Your Port Excursion Planner
We’re putting the finishing touches on your port excursions, and this page is where we’ll match your family with the best options for our group. All excursions are optional but highly recommended, and are designed to be fun, educational, and memorable for both kids and adults.
Instead of cruise line tours, we partner with small, family-run local operators so your money supports the communities we visit. All our excursions are private to our group, and our guides are carefully chosen for their ability to lead fun, engaging, and meaningful experiences for world-schooled kids.
Below you’ll find the proposed excursions with approximate per-person prices. Final rates will depend on how many families join each tour.
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Welcome, Family!
This is your private planning page to explore and select the port excursions that are the best fit for your crew.
Take your time reading through the excursions below, talk together about what sounds most exciting, and choose the ones you’d love to join.
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We’ll handle everything behind the scenes so you can relax and enjoy each port day without stress.
How Pricing Works
- Flat fee, split by participants: The per-person price depends on how many people join.
- Approximate rates for now: Final pricing will be confirmed once we know the full headcount.
- The more accurate your selections are, the more accurate our final pricing will be.
Toba Cultural Experience: Kayaking, Sacred Ceremony & Bead Crafting
A hands-on coastal day in Toba combining kayaking, beach time, and rare cultural access. Paddle along the coastline, relax by the beach, and take part in a unique local experience including a temple visit and traditional rituals rarely open to visitors. With Toba’s warm summer climate, this is an ideal mix of water activity and cultural immersion for both kids and adults.
- Kayak experience: Paddle along the Toba coast with guidance, enjoying the water and surrounding scenery. Expect to get wet—this is part of the experience.
- Beach time: Free time to relax, explore, and enjoy the coastal setting after kayaking.
- Temple visit: Visit a local temple in a fishing village for a more intimate look at community life.
- Juzu (prayer bead) ceremony: Take part in a traditional ritual normally held only a few times a year, specially arranged for this experience.
- Prayer bead making: Create your own small set of prayer beads to take home.
- Local interaction: Engage with local residents through a cultural exchange component.
- Lunch included: Midday meal provided during the experience.
- Gear notes: Marine shoes required (free rental available, sizes 16–30 cm - US Size 9-13)
- Note: Kayaking may be replaced or adjusted in case of bad weather (rain or strong winds).
Prices are based on the latest available exchange rate and operator pricing at the time this quote was prepared. If operator rates increase or additional items are added to the itinerary, prices may be subject to change.
The Ultimate Nara & Kyoto Tour from Osaka with Lunch
A full-day interactive Kansai adventure combining Nara’s sacred deer, Kyoto’s famous nature and shrine landscapes, and hands-on wildlife moments in one packed but memorable day. Families will feed bowing deer in Nara Park, visit Kyoto’s Arashiyama Monkey Park and bamboo grove, enjoy a traditional bento lunch, and explore Fushimi Inari, Japan’s most famous shrine.
- Nara Deer Park: Walk through Nara Park, home to more than 1,000 free-roaming deer considered sacred messengers. Deer crackers are included so families can feed the deer and watch their famous bowing.
- Arashiyama Monkey Sanctuary: Hike up to the monkey park, where wild Japanese macaques roam freely with views over Kyoto.
- Sagano Bamboo Forest: Walk through one of Kyoto’s most atmospheric natural sights, surrounded by towering bamboo stalks.
- Fushimi Inari Taisha: Visit the famous Shinto shrine known for its thousands of bright red torii gates winding up the hillside.
- Traditional bento lunch: Enjoy an included Japanese bento lunch with seasonal and regional specialties.
- Included: Transportation, English-speaking guide, Japanese snacks for the road, entrance fees, deer snack, and lunch.
Prices are based on the latest available exchange rate and operator pricing at the time this quote was prepared. If operator rates increase or additional items are added to the itinerary, prices may be subject to change.
Kochi Castle, Market & Garden Discovery
A relaxed, well-rounded introduction to Kochi combining temple culture, botanical gardens, samurai history, and local food. Start with a peaceful temple visit, walk through one of Japan’s most impressive botanical gardens, explore a rare original castle, and finish at a lively local market where you can choose your own lunch.
- Chikurinji Temple: Begin at this quiet mountaintop temple, known for its five-story pagoda and serene setting.
- Makino Botanical Garden: Walk through a beautifully curated garden with over 3,000 plant species, blending nature with Japanese botanical heritage.
- Kochi Castle: Visit one of Japan’s few original castles and climb to the top for city views while learning about samurai history.
- Hirome Market (free time & lunch): End the day at a lively indoor market filled with local food stalls where you can choose what to eat.
- Included: Entry to Kochi Castle and Makino Botanical Garden, private transportation, guide, and all transport-related fees.
- Not included: Lunch, drinks, and personal expenses.
Prices are based on the latest available exchange rate and operator pricing at the time this quote was prepared. If operator rates increase or additional items are added to the itinerary, prices may be subject to change.
