Authentic Spectrum of the Seas Shore Excursions in Japan & Asian Ports

Spectrum of the Seas 2027 Itineraries

Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard Spectrum of the Seas, where world-class cruising meets the excitement of shared exploration. These Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions offer shared group tours at selected destinations, allowing you to connect with fellow travelers, experience local culture together, and make the most of every port of call

Since 2006

Asia cruise-port experience

Back-to-ship Guarantee

Every itinerary planned around port time

Local Licensed Guide

English-speaking professionals

Small Group

More Personal · More Memorable

Spectrum of the Seas Itineraries with Shared Tours Available

For discerning travelers aboard the Spectrum of the Seas, every moment ashore deserves to be extraordinary. That’s why our Japan shore excursions are more than just sightseeing, they are thoughtfully curated experiences designed to reflect the elegance and depth of the journey itself.

8 Nights · Shanghai, China → Shanghai, China

Best Of Japan Cruise

October 24 2026 - November 01 2026

Inclusions:
  • English-speaking Guide (Licensed)
  • Chartered car/coach including high-way & parking fee
  • Entrance fee(s)
Inclusions:
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Tips for Guide & Driver
Oct 26 2026
Sakaiminato on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Sakaiminato, Japan

Matsue Castle & Tottori Hanakairo

Matsue Castle, Tottori Hanakairou Flower park, Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum, Mizuki Shigeru Road

◷ 6 hours Walking: Moderate Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$191.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 14 - 16 pax
Oct 27 2026
Kyoto on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Kyoto · Kobe/Osaka, Japan

Arashiyama & Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine

Arashiyama Area (Bamboo Forest / Togetsu-Kyo Bridge), Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine

◷ 7 hours Walking: Moderate Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$177.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 14 - 16 pax
Oct 28 2026
Niigata on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Niigata, Japan

Niigata Highlights Tour

Shibata Castle, Kyu Shibata-han Shimoyashiki Garden

◷ 5 hours Walking: Easy Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$176.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 14 - 16 pax
Oct 29 2026
Hakodate on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Hakodate, Japan

Hakodate Highlights Tour

Goryokaku Park & Tower, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Motomachi, Mt. Hakodate (ropeway)

◷ 6 hours Walking: Easy Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$190.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 14 - 16 pax

Found the right port days for this sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Serena will check places, group size and the final meeting details before payment.

9 Nights · Shanghai, China → Shanghai, China

Best Of Japan & South Korea Cruise

November 22 2026 - December 01 2026

Inclusions:
  • English-speaking Guide (Licensed)
  • Chartered car/coach including high-way & parking fee
  • Entrance fee(s)
Inclusions:
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Tips for Guide & Driver
Nov 25 2026
Kagoshima on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Kagoshima, Japan

Sakurajima & Tenmonkan Tour

Sakurajima Visitor Center, Sakurajima lava Nagisa Park & ​​Footbath, Arimura lava observatory

◷ 5 hours Walking: Easy - Moderate Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$160.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 14 - 16 pax
Nov 26 2026
Nagasaki on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Nagasaki, Japan

Nagasaki History Highlights with Urakami Cathedral

Urakami Cathedral, Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum and Ground-zero (Hypocenter)

◷ 5 hours Walking: Moderate Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$148.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 14 - 16 pax
Nov 27 2026
Fukuoka on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Fukuoka, Japan

Dazaifu & Hakata Tour

Tochoji Temple & Buddha-Hell-Paradise, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Fukuoka Tower

◷ 5 hours Walking: Moderate Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$146.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 14 - 16 pax
Nov 28 2026
Busan on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Busan, South Korea

Busan City Tour

Gamcheon Hillside Village, Traditional Market, Yongdusan Park

◷ 7 hours Walking: Easy Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$286.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 4 - 6 pax

Found the right port days for this sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Serena will check places, group size and the final meeting details before payment.

2027 Sailings

The 2027 Port Call Schedule Is Ready

Some of 2027 Japan & Asia port calls is now available below. It includes detailed information for each port call date, along with available shared tour options.
Shared tour slots for the 2027 season are currently being reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Booking early helps secure your preferred tour time and enjoy the best early-season pricing.

Early-bird Booking Offer

Consult with us now for 2027 sailings to receive special early booking rates and priority access to your preferred tour.

