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15 Best Shore Excursions Tours In Japan

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The 15 most popular shore excursions tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Shore Excursions Tours In Japan

Kyoto private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)

Kyoto private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port) - Your day plan: how the 8 hours breaks down

1.Kyoto private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)

Most Popular★ 5.0

Private Kyoto day trip from Osaka or Kobe port with a licensed guide. See Kinkakuji, Sanjusangendo, Gion, and Fushimi Inari with lunch.

“We had a fabulous day with our guided tour of Kyoto with Minako Ando. Kyoto is truly a special city - we splashed out on a taxi to drive us for much of the day. The heat and humidity made the taxi's excellent air conditioning a welcome refuge. We met our guide immediately upon disembarking…”

39 reviewsFrom $237.79by ALL STAR OSAKA WALK

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Shore excursion: Full Day Private Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port

Shore excursion: Full Day Private Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Why Early Matters

Kobe: Private Walking Shore Excursion- Kyoto/Osaka/Nara/Kobe

Kobe: Private Walking Shore Excursion- Kyoto/Osaka/Nara/Kobe - Kyoto on Foot: Golden Pavilion, Temples, Gion, and Riverside Vibes

3.Kobe: Private Walking Shore Excursion- Kyoto/Osaka/Nara/Kobe

★ 4.8

Private walking shore tour from Kobe with an English guide, train routing, and flexible stops in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, or Kobe.

“We went to Nara Nature park and the Big Buddha. It was fantastic day for my husband and I. Our daughter had seen it on TikTok so she asked us to go. What a great suggestion. Luckily we were able to get hold of Allysa on What’s app. So she made sure everything was taken…”

23 reviews6 - 8 hoursFrom $141by Kansai Local Tours

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Shore Excursion Full Day Private Kochi Tour from Kochi port

Shore Excursion Full Day Private Kochi Tour from Kochi port - Chikurin-ji Temple Homotsukan: A One-Hour Culture Stop

4.Shore Excursion Full Day Private Kochi Tour from Kochi port

★ 5.0

Private full-day Kochi tour from the port featuring Kochi Castle, Chikurin-ji, Makino Botanical Garden, and Hirome Ichiba, with pickup.

“I had an excellent experience here. The atmosphere was great, everything was clean and well maintained, and the staff were friendly. I visited with friends and we had a wonderful time. Would definitely come again!”

21 reviewsFrom $490.00by Japan Experiences and Tours Company

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Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port – Best of Kobe with a local

Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local - Price and what you pay extra for

Shore Excursion from Hiroshima Port : Private Tour in Hiroshima

Shore Excursion from Hiroshima Port : Private Tour in Hiroshima - Port pickup: the real value of meeting on the ground

6.Shore Excursion from Hiroshima Port : Private Tour in Hiroshima

★ 5.0

Private Hiroshima shore excursion with port pickup, Peace Memorial sights, and Miyajima by ferry, paced for cruise schedules.

“We had a wonderful day with Akiko, despite the rainy weather. She guided us to beautiful sites such as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and museum. When the rain prompted us to skip Miyajima, Akiko expertly suggested perfect alternRead more”

17 reviewsFrom $2,000.00by Japan Experiences and Tours Company

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Kobe private tour from Osaka (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)

Kobe private tour from Osaka (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port) - Kobe as an 8-Hour Shore Excursion: Why This Day Works

7.Kobe private tour from Osaka (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)

★ 5.0

Private Kobe shore day from Osaka or Kobe port with hotel pickup, Nunobiki ropeway views, Hakutsuru sake tasting, Harborland, and Kitano.

“Lovely day with Kaori. We enjoyed this tour very much. Kaori is so nice and friendly. Kobe was one of the best tour in Japon. The garden, flowers, the views and the port were memorable. I recommend Kaori ☺️”

15 reviewsFrom $195.96by ALL STAR OSAKA WALK

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Shizuoka Shore Excursion: Zen, Matcha & Calligraphy Shimizu Port

Shizuoka Shore Excursion: Zen, Matcha & Calligraphy Shimizu Port - The Meeting Point: Fast Find, Minimal Fuss

8.Shizuoka Shore Excursion: Zen, Matcha & Calligraphy Shimizu Port

★ 5.0

A calm Shimizu shore excursion with Seiken-ji temple, guided zazen, matcha and sweets, plus name-based calligraphy in a small group.

“We had a delightful day with this tour. The guides provided so much background detail. The meditation experience was very moving and impactful. The calligraphy was a very special unique challenge. Highly recommend this intimate and rewarding experience.”

