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Shimizu Port to Mt Fuji: Easy Cruise Day Trip & Top Tips! 🗻

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👁️ 3K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 16:30
What This Creator Said
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AsiaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

After more than 20 years of cruising, we've learned the best port days are usually the ones we planned ourselves.

We didn't spend more than I think $50 to do the whole thing by ourselves.

The kind and helpful volunteers were helpful getting us a taxi so we could get to the cable car.

We were very happy the weather cleared up enough that you we could get our beautiful pictures.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Have some cash with you in case credit card readers don't work.
Get English-speaking volunteers to write your destination in Japanese to avoid translation issues.
Wear sturdy shoes for the thousand-step shrine climb.
Visit the observation deck for Mount Fuji view first, as weather can change quickly.
Use Uber in Japan for easier communication and payment.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of heights or claustrophobia on cable carBe aware that the cable car can be crowded and may be challenging for those with these concerns.
Weather affecting Mount Fuji visibilityCheck weather forecasts and prioritize the observation deck early in the day for better chances of clear views.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to get to Mount Fuji from Shimizu port?
QWhat are the transportation options for a day in port?
QHow to plan an economical and flexible port day?
QWhat to do if the weather is unclear for Mount Fuji views?

Topics Covered

Excursions3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Shimizu4 Happy Bacon
Top: Mount Fuji
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