Top Japan Shore Excursions

Begin your private shore excursion with pickup directly from Marine Port Kagoshima. Travel comfortably in your own private vehicle. Unlike a large group tour, there is no need to keep pace with other travelers, allowing you to enjoy each destination at your own pace. Take the ferry to Sakurajima and explore this volcanic island. Visit Yunohira Observatory for views of the volcano, then see the volcanic landscape at Arimura Lava Observatory. Continue to the Lava Nagisa Promenade and relax in the natural footbath by the sea. Return by ferry to Kagoshima and visit Sengan-en, a historic Japanese garden overlooking Sakurajima and Kinko Bay. The driver speaks Japanese, with communication assisted by a translation app. Before your tour, you will receive an English digital guidebook about the itinerary and sightseeing locations. Pre-tour customer support is available in English. Return to Marine Port Kagoshima in time for your ship’s departure.

See Tokyo your way during your cruise stop. OTOMO designs a private day around your interests, pace and ship schedule, with a local English-speaking guide and coordinated travel from Tokyo International Cruise Terminal. Before your tour, share your interests, walking preferences and ship timing. We plan a practical route and match you with a guide to help you connect with the places you visit. Explore famous sights, local neighborhoods, food or shopping with time for what matters to you. Choose Guide & Private Vehicle for a private car and separate driver, or Guide Only for public transportation at your own expense. This eight-hour tour includes local travel and an accompanied return to your cruise terminal. The listed itinerary is one example. Your route will be agreed before the tour and may change with traffic, weather, opening hours and your ship schedule. Designed around you. Personally guided. Seamlessly connected.

This is the ideal pick for independent travelers wanting to discover lots of Mt. Fuji and Hakone area highlights without a guide. -Mount Fuji Area: Fresh air, beautiful flowers, picturesque lakes..all set to the backdrop of Japan's most famous mountain,Mount Fuji. -Hakone Area: Nestled in the mountains, Hakone is a place of natural and artistic wonders. Visit Owakudani to see the ever-rising sulfurous gasses from the active volcano that provides heat to the many hot springs nearby. This tour includes a private car or van, and your own personal English speaking driver. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 3 to 4 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. *1 to 2 spots from No.2 to No.16, 1 to 2 spots from No.17 to No.20. Note*: Tour details has a possibility of change depending on the traffic conditions.

Explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems as your guide shares cultural insights and personal tips that bring the city to life. After a 4 hour sightseeing tour, your guide will accompany you to The Grand Tokyo, a unique dining venue located inside Grand Hammer. * Your guide will leave after they take you to Grand Hammer Enjoy an a one-of-a-kind variety show featuring performers from around the world, including artists who starred in the hit global series Got Talent! You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. Note* Dinner and drinks are not included in the tour. Please pay on site on the day.

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.

This 5 hr tour includes a 4hr Tokyo city walking tour with our guide portion and 1 hr at Robot Pilot Base Tour at PATLABOR LAB. Your guide will drop you off at PATLABOR LAB after a 4 hour walking tour. You can feel like you are the main character of the anime by visiting INGRAM(PATLABOR LAB), the 5 meters class giant robot that appears in the anime. Step into the world of Mobile Police Patlabor at the facility in Tokyo where you can find INGRAM. Explore human-operated robot research and development facility at PATLABOR LAB! Tour Includes: Guided walking tour in Tokyo Robot Pilot Base Tour at PATLABOR LAB *The Robot Pilot Base Tour may last around 40 minutes depending on the situation* You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘itinerary’ list. *Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 4 hours from the start of the tour.*

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!

Discover the authentic flavors of Fukuoka on this private food tour led by a government-licensed English-speaking guide. Savor iconic Hakata ramen and hearty motsunabe (offal hot pot) while exploring the vibrant local food scene. Enjoy a fully personalized experience tailored to your interests and pace.

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 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 tour is designed for travelers who visit Osaka by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Osaka Port (Tempozan) 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 Osaka. Enjoy a 6-hour private tour with your own guide and vehicle, customized to your interests. From the mighty Osaka Castle and the neon-lit streets of Dotonbori to the nostalgic Shinsekai district, the bustling food stalls of Kuromon Market, and the panoramic views from Umeda Sky Building, you will discover the very best of Japan's kitchen and entertainment capital. 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 an stress-free and memorable day in Osaka.

