Description

Overview

Join us on a time-travel tour in Shizuoka City & experience the Tokaido Highway!
You will glimpse what the journey was like for travelers 450 years ago.
You will travel as if you were ancient travelers.
Tokaido was the most important ancient high-way which connected Tokyo-Kyoto in Edo era.

Enjoy Japanese Kaiseki Lunch at Fugetsuro (the most traditional Japanese restaurant in Shizuoka, It was the last Tokugawa Shogun’s residence)

Discover the Sights of the Tokaido on a Two Day Tour of Shizuoka City

Itinerary

Day 1

1	Pick up at JR Shin-Kambara Station by a sedan taxi or a van taxi, start the tour with an English speaking guide.
2	Strolling around Tokaido Highway Kambara-Shuku (Shuku means Post Station)
3	Sushi making lecture and experience, sushi lunch – Yamashichi (traditional sushi restaurant)
4	Ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock print) making experience – Tokaido Hiroshige
5	Museum of Art “Ukiyo-e” museum
6	Yui-Shuku Light Museum,(various old lights)
7	Taxi pick up at the pass, head to downtown Shizuoka, arrive at the hotel around 17:00

Day 2

1	9:00 AM pick up from hotel.
2	Tour with an English speaking guide to Chojiya restaurant (the oldest restaurant in Shizuoka, 450 years old).
3	Introduction to the Tokaido Highway Mariko – Post Station and Chojiya restaurant by the 14th generation owner
4	Visit Utsunoya Pass (traditional scenery of ancient Japan), Meiji Tunnel (the first toll tunnel in Japan)
5	Drive to Fugetsuro Restaurant near the JR Shizuoka Station.
6	Taxi drop you off and the guide also finishes around 12:30.
7	Enjoy Japanese Kaiseki Lunch at Fugetsuro (the most traditional Japanese restaurant in Shizuoka, It was the last Tokugawa Shogun’s residence)

Highlights

Availability/ Operating Hours	Available everyday except Monday and Wednesday Departures – Day 1: 10:00 overnight in Shizuoka City, Day 2: 9:00 pick up at hotel – finish by 14:00
Meeting Time	10:00
Meeting Place	JR Shin-Kambara Station Show on GoogleMap
Time Required	2 days
Price	2 people total 194,000 yen (sedan taxi) 4 people total 296,000 yen (van taxi)
Number of persons	Minimum 2 person
What’s included	all transportation, 1 night accommodation and English Speaking Guide Day 1 – Chartered (van or sedan) taxi, * English speaking guide * Sushi making experience & sushi lunch) * 2km guided walk along the Tokaido Highway & Satta Pass * Admission fee to Tokaido Hiroshige Museum and Light-museum Accommodation – 1 night twin room @ Hotel Garden Square Shizuoka Day 2 – Breakfast at the hotel * Chartered (van or sedan) taxi for 3.5hrs * English speaking guide * Chojiya and Tokaido story telling by the 14th generation owner of Chojiya restaurant * Strolling the Utsunoya village & Utsunoya Pass with a guide * Kaiseki lunch at Fugetsuro restaurant
What to bring	Rain jacket and pants (in case of rain & cold), comfortable clothes, backpack, your own bottle *We highly appreciate bringing your own bottle to reduce plastic waste (free rental bottles are available!)
Language	English, Japanese
Wheelchair Friendly	No
Kids Friendly	No
Reservation	Reservation required by 10 days before the tour
Payment Option	Payment in advance required. Credit card (VISA, Master) PayPal are acceptable
Cancellation Policy	Cancellations must be made in writing, by e-mailing localtravelpartners@gmail.com Between 10 days and 8 days before the tour: 80 % of the price refunded. Between 7 days and 2 days before the tour: 70 % of the price refunded. 1 day before the date of the tour: 50% of the price refunded. Within 24 hours of the departure time of the tour, after departure: no refund ** Credit card / PayPal transaction charge might be charged.