14 reviewsFrom $100.00by Authentic Cultural Experiences in Shimizu

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Nara private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)

Nara private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port) - Getting started right: 9:00 am pickup from Osaka or Kobe port

9.Nara private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)

★ 5.0

Private Nara shore excursion from Osaka or Kobe with a pro guide, lunch, Todai-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Nara Park deer time, and Naramachi old town.

“I can't say enough about this tour. Minako met us as we came off the cruise ship in Kobe and escorted us via train to see Nara. She was helpful, pleasant and full of information without trying to bore us with too many details. She seemed tRead more”

13 reviewsFrom $235.15by ALL STAR OSAKA WALK

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All-Inclusive Ishigaki Island Shore Excursion with English Guide

All-Inclusive Ishigaki Island Shore Excursion with English Guide - Meeting at Ishigaki New Cruise Berth and riding in a/c comfort

10.All-Inclusive Ishigaki Island Shore Excursion with English Guide

★ 5.0

Cruise-friendly Ishigaki shore tour with an English guide, small-group comfort, all-inclusive snacks and drinks, plus iconic bays, beaches, and views.

“I had the most fun filled day. Sander was great tour guide. The tour was well organized and also great introductory video while you are in the van. Some great beaches and cliff with lighthouse view were amazing. I even spent time with squirrel Read more”

13 reviewsFrom $123.79by Ishigaki Island Tours

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Kyoto Day Trip from Osaka Port – Private Shore Excursion

Kyoto Day Trip from Osaka Port – Private Shore Excursion - A train trip you can actually enjoy (not survive)

11.Kyoto Day Trip from Osaka Port – Private Shore Excursion

★ 5.0

Kyoto private shore excursion from Osaka Port with a local host: Gion lantern streets, Fushimi Inari, bamboo grove, and train help.

“We are a group of 4 friends over 70 years and in hind site should have booked a private tour with a van. We traveled from Osaka to Kyoto by train & metro changing about 4 times on route! We only visited 2 area's, Arashiyama & Bamboo Grove Read more”

13 reviewsFrom $313.37by City Unscripted

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Private Car Tour to KYOTO, OSAKA or NARA | KOBE Shore Excursion

Private Car Tour to KYOTO, OSAKA or NARA | KOBE Shore Excursion - The 8–10 hour reality check: how to plan your day without rushing

12.Private Car Tour to KYOTO, OSAKA or NARA | KOBE Shore Excursion

★ 5.0

Private Kobe shore excursion by car with an English-speaking guide. Customize Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Himeji or Awaji in 8–10 hours.

“Our driver and guide, Zack, was an absolute gem. Everything about our day with Zack was exceptional - from the welcome with our name on a sign, to the many thoughtful touches (for example the bottles of cold water on a scorching Read more”

10 reviewsFrom $263.87by KDMC

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Shore Excursion: Full Day Private Nara Tour from Osaka /Kobe port

Shore Excursion: Full Day Private Nara Tour from Osaka /Kobe port - Key Highlights That Make This Tour Worth It

13.Shore Excursion: Full Day Private Nara Tour from Osaka /Kobe port

★ 5.0

Cruise-friendly private Nara tour from Osaka or Kobe with Kofuku-ji, Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, and deer park—plus expert guiding.

“We thought the car fee was in but realized a day before that its not, so we had to pay it in cash to the driver, and we do not regret it. Our guide Kazz was fantastic!! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Japan and the sites wRead more”

9 reviewsFrom $490.00by Japan Experiences and Tours Company

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Cruise Shore Excursion: Kobe Sake Tasting with Local Guide

Cruise Shore Excursion: Kobe Sake Tasting with Local Guide - Nada Ward: where Kobe’s sake story starts

Shared Nagasaki Half-Day Sightseeing Tour for shore excursion

Shared Nagasaki Half-Day Sightseeing Tour for shore excursion - Nagasaki Peace Park: the memorial message you can’t rush

15.Shared Nagasaki Half-Day Sightseeing Tour for shore excursion

★ 5.0

Cruise-only 4-hour Nagasaki tour: Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Megane Bridge, Glover Garden, plus a 1-day tram pass.

“It is packed, we first went to atomic bomb museum and peace park, and then double glasses bridge,which is near old commercial street,the last stop is the Glover park,which is overlooking the harbor with breathtaking view. The special thaRead more”

4 reviewsFrom $91.05by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

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