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Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

TOKYO - Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Harajuku, Omotesando, Ueno - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day's private tour of some of Tokyo's core sights. Start at the Meiji-jingu – Tokyo’s most important shrine. Spend the rest of the morning exploring the trendy nearby areas of Shibuya, Harajuku and Omotesando, which are great for shopping and people watching. In the afternoon visit Ueno for Ueno Park, and the lively Ameyoko (Ameya Market Street).

Highlights:

• Visit Meiji-jingu, a shrine dedicated to the Meiji Emperor and wife, Empress Shoken. Covering a huge 175 acres, the shrine is said to house roughly 100,000 trees. Inside the grounds are the Meiji Jingu treasure house, where you can see the personal belongings of the Emperor and Empress, and of course the beautiful shrine buildings themselves.
• Explore Shibuya and Harajuku, two bustling and exciting Tokyo districts. Shibuya is famous for its many shops and bars, as well as the well known road intersection surrounded by neon lights. Harajuku main area caters to obscure fashion tastes and is fascinating to look at and see the variety of people dress in lolita clothing or cosplay.
• Walk down Omoetsando, a broad leafy street great for people watching, it also features many shops of well-known international brands, perfect for treating yourself to some home comforts.
• Finish the day in Ueno Park area, famous for its spring cherry blossom. The Shinobazu Pond is lovely to look at, and the many museums in the area make for a fascinating visit.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo

 
Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included:Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals
 

TOKYO - Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Omotesando, Imperial Gardens, Ginza - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day's privately guided tour of some of Tokyo's core sights. Start at the Meiji-jingu – Tokyo’s most important shrine. Spend the rest of the morning exploring the trendy nearby areas of Shibuya and Omotesando, which are great for shopping and people watching. In the afternoon spend some time exploring the Imperial Palace East Gardens. The nearby Ginza has wonderful department stores and art galleries to visit, as well as excellent, if pricy, cafés and restaurants.

Highlights:

• Visit Meiji-jingu, a shrine dedicated to the Meiji Emperor and wife, Empress Shoken. Covering a huge 175 acres, the shrine is said to house roughly 100,000 trees. Inside the grounds are the Meiji Jingu treasure house, where you can see the personal belongings of the Emperor and Empress, and of course the beautiful shrine buildings themselves.
• Explore Shibuya and Omotesando, two diverse Tokyo districts. Shibuya is famous for its many shops and bars, as well as the well known road intersection surrounded by neon lights. Omoetsando, a broad leafy street great for people watching, also features many shops of well-known international brands, perfect for treating yourself to some home comforts.
• Discover the Imperial Palace East Gardens, on the ground where Edo Castle once stood. None of the castle building remains, but several guard-houses, moats and walls still give visitors an impression of what the castle would have been like. There is a large lawn area, and a lovely Japanese garden at the foot of the hill, perfect for relaxing in otherwise busy central Tokyo.
• Finish the day in Ginza, one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world. You can enjoy browsing in one of the many departments stores, fashion boutiques and art galleries, or take a break in an upmarket restaurant of coffeehouse.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo 

Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement

Not included: Meals
 
 

TOKYO - Edo Museum, Asakusa and Hama Rikyu gardens - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day's privately guided tour of some of Tokyo's fascinating sights. You will go to Asakusa for a taste of downtown Tokyo and see Senso-ji, Tokyo’s most important Buddhist temple. Relax in Hama Rikyu Gardens,  – a peaceful oasis in the middle of the metropolis. And visit the Edo Tokyo Musuem to learn about some of the city's history and culture.

Highlights:

• Explore Asakusa, with its downtown 'shitamachi' atmosphere. A great place for souvenir shopping, Asakusa is also home to Sensoji, one of Tokyo's oldest shrine complexes. Built in the 7th century, there are various temple and shrine buildings, as well as the famous Kaminarimon Gate with its impressive paper lantern.
• Visit Hama Rikyu Gardens, a lovely oasis of greenery in the city center. Tidal ponds and green trees stand in stark but satisfying contrast to the backdrop of skyscrapers. You might also want to try a bitter yet refreshing cup of matcha green tea at the garden's Nakajima teahouse, which is on an island on one of the garden's ponds (not included).
• Housed in an unique looking building, Edo Tokyo Museum's permanent exhibition vividly illustrates the past of Tokyo through the use dioramas, life-sizes figures and figurines. You can discover the fascinating and historic cultural heritage, commercial history, changing politics, and traditional architecture of Tokyo, amongst other things.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo.

