Hiroshima Shore Excursions

Best of Iwakuni with Bullet Train

• Duration: 7 hours
• Pick-up/Drop-off: Hiroshima port
• Highlights: Kintaikyo Bridge - Yoshika Park - Iwakuni Castle - White-snake Shrine - Kodama Bullet Train
• Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

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Things to Do & See in Japan Shore Excursions

Japan is one of the most popular destinations in Asia shore excursions. Japan shore excursions provide a plenty of things and places to discover including cultural villages, heritages, religious sites, landmarks, and attractions that we would like to some typical activities below.

Climb Mount Fuji on Shimizu Shore Excursions

Mount Fuji, the iconic symbol of Japan, is an essential highlight of any Shimizu shore excursion. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the mountain rises in a graceful pyramid shape with a peak beautifully covered in white snow. Travelers who wish to experience it more closely can choose to climb the mountain for an emotionally moving encounter. The best time to join Mount Fuji sightseeing tours is from July to September, when the weather is mild and rainfall is limited.

Hot-Tubbing Monkeys at Tropical Botanical Garden

The Garden located at a corner of Yunokawa Hot Spring has hundreds of monkeys with red faces and yellow hair. Even in winter, the pool is filled with hot spring water which provides a warm place for monkeys playing happily. Admire funky monkeys jumping from the pillar into the water is a lovely image that you can be unavoidably from laughing at the mischievousness of them.

Eating Ramen at Local Restaurants

Ramen may be famous worldwide, but tasting it in Japan is a completely different experience. It is loved for its slow-simmered broth, the perfectly crafted noodles, and the way it is enjoyed. Japanese diners often slurp their ramen to enhance the aroma and flavor, something many visitors find surprisingly satisfying. A bowl of authentic ramen will easily become one of the most memorable food moments on your Japan shore excursions.

Take a Trip to a Castle in Japan Shore Excursions

Japan is known for its ancient castles, many preserved for more than 400 years. Himeji Castle is the most famous and showcases classic Japanese architecture. Japan shore excursions also take you to other notable sites such as Matsumoto, Nagoya, Osaka, Matsue, Hirosaki, and Hikone. Each castle has its own beauty and historical value, all reflecting the signature Japanese style.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima Shore Excursions

Japan is the only country ever struck by atomic bombs, with Hiroshima and Nagasaki forever marked by this history. Today, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and its quiet lawns and walking paths honor the victims. The A-Bomb Dome, once a center for local industry, was one of the few structures that remained standing and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby, the Cenotaph holds the names of those who lost their lives. Visiting these sites is a meaningful part of many Japan shore excursions.

Stroll Along Otaru Canal in Otaru Shore Excursions

Otaru Canal was once the busy heart of the city’s port, lined with warehouses that stored goods carried by small boats. After modern transport replaced it, the canal fell out of use until local efforts restored it into a charming sightseeing spot. Today, you can walk along the waterfront and enjoy local artists performing music, dances, and portrait painting. In the evening, the vintage gas lamps create a warm, romantic atmosphere reflected on the calm water. It is a memorable highlight for many Japan shore excursions.

Lost in the Manga World at Mizuki Shigeru Museum

Stroll along Mizuki Shigeru Road to the Mizuki Shigeru Museum, named after the famous author who created the manga world of Yokai, spirits believed to teach people to overcome laziness, care for others, and protect nature. Inside the museum, you can explore his unique artworks, exhibitions, and motion pictures filled with imagination and philosophy. The darker sections display his illustrated monsters along the walls, creating an engaging and slightly eerie atmosphere. Experiences like this make Japan shore excursions especially memorable.

