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Okinawa Main Island

6 hours

Naha Highlights & Local Secrets Tour

Discover Naha’s cultural heart in one day! Visit Shuri Castle, the historic royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, then stroll the scenic Kinjo Stone Road. After immersing in Okinawan history, enjoy authentic local cuisine for lunch. In the afternoon, explore the charming Yachimun pottery street and shop along the bustling Heiwa Dori. Blending history, culture, food, and shopping — the perfect way to experience real Okinawa in Naha!

Naha Highlights & Local Secrets Tour

Kyoto Early Bird Highlights with Car Service

Join me on this early morning tour to discover five of Kyoto's must-see sights before the crowds arrive. Travel comfortably by car as your knowledgeable guide drives you between each destination, allowing you to save time and energy while making the most of your visit. It's also an ideal way to explore Kyoto during the hot summer months, with less walking between attractions and more time to enjoy the city's beauty and history.

Kyoto Early Bird Highlights with Car Service

Other Shizuoka Locations

7 hours

Seashore Excursion from Omaezaki. Kakegawa & Fukuroi

The Omaezaki Port is located in the middle of Shizuoka Prefecture. This area is still not so popular with overseas tourists but is filled with attractions. The tour leads you to two local cities, Kakegawa and Fukuroi. These cities have prospered since the Edo era on the old route of Tokaido. There are several historical sites worth visiting. And guarantee that the scenery of the large tea fields along the way makes you peaceful and prosperous.

Seashore Excursion from Omaezaki. Kakegawa & Fukuroi

Sand Bath Experience & Samurai Village – Cruise-Friendly Day Tour

Join me for an adventure through southern Kagoshima! From the cruise port, we’ll head to Ibusuki — where you’ll be gently buried in warm volcanic sand by the seaside — you can only experience here! Then we’ll go to the Flowing Somen Noodles spot, where you get to catch your lunch :-) It’s a fun Japanese culinary adventure — Try to catch the noodles with your chopsticks and dip them in tasty sauce. then to beautifully preserved samurai residence in Chiran town from the Edo period.

Sand Bath Experience & Samurai Village – Cruise-Friendly Day Tour

Hiroshima Shore Excursion Private Car Tour – Peace Park & Highlights (4 Hours)

Make the most of your limited time in Hiroshima with a worry-free shore excursion. Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, powerful symbols of peace and history. Travel comfortably by private car with guaranteed return to your cruise ship on time. This tour is designed specifically for cruise passengers, offering a smooth, efficient, and meaningful experience.

Hiroshima Shore Excursion Private Car Tour – Peace Park & Highlights (4 Hours)

Cruise Passengers’ Scenic & Photogenic Assortment of Nagasaki – 1-Day Private Car Tour

Explore Nagasaki in a relaxed and photogenic way with this private car tour designed for cruise passengers. This assorted highlights itinerary brings together scenic viewpoints, famous landmarks, and visually appealing spots ideal for photography. Traveling by private car allows you to cover more ground comfortably without long walks or public transport. The pace is flexible and planned around your ship’s schedule, making it an easy and enjoyable way to experience Nagasaki in one day.

Cruise Passengers’ Scenic & Photogenic Assortment of Nagasaki – 1-Day Private Car Tour

Discover Nagoya's Best Hotspots: A Car Journey with a Fun Guide

Join us for a comfortable private car tour of Nagoya and its nearby surroundings, guided by a fun and experienced local expert. Relax and enjoy the views and engaging conversation as we travel from one location to the next. The itinerary is flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences. This tour is great for Cruise ship passengers. For an additional 1200 yen pp, I can switch the itinerary and go to the famous Toyota Automobile museum or we can take a stroll through a bamboo forest.

Discover Nagoya's Best Hotspots: A Car Journey with a Fun Guide

Kyoto Highlights from Kobe Port – 9-Hour Private Shore Excursion with Driver-Guide

Discover the highlights of Kyoto on this private full-day tour for cruise passengers arriving at Kobe or Osaka Port. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with your licensed English-speaking driver-guide and visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and the historic Gion district. This flexible tour offers a comfortable experience and ensures a timely return to your cruise ship.