 
Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; lunch; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement

Not included: Meals
 

TOKYO - Hama Rikyu gardens, Asakusa and Akihabara - 4 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a half day's privately guided tour of some of Tokyo's best sights. Begin at the Hama Rikyu Gardens, which stunningly contrast Tokyo’s new and old. From here, you will take a boat up the Sumida River to Asakusa for the Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple.. The tour finishes in Akihabara, Tokyo’s manga and electronics district.

Highlights:

• Visit Hama Rikyu Gardens, a lovely oasis of greenery in the city center. Tidal ponds and green trees stand in stark but satisfying contrast to the backdrop of skyscrapers. You might also want to try a bitter yet refreshing cup of matcha green tea at the garden's Nakajima teahouse, which is on an island on one of the garden's ponds (not included).
• Explore Asakusa, with its downtown 'shitamachi' atmosphere. A great place for souvenir shopping, Asakusa is also home to Sensoji, one of Tokyo's oldest shrine complexes. Built in the 7th century, there are various temple and shrine buildings, as well as the famous Kaminarimon Gate with its impressive paper lantern.
• Discover Akihabara, Tokyo's vibrant electronics district. The area's many stores offer everything from the newest electronic goods, to home appliances and a wide range of electronic parts, to any level of second-hand goods and electronic bric-a-brac. Recently Akihabara has also emerged as Tokyo's center of otaku culture and there are now many shops specializing in anime, manga, figures, and collectible cards (amongst other things) which have interspersed themselves amongst the electronics retailers. This diverse and colourful atmosphere makes Akihabara a fascinating place to wander and browse.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo.

 
Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement

Not included: Meals
 

NARITA- Narita-san, Boso no Mura, Omotesando - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Explore the beautiful and historic town of Narita.
Start by visiting the temple and its vast landscaped gardens, then continue to Boso no Mura to enjoy the recreated village – a living museum which showcases many of Japan’s traditional arts and crafts. In the afternoon take some time to explore the charming Omotesando road with its traditional wooden builidngs.

Highlights:

• Transfer from Tokyo to Narita
• Visit Narita-san, an expansive temple incorporating a number of buildings including a beautifully decorated three story pagoda, the 'Great Pagoda of Peace' which is built in Tahoto style, and the new and old main halls of the temple.
• Stroll in the large grounds of Narita-san, beautifully arranged and which takes influence from both Japanese and Western design
• Spend some time at Boso-no-Mura, an open-air museum reconstructing village life in Edo Period (1603-1867) Japan. You may also be able to take part in some traditional arts and crafts activities such as paper-making and crop-harvesting, dependent on the season.
• Walk Omotesando street, full of traditional craft shops and restaurants. Its a great place to buy souvenirs at a much more relaxed pace than in nearby Tokyo
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the Narita area

 
Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (local trains/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off in Tokyo (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals
 
 

HAKONE - Circular Tour - Day trip from Tokyo - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day private guided trip to Hakone, near Mount Fuji, approximately 1 hour from Tokyo.

Highlights:

• Fascinating circular tour of the Hakone area by a variety of transport including mountain train, funicular railway. ropeway, cable car and boat.
• Great view of Mt Fuji from the Great Boiling Valley and Lake Ashi (weather permitting)
• Bullet train or private car transfer from Tokyo port
• Professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of Hakone area

Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Bullet train return ticket (Tokyo to Odawara, first class); privately guided tour; entrance fees; transport within Hakone; pick up and drop off in Tokyo (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals
 

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

TOKYO - Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Harajuku, Omotesando, Ueno - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day's private tour of some of Tokyo's core sights. Start at the Meiji-jingu – Tokyo’s most important shrine. Spend the rest of the morning exploring the trendy nearby areas of Shibuya, Harajuku and Omotesando, which are great for shopping and people watching. In the afternoon visit Ueno for Ueno Park, and the lively Ameyoko (Ameya Market Street).

