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Sakaiminato Private Vehicle Service with Restaurant Reservation

An eight-hour chartered car with a driver, with a route you choose on a form after booking and an optional restaurant reservation.

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Photo: tour operator, via Viator

Duration
8 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
10+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$269 per person
Non-refundable · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Private · up to 15
Pickup at a listed Sakaiminato inn, or a location you request
Why it is on this site
  • You set the route yourself from a form, and the listing's sample stops include the Mizuki Shigeru Museum and the Sakai Water Bridge.
  • Pickup can be arranged at a location you name, which matters at the Yumeminato terminal, 6 km out of town.
  • The operator will book a local restaurant for you.
Best for

Travellers with limited mobility who want a car on standby all day.

Think twice if

All sales are final, with no refund, and there are no reviews. The driver may speak only Japanese, and a guide comes only as an option. Tolls and parking of about ¥2,500 to ¥6,000 are paid in cash on the day. Sakaiminato itself is compact: from the station the yokai road and museum are on foot, and the ¥100 Minatoru on-demand bus covers the rest.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

  1. Sakaiminato · 8 hrYou’ll explore Sakaiminato City in comfort with a private vehicle and fully customized itinerary. After booking, you’ll receive a form to select the attractions you want to visit — from cultural landmarks and scenic viewpoints to local markets and restaurants.
  2. Mizuki Shigeru Museum · seen in passing5 Honmachi, Sakaiminato, Tottori 684-0025, Japan
  3. seen in passing8-1 Hanamachi, Sakaiminato, Tottori 684-0016, Japan
  4. Sakai Water Service Bridge · seen in passingJapan, 〒684-0017 Tottori, Sakaiminato, Misakicho, 1−2−3 4 一般国道431号
  5. Yokai Kaiundo · seen in passing62-1 Taishomachi, Sakaiminato, Tottori 684-0004, Japan
Included
  • Private vehicle for the selected tour duration
  • Tour Conductor (if required by the transportation company for large group bookings)
  • Pickup & drop-off at designated locations
  • Guide (if option selected)
  • Tax, service and handling fees
  • Professional driver (Japanese-speaking; may not speak English but can assist via translation apps)
  • Fuel costs
Not included
  • Highway tolls and parking (approx. ¥2,500–¥6,000, paid in cash by guest on tour day)
  • Meals and beverages

Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Run by Japan Awaits.

Where it takes you

What you will see

Our own guides to the stops — so you know what you are booking before you book it.

~2.5h with the Road

Mizuki Shigeru Museum

The life behind the monsters — war, lost arm, late fame — told with the warmth that made GeGeGe no Kitaro a national treasure.

Our guide to it →
Book it

Check dates and book

Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Sakaiminato Private Vehicle Service with Restaurant ReservationPrivate · up to 15From US$269 per personCheck dates →

We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. It never decides what we recommend — the “think twice” note above is there on purpose.

Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Sakaiminato Private Vehicle Service with Restaurant Reservation worth it from the Sakaiminato cruise port?

An eight-hour chartered car with a driver, with a route you choose on a form after booking and an optional restaurant reservation. Best for: Travellers with limited mobility who want a car on standby all day.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 10 hours. The tour runs 8 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What should I know before booking?

All sales are final, with no refund, and there are no reviews. The driver may speak only Japanese, and a guide comes only as an option. Tolls and parking of about ¥2,500 to ¥6,000 are paid in cash on the day. Sakaiminato itself is compact: from the station the yokai road and museum are on foot, and the ¥100 Minatoru on-demand bus covers the rest.

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