Sakaiminato Semi Private Tour for Cruise Passengers

About this experience

The tour offers a 5-hour journey to discover Japanese history and beauty. After meeting a tour guide in Sakaiminato Ferry Terminal, we first head to Matsue Castle by car. It is one of only 12 surviving castle towers in Japan. From the top floor, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Matsue city and the Lake Shinji. Next, you visit the internationally acclaimed Adachi Museum of art. The beautiful garden, often called “the best garden in Japan,” will fascinate you. You'll return to Sakaiminato Ferry Terminal and finish up. This tour is a fulfilling experience where you can feel the charm of Japanese culture in a short time.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   Is a well-preserved original Japanese castle in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, built in the early 1600s. It is known for its traditional wooden architecture and views over the city.

2. Stop 2 · 1h 50min

   Is a renowned art museum in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, famous for its collection of modern Japanese paintings and its exceptionally maintained Japanese gardens. The museum is often ranked among the best in Japan for landscape design, where the garden is viewed as a living artwork framed like a painting.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• We will pick you up at the Cruise Terminal. The tour guide will be waiting for you with an orange sign.

End point

• We will pick you up at the Cruise Terminal. The tour guide will be waiting for you with an orange sign.

Before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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