Highlights:

• Visit Meiji-jingu, a shrine dedicated to the Meiji Emperor and wife, Empress Shoken. Covering a huge 175 acres, the shrine is said to house roughly 100,000 trees. Inside the grounds are the Meiji Jingu treasure house, where you can see the personal belongings of the Emperor and Empress, and of course the beautiful shrine buildings themselves.
• Explore Shibuya and Harajuku, two bustling and exciting Tokyo districts. Shibuya is famous for its many shops and bars, as well as the well known road intersection surrounded by neon lights. Harajuku main area caters to obscure fashion tastes and is fascinating to look at and see the variety of people dress in lolita clothing or cosplay.
• Walk down Omoetsando, a broad leafy street great for people watching, it also features many shops of well-known international brands, perfect for treating yourself to some home comforts.
• Finish the day in Ueno Park area, famous for its spring cherry blossom. The Shinobazu Pond is lovely to look at, and the many museums in the area make for a fascinating visit.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo

 
Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included:Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals
 

TOKYO - Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Omotesando, Imperial Gardens, Ginza - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day's privately guided tour of some of Tokyo's core sights. Start at the Meiji-jingu – Tokyo’s most important shrine. Spend the rest of the morning exploring the trendy nearby areas of Shibuya and Omotesando, which are great for shopping and people watching. In the afternoon spend some time exploring the Imperial Palace East Gardens. The nearby Ginza has wonderful department stores and art galleries to visit, as well as excellent, if pricy, cafés and restaurants.

Highlights:

• Visit Meiji-jingu, a shrine dedicated to the Meiji Emperor and wife, Empress Shoken. Covering a huge 175 acres, the shrine is said to house roughly 100,000 trees. Inside the grounds are the Meiji Jingu treasure house, where you can see the personal belongings of the Emperor and Empress, and of course the beautiful shrine buildings themselves.
• Explore Shibuya and Omotesando, two diverse Tokyo districts. Shibuya is famous for its many shops and bars, as well as the well known road intersection surrounded by neon lights. Omoetsando, a broad leafy street great for people watching, also features many shops of well-known international brands, perfect for treating yourself to some home comforts.
• Discover the Imperial Palace East Gardens, on the ground where Edo Castle once stood. None of the castle building remains, but several guard-houses, moats and walls still give visitors an impression of what the castle would have been like. There is a large lawn area, and a lovely Japanese garden at the foot of the hill, perfect for relaxing in otherwise busy central Tokyo.
• Finish the day in Ginza, one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world. You can enjoy browsing in one of the many departments stores, fashion boutiques and art galleries, or take a break in an upmarket restaurant of coffeehouse.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo 

Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement

Not included: Meals
 
 

TOKYO - Edo Museum, Asakusa and Hama Rikyu gardens - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day's privately guided tour of some of Tokyo's fascinating sights. You will go to Asakusa for a taste of downtown Tokyo and see Senso-ji, Tokyo’s most important Buddhist temple. Relax in Hama Rikyu Gardens,  – a peaceful oasis in the middle of the metropolis. And visit the Edo Tokyo Musuem to learn about some of the city's history and culture.

Highlights:

• Explore Asakusa, with its downtown 'shitamachi' atmosphere. A great place for souvenir shopping, Asakusa is also home to Sensoji, one of Tokyo's oldest shrine complexes. Built in the 7th century, there are various temple and shrine buildings, as well as the famous Kaminarimon Gate with its impressive paper lantern.
• Visit Hama Rikyu Gardens, a lovely oasis of greenery in the city center. Tidal ponds and green trees stand in stark but satisfying contrast to the backdrop of skyscrapers. You might also want to try a bitter yet refreshing cup of matcha green tea at the garden's Nakajima teahouse, which is on an island on one of the garden's ponds (not included).
• Housed in an unique looking building, Edo Tokyo Museum's permanent exhibition vividly illustrates the past of Tokyo through the use dioramas, life-sizes figures and figurines. You can discover the fascinating and historic cultural heritage, commercial history, changing politics, and traditional architecture of Tokyo, amongst other things.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo.

