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Why Choose Our Diamond Princess Shore Excursions from Ports?
Sailing on the Diamond Princess is an unforgettable experience and your time ashore should be just as memorable. Our shared shore excursions for Diamond Princess itineraries are thoughtfully crafted to offer a blend of heritage-rich sites, authentic local experiences, and moments that bring families closer together.


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Diamond Princess Cruise Itineraries with Shared Tours Available
Below are select Diamond Princess cruise itineraries featuring our available shared shore excursions. Each itinerary includes multiple family-friendly, heritage-focused options you can book in advance.
NOTE: If the minimum requirement is not fulfilled, all payments received will be fully refunded.
9 Night Circle Japan
Oct 25, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025



Duration: 6 hours
Port: Akita, Japan
Highlights: Kakunodate Samurai House District, Suzuki Sake Brewery, Akita City Port Tower Selion
Excursion Type: Culture
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Oct 27 2025, Nov 14 2025
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Duration: 6 hours
Port: Toyama, Japan
Highlights: Historic Village of Gokayama, AINOKURA architecture settlement village, Tonami Tulip Gallery, Gassho-zuruki Exhibition Hall ”Yusuke”
Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Culture / Historic Sites
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Oct 28 2025, Nov 06 2025
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9 Night Circle Japan
Nov 03, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025



Duration: 6 hours
Port: Akita, Japan
Highlights: Namahage Museum, Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum, Mount Kanpu Observation Deck
Excursion Type: Culture
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Nov 05 2025
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Duration: 6 hours
Port: Toyama, Japan
Highlights: Historic Village of Gokayama, AINOKURA architecture settlement village, Tonami Tulip Gallery, Gassho-zuruki Exhibition Hall ”Yusuke”
Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Culture / Historic Sites
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Oct 28 2025, Nov 06 2025
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Tsuruga Shore Excursions
Duration: 6 hours
Port: Tsuruga, Japan
Highlights: Maruoka Castle, Eiheiji Temple, Habutae-mochi
Excursion Type: Culture
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Oct 29 2025, Nov 07 2025
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Sakaiminato Shore Excursions
Duration: 6 hours
Port: Sakaiminato, Japan
Highlights: Tottori Hanakairou Flower park, Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum, Mizuki Shigeru Road
Excursion Type: Cultural / Scenic / Family-friendly
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Nov 08 2025
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Nagasaki Shore Excursions
Duration: 6.5 hours
Port: Nagasaki, Japan
Highlights: Shimabara Castle, Buke-Yashiki (Samurai district), Mudslide Damaged House Preservation Park
Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Culture
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Nov 10 2025
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13 Night Circle Japan Fall Foliage
Nov 12, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025



*Price valid until 15th October 2025
Duration: 6 hours
Port: Akita, Japan
Highlights: Kakunodate Samurai House District, Suzuki Sake Brewery, Akita City Port Tower Selion
Excursion Type: Culture
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Oct 27 2025, Nov 14 2025
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Duration: 5 - 6 hours
Port: Niigata, Japan
Highlights: Shibata Castle, Sake Brewery Resort “GOKAIBISHI”, Kyu Shibata-han Shimoyashiki Garden, Niigata Furusato Village
Excursion Type: Culture / Sake Tasting
Cruise: Norwegian Spirit, Diamond Princess, Spectrum of the Seas
Fixed Departure Date: Sep 25 2025, Nov 15 2025, Apr 22 2026
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Kanazawa Shore Excursions
Duration: 6 hours
Port: Kanazawa, Japan
Highlights: Oyama Shrine, Kenroku-en Garden, Naga-Machi Buke Yashiki District, Omi-Cho Market, Higashi Chaya-machi District
Excursion Type: Culture / Local Experience
Cruise: Norwegian Spirit, Diamond Princess, Spectrum of the Seas
Fixed Departure Date: Oct 24 2025, Nov 16 2025, Nov 29 2025
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Sakaiminato Shore Excursions
Duration: 6.5 hours
Port: Sakaiminato, Japan
Highlights: Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art, Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum, Mizuki Shigeru Road
Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing / Art
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Oct 30 2025, Nov 17 2025
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Nagasaki Shore Excursions
Duration: 6 - 6.5 hours
Port: Nagasaki, Japan
Highlights: Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Dejima Museum, Glover Garden
Excursion Type: Historic Sites / Sightseeing
Cruise: Diamond Princess, HAL Westerdam, Norwegian Spirit, Spectrum of the Seas
Fixed Departure Date: Oct 21 2025, Nov 01 2025, Nov 02 2025, Nov 19 2025, Dec 25 2025, Feb 22 2026, Apr 04 2026
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Kagoshima Shore Excursions
Duration: 6 hours
Port: Kagoshima, Japan
Highlights: Sengan-en Garden, Sakurajima Visitor Center, Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Park & Footbath, Arimura Lava Observatory
Excursion Type: Sightseeing
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Nov 20 2025, Mar 19 2025
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Kochi Shore Excursions
Duration: 6 hours
Port: Kochi, Japan
Highlights: Gotaisan Chikurin-ji Temple, Harimaya-bashi Bridge, Kochi Castle, Hirome-Ichiba Open Market, Katsura Hama
Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing / Local Experience
Cruise: Diamond Princess, HAL - ms Westerdam
Fixed Departure Date: Nov 21 2025, Feb 18 2026, Mar 23 2026
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Kyoto Shore Excursions
Duration: 9 hours
Port: Osaka/Kobe, Japan
Highlights: Nijo-jo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Higashiyama District
Excursion Type: Culture
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Nov 22 2025
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Other Japan Cruise Ports
Duration: 5 hours
Port: Wakayama, Japan
Highlights: Awashima Shrine, Wakayama Castle, Itakiso Shrine
Excursion Type: Culture
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Nov 23 2025
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Other Japan Cruise Ports
Duration: 6 hours
Port: Omaezaki, Japan
Highlights: Horaibashi, Green Tea Plantation, Makinohara Park, Fujinokuni Cha-no-Miyako Museum, Hamaoka Sand Dunes, Omaesaki Lighthouse & Omaezaki Cape Park
Excursion Type: Scenic / Nature Exploration
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Nov 24 2025
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11 Night Japan Explorer Spring Flowers
March 17, 2026 - March 28, 2026



