Private Tokyo Shore Excursion
A private Tokyo shore excursion for passengers docking at Tokyo International Cruise Terminal (Odaiba) or Yokohama Osanbashi. It's $215 per person for two. Your guide meets you after clearance, handles the trains, and gets you back to the terminal 90 minutes before all-aboard.
Why Choose This Experience
Because the Ship Won't Wait
Once customs clears and you've ridden the train in, a 10-hour port day gives you about six hours in Tokyo. At $215 per person for two, this private shore excursion plans backward from your all-aboard time and spends those hours in one neighborhood with your own guide. Every choice keeps the 90-minute return buffer intact. Tokyo International Cruise Terminal is about 20-40 minutes from central Tokyo and Yokohama Osanbashi about 45-60, and your guide plans around that transit time.
Built-In Return Buffer
We aim to have you at the terminal 90 minutes before all-aboard, so the last hour of the day isn't spent watching the clock
Port-Specific Transit Planning
Odaiba is about 20 minutes from Tokyo Station and Yokohama 45-60 minutes from central Tokyo, so we plan the day from the terminal you actually dock at
One Area, Done Right
Asakusa and Ueno, or Shibuya and Harajuku. You see one part of Tokyo properly instead of racing between neighborhoods
Back Early Instead of Relying on the Ship
Your guide builds the buffer into every cruise itinerary, so you're back at the terminal before you need to be
Private Tokyo Shore Excursion Highlights
What Our Guests Say
"Our first day in Tokyo and what a perfect way to get started! He helped us understand the subway system, took us through markets, and kept us laughing."
"Fish market and Senso-ji were very interesting. Satoshi highlighted lots of interesting facts. Showed us where to get free samples and good photos."
"It gave us a great orientation to Tokyo. He helped us figure out the transportation system, which made the rest of our trip so much better!"
"I'd been to Tokyo many times before and still had never seen or heard of most everything he included in our tour. We liked it so much, we immediately booked a second day!"
"He took me to hole-in-the-wall spots — a peppercorn specialist in Tsukiji, a Matcha beer spot. We finished at a rooftop foot bath with a beer and an amazing view."
"He took us where the locals go. Hidden spots he knew we'd enjoy, and a quaint yakiniku place with over the top wagyu beef."
"He took us to a little restaurant for 'nibbles and Sake' — three types. Later, an afternoon pastry. Then we finished at a pub for Japanese beer. Above and beyond!"
"Felt like we'd known him for years. Wanted an authentic lunch with no Ramen for a change — a 3rd floor Hot Pot Restaurant we never would have found."
MUST-SEE CULTURE
MARKET STOP
PANORAMIC VIEW
Your Journey
Meet at Terminal or Hotel Near Port
Your guide meets you after clearance at your terminal (Odaiba or Yokohama Osanbashi) or a hotel near the port. You confirm your ship's all-aboard time together and plan backward from it, so you're back with a 90-minute buffer.
- From Odaiba: 20-60 minutes depending on the district; Asakusa is about an hour by train
- From Yokohama: 45-60 minutes to central Tokyo by train
- The plan changes with the terminal you dock at
Tsukiji Market or Asakusa Cultural Start
From Odaiba, we usually start at Tsukiji's outer market, with vendors grilling seafood, tamagoyaki on sticks and small sushi counters. From Yokohama, or on a tighter schedule, we start at Senso-ji in Asakusa for the incense, the fortunes and Nakamise shopping street.
- Tsukiji vendors open early; go before 10am for the best selection
- Senso-ji is quieter early in the morning
Ueno Park & Ameyoko Market
A walk past Ueno's lotus ponds gives you a break before Ameyoko's narrow market alleys, where vendors shout about dried fish, sneakers and street snacks. Then a short stop at Marishiten Tokudaiji, a small temple in the middle of the market.
- A 30-minute park walk gives you energy back for the afternoon
- Ameyoko's standing yakitori counters make a quick lunch
Asakusa Temple District (if not done earlier)
Senso-ji's main hall, the incense burner and the paper fortunes. Walk Nakamise for souvenirs like handmade sweets, folding fans and crafts, and the Ura Asakusa backstreets if there's time.
- Last souvenir stop before heading back to port
- Your guide keeps an eye on the time so the return buffer holds
Return to Terminal with Buffer Intact
We plan to have you back at the terminal 90 minutes before all-aboard. The ride back from Asakusa takes about an hour to either terminal, less to Odaiba if you finish near Tsukiji or Ginza.
- Typical all-aboard of 5pm: leave by about 2:30pm, a little earlier for Yokohama
- You're back at the terminal by about 3:30pm
This is merely a suggestion. Your itinerary is fully bespoke.
Your Private Experience Includes
EVENING ENERGY
CULTURAL DETAIL
PARK CALM