 
Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; lunch; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement

Not included: Meals
 

TOKYO - Hama Rikyu gardens, Asakusa and Akihabara - 4 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a half day's privately guided tour of some of Tokyo's best sights. Begin at the Hama Rikyu Gardens, which stunningly contrast Tokyo’s new and old. From here, you will take a boat up the Sumida River to Asakusa for the Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple.. The tour finishes in Akihabara, Tokyo’s manga and electronics district.

Highlights:

• Visit Hama Rikyu Gardens, a lovely oasis of greenery in the city center. Tidal ponds and green trees stand in stark but satisfying contrast to the backdrop of skyscrapers. You might also want to try a bitter yet refreshing cup of matcha green tea at the garden's Nakajima teahouse, which is on an island on one of the garden's ponds (not included).
• Explore Asakusa, with its downtown 'shitamachi' atmosphere. A great place for souvenir shopping, Asakusa is also home to Sensoji, one of Tokyo's oldest shrine complexes. Built in the 7th century, there are various temple and shrine buildings, as well as the famous Kaminarimon Gate with its impressive paper lantern.
• Discover Akihabara, Tokyo's vibrant electronics district. The area's many stores offer everything from the newest electronic goods, to home appliances and a wide range of electronic parts, to any level of second-hand goods and electronic bric-a-brac. Recently Akihabara has also emerged as Tokyo's center of otaku culture and there are now many shops specializing in anime, manga, figures, and collectible cards (amongst other things) which have interspersed themselves amongst the electronics retailers. This diverse and colourful atmosphere makes Akihabara a fascinating place to wander and browse.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo.

 
Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement

Not included: Meals
 

NARITA- Narita-san, Boso no Mura, Omotesando - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Explore the beautiful and historic town of Narita.
Start by visiting the temple and its vast landscaped gardens, then continue to Boso no Mura to enjoy the recreated village – a living museum which showcases many of Japan’s traditional arts and crafts. In the afternoon take some time to explore the charming Omotesando road with its traditional wooden builidngs.

Highlights:

• Transfer from Tokyo to Narita
• Visit Narita-san, an expansive temple incorporating a number of buildings including a beautifully decorated three story pagoda, the 'Great Pagoda of Peace' which is built in Tahoto style, and the new and old main halls of the temple.
• Stroll in the large grounds of Narita-san, beautifully arranged and which takes influence from both Japanese and Western design
• Spend some time at Boso-no-Mura, an open-air museum reconstructing village life in Edo Period (1603-1867) Japan. You may also be able to take part in some traditional arts and crafts activities such as paper-making and crop-harvesting, dependent on the season.
• Walk Omotesando street, full of traditional craft shops and restaurants. Its a great place to buy souvenirs at a much more relaxed pace than in nearby Tokyo
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the Narita area

 
Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (local trains/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off in Tokyo (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals
 
 

HAKONE - Circular Tour - Day trip from Tokyo - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day private guided trip to Hakone, near Mount Fuji, approximately 1 hour from Tokyo.

Highlights:

• Fascinating circular tour of the Hakone area by a variety of transport including mountain train, funicular railway. ropeway, cable car and boat.
• Great view of Mt Fuji from the Great Boiling Valley and Lake Ashi (weather permitting)
• Bullet train or private car transfer from Tokyo port
• Professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of Hakone area

Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Bullet train return ticket (Tokyo to Odawara, first class); privately guided tour; entrance fees; transport within Hakone; pick up and drop off in Tokyo (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals
 

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

TOKYO - Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Harajuku, Omotesando, Ueno - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day's private tour of some of Tokyo's core sights. Start at the Meiji-jingu – Tokyo’s most important shrine. Spend the rest of the morning exploring the trendy nearby areas of Shibuya, Harajuku and Omotesando, which are great for shopping and people watching. In the afternoon visit Ueno for Ueno Park, and the lively Ameyoko (Ameya Market Street).

