Yatsushiro private tour with Yatsushiro Shrine and Shohinken
Overview
Explore Yatsushiro's history with a private tour from the cruise port. Visit ancient shrines, castle ruins, and traditional gardens.
Highlights
- You'll explore Yatsushiro at your own pace on a private shore excursion
- There's a chance to visit Yatsushiro Shrine, a historic site linked to the Myoken Festival
- The tour includes discovering the Yatsushiro Castle Ruins and their feudal history
- You can stroll through Shohinken, a historic villa and traditional garden
Kick off your private shore excursion with a handy pick-up straight from Yatsushiro Cruise Port. Enjoy the convenience of your own private transport, complete with a dedicated professional driver. This allows you to explore at your leisure, free from the constraints of other travellers' schedules.
Immerse yourself in the history and traditional culture of Yatsushiro. Start at Yatsushiro Shrine (Myoken-gu), an ancient shrine intrinsically linked with the renowned Yatsushiro Myoken Festival.
Next, journey to the Yatsushiro Castle Ruins. There, stone walls and moats bear witness to the city’s past castle and feudal history. Following this, pay a visit to Shohinken, a historic villa and quintessential Japanese garden established by the Matsui family, previous lords of Yatsushiro. If time allows, make a stop at Mizushima Ryujin Shrine before heading back to the port.
After immersing yourself in the history and traditional culture of Yatsushiro, your driver will ensure you're back at Yatsushiro Cruise Port in good time for your ship’s departure.
What's included
- Audio guide
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Private tour
- Driver
- Parking
- Insurance
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tour guide
Meeting & pickup
You'll be picked up at the exit of Yatsushiro Cruise Port Terminal, where your ship actually docks. The driver will be waiting for the guests with a name sign.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- Not suitable for guests in wheelchairs
Not allowed:
- This activity doesn't allow pets
Extra fees to be paid on site:
- The entrance fee to Shohinken is ¥500
Know in advance:
- Car capacity: 4 participants / Van capacity: 9 participants
- Before your tour, you'll receive an English audio guide and digital guidebook, downloadable to your own device, with information about the itinerary, sightseeing locations, local history, and points of interest
- This is an outside tour and does not include any optional entrances to sites
- The tour is conducted in a private vehicle with a professional driver
- Your driver is speaking Japanese, so the communication with the driver will be assisted by a translation device
- It's recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
- A full refund will be provided if your cruise ship is unable to dock
Remember to bring:
- Please bring a valid form of identification or a copy of your passport
- Please have Japanese yen ready, as some shops do not accept credit cards
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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