SHORE EXCURSIONS · JAPAN
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The 11 most popular kyoto & osaka shore excursions (kobe) shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Kyoto private day trip from Osaka or Kobe port with a licensed guide, Kinkakuji, Gion, Fushimi Inari, and included tickets plus lunch.
Most Popular“We had a custom tour setup and it went flawlessly. Excellent leadership, good education on sites seen, fantastic transportation, and an all around good tour. Highly recommend ti.”
Private Kyoto day from Kobe or Osaka ports with a guide: Arashiyama bamboo, Golden Pavilion, markets, Inari gates, and Gion stroll.
“We came in from port of Kobe and had limited time. Our guide was fantastic! She made sure we hit the best places. She was knowledgeable and personable. We loved the day!”
Private, English-led Kobe shore day covering shrines, harbor views, Motomachi, Chinatown, and optional sake or Kobe beef, ending near Sannomiya.
“We really liked this tour because the guide was born and raised in Kobe but lived in the US for many years so she was able to explain parts of her city that would be new to us. She showed us a couple of wonderful shrines, a neighborhood Read more”
A private Kobe shore excursion from Osaka or Kobe port with sake tasting, Nunobiki Herb Gardens, Harborland, and Ijinkan houses.
“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”
Private Nara shore excursion from Osaka or Kobe with pickup, lunch, reserved temple time, and deer-filled park moments.
“Nara park and the temples were a beautiful experience. We enjoyed the atmosphere and our guide Ichiro spoke flawless English and was very informative. He also was very helpful explaining many things about Japanese culture.”
A private Kyoto day trip from Osaka Port with a local host, Gion at dusk, Fushimi Inari, sake tastings, and flexible shopping stops.
“We had a very limited time in the cruise port of Osaka. But we really wanted to see Gion section of Kyoto. Although very seasoned world travelers we realized an experienced professional guide was needed. We were very, very lucky to have SRead more”
Private Kyoto day trip from Kobe Port with custom planning, taxi to Sannomiya, train to Kyoto, and flexible stops like Gion and Fushimi.
“Hugo was a wonderful tour guide who shared with us the historical and cultural significance of the places we visited, showed us the local shops to sample mochi and other snacks along the way, and expertly navigated through the metro, Read more”
Private car day from Kobe to Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and more. English guide, flexible stops, and parking/fuel/tolls included for an easy day.
“Zack was very helpful and punctual. He arranged the schedule according to our wishes and was very sensitive to our interests and time constraints. He took us to secret streets of Kyoto that were beautiful and uncrowded. He even gave uRead more”
A private, port-friendly Nara day from Osaka or Kobe with a live guide, major temples, and time at Nara Deer Park, plus flexible customization.
“An absolutely amazing experience. We are so glad we booked it, even at the last minute! Our guide Hideki was fantastic, helping us customize the tour to exactly what we wanted. We visited Todaiji Temple and had a wonderful time with the frRead more”
Private Osaka day trip from Kobe Port with port-to-station taxi, round-trip trains, and a host-guided mix of neon, food, castles, and temples.
“This was our most expensive shore trip by far. The guide was fantastic. Highly rated!! Nevertheless, we ended up paying over $1300 for 3 of us, plus entrance fees, plus taxi fares between attractions, plus $120 each to go on the bullet train, inRead more”
A private 7-hour Kobe-to-Osaka day with a native English guide: Osaka Castle, Dotombori, Namba, America-mura, Kuromon Market, Isshinji Temple.
“Our tour guide, Michelle, was fantastic. She gave us great recommendations for sites to visit, where to eat, gave lots of information about Japanese culture and helped us quickly navigate trains. Really terrific!😀”
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