Miyajima Island & Hiroshima Peace Memorial Day Tour
A meaningful Hiroshima day combining Miyajima Island’s natural beauty and sacred heritage with the powerful history of the Peace Memorial Park. Families will explore the island’s famous floating torii gate, free-roaming deer, and local restaurants before an onboard A-Bomb Legacy testimony session and a reflective visit to the Peace Memorial Museum, A-Bomb Dome, and surrounding park.
- Miyajima Island: Explore one of Hiroshima’s most iconic places, known for coastal forests, wandering deer, local shops, and views of the famous floating torii gate.
- Itsukushima Shrine: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site associated with Miyajima’s floating torii gate and centuries of religious history.
- Lunch on Miyajima: Free time to choose lunch from the island’s many local restaurants.
- A-Bomb Legacy testimony session: During the drive to Hiroshima, hear a one-hour educational session from a certified A-Bomb Legacy Successor sharing the personal account of a survivor who was 13 at the time of the bombing.
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Visit the museum for historical context, personal stories, and exhibits about the events of August 6, 1945.
- A-Bomb Dome and Peace Park: Walk through the memorial area, including the preserved dome and surrounding park dedicated to remembrance and peace.
- Included transport and guide: Private large coach bus with English-speaking guide from Hiroshima Port.
Prices are based on the latest available exchange rate and operator pricing at the time this quote was prepared. If operator rates increase or additional items are added to the itinerary, prices may be subject to change.
Busan Highlights, Traditional Drumming & Hanbok National Costume Experience
A hands-on cultural day in Busan combining a peaceful temple visit, colorful city exploration, traditional Korean clothing, and an interactive music workshop. Families will visit Beomeosa Temple, explore Gamcheon Culture Village in hanbok, and learn to play Samulnori, Korea’s traditional percussion genre music.
- Beomeosa Temple: Visit one of Busan’s most important Buddhist temples, set on the forested slopes of Geumjeongsan, and learn about Korean Buddhism and temple life.
- Gamcheon Culture Village: Explore Busan’s colorful hillside village, known for murals, art-filled streets, small shops, and views across the city.
- Hanbok rental & photos: Try on traditional Korean clothing and take photos while walking through Gamcheon.
- Samulnori class: Join an interactive percussion workshop using Korea’s four traditional instruments, representing wind, rain, thunder, and clouds.
- Included: Port pick-up and drop-off, English guide, entrance fees, hanbok experience, and Samulnori drumming experience.
- Not included: Lunch and personal expenses.
Prices are based on the latest available exchange rate and operator pricing at the time this quote was prepared. If operator rates increase or additional items are added to the itinerary, prices may be subject to change.
Nagasaki Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Museum & Glover Garden
A meaningful half-day Nagasaki tour combining powerful WWII history with one of the city’s most scenic and family-friendly historic sites. Visit the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum for important historical context, then continue to Glover Garden for harbor views, old Western-style residences, and interactive elements that children will enjoy.
- Nagasaki Peace Park: Visit the memorial park dedicated to peace and remembrance, with monuments connected to the atomic bombing and Nagasaki’s postwar message.
- Atomic Bomb Museum: Learn about the events of August 9, 1945 through exhibits, artifacts, and survivor-centered history.
- Glover Garden: Explore a hillside garden with historic Western-style homes, panoramic views over Nagasaki Harbor, and interactive elements that make it more engaging for kids. Please note there is some uphill walking.
- Included: Transportation, English-speaking guide, and admission fees for the listed sites.
- Not included: Personal expenses and meal arrangements.
Prices are based on the latest available exchange rate and operator pricing at the time this quote was prepared. If operator rates increase or additional items are added to the itinerary, prices may be subject to change.
Mt. Fuji Foothills: Lakes, Waterfalls & Shrines
A compact Mt. Fuji experience combining scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, and a historic shrine. Visit Lake Tanuki for classic Fuji views (weather permitting), walk to the twin waterfalls of Shiraito and Otodome, and explore Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine, the traditional starting point for Fuji pilgrimages. It’s a well-paced way to experience the landscape and cultural significance of Japan’s most iconic mountain in a single outing.
- Lake Tanuki: One of the best spots for clear reflections of Mount Fuji on calm days, offering classic postcard views.
- Shiraito & Otodome Falls: Visit two contrasting waterfalls—Shiraito’s wide, delicate curtain-like streams and Otodome’s powerful cascade—both recognized as national scenic sites.
- Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine: Explore a historic shrine dedicated to Mount Fuji worship, with over 1,200 years of history and ties to traditional pilgrimages.
- Scenic Fuji foothills: Travel through the landscapes surrounding Mount Fuji, with multiple photo opportunities along the way.
- Included: Round-trip transportation, licensed English-speaking guide, and all entrance fees.
- Note: Views of Mount Fuji are weather-dependent, but the stops remain worthwhile regardless.
Prices are based on the latest available exchange rate and operator pricing at the time this quote was prepared. If operator rates increase or additional items are added to the itinerary, prices may be subject to change.
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