View Available Tours Below

8 Nights · Hong Kong → Yokohama, Japan

Best Of Japan & South Korea

January 03 2027 - January 10 2027

Inclusions:
  • English-speaking Guide (Licensed)
  • Chartered car/coach including high-way & parking fee
  • Entrance fee(s)
Inclusions:
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Tips for Guide & Driver
Jan 06 2027
Busan on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Busan, South Korea

Cultural Exploration of Busan

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Jagalchi Market, Kukje Market & BIFF Square, Gamcheon Cultural Village

◷ 7 hours Walking: Moderate Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$135.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 15 - 20 pax
Jan 07 2027
Nagasaki on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Nagasaki, Japan

Nagasaki History Tour

Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Dejima, Glover Garden

◷ 6 hours Walking: Easy Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$170.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 15 - 20 pax
Jan 09 2027
Kyoto on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Kyoto · Kobe/Osaka, Japan

Kyoto to Arashiyama Tour

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Nishiki Market, Arashiyama Area

◷ 7.5 hours Walking: Moderate Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$175.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 15 - 20 pax

Found the right port days for this sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check places, group size and the final meeting details before payment.

8 Nights · YokohamA, Japan → Hong Kong

Best Of Japan & Taiwan

January 11 2027 - January 19 2027

Inclusions:
  • English-speaking Guide (Licensed)
  • Chartered car/coach including high-way & parking fee
  • Entrance fee(s)
Inclusions:
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Tips for Guide & Driver
Jan 12 2027
Osaka on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Osaka, Japan

Osaka Highlights Half-day Tour

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Osaka Castle, Dotonbori Shopping District

◷ 6 hours Walking: Moderate Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$165.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 16 - 22 pax
Jan 14 2027
Aburatsu on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Aburatsu, Japan

Aburatsu Timeless Treasures

Obi Castle, Aoshima Shrine, Hyuga Mythology Museum, Udo Shrine

◷ 6 hours Walking: Moderate Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$175.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 16 - 22 pax
Jan 15 2027
Kagoshima on Spectrum of the Seas shore excursions
Kagoshima, Japan

Sakurajima & Tenmonkan Tour

Sakurajima Visitor Center, Sakurajima lava Nagisa Park & ​​Footbath, Arimura lava observatory, Tenmonkan Mujaki

◷ 6 hours Walking: Moderate Medium-bus Licensed guide
Date-Specific Shared Price
$185.00
USD per person · shared departure ◉ Group: 16 - 22 pax

Found the right port days for this sailing? Send one request for the excursions you prefer. Fiona will check places, group size and the final meeting details before payment.

If our current tour options don’t match your cruise schedule, just drop us a quick inquiry below and we’ll help you plan an epic shore adventure that’s 100% cruise-ready and photo-worthy!

Plan My Shore Tour

Discover More Featured Asian Ports on the Spectrum of the Seas Cruise

Embark on an unforgettable journey across Asia aboard Spectrum of the Seas, where every destination offers its own unique blend of culture, cuisine, and coastal beauty. Each featured port invites travelers to experience vibrant local culture, remarkable attractions, flavorful cuisine, and unforgettable coastal scenery throughout the journey.

Kyoto (via Osaka/Kobe)

- Japan

Tokyo - Yokohama

- Japan

Incheon/Seoul

- South Korea

Jeju Island

- Korea

Your Spectrum of The Seas Shared-Tour Travel Experts

Meet Your Dedicated Travel Expert for Spectrum of the Seas Cruise Excursions

Send your sailing dates and preferred port tours in one request. Our consultants will check the correct itinerary, current group status and the next step before payment.

Fiona - Travel Expert

Fiona Pham

Serena Khuong - Sale Executive

Serena Khuong

What the team checks for you

Clear Answers Before You Confirm

You do not need to organise a group yourself. Your request is matched with other guests interested in the same departure.

The current shared-departure status

Fiona or Serena explains whether the tour is confirmed, gathering interest or waiting for final guest numbers.

Your comfort and mobility notes

Walking concerns, stairs, mobility requirements and preferred pace can be recorded before payment.

Ask About My Sailing Review Sailing Dates

From Request to Your Shore Excursions

04 Simple Steps to Plan Your Seabounr Encore Port Days

01

Share Your Details

Tell us your port, date, group size, mobility needs, and interests. Takes under 3 minutes.

02

We Confirm Your Shared Tours

Within 12 working hours, you receive full itinerary & information with transparent pricing - no obligation.

03

Final Check & Payment

The final price, confirmed group arrangement and next contact step are provided so you know what to expect before going ashore.

04

Enjoy Japan & Return

Your guide meets you at the pier. A seamless, stress-free day, and back onboard before departure.

