Top Japan Shore Excursions - page 45

Begin your private shore excursion with pickup from Sendai-Shiogama Port. Travel comfortably in your own private vehicle. Unlike a large group tour, there is no need to keep pace with others, allowing you to enjoy each destination at your own pace. Begin at Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market, where you can explore a lively market filled with fresh seafood. Continue to Shiogama Shrine, a historic shrine highly revered by the Date clan during the Edo period. Then travel to Matsushima, famous for its scenic bay dotted with pine-covered islands. Enjoy free time to stroll along the waterfront, visit temples and historic sites, browse local shops, or enjoy local food before returning to the port. The driver speaks Japanese, with communication assisted by a translation app. Before the tour, you will receive an English digital guidebook and audio guide. Pre-tour customer support is available in English.

Explore Nagasaki City with a local guide who was born and raised in Nagasaki. My ancestors began living in Nagasaki’s Western-style residential area about 100 years ago, and I am the fourth generation of my family to live there. You can not only visit Nagasaki’s famous sightseeing spots, but also explore local shopping malls and arcades if you are interested in shopping or experiencing everyday life in Nagasaki. If you enjoy walking, we can also go up one of Nagasaki’s hills in the morning. You can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city and its harbor, surrounded by hills. If you are vegan, I can also recommend some vegan-friendly restaurants for lunch. As a local guide, I know Nagasaki’s public transportation well, so I can help you get around efficiently and avoid wasting time. The itinerary is flexible and doesn't have to be followed exactly as written. Your guide will tailor the tour to your interests and take you to the places you'd like to visit within the available time.

This tour includes a 4-hour private guided walking tour and a 1-hour Wagyu Katsu Sandwich Cooking Class at EMC Tokyo, located near Tokyo Skytree. Before your culinary experience, enjoy a walking tour with our licensed guide, who will then accompany you to EMC. At EMC – Enjoy Meat Club, an English-speaking instructor will guide you step by step in making Japan’s beloved Wagyu Katsu Sandwich. You’ll also compare Wagyu with Tonkatsu and Chicken Katsu sandwiches, learning the secrets of premium Wagyu along the way. Tour Includes: 4-hour guided walking tour in Tokyo Licensed, English-speaking guide 1-hour Wagyu Katsu Sandwich Cooking Class at EMC Alcoholic beverages (non-drinkers: up to 3 craft juices) Important Notes: Participants must be 12 years or older. Alcohol is served only to guests 20+ (legal drinking age in Japan). Please inform us in advance of any allergies or gluten-free requests. The cooking class is not private; other guests may be present during the experience.

Join this exclusive 2-hour guided walking tour through the historic streets of Asakusa, where your guide will share fascinating stories and hidden gems. Visit Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, and charming backstreets for a taste of Tokyo’s old town. After sightseeing, your guide will accompany you to ”Miyakodori” for a 2-hour authentic Geisha Experience with kaiseki dinner and all-you-can-drink beverages. Enjoy a graceful dance with traditional music, traditional geisha games, and photo time with the geisha — an unforgettable evening. Important Notes: 1. Please wear socks or stockings when entering ”Miyakodori". 2. Please refrain from wearing strong perfume. 3. At least two geisha will be arranged for your experience. The number may vary depending on availability, and specific geisha cannot be selected. 4. All-you-can-drink is included in the tour price. However, if you would like to order any premium alcoholic beverages, please pay the price difference directly to the restaurant.

Your licensed local guide will take you on a 4-hour private sightseeing tour of Tokyo, exploring some of the city’s highlights and hidden gems. You can choose 2 to 3 spots from the itinerary to customize your tour. After sightseeing, your guide will escort you to the Sushi Making Japan facility in Tokyo, where you’ll join a fun and interactive sushi-making class. Learn how to roll sushi, shape rice, and create your own delicious masterpieces with the help of local instructors! At this point, your guide will say farewell, and you’ll continue your experience directly with an English-speaking instructor for Sushi making experience!

