Japan & Korea Shore Excursions
Shrines and sushi in Tokyo, Kyoto’s temples, Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Busan’s seaside markets.
Plan my Japan port days »Tokyo & Yokohama
Popular full-day tours link the Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace area, Asakusa’s Sensoji Temple and a Sumida River or Tokyo Bay cruise, with time for sushi or ramen near the Tsukiji Outer Market. For culture seekers, add a tea ceremony or a stop in Harajuku and Shibuya for fashion and pop culture.
- Highlights tour with a Tokyo Skytree view stop and an Asakusa walk
- Food tasting in depachika food halls and backstreet izakaya lanes
- Kamakura’s Great Buddha and the Enoshima coast from Yokohama
Osaka & Kobe for Kyoto
From Osaka or Kobe, many guests head to Kyoto for the Fushimi Inari gates, Kiyomizu-dera and the Golden Pavilion. Shorter options stay in Osaka for Osaka Castle, the Dotonbori food streets and a river cruise on the Okawa.
- Kyoto temples express with timed-entry slots
- Osaka street food and castle grounds walk
- Nara Deer Park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji combo
Hiroshima & Miyajima
Spend the morning at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, then take the ferry to Miyajima for Itsukushima Shrine and its famous sea gate. Add a ropeway ride up Mount Misen for views over the Seto Inland Sea.
- Peace Park guided visit, with a survivor-testimony session when available
- Miyajima shrine and Mount Misen ropeway lookouts
Busan, South Korea
Busan pairs seaside promenades with vivid markets. Popular routes include Gamcheon Culture Village, the seaside Haedong Yonggungsa temple and tastings at Jagalchi Fish Market, plus a quick beach stop at Haeundae.
- Panoramic city drive with temple and market tastings
- Walking photo tour of Gamcheon’s art alleys
Plan your Japan & Korea port days
Enter your ship, dates, ports and interests. Specialists can map a custom day-by-day plan with pier pick-up, timed entries where possible and a prompt return to your ship.
Request a custom shore plan »Japan & Korea — FAQ
Can I see Kyoto on a cruise from Osaka or Kobe?
Yes. Kyoto is roughly an hour from either port by coach or train, so a full-day tour can cover two or three major temples. Shorter calls are better spent in Osaka itself.
Where do ships dock for Tokyo?
Depending on the ship and itinerary, at Yokohama or at Tokyo’s own cruise terminal. Allow travel time into central Tokyo either way.
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