Highlights:

• Visit Meiji-jingu, a shrine dedicated to the Meiji Emperor and wife, Empress Shoken. Covering a huge 175 acres, the shrine is said to house roughly 100,000 trees. Inside the grounds are the Meiji Jingu treasure house, where you can see the personal belongings of the Emperor and Empress, and of course the beautiful shrine buildings themselves.
• Explore Shibuya and Harajuku, two bustling and exciting Tokyo districts. Shibuya is famous for its many shops and bars, as well as the well known road intersection surrounded by neon lights. Harajuku main area caters to obscure fashion tastes and is fascinating to look at and see the variety of people dress in lolita clothing or cosplay.
• Walk down Omoetsando, a broad leafy street great for people watching, it also features many shops of well-known international brands, perfect for treating yourself to some home comforts.
• Finish the day in Ueno Park area, famous for its spring cherry blossom. The Shinobazu Pond is lovely to look at, and the many museums in the area make for a fascinating visit.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo

 
Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included:Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals
 

TOKYO - Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Omotesando, Imperial Gardens, Ginza - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day's privately guided tour of some of Tokyo's core sights. Start at the Meiji-jingu – Tokyo’s most important shrine. Spend the rest of the morning exploring the trendy nearby areas of Shibuya and Omotesando, which are great for shopping and people watching. In the afternoon spend some time exploring the Imperial Palace East Gardens. The nearby Ginza has wonderful department stores and art galleries to visit, as well as excellent, if pricy, cafés and restaurants.

Highlights:

• Visit Meiji-jingu, a shrine dedicated to the Meiji Emperor and wife, Empress Shoken. Covering a huge 175 acres, the shrine is said to house roughly 100,000 trees. Inside the grounds are the Meiji Jingu treasure house, where you can see the personal belongings of the Emperor and Empress, and of course the beautiful shrine buildings themselves.
• Explore Shibuya and Omotesando, two diverse Tokyo districts. Shibuya is famous for its many shops and bars, as well as the well known road intersection surrounded by neon lights. Omoetsando, a broad leafy street great for people watching, also features many shops of well-known international brands, perfect for treating yourself to some home comforts.
• Discover the Imperial Palace East Gardens, on the ground where Edo Castle once stood. None of the castle building remains, but several guard-houses, moats and walls still give visitors an impression of what the castle would have been like. There is a large lawn area, and a lovely Japanese garden at the foot of the hill, perfect for relaxing in otherwise busy central Tokyo.
• Finish the day in Ginza, one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world. You can enjoy browsing in one of the many departments stores, fashion boutiques and art galleries, or take a break in an upmarket restaurant of coffeehouse.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo 

Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement

Not included: Meals
 
 

TOKYO - Edo Museum, Asakusa and Hama Rikyu gardens - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day's privately guided tour of some of Tokyo's fascinating sights. You will go to Asakusa for a taste of downtown Tokyo and see Senso-ji, Tokyo’s most important Buddhist temple. Relax in Hama Rikyu Gardens,  – a peaceful oasis in the middle of the metropolis. And visit the Edo Tokyo Musuem to learn about some of the city's history and culture.

Highlights:

• Explore Asakusa, with its downtown 'shitamachi' atmosphere. A great place for souvenir shopping, Asakusa is also home to Sensoji, one of Tokyo's oldest shrine complexes. Built in the 7th century, there are various temple and shrine buildings, as well as the famous Kaminarimon Gate with its impressive paper lantern.
• Visit Hama Rikyu Gardens, a lovely oasis of greenery in the city center. Tidal ponds and green trees stand in stark but satisfying contrast to the backdrop of skyscrapers. You might also want to try a bitter yet refreshing cup of matcha green tea at the garden's Nakajima teahouse, which is on an island on one of the garden's ponds (not included).
• Housed in an unique looking building, Edo Tokyo Museum's permanent exhibition vividly illustrates the past of Tokyo through the use dioramas, life-sizes figures and figurines. You can discover the fascinating and historic cultural heritage, commercial history, changing politics, and traditional architecture of Tokyo, amongst other things.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo.

 
Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; lunch; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement

Not included: Meals
 

TOKYO - Hama Rikyu gardens, Asakusa and Akihabara - 4 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a half day's privately guided tour of some of Tokyo's best sights. Begin at the Hama Rikyu Gardens, which stunningly contrast Tokyo’s new and old. From here, you will take a boat up the Sumida River to Asakusa for the Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple.. The tour finishes in Akihabara, Tokyo’s manga and electronics district.

