Choose Japan Shore Excursions Choose A Smarter Way to Explore Japan by Cruise Most cruise passengers face the same dilemma: pay a premium for cruise-line excursions with 40+ strangers on a bus, or spend a fortune on private tours. Our shared shore excursions offer a third option as the experience of a private tour at a fraction of the price. Cruise Line Excursions Avg. $120 - $250 per person ✗ Large groups (40 - 60 guests) ✗ Rigid, rushed itineraries ✗ Limited local expertise ✗ High mark-up prices ✓ Ship-guaranteed timing Private Shore Tours Avg. $300 - $600 per person ✓ Personalized itinerary ✓ Dedicated guide ✗ Very expensive for couples ✗ Solo travelers pay full price ✓ Flexible pacing Small-group Shore Excursions Avg. $100 - $200 per person ✓ Small groups: 8 - 16 guests only ✓ Expert, government-licensed local guides ✓ Guaranteed return to ship ✓ Solo & couple-friendly pricing ✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle per group ✓ Itinerary timed to your ship's port call ✓ All entrance fees included, no hidden costs ✓ Authentic local dining, no commission stops Find Shared Shore Excursions in Japan for Your Cruise Ship Princess Cruise Line Premium ocean cruising · Asia & Pacific itineraries Diamond Princess Kyoto: July 13 2026, Aug 14 2026, Aug 28 2026, Oct 03 2026, Nov 22 2026 Kochi: July 14 2026, July 23 2026, Aug 12 2026, Aug 29 2026,... & more Hiroshima: July 15 2026, Aug 30 2026, Oct 05 2026, Oct 24 2026 Nagasaki: July 18 2026, Aug 22 2026, Sep 02 2026, Sep 17 2026,... & more Shimizu: July 20 2026, Aug 15 2026, Aug 25 2026, Sep 04 2026,... & more Popular Shared Tour Shimizu: Oct 05 2026 Kyoto: Oct 06 2026 Keelung - Taiwan: Oct 09 2026 Hong Kong: Oct 11 2026 Hue - Vietnam: Oct 13 2026 Popular Shared Tour Sapphire Princess No confirmed shared tours yet. Custom groups available Ship-return guarantee Custom itinerary Popular Choices of Excursions Celebrity Cruise Line Premium ocean cruising · Asia & Pacific itineraries Celebrity Millennium Kyoto: July 03 2026, July 28 2026, Aug 08 2026, Aug 20 2026, Sep 01 2026, Sep 13 2026,... & more Kochi: July 05 2026, July 29 2026, Aug 10 2026, Aug 22 2026, Sep 03 2026, Sep 15 2026,... & more Nagasaki: July 08 2026, Aug 13 2026, Aug 26 2026, Sep 06 2026, Sep 18 2026, Oct 01 2026,... & more Kagoshima: July 09 2026, Aug 14 2026, Aug 27 2026, Sep 07 2026, Sep 19 2026, Sep 30 2026,... & more Popular Shared Tour Celebrity Solstice No confirmed shared tours yet. Custom groups available Ship-return guarantee Custom itinerary Popular Choices of Excursions Royal Carribean Cruise Line Premium ocean cruising · Asia & Pacific itineraries Navigator of the Seas Welcome aboard the magnificent Navigator of the Seas. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable journey filled with exciting shore excursions specially curated for your upcoming stops Available Shared Tour Spectrum of the Seas Japan Ports: Aug 10 2026, Aug 11 2026,... & More South Korea Ports: July 13 2026, July 17 2026 Popular Shared Tour Ovation of the Seas No confirmed shared tours yet. Custom groups available Ship-return guarantee Custom itinerary Holland American Cruise Line Premium ocean cruising · Asia & Pacific itineraries HAL - ms Westerdam Aomori: Sep 25 2026 , Oct 08 2026 Tokyo: Sep 27 2026, Oct 11 2026, Oct 24 2026 Kyoto: Sep 29 2026, Oct 13 2026, Nov 06 2026, Nov 10 2026, Hiroshima: Oct 01 2026, Nov 12 2026, Sep 02 2026, Sep 17 2026 Vietnam Ports: Nov 24 2026, Nov 25 2026, Nov 27 2026, Nov 29 2026,... & more Popular Shared Tour HAL - ms Volendam No confirmed shared tours yet. Custom groups available Ship-return guarantee Custom itinerary Popular Choices of Excursions Norwegian Cruise Line Premium ocean cruising · Asia & Pacific itineraries Shimizu: Oct 08 2026, Oct 26 2026,... & More Kyoto: Oct 09 2026, Oct 27 2026,... & More Aomori: Oct 13 2026, Oct 23 2026,... & More Akita: Oct 14 2026, Oct 22 2026,... & More Available Shared Tour Norwegian Spirit No confirmed shared tours yet. Custom groups available Ship-return guarantee Custom itinerary No confirmed shared tours yet. Custom groups available Ship-return guarantee Custom itinerary Carnival Cruise Line Premium ocean cruising · Asia & Pacific itineraries Carnival Luminosa Bring