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Yokohama Shore Excursion
Joined 2019
This is a one-day shore excursion for those who visit Yokohama port during your cruise overseas. During the limited time see the must-see sites and experience some attractions of your interest. Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan with a population of about 3.8 million. It is the first port which opened to the world after a long seclusion policy by the last Samurai government (Tokugawa Shogunate). Enjoy both historical sites and newly developed seafront center.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal or your designated place
Osanbashi Pier International Passenger Terminal or Shinko Pier International Passenger Terminal
Meeting Point is either Osanbashi Pier or Shinko Pier depending on which pier your cruiser will dock. Both piers are the sea entrances of Japan opened 130 years ago. Or any place you designate.
Yokohama Landmark Tower
The third tallest building standing 296m high. Enjoy birds' eyed view from Sky Garden Observatory.
Seaside Boardwalk on Former Railroad Promenade
Walk on the boardwalk along the bay from Yokohama Landmark Tower to Yamashita Park. See the memorial remains of the historical port as well as visiting a museum of your interests.
Yokohama Chinatown
Visit the oldest and largest Chinatown in Japan and have lunch. There are approximately 250 restaurants of Chinese cuisines. Strolling along the busy streets for shopping and experiencing Chinese culture.
Sankeien Garden
Visit Sankeien Garden (named after a successful businessman named Hara Sankei), a traditional Japanese-style garden with important cultural properties. Enjoy tranquil natural beauty and traditional Japanese architectures collected by Sankei from all over Japan.
Osanbashi Pier International Passenger Terminal or Shinko Pier International Passenger Terminal
Ending Point
At Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal or your designated place
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
guide transportation fee
guide entrance fee
your transportation fee
your entrance fee
your lunch
Tour Important Information
*Meeting place is either Osanbashi pier or Shinko pier depending on your cruiser.
*Nippon Maru, an old sailboat, Memorial Museum / Hikawamaru, a historical ocean liner / Yokohama Archives of History are closed on Mondays.
*Cup Noodles Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
*Sky Garden Observatory of Landmark is closed on Saturdays
*If you would like to visit other places instead of Yokohama, it is possible to go to Kamakura or Tokyo. Please see my other tours.
Important message from the supplier
I have changed the day when I am available.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2019
About Tour Guide Haruo T.
I live in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. I have a license to teach in high schools and was admitted to the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language in the University of Birmingham. Until 2015 I had been teaching English at public high schools in Kanagawa for 37 years. During that time, I had some experience of guiding students from overseas through sister-school relationship around Tokyo and Kanagawa. Therefore, I had good command of English with the TOEIC score of 935.
As for a tour guide experience I earned the certificate of National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter in English and since then I have guided tourists to the popular sites around Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura and Yokosuka. My guiding focuses on introducing not only Japanese historical and cultural backgrounds but also giving tourists some tips to travel Japan only by themselves, such as how to use trains and subways, find good restaurants, reserve tickets, buy survenier, and speak basic Japanese. In addition, my tour includes opportunities to experience Japanese culture like Zen meditation, ninja performance, visiting anime's location sites based on tourists' request. Besides, by means of my hobbies of writing English Haiku and Waka (traditional Japanese poems) and performing Rakugo (traditional Japanese funny story telling) in English, I can surely entertain tourists during the tour.
My moto as a tour guide is let the tourists have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Japan with my profound, intelligible and interestiog guiding.
Reviews
“An amazing guide for an amazing start of our Japan Trip!”
As a first-time user of this service and traveler to Japan, I wholeheartedly recommend it to all foreigners visiting Japan for the first time. Haruo was exceptional in the lead-up to my arrival, promptly answering my questions and providing a clear itinerary while remaining flexible. His proficiency in English was impressive, and he offered insightful explanations about both the historical and modern aspects of Japan. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our tour and would gladly book him again. One tip I would suggest is to ensure you have good walking skills for any Tokyo tour! Haruo was an excellent choice for our first day in Tokyo. Given that we were mentally exhausted from a long flight the previous day, having a tour with Haruo to navigate the intricacies of shrines and subway systems was incredibly beneficial. We visited many major sites, learning a wealth of historical information, and he was more than willing to adjust our itinerary based on our interests. He is a fantastic guide, and I highly recommend his services! Thank you very much, Haruo-san.
Haruo T.
Dear Pranav You are really one of the amazing guests I’ve ever guided. Thank you for your kind words and generosity. The tour with you will be an unforgettable memory in my life. Please take care of yourselves and I wish you a Merry Christmas. Haruo
“Awesome Tour of Tokyo!!”
1st time user of this service and traveller to Japan and I would recommend it 100% to all Foreigners visiting Japan for the 1st time. Haruro was great in the lead up prior to arriving to Japan in answering my questions and was transparent on the itinerary and flexible. His English was great and he explained the history of tradition and modern era of Japan. We loved every minute of our tour. I would recommend in booking him anytime. The only helpful hint I would advise is that you better bring your walking skills when you do any Tokyo tour!! Thank you very much Haruyo.
Haruo T.
Hi, Ibrahim. Thank you so much for the kind and generous review as well as your recommendation. I’m sure you will have a great tour in Tokyo and Osaka. Good luck for the horse race! Best regards to your amazing son.
Stacey H.
Tokyo: First Day on Your Trip to Japan Kasai and Odaiba for Stacey
Customized
“Tokyo Bay walking tour ”
Haruo was a great guide - took us to do and see what we asked for and more - explained points of interest on the way - would do another tour with him
Haruo T.
Thank you for the thoughtful and heartwarming review even though I made some mistakes during the tour. This encourages me a lot. Please enjoy the tour in Japan. I’m always wishing your safe and wonderful trip in Japan.
$169/ per group
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