Highlights:

• Visit Hama Rikyu Gardens, a lovely oasis of greenery in the city center. Tidal ponds and green trees stand in stark but satisfying contrast to the backdrop of skyscrapers. You might also want to try a bitter yet refreshing cup of matcha green tea at the garden's Nakajima teahouse, which is on an island on one of the garden's ponds (not included).
• Explore Asakusa, with its downtown 'shitamachi' atmosphere. A great place for souvenir shopping, Asakusa is also home to Sensoji, one of Tokyo's oldest shrine complexes. Built in the 7th century, there are various temple and shrine buildings, as well as the famous Kaminarimon Gate with its impressive paper lantern.
• Discover Akihabara, Tokyo's vibrant electronics district. The area's many stores offer everything from the newest electronic goods, to home appliances and a wide range of electronic parts, to any level of second-hand goods and electronic bric-a-brac. Recently Akihabara has also emerged as Tokyo's center of otaku culture and there are now many shops specializing in anime, manga, figures, and collectible cards (amongst other things) which have interspersed themselves amongst the electronics retailers. This diverse and colourful atmosphere makes Akihabara a fascinating place to wander and browse.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Tokyo.

 
Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (Local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at Tokyo port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement

Not included: Meals
 

NARITA- Narita-san, Boso no Mura, Omotesando - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Explore the beautiful and historic town of Narita.
Start by visiting the temple and its vast landscaped gardens, then continue to Boso no Mura to enjoy the recreated village – a living museum which showcases many of Japan’s traditional arts and crafts. In the afternoon take some time to explore the charming Omotesando road with its traditional wooden builidngs.

Highlights:

• Transfer from Tokyo to Narita
• Visit Narita-san, an expansive temple incorporating a number of buildings including a beautifully decorated three story pagoda, the 'Great Pagoda of Peace' which is built in Tahoto style, and the new and old main halls of the temple.
• Stroll in the large grounds of Narita-san, beautifully arranged and which takes influence from both Japanese and Western design
• Spend some time at Boso-no-Mura, an open-air museum reconstructing village life in Edo Period (1603-1867) Japan. You may also be able to take part in some traditional arts and crafts activities such as paper-making and crop-harvesting, dependent on the season.
• Walk Omotesando street, full of traditional craft shops and restaurants. Its a great place to buy souvenirs at a much more relaxed pace than in nearby Tokyo
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the Narita area

 
Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (local trains/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off in Tokyo (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals
 
 

HAKONE - Circular Tour - Day trip from Tokyo - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Tokyo (hotel or port in central Tokyo). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo. If your hotel or port is not in central Tokyo, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a full day private guided trip to Hakone, near Mount Fuji, approximately 1 hour from Tokyo.

Highlights:

• Fascinating circular tour of the Hakone area by a variety of transport including mountain train, funicular railway. ropeway, cable car and boat.
• Great view of Mt Fuji from the Great Boiling Valley and Lake Ashi (weather permitting)
• Bullet train or private car transfer from Tokyo port
• Professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of Hakone area

Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Bullet train return ticket (Tokyo to Odawara, first class); privately guided tour; entrance fees; transport within Hakone; pick up and drop off in Tokyo (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals
 

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

NAGASAKI - Essential Nagasaki - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Nagasaki (hotel or port in central Nagasaki). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Nagasaki. If your hotel or port is not in central Nagasaki, please enquire us for more information.

Nagasaki is a city once highly important for international trade. During sakoku (the 1630's-1850's period where Japan closed its borders), it was the one of the only places that allowed foreign trade through the island of Dejima. Sadly, Nagasaki is also known as the second victim of the atomic bomb, and the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum provide a moving insight into the experiences of all those affected. This privately guided tour will show you these essential sights of the city, and much more!

Highlights:

• Visit Dejima, once a man-made island, the only area where Dutch traders were allowed to live in 17th century Japan
• See Urakami Cathedral and the Atomic Bomb Museum. Learn about Nagasaki's story, and the people who were affected by the dropping of the bomb.
• Walk through Shinchi Chinatown, Japan's oldest chinatown
• Finish at Glover Garden, overlooking Nagasaki, and encompassing Kunchi Museum and Walker House.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of Nagasaki

 
Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (local transprt/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off at  Nagasaki port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals
 

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

MIYAJIMA Full Day - Essential Miyajima - 8 hours

This is a full day tour from Miyajima (hotel or Miyajima port). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Miyajima. If your hotel or port is not in central Miyajima, please enquire us for more information.

