Shingu & Kumano Shore Excursion

Shingu is one of the gateways to the sacred Kumano region, which has attracted pilgrims for more than one thousand years. Ancient shrines, forest paths and waterfalls form part of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network. Guests can enjoy spiritual history and dramatic nature at a comfortable pace.

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Duration, walking level and pickup: to be confirmed after consultation

Ask about pickup from Shingu Port. Availability is confirmed after consultation.

Nachi Falls in the Kumano region near Shingu

Choose how you want to travel

Both options start with a request, not a payment. Private pricing is shown as a group total; shared pricing is a planning estimate until a dated group forms.

Private tour

From ¥134,000 total for 2 guests

2027 starting group total. Tell us your group size, priorities and preferred pace. Capacity, route and final price are confirmed after consultation.

What happens next: The Japan team checks the ship time, route and availability, then sends the proposed itinerary, final total, meeting details and terms in writing. No payment is taken when you request.

Request this private tour

Shared tour interest

Estimated from ¥25,000 per guest

2027 planning estimate for guests from the same ship and date. Group size, operation and final price are confirmed after consultation. Joining the list is not a booking.

What happens next: The Japan team checks whether a group can form. If it can, the exact per-person price, meeting details and terms are sent in writing. No payment is taken when you join.

Join shared tour interest list

2027 starting prices and shared estimates. Your dated quote is confirmed in writing. For other travel years, these figures are a reference only, not confirmed rates.

You decide after written confirmationFirst, send a private-tour request or join the shared interest list. Next, the team checks whether the tour can operate and sends the final price, group status, meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms. Payment comes only after those details are provided in writing.

Date options shown in the cruise finder were checked against official cruise-line itineraries through 2026-09-30; schedules and berths may still change.

Possible places to visit

These are visit candidates, not a confirmed itinerary. The places, order and number of visits are confirmed after consultation, taking your ship time, local conditions and preferred pace into account.

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Nachi Falls

One of Japan’s tallest single-drop waterfalls.

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Kumano Nachi Taisha

A historic shrine standing above the waterfall.

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Seiganto-ji Temple

A temple whose pagoda creates a classic view with Nachi Falls.

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Daimonzaka

An atmospheric stone pathway lined with cedar trees.

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Kumano Hayatama Taisha

One of the three principal Kumano shrines.

Details confirmed after consultation

No specific service or admission is included until it is confirmed in your written proposal.

Transport & guide

Vehicle arrangements, guide availability, language and group capacity are confirmed after consultation.

Admissions & other costs

Included and excluded admissions, meals and optional experiences are confirmed after consultation and itemized in your quote.

Duration & accessibility

Tell us your preferred pace and access needs. Tour duration, walking requirements and accessibility are confirmed after consultation.

Pickup & return

The meeting point, pickup time and planned return to your ship are confirmed after consultation for your port and date.

Questions before you decide?

Send your ship and priorities, or discuss the route with the Japan team in a free online meeting.

Ask the Japan team in an online meeting

Is this a cruise ticket?

No. You must already hold your cruise booking. YAGI provides independent local excursions during Japan port calls.

Is a shared tour guaranteed?

No. Interest is grouped by ship and date. Group size, operation, final price and terms are confirmed after consultation and provided in writing before booking.

Can a private route be changed?

Yes, subject to realistic travel time and local availability. Tell us your priorities and preferred pace.

What if the ship schedule changes?

Contact the local team as soon as possible. The written terms supplied before booking explain the applicable change and cancellation process.