Ise & Toba Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Surrounded by ancient forest, Ise Grand Shrine offers a quiet and deeply spiritual atmosphere that many visitors find unforgettable.
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.
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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our guide will be waiting for you with a name board.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
We were lucky enough to book a tour of Ise & Toba with Mary as our tour guide. She was absolutely phenomenal!!! Mary took us through the entire itinerary without any issues while being sure to accommodate our needs. We were running late because of some issues with our cruise ship’s water shuttle system but Mary waited patiently for us and adjusted our schedule based on when we needed to re-board the ship. This was an amazing private tour with an extremely friendly and personable guide, and I could not recommend it enough. Mary made all of the transit from each point of interest stress free and was even able to find a restaurant that suited all of our party members’ unique dietary restrictions. This was a 10/10 experience with a local guide and we would absolutely do it again.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re so happy to hear you had such a wonderful day with Mary. She’ll be thrilled to know her flexibility and care helped make your tour smooth and stress-free, even with the unexpected delay. It’s also great to hear everyone could enjoy lunch despite the dietary restrictions! Thank you so much for your kind recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back again someday!! Thank you, Arigatou :)
Nice trip, very informative. However, if you go in the summer, take lots and lots of water.
Thank you so much for your review! We’re so glad you found the tour informative and enjoyed your trip. Summer in Japan can certainly be hot, so staying hydrated is definitely important! Thank you again for choosing Toba Tours!! Arigatou :)
Our guide, Bruce, was fantastic. We learned so much about the Ise Shrine and the Shinto religion. He was very knowledgeable. It was great to have what essentially was a private tour as we could spend as much time as we wanted at each activity. The Mikimoto pearl island was also very interesting. I would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed exploring Ise Shrine and Mikimoto Pearl Island with Bruce. He’ll be delighted to know his explanations helped make your visit even more meaningful. Thank you for your recommendation, and thank you again for choosing Toba Tours!! Arigatou :)
We had an amazing time with Mary. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear you had an amazing time with Mary. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Toba Tours!! Arigatou :)
Mary was very prepared and knew exactly where to take us. Wish we had more time at the market but saw everything we wanted. Pearl museum is worth the visit
Thank you so much for your review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your time with Mary and got to see everything you wanted. The pearl museum is definitely a special place! Thank you again for choosing Toba Tours!! Arigatou :)
