Kick off your private shore excursion with a handy pick-up straight from Yatsushiro Cruise Port. Enjoy the convenience of your own private transport, complete with a dedicated professional driver. This allows you to explore at your leisure, free from the constraints of other travellers' schedules.

Immerse yourself in the history and traditional culture of Yatsushiro. Start at Yatsushiro Shrine (Myoken-gu), an ancient shrine intrinsically linked with the renowned Yatsushiro Myoken Festival.

Next, journey to the Yatsushiro Castle Ruins. There, stone walls and moats bear witness to the city’s past castle and feudal history. Following this, pay a visit to Shohinken, a historic villa and quintessential Japanese garden established by the Matsui family, previous lords of Yatsushiro. If time allows, make a stop at Mizushima Ryujin Shrine before heading back to the port.

After immersing yourself in the history and traditional culture of Yatsushiro, your driver will ensure you're back at Yatsushiro Cruise Port in good time for your ship’s departure.