Independent Shore Excursions vs. Cruise Line Group Tours

Understanding the difference helps you decide which experience is right for your cruise.
Feature Small-group Shore Excursions (Us) Cruise Line Group Tours
Group size 16 - 25 people 30 - 50 passengers
Pacing ✓ Relaxed, set by you ✗ Rushed, fixed schedule
Shopping stops ✓ Never, unless you request ✗ Frequent, often mandatory
Itinerary flexibility ✓ Fully customisable ✗ Fixed, no adjustment
Guide expertise ✓ Local licensed expert Varies, often generalist
Vehicle comfort ✓ Private air-conditioned car/van Large coach, assigned seating
Senior-friendly pacing ✓ Designed for your needs ✗ Must keep group pace
Return to ship ✓ Always prioritised, guaranteed ✓ Guaranteed by cruise line
Price Premium, excellent value for groups Often higher per person for couples

Common Questions

FAQs about Spectrum of the Seas Cruise Shore Excursions

Here’s a quick rundown of the most common questions about Japan shore excursions we get from fellow Spectrum of the Seas guests just like you.

How do I book a shared shore excursions for Spectrum of the Seas Guests?

Booking your next adventure is just a few clicks away. Simply browse through our list of curated Spectrum of the Seas itineraries, choose your favorite experience, and complete your reservation online. It’s fast and secured.

If you’d rather talk to someone or have a special request, Fiona - our dedicated travel expert - is always happy to help.

Pro tip: Tours fill up fast, so booking early means you won’t miss out!

To keep the energy high and the experience personal, we keep our shared excursions to a curated small group, typically between 12 to 16 guests. This means you can actually hear your guide, move with flexibility, and connect with other like-minded travelers without feeling like you’re part of a tour parade. It's the perfect mix of social and exclusive.

Expect high-energy, immersive, and downright epic moments. Our tours blend adventure, culture, and fun with, neon-lit cities, bustling street food markets, peaceful temples, or even volcano views. Every stop is chosen for its Instagrammable charm, cultural depth, or just plain “wow” factor. These aren’t cookie-cutter excursions, they’re crafted to give you stories worth telling.

  • Round-trip transportation from your cruise terminal
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Entry tickets to included attractions
  • Fuel, tolls, parking fees
  • Back-to-ship guarantee
  • A day full of moments worth remembering

Depends. We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your shore excursions; however we realize that there are many valid reasons that this can happen. In the event of cancellation we will refund any payment made to Japan Shore Excursions (less any cancellation fee that is applicable) within 14 days of our receipt of your written cancellation request.

The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:

  • More than 40 days prior to trip departure: 10% of the deposit paid is non-refundable. This will be saved for your next trip with us. The rest of the deposit paid will be refunded (bank fee levied by your end)
  • 40 - 30 days prior to trip departure: 35% charged of the deposit paid
  • 29 - 15 days: 50% charged of the deposit paid
  • 14 - 10 day: 75% charged of total amount
  • Less than 10 days or No show: 100% charged of total amount

After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for unused services due to your willingness, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.

No need to worry. We’ve got it handled. Our team monitors Spectrum of the Seas’ real-time docking information and adjusts your tour departure accordingly. Plus, we always build in a buffer, so even if your ship docks slightly later than expected, you'll still enjoy a smooth, stress-free experience and get back to the ship on time, every time.

In case the Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship is unable to dock at ports or tender can’t discharge passengers, we will refund you Lunch (if any) and entrance fee. As for the guide and vehicle expenses, we will try our best to negotiate with our service providers to minimize the cancellation charge since we have arranged/sent them to the port to welcome you. We will advise you in specific details if this is case and get back to you with the refund amount at our soonest possible.

Customer Reviews for Spectrum of the Seas Excursions

"The tours we booked were wonderful. There was communication if needed with the tour agent, Fiona. The guides were on time and spoke wonderful English even though they were from Japan. Everything worked like clockwork. We loved the small groups that we traveled with. We even received money back when a few people were added to our group. Please do not hesitate to use this company. You will definitely be satisfied."

Pauline / UK

"My family and I, a party of 12 persons, just came back from a 9 night cruise of Japan aboard the Diamond Princess. We truly enjoyed our visit to Nagasaki and Kochi. Our tour guides were patiently waiting at the port terminal, the vehicles were nice and clean, and the itineraries were awesome. If ever we go to Japan again, would definitely book with Japan Shore Excursions!"

Tony G. / Australia
Spectrum of the Seas guests - Japan Shore Excursions

"We booked 3 separate excursions with Japan Shore Excursions, on a circle tour of Japan. Far, far superior to the excursions we had from the ship. Do not be put off by the fact that your deposit with them will be processed in Vietnamese dong, it works! On one tour, extra people signed up at the last minute, and we got a cash refund (in yen) when we boarded the bus for the tour!"

Cathy / USA
Spectrum of the Seas guests travel with Japan Shore Excursions