-Licensed green-plate vehicles with direct pick-up/drop-off at the port
-Multiple options available: shared group tours or private charters.
Niigata Shore Excursion
(The departure time may be adjusted slightly based on the actual cruise ship arrival and departure times to ensure you do not miss the ship.)
1️⃣Meet at the port & depart
2️⃣Yahiko Park
2 hours 40 minutes free time
Activity Options:
1）Cherry blossom viewing:
Yahiko Park is a famous cherry-blossom spot with a long season:Yoshino cherry in early April, double-flowered cherry until early May,plus rare wild cherry varieties.Estimated duration: 40 mins⚠️ Bloom info is based on Niigata Tourism Organization forecast.Cherry blossom viewing is seasonal and cannot be guaranteed.
2）Hot spring experience:
3 mins’ walk to the Welcome Plaza.Yahiko hot springs are known for beauty benefits:alkaline water for exfoliation + sulfur spring for double effects.6–7 day-trip onsens available (¥600–1150/pax).Free foot bath (towel ¥100) is also available.Estimated duration: 60 mins
3）Local Japanese cuisine:
Within 3 mins’ walk:Kawi Meshi (rice wrapped in yellow skin with salmon)
Kamameshi (rice pot with fresh seafood, over 50 years’ history)
Sushi, tempura, ramen, local rice and seafood
Estimated duration: 60–90 mins
4）Yahiko Shrine visit:
10 mins’ walk from dining area.Popular shrine for prayers for good fortune and safety.Estimated duration: 60 mins
3️⃣Niigata Station 1 hour stay
Niigata is famous for rice and sake.You can enjoy sake tasting and buy local rice, mochi, rice crackers and snacks.CoCoLo Niigata (connected to the station) is perfect for souvenirs:Bourbon, Kameda Seika, Yukimuro matured sweets, etc.Optional: stroll to Bandai Bridge (round trip ~30–40 mins).
4️⃣Meet and return to port
5️⃣Arrive at port
⚠️NOTES:
As the scale of each cruise varies greatly, we will arrange different types of services according to the number of bookings on the day, so that everyone can enjoy a suitable and comfortable travel experience：
for small group:
4-5 guests: 7-seater vehicle, Japanese-speaking driver (online translation + translation app available)
6-9 guests: 10-seater vehicle, Japanese-speaking driver (online translation + translation app available)
15-28 guests: Minibus, English-speaking tour guide service
Maximum capacity: 28 guests