Best Cities to Visit During Japan Shore Excursions

Kyoto - a land of Japanese traditional culture

Osaka - the bustling hub for the merchant class

Kobe - an attractive cosmopolitan

Hiroshima - the historic city

Tokyo - the sleepless capital

Okinawa - a cultural heritage destination

Shimizu - the best place to view Mount Fuji

Aomori - Land of the Nebuta Festival

Kyoto – a land of Japanese traditional culture

Osaka – the bustling hub for the merchant class

Kobe – an attractive cosmopolitan

Hiroshima – the historic city

Tokyo – the sleepless capital

Okinawa – a cultural heritage destination

Shimizu – the best place to view Mount Fuji

Aomori – Land of the Nebuta Festival

Best Time to Visit Japan

In Japan shore excursions, the climate is divided into four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The differences between adjacent seasons are not very large. Winter and early spring are extremely cold, and much of the country is covered in white snow. In summer and early autumn, Japan experiences frequent rainfall. Overall, the best time to take a cruise for Japan shore excursions is in late spring or late autumn when rainfall is low, the skies are clear, and the temperature is pleasant.

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Spring in Japan Shore Excursions

Springtime is normally from mid-March to May. With the temperatures oscillate from 4-18°C, the weather changes frequently between day after day. The cold air in winter has not gone completely yet that you may feel cold with a little remaining snow. But some days in Japan tours, you can just wear a flimsy shirt when walking outside. Spring is the peak time of tourism due to the symbolized cherry blossoms fully blooming in most streets and corners of Japan. Local people even make a sakura bloom schedule to inform the time to visit Japan with the most spectacular view. However, this time raise the cost of traveling Japan dramatically, and the number of visitors is also extremely high.

Summer in Japan Shore Excursions

Summer in the time from June to mid-September is for summer with heat and humidity. The temperature changes from 21 to 32°C and reaches its peak from July to August. These months are also the time of heaviest rainfall in the entire country. Rain can cause difficulties and annoying feeling when you enjoy your Japan trip. However, summer is the most exotic time in the year. Blessed by rain, fauna becomes lively and full of vitality. People are also powered up with various summer festivals held around the country. In Japan shore excursions, you can enjoy the great ones that have to mention are Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori, Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka, and so on.

Autumn in Japan Shore Excursions

The most pleasant time in Japan tours is in autumn running during mid-September and late-November. The temperature is nicely around 10- 21°C with lack of rain and rarely snowy. October and early November is the peak time when attracts various visitors coming to enjoy the spectacular view over the country with red and yellow leaves covering every street. Activities that are best tasted in Japan shore excursions are soaking in an outdoor onsen hot spring while marveling at the spellbinding autumn foliage - the best idea to escape from the bustling daily life and freely enjoy your own time.

Winter in Japan Shore Excursions

Winter usually runs from December to mid-March, but it is different in other places. Of course, winter is the coldest time in Japan with the thermometer usually measures from -1-7°C. That leads to a lack of visitors providing a huge space to experience this country all for yourself, especially the ideal time for those who hate crowd. The best activity to enjoy in Japan tours in winter is soaking in the Japanese onsen hot springs which exist in many areas such as Beppu and Hakodate. The cost of traveling to Japan is also much cheaper at this time.

Japan General Information

Population: 126.7 million 
Capital City: Tokyo 
People: Japanese 
Language: Japanese 
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY) 
Time Zone: UTC +9 Hrs 
International Dialing Code: +81 
Religions: Shintoism, Buddhism, and Christianity

Passport & Visa to Shore Excursions Japan 

Over 50 countries, including the EU, the United States, Canada, Australia, Thailand, and South Korea, are visa-exempt for Japan tours. Travelers from these countries only need a valid passport to enter as temporary visitors for up to 90 days. Others must obtain a visa in advance. All tourists, including guests on Japan shore excursions, must carry their passports at all times.

Japanese Currency

Japan uses the Yen (¥), available in both banknotes and coins. Although Japan is highly modern, cash remains widely used, especially for small purchases. Credit and debit cards are accepted in major cities, hotels, malls, and large shops, but cash is still recommended during Japan shore excursions.

