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Top Best Authentic Norwegian Sun Shore Excursion Itineraries in Japan

Get ready to step off the ship and into adventure. Our shared shore excursions for Norwegian Spirit guests are made for travelers who want stories, flavors, and snapshots worth remembering.

Why Choose Our Norwegian Spirit Shared Shore Excursions from Ports?

Forget crowded buses and rigid timetables, this is your invitation to something better. Our tours are designed for travelers who crave color, connection, and a bit of adventure, blending Japan’s most vibrant sights with authentic local moments. Think photo-ready alleys, sizzling street snacks, and temples tucked into quiet corners, all at a pace that lets you truly take it in.

Japan shore excursions for NCL Sun cruise

NCL Spirit Cruise Itineraries with Shared Shore Excursions Available

Each of the tours below aligns with your Norwegian Spirit cruise ship itinerary, combining cultural highlights, light adventure, and unforgettable visuals.

10 Days One-way from Tokyo to Incheon

Aug 24, 2025 - Sep 03, 2025

Itinerary: Yokohama, Japan → Incheon, South Korea
Ports with shared tour available: Shimizu (Aug 25, 2025); Nagoya (Aug 26, 2025); Kobe (Aug 27, 2025); Tokushima (Aug 28, 2025); Matsuyama (Aug 29, 2025); Beppu (Aug 30, 2025); Sasebo (Aug 31, 2025)
 
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Shimizu Shore Excursions

Hakone Owakudani & Lake Ashi Tour

$178$215

  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Port: Shimizu, Japan
  • Highlights: Lake Ashi cruising (Viking boat), Owakudani by rope-way, Owakudani Valley
  • Cruise: Diamond Princess, Norwegian Sprit
  • Tour Date: Aug 16 2025, Aug 25 2025, Sep 03 2025, Oct 03 2025
  • Group Size: Flexible
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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Nagoya Shore Excursions

Nagoya Highlights Tour

$170$195

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Port: Nagoya, Japan
  • Highlights: Nagoya Castle, Arimatsu Traditional Townscape, Arimatsu Tie-dyeing Museum
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Cruise: Oceania Riviera, Norwegian Spirit
  • Tour Date: Aug 26 2025, Oct 02 2025, Oct 09 2025
  • Group Size: 10 - 16 Pax
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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Kyoto Shore Excursions

The Best of Kyoto & Arashiyama

$185$285

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Port: Kobe/Osaka, Japan
  • Highlights: Arashiyama Area, Bamboo Forest, Togetsu-Kyo Bridge, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Cruise: Spectrum of the Sea, Oceania Riviera, HAL Westerdam, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sun
  • Tour Date: Jul 28 2025, Aug 27 2025, Sep 30 2025, Oct 10 2025, Oct 14 2025, Nov 06 2025
  • Group Size: 12 - 16 pax

For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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Tokushima Shore Excursions

Naruto Whirlpools & Ryozan-ji Temple

$225

  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Port: Tokushima, Japan
  • Highlights: Ryozen-ji Temple, Large Naruto Crosslinking Memorial Eddy, Naruto Whirlpools
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Cruise: Norwegian Spirit
  • Tour Date: Aug 28 2025
  • Group Size: 10 - 12 Pax
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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Matsuyama Shore Excursions

The Best of Matsuyama Hightlights

$215

  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Port: Matsuyama, Japan
  • Highlights: Matsuyama Castle, Iyo Kasuri Fabric, Ishiteji Temple, The Shiki Museum, Dogo Onsen Area
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Cruise: Norwegian Spirit
  • Tour Date: Aug 29 2025
  • Group Size: 10 - 12 Pax
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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$215

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Port: Beppu, Japan
  • Highlights: Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden (Monkey Park), Hyotan Onsen
  • Activity Level: Moderate
  • Cruise: Norwegian Spirit
  • Tour Date: Aug 30 2025
  • Group Size: 10 - 12 Pax
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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Sasebo Shore Excursions

Sasebo Culture Haft-day Tour

$175$205

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Port: Sasebo, Japan
  • Highlights: Ohashi Kannon Temple, Emukaehonjin Yamashita-ke Motokura, Tenkaiho Observatory, Yonka-cho Shopping Mall
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Cruise: Norwegian Spirit
  • Tour Date: Aug 31 2025, Sep 26 2025
  • Group Size: 10 - 16 Pax
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

10 Days One-way from Incheon to Tokyo

Sep 24, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025

NCL Spirit 10 days one-way from Incheon to Tokyo
Itinerary: Incheon, South Korea → Yokohama, Japan
Ports with shared tour available: Sasebo (Sep 26, 2025); Fukuoka (Sep 27, 2025); Hiroshima (Sep 28, 2025); Kochi (Sep 29, 2025); Kobe (Sep 30, 2025); Nagoya (Oct 02, 2025); Shimizu (Oct 03, 2025); Yokohama (Oct 04, 2025)
 
