Sendai & Shimizu, Japan

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

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.

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!

I would like to know what to do in Shimizu!

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:)

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.

Our ship is visiting this port next march but has no excursions listed! Do you know how to visit Hakone from here?

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.

Thanks Loeb! HAL recently changed the itinerary and our roll call is quite slow. So suggestions are appreciated!

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.

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.