Phones & Internet Service in Japan Shore Excursions

Japan offers extensive internet access nationwide, with free Wi-Fi in most hotels and many public areas such as train stations, airports, cafés, and restaurants. Travelers on Japan shore excursions can easily stay connected. For constant access, you may rent or buy a local SIM card with unlimited data.

Japan Tours Travel Guide

Ancient and natural, modern and unique; Japan is attracting more and more tourists coming to this “Land of the Rising Sun”. Experience the ancient culture that everyone respects each other and visit various natural landscape, especially islands in this sovereign island country. As the world’s third-largest economy by nominal GDP, Japan is absolutely a modern country where have the world’s best toilets and super trains and enjoy Japan’s unique cuisine - sushi. Only travel here and immerse yourself in this country of cherry blossom, everything will be authentic, not only the words and sentences on papers. Let Asia Shore Excursions help you to explore your Japan Shore Excursions and have the best preparation and knowledge before your journey.

Japanese People

As the world’s tenth largest population, obviously, Japanese is the majority ethnic groups in this country which account for 98.5% of the population. In 2012, Chinese (0.5%) and Korean (0.4%) are the two largest residents in Japan. About 0.6% of the population is the other groups. Moreover, in this cherry blossom country, there are some minority groups who are Japanese citizens such as the Ainu and the Ryukyuans. The Ainu is an aboriginal people that primarily living in Hokkaido while as their name, the Ryukyuans is from the Ryukyu Islands – south of mainland Japan. Scattering in different places, these ethnic minorities diversify the ancient culture of Japan.

Religions in Shore Excursions Japan 

Having the meaning as “way of the Gods”, Shinto (51.8%) is the dominated religion in Japan. Although being practiced by nearly 80% of the population, only some of them defined themselves as “Shintoists”. Because these Japanese citizens do not join in Shinto organizations as “Shinto membership”, they just attend Shinto shrines and beseech kami. Besides, around 35% of the population are Buddhists - the second largest religion. Moreover, Shinto organizations and others (4%), as well as Christianity (2.3%), are the other religions. The rest of the citizens has no answer to the survey about their beliefs.

Safety in Japan Shore Excursions

Being ranked as “the safest country in the world” by a 2014 organization of Economic Cooperation and Development study, Japan is also the second-lowest homicide and assault rate country. Tourists can definitely enjoy the safety in this highly developed and modern country. Having a skillful workforce and being the most highly educated countries in the world are maybe the reasons for this safety.

Other Things Should Know about Japan Shore Excursions

Rush hour in shore excursions Japan 

Between 8 am and 9 am in the morning and shortly after 5 pm in the evening are the weekday rush hours peak. Tokyo is the most extreme in rush hours and also pretty heavy in Japan’s other major cities. Luckily, there are no business rush hours at weekends and on public holidays. Therefore, you should avoid the morning rush hours if possible especially when traveling with luggage and small children because you will hardly move.

Japanese IC card

If you want to save time while in Japan tours, you should use this rechargeable card. You can use it to pay for your public transportation such as subway, train or bus; pay for restaurants, convenience stores as well as buy drinks from the vending machine. The best part is that you can return this card to any JR operator and ask for a cash-back as well as 500 yen for the deposit which you need to pay to get this card.

Japanese

You are recommended to learn some basic phrases in Japanese to somehow recognize keywords and communicate with the local people. Because not everywhere will write in English and not everyone can speak English. You won’t always find an English translation. This tip always works well on any Japan tour.

Some taboos to avoid in Japan shore excursions

Please remove your shoes whenever you enter a home in the Asian country in general and in Japan in particular. Otherwise, you will consider as disrespect the owners. Moreover, in Japan, you do not need to tip for the service staff such as waiters or hotel staff. If you do so, your server will run after you to give you the money back, they will not take it. A small gift instead of tips will be highly appreciated when you want to thank someone. Moreover, remember to speak quietly to the public and do not point at people and things when you are in Japan tours.