaches Shizuoka in 15 minutes and Fujinomiya for the Mt Fuji shrine; buses serve Miho no Matsubara and the Nihondaira ropeway for the famous Fuji views.
Cruise dock
🚢 Hinode Pier — Cruise Berth
The main Shimizu cruise berth at Hinode Pier, able to take two ships at once with Mount Fuji as a backdrop on a clear day. S-Pulse Dream Plaza and the passenger terminal are a short walk; the station is about 1.5 km.
📍 Latitude: 35.008491, Longitude: 138.495717
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From the cruise terminal to the city centre
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Cards and IC cards cover most of the day, but carry some yen for the fish market and small eateries.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedBest of Shimizu: Nihondaira, Kunozan Toshogu and Miho no Matsubara
≈ 6 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€130$148
Do it yourself
€27$31
Save ≈ €103Save ≈ $117 (79% off)
From the cruise shuttle drop at Shimizu Station, a Shizuoka Tetsudo bus runs to Nihondaira in about 35 minutes (~580 yen); from the plateau the Nihondaira Ropeway (1,250 yen return) crosses to Kunozan Toshogu (shrine 500 yen). Buses also reach Miho no Matsubara (free) in about 25 minutes. Check bus times, as some run only hourly.
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Fujinomiya: Mount Fuji shrine, Shiraito Falls and Heritage Centre
≈ 7 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€140$160
Do it yourself
€24$27
Save ≈ €116Save ≈ $132 (83% off)
From Shimizu Station, JR trains reach Fujinomiya in about 55 minutes with a change at Fuji (~770 yen each way). Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha and the Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre (300 yen) are by the station; a local bus runs out to Shiraito Falls (free) in about 30 minutes. Watch the return train against the all-aboard.
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Ready-made port days
10 plansSushi Alley & Suruga Bay by the Pier
Shimizu is one of Japan's great tuna ports — eat your way round the waterfront without ever boarding a bus.
The Three Fuji Viewpoints
Nihondaira plateau, the cliff ropeway to Kunozan Toshogu, and the Miho pine grove — Shimizu's postcard trio in one day.
Miho no Matsubara Pine Grove Walk
The region's most famous free view — Fuji floating above a 7-km black-pine shore — on one easy bus ride.
Fujinomiya: Fuji's Shrines & Shiraito Falls
The head shrine of Mount Fuji, the striking World Heritage Centre and the lacy Shiraito Falls — the volcano's cultural heart.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Shimizu?
- Your ship docks directly at the Shimizu cruise terminal in Japan.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Shimizu?
- Yes. Shimizu is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Shimizu centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Train, Local bus, Taxi, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Shimizu?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Shimizu independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Shimizu and are cards accepted?
- Shimizu uses the Japanese Yen. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Shimizu cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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