Duration: 6 hours
Port: Kagoshima, Japan
Highlights: Sengan-en Garden, Sakurajima Visitor Center, Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Park & Footbath, Arimura Lava Observatory
Excursion Type: Sightseeing
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Nov 20 2025, Mar 19 2025
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Duration: 6 - 6.5 hours
Port: Nagasaki, Japan
Highlights: Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Dejima Museum, Glover Garden
Excursion Type: Historic Sites / Sightseeing
Cruise: Diamond Princess, HAL Westerdam, Norwegian Spirit, Spectrum of the Seas
Fixed Departure Date: Oct 21 2025, Nov 01 2025, Nov 02 2025, Nov 19 2025, Dec 25 2025, Feb 22 2026, Apr 04 2026
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Hiroshima Shore Excursions
Duration: 6 hours
Port: Hiroshima, Japan
Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Town, Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome
Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing / Historic Sites
Cruise: HAL - ms Westerdam, Diamond Princess, Celebrity Millennium
Fixed Departure Date: Feb 17 2026, Mar 23 2026, April 03 2026
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Aburatsu Shore Excursions
Duration: 6 hours
Port: Aburatsu, Japan
Highlights: Obi Castle, Aoshima Shrine, Hyuga Mythology Museum, Udo Shrine
Excursion Type: Culture / Heritage Sites
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Mar 24 2025
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Kochi Shore Excursions
Duration: 6 hours
Port: Kochi, Japan
Highlights: Gotaisan Chikurin-ji Temple, Harimaya-bashi Bridge, Kochi Castle, Hirome-Ichiba Open Market, Katsura Hama
Excursion Type: Culture / Sightseeing / Local Experience
Cruise: Diamond Princess, HAL - ms Westerdam
Fixed Departure Date: Nov 21 2025, Feb 18 2026, Mar 23 2026
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Tokushima Shore Excursions
Duration: 6 hours
Port: Tokushima, Japan
Highlights: Ryozen-ji Temple, Large Naruto Crosslinking Memorial Eddy, Naruto Whirlpools
Excursion Type: Sightseeing
Cruise: Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Mar 26 2025
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Shimizu Shore Excursions
Duration: 5 hours
Port: Shimizu, Japan
Highlights: Kuno-zan Toshogu Shrine & Nihon-daira Rope-way (Mt. Fuji viewspot), Nihondaira Yume Terrace, Miho-no-Matsubara (Mt. Fuji viewspot)
Excursion Type: Sightseeing
Cruise: Norwegian Spirit, Diamond Princess
Fixed Departure Date: Oct 31 2025, Mar 27 2026
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No matching tour for your cruise schedule? Let us know your preferences below. We’ll craft a gentle-paced, culturally immersive day tailored just for you.
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FAQs for Diamond Princess Cruise Guests
Here’s a quick rundown of the most common questions about Japan shore excursions we get from fellow Diamond Princess guests just like you.
Absolutely. Our tours are designed with multi-generational travelers in mind. We combine gentle pacing, comfortable transport, and meaningful cultural experiences that delight kids, parents, and grandparents alike. Think castle walks, traditional crafts, and scenic stops with space to explore or rest.
A: We understand how important this is. That’s why every itinerary is crafted around the official port schedule of the Diamond Princess. With our Back-to-Ship Guarantee, you’ll always return at least 1 hour before departure. No rushing, no stress.
Not at all. We carefully balance must-see heritage sites with free time for relaxation, family photos, or light shopping. Our guides adjust the rhythm to suit the group, so you can discover Japan at your own perfect pace.
We’ll send you a detailed confirmation email with a map, contact number, and photo of the meeting point. Our guide will also be waiting with a clear sign showing your name or group. It’s easy, and we’re always there early.
Depends. We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your Diamond Princess 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 Diamond Princess’ 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 Diamond Princess 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.