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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.

“Wonderful full day tour! Our guide, Kiora, met us at the port and provided a seamless amazing day. We visited all of the sites that I had on my “to do “ list-golden Pavilion, Gion District- and two additional temples. Kiora was knowledgeable aRead more”

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

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

★ 4.5

A private 10-hour Kyoto day from Kobe (or Osaka port) with port pickup, Arashiyama bamboo, Golden Pavilion, Nishiki Market, Gion, and Fushimi Inari.

“Our tour went pretty smoothly despite being booked at the last minute. Our tour guide was wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and has explained a lot about the stories behind places we visited. She also was very flexible, changed the plan to fit our needs. Highly recommended.”

36 reviewsFrom $490.00by Ahmed Abu Tayeh

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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 had the most enjoyable day in Kyoto with our lovely guide Alyssa. I highly recommend having a personal guide as the train connections are complicated and time is saved by having a local to navigate. Alyssa was very caring trying to keep us cool on a very hot day and moving at our pace.…”

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.

“Masanari was an excellent guide — very knowledgeable and attentive. We shared our interests, and he organized the tour perfectly, even though some attractions were a bit far apart.”

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.

“I highly recommend this tour. Shimizu, our guide, was exceptional — friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive. During the day, we visited Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Itsukushima Shrine. We also stopped for a Read 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.

“Our family had an excellent time with Akie. She gave us an easy way to maneuver Kobe in a day from our hotel to the herb garden via Rope Way. She reserved a delicious Kobe lunch for us. That was amazing. We highly recommend the resRead more”

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.

“Our tour guide, Aki-san, was awesome! She paid attention to every detail, answered all of our questions and was extremely patient with my two grandchildren. She even entertained us at the end of the tour with fun clapping songs to end our tour in a very happy and dynamic mood.”

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.

“It was a great day. Sander was super attentive, understood his English well and besides the tour was also taken care of our physical well-being 👏Auto-translated”

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

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.

“Great tour to be able to experience Nagasaki! Our tour guide was so friendly and knowledgeable and really helped us to experience this interesting city. Fun to experience the tram and be part of everyday life.”

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

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