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Ise & Toba Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local

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Ise & Toba Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local
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Ise & Toba Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local

About this experience

Explore coastal Japan’s cultural highlights on a private 6-hour tour with a local guide. Visit Mikimoto Pearl Island to discover Japan’s famous pearls and, if available, watch an Ama diver demonstration. Enjoy free time for lunch at Okage Yokocho, sampling local street food, before visiting Ise Grand Shrine, Japan’s most sacred Shinto site set in a peaceful forest. The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted with your guide. ・Private 6-hour tour with a local guide ・Mikimoto Pearl Island & Ama diver demo (subject to conditions) ・Lunch at Okage Yokocho (free choice) ・Ise Grand Shrine visit ・Flexible itinerary (train or taxi) Transportation not included (payable onsite): Train approx. ¥720 per person; Taxi approx. ¥3,000 per group if partially used, or approx. ¥15,000 per group for full-day use. ※ By booking this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions available on our official website (Nagoya Tours / Toba Tours). We kindly ask you to review them in advance.

What to expect

  1. Stop 1 · 1h

    Surrounded by ancient forest, Ise Grand Shrine offers a quiet and deeply spiritual atmosphere that many visitors find unforgettable.

  2. Stop 2 · 1h

    Okage 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.

  3. Stop 3 · 1h

    Mikimoto 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.

What’s included

  • Guide Fee

Not included

  • 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)

Tour & ticket options

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Ise & Toba Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local

Pickup included

Before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.