This private tour is designed for cruise passengers arriving in Beppu, Japan's greatest hot-spring city. Your government-licensed English-speaking guide and private vehicle meet you right at Beppu Port (or a nearby hotel) and take you straight to the highlights, with no time wasted on logistics. Over 6 fully customizable hours you choose 2-3 destinations and your guide tailors the day to you. Marvel at the cobalt-blue Sea Hell and the steaming crimson Blood Pond Hell, meet the wild monkeys of Takasakiyama, explore the yunohana steam huts of Myoban Onsen, or cook your own lunch with natural geothermal steam at a jigoku-mushi workshop. Prefer something gentler? Add the stylish hot-spring town of Yufuin. With your own private vehicle the pace is entirely yours - ideal for families, seniors, and small groups wanting comfort and a friendly local expert. You'll return to your ship relaxed and on time, having seen the very best of Beppu in one seamless day.

This private tour is designed for travelers arriving at Ibaraki Port in Hitachinaka by cruise ship. We pick you up at the cruise terminal or hotels near the port, and a government-licensed, English-speaking guide accompanies you in a comfortable private vehicle - an easy, relaxing way to explore Ibaraki Prefecture. Enjoy a 8-hour customizable tour and choose 3 to 4sights you like most. Wander the flower hills of Hitachi Seaside Park, where blue nemophila bloom in spring and red kochia glow in autumn. See the dramatic seaside torii of Oarai Isosaki Shrine, stroll the plum gardens of Mito's Kairakuen, or marvel at the towering Ushiku Daibutsu. You can also taste fresh seafood at a fish market, see the four-tiered Fukuroda Falls, or explore samurai history at the Kodokan. Your guide tailors the day to your pace and interests. With door-to-door transport and no worries about trains or timetables, it is the perfect worry-free shore excursion before you return to your ship.

This private tour is designed for travelers arriving in Kanazawa by cruise ship. We pick you up at Kanazawa Port or your hotel near the port, and a friendly, government-licensed English-speaking guide with a private vehicle and driver shows you the best of this beautifully preserved castle town over a relaxed 6 hours. Kanazawa flourished for centuries as the seat of the wealthy Maeda clan, and that golden age still shines through its gardens, geisha districts and crafts. With your private guide you choose 2-3 highlights from your itinerary and tailor the day to your interests. Stroll Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three great landscape gardens, admire historic Kanazawa Castle, and wander the Higashi Chaya geisha quarter and Nagamachi samurai district. Taste fresh seafood at Omicho Market, try the city's famous gold-leaf craft, or explore the ingenious Ninja Temple. As a private tour, the pace and stops are up to you - an easy, enriching way to discover Kanazawa in your time in port.

This private tour is designed for travelers arriving at Kobe Port by cruise ship. We pick you up at the cruise terminal or hotels near the port, and a government-licensed, English-speaking guide accompanies you in a comfortable private vehicle - an easy, relaxing way to explore Kobe and the surrounding Hyogo area. Enjoy a 6-hour customizable tour and choose 2 to 3 sights you like most. Stroll the waterfront at Meriken Park beneath the iconic red Port Tower, wander the historic Kitano district of Western-style residences, and soak up the lanterns and street food of Nankinmachi Chinatown. Ride up Mt Rokko or the Nunobiki Herb Garden ropeway for sweeping views over the city and bay, relax in the old hot-spring town of Arima Onsen, or admire the vast Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Foodies can savour famous Kobe beef. Your private guide tailors the day to your pace and interests. With comfortable door-to-door transport, it is the perfect worry-free shore excursion before you return to your ship.

This private tour is designed for travelers arriving in Matsuyama by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Matsuyama Port or hotels near the port and explore the city with a government-licensed, experienced multilingual guide and a private vehicle. Matsuyama, the largest city in Shikoku, is famous for Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan's twelve surviving original castles, and for Dogo Onsen, one of the oldest and most celebrated hot springs in the country. Over this relaxed 6-hour tour, your guide introduces both the historic and modern sides of this charming castle town in Ehime. Together you can choose 2-3 sites from your itinerary list, such as Matsuyama Castle, Dogo Onsen Honkan, Ishite-ji Temple and the retro Dogo hot spring district with its Botchan steam train and lively shopping arcade. Because the tour is fully private and customizable, the day is built entirely around your interests, with no crowds and no rushing.

