Top Mie Prefecture Port Pickup

Explore coastal Japan’s cultural highlights on a private 6-hour tour with a local guide. Visit Mikimoto Pearl Island to discover Japan’s famous pearls and, if available, watch an Ama diver demonstration. Enjoy free time for lunch at Okage Yokocho, sampling local street food, before visiting Ise Grand Shrine, Japan’s most sacred Shinto site set in a peaceful forest. The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted with your guide. ・Private 6-hour tour with a local guide ・Mikimoto Pearl Island & Ama diver demo (subject to conditions) ・Lunch at Okage Yokocho (free choice) ・Ise Grand Shrine visit ・Flexible itinerary (train or taxi) Transportation not included (payable onsite): Train approx. ¥720 per person; Taxi approx. ¥3,000 per group if partially used, or approx. ¥15,000 per group for full-day use. ※ By booking this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions available on our official website (Nagoya Tours / Toba Tours). We kindly ask you to review them in advance.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Ise area! The city houses the Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine that is about 2000 years old. The shrine is the center of major religious and spiritual activities. The Ise trip is incomplete without paying respect to the supreme deity Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess) . You will also come across the traditional Japanese foods and history while visiting Okage Yokocho street. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance! Please be aware the this tour is on foot/with public transport. Ise Jingu Shrine also requires walking long distances in the shrine.

Experience the spirit of Toba on a relaxed 6-hour journey blending ocean culture, sacred scenery, and traditional town life. Surrounded by Mie’s beautiful coastline, Toba has long been shaped by its deep connection to the sea. On this walking tour, explore the town’s maritime heritage, learn the story of Japan’s cultured pearls, and discover the traditions of the remarkable Ama female divers who have free-dived for centuries. Stroll along the harbor, enjoy scenic coastal views, and visit places that reflect both innovation and tradition — from the birthplace of pearl cultivation to museums preserving fishing community life. The journey continues to the sacred shoreline near Meoto Iwa, where two rocks joined by a rope symbolize harmony and good fortune. Nearby, wander through the nostalgic streets of Okage Yokocho, lined with traditional architecture and local flavors. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic seaside culture at a comfortable pace, entirely on foot.