This tour offers a special course that allows you to experience Shizuoka’s Zen, vegetarian cuisine, and history and culture all at once.
Departing from Shimizu Port, you will first experience authentic zazen at a temple. You will be able to calm your mind in the silence and deeply experience traditional Japanese culture through activities such as chanting sutras, performing incense rituals, and cleaning the temple grounds. You will also receive a personalized temple seal and a certificate of completion, making this a truly memorable experience.
Next, you will enjoy healthy “Shojin ryori” (vegetarian cuisine) at Keiunji Temple. This traditional Japanese cuisine, which focuses on vegetables, beans, and wild plants and brings out the flavor of the ingredients, is highly acclaimed by people from overseas.
In the afternoon, you will be able to freely choose from the most popular sightseeing spots in Shizuoka City. We will guide you to spots where you can fully enjoy the charm of Shizuoka, such as Ryugeji Temple, Nihondaira Yume Terrace, and Sunpu Castle Park.
Although it is only a half-day tour, it is a fulfilling experience that allows you to enjoy all of Shizuoka’s tranquility, flavors, and scenery.
You can choose a tourist spot from the list below.

| 時間 | 内容 |
| 09:00 | Meet and depart from Shimizu Port |
|---|---|
| 09:30-11:00 | Temple Experience ・Zen meditation experience (approximately 30 minutes) Experience the traditional Japanese ritual of offering incense while listening to the monks chanting sutras . |
| 11:00–12:00 | Vegetarian lunch at Keiunji Temple – Traditional healthy cuisine centered around vegetables, beans, and wild plants |
| 12:30–14:30 | Choose your favorite tourist spot from the following: ・Ryugeji Temple: Beautiful gardens and historic buildings |
| 15:00 | Arrival and disbandment at Shimizu Port |
Food Tour Precautions
・An international driver’s license is required.
・The navigation system is basically displayed in Japanese.
・Please use your own ETC card.
・Gasoline and toll fees are not included.
・When returning the car, please make sure to return it with a full tank of gas.
・If you require a child seat, please contact us in advance.
・In principle, the return will be at the same store where you picked up the car (please inquire if you wish to return the car to a different store).
Price
| 2 people | 75,000 JPY (+tax) |
| 3 people | 63,000 JPY (+tax) |
| 4 people | 57,000 JPY (+tax) |
| 5 people | 53,000 JPY (+tax) |
| 6 people | 50,000 JPY (+tax) |
| 7 people | 49,000 JPY (+tax) |
| 8 people | 47,000 JPY (+tax) |
| 9 people | 46,000 JPY (+tax) |
Travel time
Approximately 6 hours (9:00-15:00)
Departure and return points
Shimizu Port
Please make your reservation at least 7 days before the desired date of use.
Number of participants
Minimum: 2 people
Maximum: 9 people
*We will arrange a car according to the number of people.
*We cannot accept changes to the number of people after a reservation is confirmed, so please confirm the number of people in advance.
Meeting Point
Shimizu Port
10 Hinodecho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 424-0922