the fun ashore with our top-rated Carnival Luminosa shore excursions! Our excursions are perfectly timed with your ship's arrival and departure for a guaranteed worry-free experience. Available Shared Tours Premium ocean cruising · Asia & Pacific itineraries Maximize your time ashore with our curated shore excursions for Viking Venus. Our expertly guided tours are perfectly timed with your ship's schedule for a seamless, stress-free destination experience. Available Shared Tours Featured Departures Popular Shared Shore Excursions in Japan Tokyo Shore Excursions Ancient & Modern Tokyo Day Tour Senior-Friendly Sightseeing Culture Small Group Highlights Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Scramble Intersection, The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade Departure Port Tokyo/Yokohama, Japan Duration 7 hours Walking Level Moderate Guide Licensed Guide Shared Tour Dates 2026 Sep 22 Oct 16 Cruise Ships: Celebrity Millennium Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure Cruise Ships: Celebrity Millennium Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure Hiroshima Shore Excursions Hiroshima & Miyajima Highlights Tour Senior-Friendly Historic Sites Sightseeing Small Group Highlights Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Town, Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome Departure Port Hiroshima, Japan Duration 6 - 7 hours Walking Level Easy Guide Licensed Guide Shared Tour Dates 2026 Sep 26 · 28 Oct 01 · 02 · 05 · 10 · 22 · 24 Nov 07 · 12 · 17 · 25 Dec 04 2027 Mar 11 · 14 · 19 Apr 01 · 05 May 03 · 09 · 19 Cruise Ships: HAL - ms Westerdam , Diamond Princess , Celebrity Millennium , Azamara Pursuit, NCL Jade, Viking Venus Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure Cruise Ships: HAL - ms Westerdam , Diamond Princess , Celebrity Millennium , Azamara Pursuit, NCL Jade, Viking Venus Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure Kobe Shore Excursions Kyoto Serenity Tour (Kyoto Heritage Tour) Senior-Friendly Culture Sightseeing Small Group Highlights Arashiyama Area, Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Gion District, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Departure Port Osaka/Kobe, Japan Duration 8.5 - 9 hours Walking Level Moderate Guide Licensed Guide Shared Tour Dates 2026 Sep 26 Oct 06 · 12 · 19 Nov 01 Dec 02 2027 Mar 16 · 04 · 28 Apr 09 · 21 May 03 · 16 Cruise Ships: Celebrity Millennium , NCL Jade, Royal Princess Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure Cruise Ships: Celebrity Millennium , NCL Jade, Royal Princess Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure Nagasaki Shore Excursions Nagasaki Highlights Tour Senior-Friendly Historic Sites Culture Small Group Highlights Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum & Ground Zero (Hypocenter), Dejima, Glover Garden, Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown Departure Port Nagasaki, Japan Duration 7 hours Walking Level Moderate Guide Licensed Guide Shared Tour Dates 2027 Feb 26 Mar 09 · 21 Apr 02 · 14 · 26 May 08 · 21 Cruise Ships: Celebrity Millennium Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure Cruise Ships: Celebrity Millennium Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure Kagoshima Shore Excursions Sakurajima & Tenmonkan Tour Senior-Friendly Sightseeing Wellness Experience Small Group Highlights Sakurajima Visitor Center, Sakurajima lava Nagisa Park & ​​Footbath, Arimura lava observatory, Tenmonkan Mujaki Departure Port Kagoshima, Japan Duration 6 hours Walking Level Easy - Moderate Guide Licensed Guide Shared Tour Dates 2026 Sep 19 · 30 Oct 09 · 26 · 27 Nov 18 · 24 · 25 Dec 14 2027 Jan 15 Feb 23 Mar 05 · 10 · 22 Apr 03 · 15 · 19 · 27 May 09 Cruise Ships: Celebrity Millennium, NCL Jade, HAL - ms Westerdam, Spectrum of the Seas, Sapphire Princess, Coral Princess , Navigator of the Seas Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure

