Yatsushiro private tour with Yatsushiro Shrine and Shohinken

Activities

Fukuoka, Japan

Free Cancellation

Language: English , Japanese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 4 Hours

Instant Confirmation

Guided Tour

e-Voucher

Group Tour

Do this because

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

What to expect

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

What's not included

Food and drinks

Entrance fees

Tour guide

What to remember

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

Provider

M-RIDE

Booking Fee

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

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Kumamon Port Yatsushiro, 1 Chome-２５ Shinminatomachi, Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan

Meeting point:

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.