This private day tour is designed for travelers arriving at Kobe Port by cruise ship. We pick you up at the port or a nearby hotel, and a government-licensed, experienced multilingual guide accompanies you in a private vehicle - a relaxed, efficient way to discover the best of Kobe and Himeji Castle in a single day. The highlight is Himeji Castle, Japan's most beautiful original castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, nicknamed the White Heron Castle. Nearby, the elegant Koko-en gardens offer a tranquil taste of traditional Japan. In Kobe, stroll the waterfront at Meriken Park beneath the iconic red Port Tower, enjoy the lanterns and street food of Nankinmachi Chinatown, explore the Western residences of the Kitano district, view the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, taste sake in the Nada district, and visit Ikuta Shrine. Your private guide tailors the day to your interests and handles all logistics - a worry-free shore excursion for cruise visitors.

This tour is designed for travelers who visit Shimonoseki by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Shimonoseki Port or hotels near the port. This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Shimonoseki. Enjoy a 6-hour private tour with your own guide and vehicle, customized to your interests. From the bustling Karato Market famous for fugu and fresh sushi to the dramatic Kanmon Strait with its great bridge, the vermilion Akama Shrine, the historic castle town of Chofu, and the breathtaking views from Mount Hino, you will discover the very best of this storied port city at the western tip of Honshu. You can choose 3-4 sites from the itinerary list, and your guide will tailor the route to make the most of your limited time in port. Sit back, relax, and let your private guide handle all the logistics for a stress-free and memorable day in Shimonoseki.

This tour is designed for travelers who arrive at Hososhima Port (Hyuga) by cruise ship and want to explore Takachiho, one of Japan's most sacred and scenic destinations. We pick you up at the port or a nearby hotel with a private vehicle and a government-licensed multilingual guide - a comfortable, efficient way to reach this beautiful inland region. Enjoy a 8-hour private tour of the spectacular Takachiho Gorge, a V-shaped ravine of towering basalt cliffs and emerald waters formed by ancient lava from Mt. Aso. Walk the gorge path, admire the 17-meter Manai Falls, and (seasonally) glide beneath the cliffs in a rowboat. Takachiho is also the cradle of Japanese mythology. Visit Takachiho Shrine among ancient cedars and Amano Iwato Shrine, linked to the sun goddess Amaterasu, plus Kunimigaoka, famous for its early-morning seas of clouds. Choose 3-4 sites from the itinerary and your guide will tailor the day to your interests.

This private 8-hour tour is the ideal way to discover the best of Aomori at your own pace, with a friendly government-licensed guide and a private vehicle at your disposal. With a full day to explore, you skip the stress of public transport and see far more than you could on your own. Step inside the spectacular Nebuta Museum WA RASSE to meet the giant illuminated floats of Aomori's world-famous festival, then explore 5,000 years of history at the Sannai-Maruyama Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Jomon village. Admire the Aomori Museum of Art, browse local cider at the waterfront A-Factory, ride the Hakkoda Ropeway for mountain views, and unwind in the seaside hot-spring town of Asamushi. Because the tour is fully private, your guide tailors the day to your interests and pace - ideal for families, couples, and first-time visitors. Your English- and Japanese-speaking guide shares the stories and flavours that make Aomori unforgettable, while your driver handles the rest.

This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover Nagoya's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Nagoya, the heart of Japan's Chubu region, blends proud samurai heritage with cutting-edge industry and modern city life. Begin at the magnificent Nagoya Castle, then visit the sacred Atsuta Jingu shrine. Wander the lively Osu district, stroll the elegant Edo-period Tokugawa Garden, and admire the futuristic Oasis 21 and Mirai Tower in Sakae. Discover the birthplace of Toyota at the fascinating Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, and step back in time in the preserved streets of Arimatsu, home to centuries-old shibori tie-dyeing. With a private vehicle and your personal guide, you can tailor the day to your interests and travel in comfort. Whether you love history, culture, craftsmanship or modern architecture, this flexible private tour offers the very best of Nagoya at your own pace.

Discover Matsuyama, the warm-hearted castle town of Ehime, on a relaxed private day tour with your own government-licensed English-speaking guide and a private vehicle. Travelling at your own pace, you skip crowded buses and timetables and focus on what you most want to see. Stand beneath Matsuyama Castle, one of only twelve original castles left in Japan, with sweeping views over the city and the Seto Inland Sea. Soak up the timeless atmosphere of Dogo Onsen, one of the country's oldest hot springs, whose historic bathhouse is said to have inspired the film Spirited Away. Visit the National-Treasure temple of Ishite-ji, the vivid Isaniwa Shrine, the elegant Taisho-era villa of Bansuiso, and stroll the lively Dogo Haikara arcade with its retro Botchan Train. With a private guide and vehicle, the itinerary is flexible and fully customisable. Your guide shares the history, culture and local food of Ehime and helps with photos and tips, for an easy and memorable day in Matsuyama.

