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Top Local-inspired Norwegian Sun Shore Excursion Itineraries in Japan

Welcome to a curated collection of shared shore excursions designed for Norwegian Sun guests, perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. Crafted for a laid-back pace and open-minded spirit, each excursion invites you to explore Japan’s history, nature, and cuisine without the stress of tight schedules or big crowds.

Why Choose Our Norwegian Sun Shared Shore Excursions from Ports?

At Japan Shore Excursions, we specialize in creating cruise-friendly tours that feel effortless, engaging, and full of local flavor. With years of experience hosting international travelers at Japanese ports, we know how to blend cultural highlights, culinary touches, and laid-back pacing into a day that suits all kinds of guests.

Japan shore excursions for NCL Sun cruise

NCL Sun Cruise Itineraries with Shared Shore Excursions Available

Each shared tour below aligns with the Norwegian Sun cruise ship itinerary, offering a mix of local flavor, cultural charm, and relaxed fun.

16 Days One-way from Vancouver to Yokohama

Oct 17, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025

NCL Sun Itinerary Oct 17
Itinerary: Vancouver, Canada→ Yokohama, Japan
Ports with shared tour available: Kushiro (Oct 31, 2025); Hakodate (Nov 01, 2025)
 

Kushiro Shore Excursions

Akan Ainu Village & Kushiro Marshland

From $210 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Kushiro, Japan

Highlights: Akan Ainu Village, Lake Akan, Observation Deck

Excursion Type: Sightseeing

Cruise: Norwegian Sun

Fixed Departure Date: Oct 21 2025

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Hakodate Shore Excursions

Hakodate Highlights with Motomachi

From $120 USD

Duration: 6 hours

Port: Hakodate, Japan

Highlights: Goryokaku Park & Tower, Hakodate-Asaichi Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Motomachi

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Local Experience

Cruise: Ovation of the Seas, Spectrum of the Seas, Norwegian Sun

Fixed Departure Date: Oct 07 2025, Oct 30 2025, Nov 01 2025

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11 Days One-way from Yokohama to Incheon

Nov 03, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025

NCL Sun 11 Days One-way from Yokohama to Incheon
Itinerary: Yokohama, Japan → Incheon, South Korea
Ports with shared tour available: Osaka (Nov 06, 2025)
 
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Kyoto Shore Excursions

The Best of Kyoto & Arashiyama

(3) From $180 USD

Duration: 8 hours

Port: Osaka/Kobe, Japan

Highlights: Arashiyama Area, Bamboo Forest, Togetsu-Kyo Bridge, Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavillion), Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine

Excursion Type: Sightseeing / Heritage Sites

Cruise: Oceania RivieraHAL Westerdam, Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Sun

Fixed Departure Date: Sep 30 2025, Oct 10 2025, Oct 14 2025, Oct 29 2025, Nov 06 2025

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If none of our shared tours match your cruise schedule, just send us an inquiry using the form below. Free of charge.

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Meet Fiona – Your Travel Expert for Norwegian Sun 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.

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FAQs for Norwegian Sun Cruise Ship Guests

Below are answers to the most common questions we receive from Norwegian Sun 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!

Not at all. Our shared tours are designed for all types of travelers, including solo travelers, couples, group of friends or multigenerational family. You’ll be matched with a small, friendly group that keeps things social but never overwhelming. Many of our guests arrive as strangers and leave with new cruise friends.

Our tours follow a relaxed, flexible rhythm, ideal for enjoying the moment without rushing. You’ll have time to take in the views, snap photos, ask questions, and simply soak up the atmosphere. We avoid tight schedules and long walks, so you can stay present and comfortable throughout the day.

We’ve got you covered. Just let us know before your tour, and we’ll do our best to accommodate any physical limitations. Some tours are better suited for light walking or stroller access - and Fiona can help you find the most comfortable and enjoyable option for your needs.

Depends. We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your Norwegian Sun 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 Sun’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 Sun 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.

What travelers are saying about our escorted cruise excursions

Best Asian Tour Company

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.

Great Shore Excursions in Japan

We did three Excursions with Shore Excursions Asia while touring Japan. Our guides were fluent in English, were well prepared and versed in the local history and provided expert tours and compassionate care for our group. Our drivers were courteous and helpful and safely drove us to all of our destinations. We would definitely use this tour group again. We had a great time.

Amazing Service 🙂

We used the companies services while on a trip in Japan and I highly recommend Shore excursions Asia. Amazing service from start to finish. Thank you for everything

Beautiful Japan

I booked Japan Shore Excursions because of reviews on TripAdvisor. All I can say is it was the best decision ever made. I booked a two day private tour in Tokyo and was so lucky to have Nick as my guide. He study in the US so he was fluent. He knew his Japanese culture and history which he shared with us and made our touring so much more interesting.

Then we booked a two day private tour in Koyto and got the lovely Yoko as our tour guide. She was so sweet and so knowledgeable about all the lovely places we visited. She also took us to the best place to shop.

I would have to say Japan Shore Excursions should be your last stop, look no more.
They are easy to book worked very closely with Kaycee and changed my itinerary so many times with no problem

Don't be leary - so worth it.

We booked 3 separate excursions with Japan Shore Excursions (J.S.E.), on a circle tour of Japan on Holland America's Westerdam in mid-October 2023. (Miyako, Sasebo and Kochi). Far, far superior to the excursions we had from the ship. Not only less expensive, but fewer people on the tours, we visited wonderful sites, and the guides, for the most part, were exceptional.

Do not be put off by the fact that your deposit with J.S.E. 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! I wish we could have booked more excursions with Shore Excursions Asia!

Nagasaki and Kochi

My family and I, a party of 12 persons, just came back from a 9 night cruise of Japan aboard the Diamond Princess. Unfortunately, Typhoon Lan caused 3 ports to be canceled; however, the ports that we did go to were wonderful with Shore Excursions Asia.

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!