Take a day trip to Miyajima to explore the Island’s main sights. You’ll see Itsukushima Shrine and its famous ‘Floating’ Torii, the 5 Tier Pagoda and Daisho-in Temple. Cable car (or hike) to the peak of Mt Misen for stunning views across the island studded Inland Sea.

Highlights:

• Visit Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which at high tide appears to float above the water and famous in particular for its 'Floating Torii Gate'
• See Daisho-in, one of the most important temples of Shingon Buddhism. Housing many statues, buildings and religious artefacts for visitors to admire, it has even been visited by the Dalai Lama in 2006 for its 1200 year anniversary.
• Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of Mt. Misen. Either hike the 1.5 hour trail from Daisho-in, or catch the ropeway, both having lovely views of the surrounding forest. You may even meet some of the local wild monkeys. On a clear day, you might even be able to see Hiroshima from the top!
• Meet Miyajima's local  deer, traditionally believed to be the messengers of the gods. They are fairly tame and friendly and will happily approach if they think you have food.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of Miyajima island

 
Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (local transport or taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees;; pick up and drop off in Miyajima (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.
**We can also arrange pick up and drop off from Hiroshima at a supplement

Not included: Meals

 

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

HIROSHIMA - Hiroshima Memorial Park and Museum - 4 hours

This is a full day tour from Hiroshima (hotel or Hiroshima station). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Hiroshima. If your hotel or port is not in central Hiroshima, please enquire us for more information.

Hiroshima is most famous for the events of August 6th, 1945, and today you’ll have the chance to pay your respects and learn about the city’s history at the moving Peace Park and Peace Memorial Museum.

Highlights:

• Visit Hiroshima Peace Park, a touching memorial to all those who suffered and perished in the events of August 6th 1945.
• See all the important icons of the Peace Park, the A-Bomb Dome which survived at the epicentre of the explosion, the Peace Bell, Memorial Flame, the Children's Peace Monument, and the Memorial Cenotaph
• Explore the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which permanently houses a fascinating and extremely moving exhibition about the events leading up to and after, the dropping of the atomic bomb, with some harrowing stories of the citizens caught who were in the crossfire
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Hiroshima

 
Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (public transport or taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; pick up and drop off in Hiroshima (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals
 

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

OSAKA - Osaka Castle, Shitennoji and Den Den Town - 4 hours

This is a full day tour from Osaka (hotel or port in central Osaka). Prices are based on pick-up and drop-off in central Osaka. If your hotel or port is not in central Osaka, please enquire us for more information.

Enjoy a half day private guided tour of Osaka, Japan’s second city. Start with a stroll around Osaka castle, taking in the view of the city from this impressive building, before ending your tour with Shitennoji shrine and/or the Den Den electronic district – depending on how much time you have.

Highlights:

• Visit Osaka Castle, one of Japan's most famous castles. The five-storey castle tower itself is impressive, as are the two-square-kilometer grounds, featuring a large lawned garden with 600 cherry trees, and many other fortifications such as turrets, gates, moats, and other secondary citadels.
• Explore Shitennoji Temple, the first temple to be built by the state in Japan, and one of the country's oldest. It boasts a small but beautiful garden, the faithfully maintained temple buildings, that despite several reconstructions still retain their 6th century design, and a fascinating treasure house, where some of the temple's valuable paintings, scriptures and other artifacts are on display.
• Discover Den Den Town, Osaka's equivalent to Tokyo's Akihabara. Largely an electronics district, where you may be able to bargain to get cheap elctronic goods, the area is also developing as an 'otaku' area with many manga and anime shops appearing, as well as numerous maid and cosplay cafes.
• Be escorted by professional, registered local guides with an expert knowledge of the city of Osaka

 
Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transport for the day (local transport/taxis); privately guided tour; entrance fees; ; pick up and drop off at Osaka  port (central area)
*We can also arrange a private car and driver instead of trains at a supplement.

Not included: Meals