Kyoto Highlights from Kobe Port – 9-Hour Private Shore Excursion with Driver-Guide

Kyoto Uji & Nara Private Transport Tour: Tea Ceremony, Byodoin Temple & Great Buddha (VIP Transport)

Travel in comfort by private vehicle as we explore the cultural heart of ancient Japan in one seamless day. Begin in Uji, famed for premium matcha, with a tea experience and riverside stroll. Visit Byōdō-in and its iconic Phoenix Hall. Continue to Nara, where deer roam freely, and conclude at Tōdai-ji, home to the Great Buddha.

Kyoto Uji & Nara Private Transport Tour: Tea Ceremony, Byodoin Temple & Great Buddha (VIP Transport)

【Car Tour: Shore Excursion】Kanazawa Samurai, Gardens & Geisha Districts

Maximize your shore excursion with this private 8-hour tour designed for cruise passengers. We provide seamless transport from Kanazawa Port to the city’s top cultural landmarks. Explore the iconic Kenrokuen Garden, the historic Higashi Chaya-gai, and the Nagamachi Samurai District. Enjoy fresh seafood at Omicho Market and see the unique Oyama Shrine. Experience Kanazawa’s rich heritage comfortably and return to your ship on time.

【Car Tour: Shore Excursion】Kanazawa Samurai, Gardens & Geisha Districts

Shimizu Port Shore Excursion Tour ~Learn, Explore, the Best of Shimizu~

This tour takes you on a journey through time and nature: learn about the past and present of Shimizu Port at the Shimizu Port “Verkehr” Museum, then visit Miho no Matsubara, the scenic pine grove featured in the Hagoromo Legend, along with Miho Shrine. Let’s discover the charms of Shimizu together! Join us for a day full of nature, culture!

Shimizu Port Shore Excursion Tour ~Learn, Explore, the Best of Shimizu~

【Sendai / Ishinomaki Port】Private Car Tour for Cruise Passengers to Matsushima

This exclusive tour is perfectly tailored for a cruise passengers arriving at Sendai Port and Ishinomaki Port. I'll personally whisk you away from the pier for a breathtaking drive along the scenic coastline. Soon, you'll witness the astonishing beauty of Matsushima Bay, one of Japan's 'three most scenic spots,' where over 250 islands dot the serene waters – a view so profound, even the legendary Japanese poet "Matsuo Basho" found himself speechless.

【Sendai / Ishinomaki Port】Private Car Tour for Cruise Passengers to Matsushima

Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art and Mizuki Shigeru Road (Matsue City & Yasugi City )

This tour helps you make the most of your visit to Shimane. I will plan your tour based on your requests and show you an itinerary in advance, so you will not miss the places you want to go in Shimane. Lunch will also be arranged according to your request.

Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art and Mizuki Shigeru Road (Matsue City & Yasugi City )

【Car Tour: Shore Excursion】 Shirakawa-go World Heritage Tour

Discover the timeless beauty of the Japanese Alps on this flexible private tour from Kanazawa Port. Journey to UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go to explore iconic "Gassho-zukuri" thatched-roof villages. As your personal driving guide, I provide seamless pier-side service and authentic local insights. This excursion is fully customizable to your ship’s schedule, ensuring a stress-free experience that balances world-class heritage with hidden regional gems.

【Car Tour: Shore Excursion】 Shirakawa-go World Heritage Tour

Customized Kagoshima full day Private car tour 鹿兒島岸上精華遊(私家車)

Schedule just for sample. Pick up at the Kagoshima Cruise Port --visiting Kirishima Art Forest Park ( large-scale artworks by renowned artists in an open-air park) -- Kirishima Jingu Shrine, designated a National Treasure in 2021, --Kagoshima's popular local delicacies --visit the unique sweet potato shochu (shochu) distillery -- back to the cruise port Concluding your unforgettable 8-hour day in Kagoshima --鹿兒島郵輪港接客人－霧島藝術森林公園　（欣賞露天的著名藝術展品）－國寶級景點　霧島神宮－品嘗鹿兒島當地的大眾美食－參觀獨特的地瓜蒸餾酒－安全送回郵輪港口

Customized Kagoshima full day Private car tour 鹿兒島岸上精華遊(私家車)

Narita Airport Pickup-Tokyo Highlights & Night View City Tour (Van 1-9 pax)

Starting directly from Narita Airport, you will travel comfortably into the city and visit Tokyo’s most iconic landmarks, from historic temples and elegant districts to vibrant urban centers. As evening falls, enjoy the city’s famous night views, offering a perfect contrast between traditional and modern Tokyo. With an efficient route and flexible pacing, this tour provides the fastest and most convenient way to experience Tokyo’s highlights and nightlife in a single day.

