Kick off your private shore excursion at Matsue Castle Town, one of Japan’s 12 remaining original castle keeps and a rare National Treasure. Delve into the historic fortress and soak up panoramic views over Matsue from the pinnacle of the keep.

Next, meander through Matsue’s ancient castle town, where time-honoured streets and structures maintain the aura of the erstwhile samurai city. Then, make your way back towards Sakaiminato, stopping by Mizuki Shigeru Road. This roughly 800-meter stretch is peppered with characters and bronze statues, all inspired by the creations of renowned manga artist Shigeru Mizuki. Take your time to explore quirky shops, pick up local mementos, and delve into the fascinating realm of Japanese yokai culture.

If there's still time on the clock, why not pop into Sakaiminato Fish Centre? Here, you can peruse fresh seafood and local products before heading back to Sakaiminato Cruise Terminal.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll explore Matsue Castle Town, one of Japan's 12 remaining original castle keeps
There's a chance to stroll through Matsue's historic castle town and see traditional streets
The tour includes visiting Mizuki Shigeru Road, a street filled with manga-inspired characters
You can browse unique shops, local souvenirs, and discover the world of Japanese yokai culture

Important to know

Accessibility:

Not suitable for guests in wheelchairs

Not allowed:

This activity doesn't allow pets

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

Receive a 20% refund if you cancel up to 20 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins., Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Audio guide
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Private tour
Driver
Parking
Insurance

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Tour guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Sakaiminato Cruise Terminal, 252-2 Takenouchidanchi, Sakaiminato, Tottori, Japan

Meeting point:

You'll be picked up at the exit of Sakaiminato Cruise Terminal, where your ship actually docks. The driver will be waiting for the guests with a name sign.