Limited Cherry Blossom Availability
Cherry blossom season is one of the most requested times to visit Japan. Reserve early to secure your preferred dates, private guide, and departure time.
UPCOMING SHARED CRUISE EXCURSIONS
Join fellow cruise passengers on these pre-scheduled departures and enjoy a cost-effective, sociable shore experience.
| Cruise | Date | Group Size (Pax) | Price |
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Seabourn Encore
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Oct 05 2026 (08:00 - 14:00) | 2 - 6 | $264 USD |
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Coral Princess
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Apr 26 2027 (09:00 - 15:00) | 14 - 16 | $240 USD Pay Now |
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HAL Westerdam
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Apr 27 2027 (09:00 - 15:00) | 16 - 22 | $190 USD |
Prefer a Private Kushiro Shore Excursion?
The departures above are designed for guests who would like to join a shared tour on selected cruise dates. If your ship date is not listed, or if you prefer a private tour for your own family or group, please still send us an inquiry. Our travel experts can arrange this Kushiro shore excursion as a private tour based on your cruise schedule, group size, and preferred pace.
FULL INITERARY
Explore the charm of Kushiro on this professional and unforgettable excursion. Have a glimpse of the unique culture when you visit Lake Akan & Ainu Village or get a scenic view and spectacular varieties of animals, plants thrive in Kushiro Marshland. Complete the tour with a short stop at Washo Fish market to enjoy the large area of super fresh seafood.
A local guide will pick you up in the morning at the Kushiro port then drive to the Lake Akan & Ainu Village. Best chance to enjoy traditional dance beautifully presented with English explanations in order to help foreign visitors understand more about the dance and also Ainu culture. The village is filled with shops that you can buy Ainu arts and crafts as some lovely souvenirs. Take a short visit to the famous Akan lake admiring the scenic view and strolling leisurely around.
Next stop is Kushiro Marshland that preserves the largest wetland and marsh to save the endangered Cranes. Moreover, we can get a nature view as well as bird watching on the Observation Deck. Trip ends. This tour complements our popular Kushiro shore excursions, proudly curated by Shore Excursions Asia, your trusted cruise tour expert.
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Patricia Edwards –
Visiting the Ainu Village gave us a fascinating glimpse into the traditions of Japan’s indigenous people, while the Kushiro Marshland offered breathtaking scenery and wildlife. It felt authentic and very well organized.
Jack Patel –
We truly enjoyed this excursion. The cultural performance at the Ainu Village was memorable, and the peaceful landscapes of Lake Akan and Kushiro Marshland were stunning. It was a perfect way to experience both heritage and nature in one day.