Narita Airport Pickup-Tokyo Highlights & Night View City Tour (Van 1-9 pax)

Cruise ship tour in Kanazawa

The cruise ship regularly stay at ports in Kanazawa city, in Ishikawa. The guide will take you to Takaoka's attractions from the port in Kanazawa. The real Japanese life spreads out in the town. We not only see around the landmarks, but also can talk with locals at some places. The tour starts from where you get off from the cruise ship. I will pick you up by car. I will have planned a plan, but it is flexible by guests' requests.

Cruise ship tour in Kanazawa

Cruise ship tour in Toyama

The cruise ship regularly stay at ports in Toyama, Takaoka city and Imizu city. The guide will take you to Takaoka's attractions from the port. The real Japanese life spreads out in the town. We not only see around the landmarks, but also can talk with locals at some places. The tour starts from where you get off from the cruise ship. I will pick you up by car. I will have planned a plan, but it is flexible by guests' requests.

Cruise ship tour in Toyama

Iya Valley Vine Bridge Tour: One of Japan’s Three Great Hidden Regions

Deep in the mountains between Kochi and Tokushima lies the Iya Valley, one of Japan’s Three Great Hidden Regions. On this private tour from Kochi, we’ll cross the famous Kazurabashi vine bridge, ride a boat through Oboke Gorge, enjoy local mountain cuisine, and visit an ancient Heike clan thatched house. Hard to reach on your own, this tour is ideal for cruise guests wanting to explore the real, hidden Japan at their own pace.

Iya Valley Vine Bridge Tour: One of Japan’s Three Great Hidden Regions

For Cruise Passengers, Powerful Whirlpools & Scenic Highlights In and Around Nagasaki

Experience one of Nagasaki’s most impressive natural sights with a visit to the powerful whirlpools at Saikaibashi, where fast tidal currents collide in a narrow strait. This scenic shore excursion also features panoramic hillside views at Glover Garden, a local seafood lunch popular with residents, and a reflective walk through Nagasaki Peace Park. It is a well-balanced day that combines nature, history, and everyday local life at a relaxed and comfortable pace.

For Cruise Passengers, Powerful Whirlpools & Scenic Highlights In and Around Nagasaki

Kansai Airport from/to Osaka City Private Transfer

Convenient. It can hold up to 4 adults and 5 pieces of luggage. The driver will wait for you at the exit. You don't have to stand in a train or carry your heavy luggage all the way.

Kansai Airport from/to Osaka City Private Transfer

Kansai Airport from/to Kyoto City Private Transfer

Convenient. It can hold up to 4 adults and 5 pieces of luggage. The driver will wait for you at the exit. You don't have to stand in a train or carry your heavy luggage all the way.

Kansai Airport from/to Kyoto City Private Transfer

Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya and Shiraito watefalls

Mt. Fuji can be seen from Tokyo, but if you feel the real size and its atmosphere as well as the value, you should definitely visit this area. I am mainly guiding for the cruise ship passengers for shore excursion, but it is possible to pick you up at a JR station (Shizuoka and Shin-Fuji).

Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya and Shiraito watefalls

Hakodate：Hilights - 5Hour Motomachi, Goryokaku & Mt. Hakodate View- Chauffeur Tour (Sedan 3 Pax)

＊The tour can start from anywhere in Hakodate city, and cruise passengers can also join directly from Hakodate Port. Explore the highlights of Hakodate on this 5-hour private car tour. Visit the scenic Motomachi area, Goryokaku Tower, Hakodate Morning Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses, and Mt. Hakodate for a breathtaking view.