Cruise Ships: Celebrity Millennium, NCL Jade, HAL - ms Westerdam, Spectrum of the Seas, Sapphire Princess, Coral Princess , Navigator of the Seas Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure Shimizu Shore Excursions Hakone Highlights Tour Senior-Friendly Mt.Fuji View Sightseeing Small Group Highlights Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi cruising, Owakudani Valley Departure Port Shimizu, Japan Duration 6 - 7.5 hours Walking Level Easy Guide Licensed Guide Shared Tour Dates 2026 Sep 21 · 24 Oct 15 · 28 · 30 Nov 13 · 24 2027 Mar 12 · 24 Apr 05 · 17 · 29 May 11 · 14 Cruise Ships: Celebrity Millennium , Diamond Princess, NCL Jade Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure Cruise Ships: Celebrity Millennium , Diamond Princess, NCL Jade Back-to-Ship Guarantee: Return to Your Ship 90-120 Minutes Before Departure Explore Shared Shore Excursions by Japanese Cruise Port We operate small-group shore excursions from every major Japanese cruise port. Select your port to view all available shared departures. Tokyo Day Trip · Kamakura · Nikko How Shared Shore Excursions in Japan Work Share Your Details Tell us your port, date, group size, mobility needs, and interests. Takes under 3 minutes. We Design Your Day Within 12 working hours, you receive a personalised itinerary with transparent pricing - no obligation. Confirm & Relax Approve, adjust, or request changes. We confirm your guide, vehicle, and meet-point details as well as payment instruction. Enjoy Japan & Return Your guide meets you at the pier. A seamless, stress-free day, and back onboard before departure. Japan Shore Excursions is Trusted by 15,000+ Cruise Travelers from 40+ Countries 15K + GUESTS SERVED 4.8 ★ RATED ON TRIPSADVISOR 70 + PORTS PRESENTED "We were nervous about missing the ship but everything was perfectly timed. Our guide was outstanding. He was more knowledgeable than any cruise director we've had." "Half the price of the cruise line tour, twice the experience. We were just 10 people with an amazing local guide. I've already recommended this to everyone on our ship." "As a solo traveler, I was worried about joining a group tour. Within minutes I felt completely at ease. The guide was brilliant and the group was wonderful." Common Questions FAQs about Small-group Shore Excursions in Japan Planning a Japan shore excursion as a cruise passenger is easy with us. Here are the most common questions from travelers just like you. A small-group shore excursion is a guided day tour from a Japanese cruise port, shared with a limited number of fellow cruise passengers, typically 6 to 16 people. Unlike large cruise-line bus tours, our shared excursions offer a more personalized experience with an expert local guide, at a significantly lower cost than hiring a private vehicle. Our shared shore excursions in Japan are capped at a maximum of 6–16 guests depending on the specific tour. This ensures a genuinely intimate experience, which is far smaller than the 40 - 60 person groups typical of cruise line excursions. Yes. We closely monitor all cruise ship arrivals at every Japanese port. If your ship is delayed, we adjust the tour start time accordingly, or adapt the itinerary to ensure you still see the highlights within your available time. We never leave without you. Cruise itineraries can change due to weather or port conditions. If your ship skips a port entirely, we offer a refund policy. We recommend keeping us informed of any changes as early as possible so we can arrange alternatives where possible. Our tours may not be significantly cheaper than cruise line excursions, but they offer a very different experience: smaller groups, a more personal pace, deeper cultural insights, and genuine local connections. Instead of being one of many guests on a large excursion, you'll enjoy a more authentic and immersive experience that helps you truly understand the destination and its people. Absolutely. Solo travelers are very welcome on all our shared shore excursions in Japan. You'll pay the same per-person rate as couples or groups, and our guides are experienced at making solo travelers feel immediately comfortable within the group. Yes. All transportation from the cruise terminal to the tour destinations and back to the ship is included in your tour price. You simply meet your guide at the port exit. We take care of everything else including air-conditioned vehicles or public transport where appropriate. 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