bid Posted September 5, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 5, 2010 We will be in Sendai & Shimizu in October. Any ideas for DIY excursions in these cities? How easy is it to get around? Public transportation? Are there ATMs near the ports? Any suggestions of interesting sights or things to do will be welcome. Thank you Bid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8dimsum Posted September 27, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2010 A few years back, we cruised on the Crystal Harmony and Shimizu was one of the ports. -- Our ship is Japanese owned and the welcome we got was over the top. We enjoyed the performances, exhibitions and impromptu food stalls. -- Folks were on day tours to visit Mr. Fuji from this port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Craig Posted August 6, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 6, 2014 We will be in Sendai & Shimizu in October. Any ideas for DIY excursions in these cities? How easy is it to get around? Public transportation? Are there ATMs near the ports?Any suggestions of interesting sights or things to do will be welcome. Thank you Bid Hi Bid, I know it`s been four years, but how was Shimizu? Did you do your own thing, and if so, do you have any recommendations? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellis2312 Posted August 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I would like to know what to do in Shimizu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted November 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 8, 2016 We will be in Sendai next April/May. Any ideas for DIY excursions ? How easy is it to get around? Public transportation? Any suggestions of interesting sights or things to do will be welcome. Thanks dog:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loeb Posted November 8, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 8, 2016 In Sendai see the site, might try to Loope Sendai (their Hop On Hop Off bus) http://en.japantravel.com/miyagi/sendai-top-10-things-to-do/19303 One reason that cruise ships stop in Shimizu is to view Mt Fuji (but covered by clouds most of the time) and to visit Hakone. If you have not been to Japan before or not going on a land tour, I suggest that you take an excursion (through the ship or private) to the Hakone area. I don't think it's possible to do this on your own and to see all of the sites including the boat ride across the lake.. See the site http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5200.html Most ports in Japan have a welcome and departure event (entertainment). The Shimizu departure entertainment was the best that we saw on our cruise. It was a group of children performing dance routines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted November 9, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Our ship is visiting this port next march but has no excursions listed! Do you know how to visit Hakone from here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loeb Posted November 10, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Have you checked the roll call for your cruise? We have used Viator, they have a tour to Mt. Fuji, you might contact them to see if they have a tour to Hakone. http://tourguides.viator.com/sightseeing-tours-japan-tokyo-14459.aspx You might also check on trip advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted November 10, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Thanks Loeb! HAL recently changed the itinerary and our roll call is quite slow. So suggestions are appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted December 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 2, 2016 In Sendai see the site, might try to Loope Sendai (their Hop On Hop Off bus) What is the port called where cruise ships dock for Sendai? Is there a bus offered from the dock? how far is dock from city? Appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loeb Posted December 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Sorry, I can't help on the dock, we went to Sendai on a land trip. The main area of Sendai I don't think was affected by the 2011 earthquake and Tsunami so there are shrines and other things to see in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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