Hakodate：Hilights - 5Hour Motomachi, Goryokaku & Mt. Hakodate View- Chauffeur Tour (Sedan 3 Pax)

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Shore Excursion Japan Private Car Tours

Naha Highlights & Local Secrets Tour

Naha Highlights & Local Secrets Tour

Kyoto Early Bird Highlights with Car Service

Kyoto Early Bird Highlights with Car Service

Seashore Excursion from Omaezaki. Kakegawa & Fukuroi

Seashore Excursion from Omaezaki. Kakegawa & Fukuroi

Sand Bath Experience & Samurai Village – Cruise-Friendly Day Tour

Sand Bath Experience & Samurai Village – Cruise-Friendly Day Tour

Hiroshima Shore Excursion Private Car Tour – Peace Park & Highlights (4 Hours)

Hiroshima Shore Excursion Private Car Tour – Peace Park & Highlights (4 Hours)

Cruise Passengers’ Scenic & Photogenic Assortment of Nagasaki – 1-Day Private Car Tour

Cruise Passengers’ Scenic & Photogenic Assortment of Nagasaki – 1-Day Private Car Tour

Discover Nagoya's Best Hotspots: A Car Journey with a Fun Guide

Discover Nagoya's Best Hotspots: A Car Journey with a Fun Guide

Kyoto Highlights from Kobe Port – 9-Hour Private Shore Excursion with Driver-Guide

Kyoto Highlights from Kobe Port – 9-Hour Private Shore Excursion with Driver-Guide

Kyoto Uji & Nara Private Transport Tour: Tea Ceremony, Byodoin Temple & Great Buddha (VIP Transport)

Kyoto Uji & Nara Private Transport Tour: Tea Ceremony, Byodoin Temple & Great Buddha (VIP Transport)

【Car Tour: Shore Excursion】Kanazawa Samurai, Gardens & Geisha Districts

【Car Tour: Shore Excursion】Kanazawa Samurai, Gardens & Geisha Districts

Shimizu Port Shore Excursion Tour ~Learn, Explore, the Best of Shimizu~

Shimizu Port Shore Excursion Tour ~Learn, Explore, the Best of Shimizu~

【Sendai / Ishinomaki Port】Private Car Tour for Cruise Passengers to Matsushima

【Sendai / Ishinomaki Port】Private Car Tour for Cruise Passengers to Matsushima

Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art and Mizuki Shigeru Road (Matsue City & Yasugi City )

This tour helps you make the most of your visit to Shimane. I will plan your tour based on your requests and show you an itinerary in advance, so you will not miss the places you want to go in Shimane. Lunch will also be arranged according to your request.

Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art and Mizuki Shigeru Road (Matsue City & Yasugi City )

【Car Tour: Shore Excursion】 Shirakawa-go World Heritage Tour

【Car Tour: Shore Excursion】 Shirakawa-go World Heritage Tour

Customized Kagoshima full day Private car tour 鹿兒島岸上精華遊(私家車)

Customized Kagoshima full day Private car tour 鹿兒島岸上精華遊(私家車)

Narita Airport Pickup-Tokyo Highlights & Night View City Tour (Van 1-9 pax)

Narita Airport Pickup-Tokyo Highlights & Night View City Tour (Van 1-9 pax)

Cruise ship tour in Kanazawa

Cruise ship tour in Kanazawa

Cruise ship tour in Toyama

Cruise ship tour in Toyama

Iya Valley Vine Bridge Tour: One of Japan’s Three Great Hidden Regions

Iya Valley Vine Bridge Tour: One of Japan’s Three Great Hidden Regions

For Cruise Passengers, Powerful Whirlpools & Scenic Highlights In and Around Nagasaki

For Cruise Passengers, Powerful Whirlpools & Scenic Highlights In and Around Nagasaki

Kansai Airport from/to Osaka City Private Transfer

Convenient. It can hold up to 4 adults and 5 pieces of luggage. The driver will wait for you at the exit. You don't have to stand in a train or carry your heavy luggage all the way.

Kansai Airport from/to Osaka City Private Transfer

Kansai Airport from/to Kyoto City Private Transfer

Convenient. It can hold up to 4 adults and 5 pieces of luggage. The driver will wait for you at the exit. You don't have to stand in a train or carry your heavy luggage all the way.

Kansai Airport from/to Kyoto City Private Transfer

Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya and Shiraito watefalls

Mt. Fuji can be seen from Tokyo, but if you feel the real size and its atmosphere as well as the value, you should definitely visit this area. I am mainly guiding for the cruise ship passengers for shore excursion, but it is possible to pick you up at a JR station (Shizuoka and Shin-Fuji).

Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya and Shiraito watefalls

Hakodate：Hilights - 5Hour Motomachi, Goryokaku & Mt. Hakodate View- Chauffeur Tour (Sedan 3 Pax)

Hakodate：Hilights - 5Hour Motomachi, Goryokaku & Mt. Hakodate View- Chauffeur Tour (Sedan 3 Pax)

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