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Ise & Toba Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local
Six hours with a local English-speaking guide covering Ise Jingu, Okage Yokocho and Mikimoto Pearl Island by train or taxi, priced for the guide alone.
US$97 each · US$194 for two · Pickup on request
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Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Pickup is offered — get it confirmed for your pier
- It joins the two things Toba is for: the shrine and the pearl island, with an hour at each and an hour for lunch in Okage Yokocho.
- The guide handles the train-and-bus connection that the model days on this site walk you through, and the route is flexible.
- Five reviews, all five stars, and free cancellation 24 hours ahead.
Couples on a 9-hour call who want the shrine explained and the connections handled, and who are happy to pay fares as they go.
The price covers only the guide. The operator lists the train at about ¥720 a person, a taxi at about ¥3,000 per group if used in part or about ¥15,000 for the whole day, Mikimoto's ¥1,650 entry, and lunch for you and for the guide. Pickup is at Toba hotels; agree a meeting at the Sadahama pier in writing.
The day, stop by stop
- Ise Jingu · 1 hrSurrounded by ancient forest, Ise Grand Shrine offers a quiet and deeply spiritual atmosphere that many visitors find unforgettable.
- Okage Yokocho · 1 hrOkage Yokocho is a traditional shopping street near Ise Grand Shrine, recreating the atmosphere of the Edo period. Lunch can be enjoyed here as casual street food, so you are free to choose what you like.
- Mikimoto Pearl Island · 1 hrMikimoto Pearl Island is where cultured pearls were first successfully created. Visitors can explore the history of pearls and may even see a live Ama diver demonstration, showcasing a unique Japanese tradition.
- Guide Fee
- Transportation Fee : Train ¥720 per person; Taxi approx. ¥3,000 per group
- Lunch Fee for yours and guide’s
- Entrance Fee: ¥1650 Mikimoto Pearl Island
- Gratuities (tips)
Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Nagoya Tours with locals.
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Before you book
Is the Ise & Toba Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local worth it from the Toba cruise port?
Six hours with a local English-speaking guide covering Ise Jingu, Okage Yokocho and Mikimoto Pearl Island by train or taxi, priced for the guide alone. Best for: Couples on a 9-hour call who want the shrine explained and the connections handled, and who are happy to pay fares as they go.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 9 hours. The tour runs 6 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Six hours plus the tender each way and the hour kept before all-aboard: a call of about nine hours, so the usual nine-hour call works only with a prompt tender.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
The price covers only the guide. The operator lists the train at about ¥720 a person, a taxi at about ¥3,000 per group if used in part or about ¥15,000 for the whole day, Mikimoto's ¥1,650 entry, and lunch for you and for the guide. Pickup is at Toba hotels; agree a meeting at the Sadahama pier in writing.
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