This private tour is designed for travelers arriving at Uno Port (Okayama) by cruise ship. We pick you up at the port or nearby hotels, and with a friendly government-licensed local guide and a comfortable private vehicle, it is a relaxed and efficient way to explore the best of the Okayama and Kurashiki region in just 6 hours. Discover the striking black keep of Okayama Castle and stroll through Korakuen, one of Japan's three great landscape gardens. Wander the white-walled merchant streets and willow-lined canal of the historic Kurashiki Bikan Quarter, and admire masterpieces by Monet and El Greco at the Ohara Museum of Art. Enjoy sweeping views of the Great Seto Bridge from Washuzan Hill, and visit the atmospheric Kibitsu and Achi shrines. This is a fully customizable private tour: simply choose 2 to 3 sights from the itinerary and your guide will tailor the day to your interests. Relax and enjoy a stress-free shore excursion made just for you.

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.

Discover Kitakyushu, the gateway between Honshu and Kyushu, on this fully private 8-hour tour led by a friendly, government-licensed guide with a private vehicle and driver. This city pairs samurai heritage with nostalgic port charm and dramatic natural scenery. Stand beneath the soaring keep of Kokura Castle, wander the retro streets and waterfront of Mojiko, and watch ships glide through the narrow Kanmon Straits where two seas meet. Browse the lively stalls of Tanga Market, ride to the summit of Mount Sarakura for one of Japan's top three night views, and take in the sweeping Hiraodai karst plateau. Because the tour is completely private, the itinerary is flexible and built around you: travel at your own pace, linger wherever you like, and ask your guide anything about local history, culture, and food. With comfortable door-to-door transport and a knowledgeable local by your side, you'll enjoy the very best of Kitakyushu in one relaxed and memorable day.

While most standard Mount Fuji trips trap you on a massive bus with 45 strangers wasting hours stuck in Tokyo traffic your Tokyo: Private Mt Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi & Kimono Experience stands completely apart. We guarantee a traffic-free, flawlessly paced 10-hour itinerary via the direct express train, whisking you from Tokyo in pure comfort while other tours are idling on the freeway. Because this is a 100% private journey, you won't be rushed. Your dedicated local guide moves at your pace, fast-tracking you away from crowds. In just one day, you will enjoy a premium Kimono styling session, walk the scenic shores of Lake Kawaguchi, capture the iconic Chureito Pagoda, and explore the historic volcanic ponds of Oshino Hakkai. It is a seamless, luxurious masterpiece of an adventure that mass-tourism companies simply cannot replicate.

Discover the natural beauty and local culture of Yamaguchi Prefecture on this private shore excursion from Kitakyushu (Mojiko) Port. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle with a Japanese-speaking driver, with communication assisted by a translation app. Visit Akiyoshidai Karst Observatory for panoramic views of grasslands and limestone formations. Continue to Akiyoshido Cave, where you can choose to explore the impressive underground limestone cave or simply enjoy the surrounding scenery without entering. Cave admission is optional and payable on-site. Next, visit Karato Market in Shimonoseki to experience its lively atmosphere and discover local seafood before returning to the cruise port. An English digital guidebook and audio guide are provided in advance, with English chat support available throughout the tour.

Discover the history, culture, and scenic beauty of Niigata on a private half-day tour from Niigata Port. Travel comfortably by private vehicle and visit Saito Villa, a beautifully preserved traditional residence, before exploring the historic Furumachi district and peaceful Hakusan Shrine. Continue to Niigata’s historic waterfront area to learn about the city’s maritime heritage, then enjoy panoramic views of Niigata City, the Shinano River, and the Sea of Japan from the Befco Bakauke Observatory Room. With a private guide and vehicle throughout, this tour offers a relaxed and convenient introduction to Niigata, with plenty of time to return to the port before departure. This tour is great for any types of travelers , such as adventure seekers, families with children, etc.