This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover the highlights of Shimonoseki efficiently, in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed, English-speaking guide! Shimonoseki sits at the western tip of Honshu, where the Kanmon Strait separates it from Kyushu. Sample the city's famous fugu (pufferfish) at the lively Karato Market, take in the soaring Kanmon Bridge, and visit Akama Shrine, steeped in the legends of the Heike clan. Wander the historic castle town of Chofu and Kozanji Temple, enjoy sweeping strait views from Hinoyama Observatory and the Kaikyo Yume Tower, and drive out to the brilliant turquoise waters beneath Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge. We welcome you to come and explore the unique history, scenery and flavors of Shimonoseki with us! Note*1: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government and requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover the highlights of Fukuoka efficiently in a private vehicle, accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide. Fukuoka, the vibrant gateway to Kyushu, blends ancient temples and shrines with a lively modern city and famous food culture. Begin at Dazaifu Tenmangu, one of Japan's most important shrines, dedicated to the deity of learning, then marvel at the colossal bronze reclining Buddha of Nanzoin Temple. Visit Tochoji Temple, home to the great seated Fukuoka Buddha, and Kushida Shrine, heart of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival. Stroll the tranquil pond of Ohori Park, explore the stone walls of the Fukuoka Castle ruins, enjoy Canal City Hakata, and take in sweeping bay views from Fukuoka Tower. With a private licensed guide and comfortable vehicle, the itinerary is flexible and tailored to your interests, so you can relax and experience the best of Fukuoka at your own pace.

Discover the charm of Sasebo on a private shore excursion tailored just for you. Start with a convenient pickup at Sasebo Port and travel in comfort without the rush of group tours. Stroll through the vibrant Saruku City Arcade, enjoying local shops and eateries. Visit Nagushiyama Park, renowned for its stunning azaleas in spring, and soak in the views of the Kujukushima Islands. At Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort, explore at your leisure with optional attractions. Finally, take in the sights from Funakoshi Observatory before returning to the port. - Private vehicle transportation for a personalized experience - Explore the lively Saruku City Arcade and Nagushiyama Park - Leisure time at Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort with optional activities - English digital guidebook and audio guide provided for convenience

Discover the rich history and culture of Nagasaki on a private shore excursion that begins with convenient pickup from Nagasaki Port. Enjoy a relaxed pace as you explore significant sites like the Nagasaki Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum, learning about the city’s impactful history. Visit Dejima, the historic Dutch trading post, and stroll through Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown to experience its vibrant culture and unique cuisine. Marvel at the beauty of Oura Cathedral and Glover Garden, where Western-style residences offer stunning views of the harbor. If time allows, take in breathtaking panoramic views from Mt. Inasa before returning to your ship. Enjoy a private vehicle for a personalized experience, Visit key sites including Peace Park and Chinatown, Receive an English digital guidebook and audio guide, Pre-tour customer support available in English.

This private shore excursion from Maizuru Port offers a wonderful combination of spectacular scenery and traditional Japanese coastal culture. Travel comfortably by private vehicle with a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter and explore Ine, one of Japan’s most picturesque fishing villages, known for its unique funaya boathouses built along the waterfront. Enjoy a sightseeing cruise around Ine Bay and admire the rows of traditional boathouses from the water, offering a completely different perspective from walking through the village. Continue to Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, and take in the magnificent panorama from Kasamatsu Park. With transportation and guiding arranged exclusively for your group, you can enjoy northern Kyoto at a relaxed pace. The itinerary can also be adjusted where possible to suit your interests and your cruise schedule.

Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only. Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance. This 8-hour tour from Maizuru Port covers two of northern Kyoto’s most iconic seaside sights. Begin at Amanohashidate to enjoy the sandbar area and a casual street-food walk in the Monju neighborhood, then ride up to Amanohashidate View Land for the classic panoramic viewpoint. In the afternoon, travel along the coast to Ine, famous for its unique “funaya” boat houses lining the calm bay, before returning to Maizuru Port. Lunch is not included in this tour.