Active Volcano Hiking Tour: Mt. Shinmoe, Miyazaki–Kagoshima,Japan - Yokohama Shore Excursion
Discover Active Volcano Hiking Tour: Mt. Shinmoe, Miyazaki–Kagoshima,Japan during your cruise stop in Yokohama, Japan. This carefully curated shore excursion offers cruise passengers an unforgettable experience exploring the best of Yokohama while ensuring you return to your ship on time.
About This Excursion
Explore Rural Japan & Witness the Power of Nature: Culture, Volcanoes, and Hidden Gems
Step off the beaten path and experience the heart of rural Japan with our immersive tours combining culture, history, nature, and local cuisine.
One of our highlights is a guided trek near Mt. Shinmoe , one of Japan’s most active volcanoes, located in the breathtaking Kirishima mountain range. Depending on activity levels and safety conditions, you may even witness volcanic smoke or minor eruptions — a rare and unforgettable sight for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Public transportation in the Japanese countryside is limited, but don’t worry — we provide private transportation from train stations, airports, hotels, and ryokans directly to the experience site. Our friendly, local guides ensure a safe, comfortable, and enriching journey.
Enjoy authentic experiences that most tourists miss — from ancient shrines to traditional meals and dramatic volcanic landscapes.
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Why Choose This Yokohama Shore Excursion?
- ✓ Back to Ship Guarantee: We guarantee you'll return to your cruise ship on time, or we'll arrange and pay for transportation to your next port of call.
- ✓ Instant Confirmation: Receive immediate booking confirmation via email - no waiting required.
- ✓ Best Price Guaranteed: We offer competitive pricing with a best price guarantee on all shore excursions.
- ✓ Expert Local Guides: Experience Yokohama with knowledgeable local guides who know the area inside and out.
- ✓ Small Group Sizes: Enjoy a more personalized experience with smaller tour groups.
- ✓ Flexible Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
What's Included
- We will prepare a bento box wrapped in traditional Japanese bamboo skin.
Itinerary
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- This is a climbing experience of Takachiho Peak, a representative mountain of “Kirishima Kinko Bay National Park. English or Chinese-speaking guides will introduce you to unusual photo spots and show you the charm of the mountain. You can see the active volcanoes “Sakurajima” and “Shinmoedake,” as well as “Tengakuhoko,” which appears in mythology and Japanese animation “Jutsu Kaisen. The trailhead is 970 meters above sea level, and the summit is 1574 meters above sea level, a distance of 2.2 kilometers. It is also recognized as “GEOPARKS JAPAN. Japanese-style onigiri (rice ball) lunch boxes will be provided. 1.Your guide will pick you up at the meeting point for a meeting. 2.The guide will drive you to the trailhead “Takachiho Kawara”. 3.Upon arrival at Takachiho-gawara, you will get ready and start climbing the mountain. 4.Climb Takachiho Peak. (2h to 2h30m) 5.We will have lunch and rest at the summit. (40m-50m) 6.Descend the mountain (1h～1h30m) (1h～1h30m) 7.Clean up at “Takachiho Kawahara” at the trailhead and leave by car. 8.We will drive you back to the place where you can easily go on your next trip, which will take about 60 minutes.
Cancellation Policy
STANDARD For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