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Sasebo Shore Excursions

Sasebo Culture Haft-day Tour

$175$205

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Port: Sasebo, Japan
  • Highlights: Ohashi Kannon Temple, Emukaehonjin Yamashita-ke Motokura, Tenkaiho Observatory, Yonka-cho Shopping Mall
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Cruise: Norwegian Spirit
  • Tour Date: Aug 31 2025, Sep 26 2025
  • Group Size: 10 - 16 Pax
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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Fukuoka Shore Excursions

Dazaifu & Hakata Tour

$165$183

  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Port: Hakata - Fukuoka, Japan
  • Highlights: Tochoji Temple & Buddha-Hell-Paradise, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Fukuoka Tower
  • Activity Level: Moderate
  • Cruise: Spectrum of the Sea, HAL Westerdam, Norwegian Spirit
  • Tour Date: Jul 11 2025, Jul 24 2025, Sep 27 2025, Oct 17 2025
  • Group Size: 12 - 16 pax
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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Hiroshima Shore Excursions

Hiroshima & Miyajima Highlights Tour

$150$170

  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Port: Hiroshima, Japan
  • Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Town, Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Cruise: Celebrity Millennium, Diamond Princess, Norwegian Spirit
  • Tour Date: Aug 11 2025, Aug 29 2025, Sep 04 2025, Sep 29 2025
  • Group Size: 14 - 16 pax

For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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Kochi Shore Excursions

Kochi Castle & Katsurahama

$183$190

  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Port: Kochi, Japan
  • Highlights: Gotaisan Chikurin-ji Temple, Harimaya-bashi Bridge, Kochi Castle, Hirome-Ichiba Open Market, Katsura Hama
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Cruise: Diamond Princess, Norwegian Spirit
  • Tour Date: Aug 19 2025, Aug 28 2025, Sep 29 2025
  • Group Size: 12 - 16 Pax
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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Kyoto Shore Excursions

The Best of Kyoto & Arashiyama

$185$285

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Port: Kobe/Osaka, Japan
  • Highlights: Arashiyama Area, Bamboo Forest, Togetsu-Kyo Bridge, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Cruise: Spectrum of the Sea, Oceania Riviera, HAL Westerdam, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sun
  • Tour Date: Jul 28 2025, Aug 27 2025, Sep 30 2025, Oct 10 2025, Oct 14 2025, Nov 06 2025
  • Group Size: 12 - 16 pax

For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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Nagoya Shore Excursions

Nagoya Highlights Tour

$170$195

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Port: Nagoya, Japan
  • Highlights: Nagoya Castle, Arimatsu Traditional Townscape, Arimatsu Tie-dyeing Museum
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Cruise: Oceania Riviera, Norwegian Spirit
  • Tour Date: Aug 26 2025, Oct 02 2025, Oct 09 2025
  • Group Size: 10 - 16 Pax
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

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Shimizu Shore Excursions

Hakone Owakudani & Lake Ashi Tour

$178$215

  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Port: Shimizu, Japan
  • Highlights: Lake Ashi cruising (Viking boat), Owakudani by rope-way, Owakudani Valley
  • Cruise: Diamond Princess, Norwegian Sprit
  • Tour Date: Aug 16 2025, Aug 25 2025, Sep 03 2025, Oct 03 2025
  • Group Size: Flexible
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

Tokyo Shore Excursions

Taste of Tokyo City

$180

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Port: Yokoham/Tokyo, Japan
  • Highlights: Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Area, Roppongi Hills Observation Deck, Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade
  • Activity Level: Moderate
  • Cruise: Norwegian Spirit
  • Tour Date: Oct 04 2025
  • Group Size: 14 - 16 Pax
For another date, please fill out the inquiry form for detailed information.

Meet Fiona – Your Travel Expert for Norwegian Spirit Cruise Excursions

Fiona Travel Expert
Fiona Pham Travel Expert
With over 5 years of experience creating unforgettable shore excursions across Asia, Fiona brings both expertise and heart to every journey she curates. With her quick responses, attention to the small things, and genuine care for every guest’s comfort and curiosity, she’ll help you pick the right tour, customize if needed, and feel confident about every step ashore. Reach out to Fiona below - She’ll respond within 24 working hours.
Contact Our Travel Expert

FAQs for Norwegian Spirit Cruise Ship Guests

Below are answers to the most common questions we receive from Norwegian Spirit guests, so you can step ashore with confidence, curiosity, and complete peace of mind.

Booking your excursion with Japan Shore Excursions is easy and worry-free. Simply select your preferred tour, then you can choose either pay directly via Onepay or fill inquiry form to contact with our travel expert.

After that, you’ll receive a confirmation email with everything clearly outlined. If you’d prefer more personal assistance, Fiona, is always available to guide you in selecting the right tour based on your interests and comfort level.

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

Absolutely. Our shared tours are designed for individuals, couples, and families alike. Many solo travelers love the social vibe and leave with new cruise buddies.

Expect light to moderate walking, with plenty of breaks for food, views, and photos. It’s movement with meaning, not a marathon.

Very much so. We design each itinerary with photo-ready spots in mind from castle gardens and temple gates to market scenes and scenic lookouts.

Depends. We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your Norwegian Spirit 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 NCL Spirit's 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 Norwegian Spirit 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.