About the Port
Omaezaki sits on a narrow, wind-swept cape in Shizuoka Prefecture, where the Pacific Ocean meets the calmer waters of Suruga Bay. The town is best known for its lighthouse, a landmark perched above rocky bluffs that has long guided ships along this stretch of coastline, and for the tea plantations that blanket the surrounding hills, a legacy of the region's centuries-old tea-growing tradition. Fishing remains part of daily life here, and the cape's open exposure to Pacific swells has made it a popular spot for surfing.
Beyond the shoreline, the countryside unfolds into terraced tea fields and quiet farming villages typical of rural Shizuoka. Visitors exploring on foot or by short drive can take in coastal views, sample locally grown green tea, and get a sense of small-town Japanese life away from the larger cities. The port itself is modest, making it a fitting introduction to the country's quieter, more traditional landscapes.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Omaezaki.
Climb Omaezaki Lighthouse
Ascend the spiral stairs of this working lighthouse for sweeping views over the Pacific and Suruga Bay; a short walk from the cape's parking area, it takes about 30 minutes round trip.
Stroll a Tea Plantation
Wander the terraced green tea fields blanketing the hills just inland and, where possible, sample a fresh cup grown in the surrounding Shizuoka countryside.
Watch the Surf at the Cape
Head to the rocky bluffs where Pacific swells draw local surfers year-round; the exposed coastline offers dramatic wave-watching and photo opportunities in under an hour.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Omaezaki
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 23 | $4,386 | |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 14 | $1,773 | |
| May 8, 2027 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 10 | $1,702 | |
| May 8, 2027 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 20 | $3,300 | |
| Oct 30, 2027 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 28 | $4,709 | |
| Nov 13, 2027 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 28 | $4,114 | |
| Nov 13, 2027 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 14 | $2,456 | |
| Oct 28, 2028 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 28 | $5,518 | |
| Nov 11, 2028 | Princess | Diamond Princess | 14 | $2,824 |