Ise Grand Shrine & Toba Pearl Island Day Tour | Lobster Kaiseki & Pearl Culture
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12h
Max People: 4–9 pax
Pickup: Hotel in Osaka city
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12h
Max People: 4–9 pax
Pickup: Hotel in Osaka city
This tour does not include an English guide, only with a Japanese-speaking driver with limited English.
After your reservation is submitted, our tour operator will contact you as soon as possible to confirm tour availability, regardless of any automated confirmation email you may receive.
You are welcomed to book the tour from 1 participant. The minimum number of participants for this tour to operate is 4.
This tour includes a lobster kaiseki lunch. If you have any food allergies (especially to shellfish), please inform us at the time of booking.
For safety and communication purposes during the trip, a reachable phone number is required for each participating group.
Cancellation Conditions：Free cancellation ≧ 7 days; 50% charge for 6–3 days; 100% charge < 3 days.
Child age 6 and under requires to use the car seat during the trip. We recommend to bring your own car seat/booster. Please contact us if you need help.
Overview
Our highlights are
Key highlights
Visit Japan’s sacred shrines — Ise Jingu’s Outer and Inner Shrines, where you can experience the spiritual heart of Japan and its centuries-old Shinto traditions.
Discover the art and history of pearl cultivation at the world-renowned MIKIMOTO Pearl Island.
Stroll along Meoto Iwa — the “Wedded Rocks,” a picturesque seaside symbol of harmony and eternal love.
Enjoy a seamless day trip from Osaka with private transportation for a comfortable and worry-free journey.
What's Included
Private vehicle and driver service (limited English communication)
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off within Osaka city
Background tour operator support (assist on communication with driver)
English-speaking guide & guide service at sightseeing spots
Lunch
Any admissions
Any personal expenses, travel insurance, or tips
Itinerary Details
12h
Ise Grand Shrine & Toba Pearl Island Day Tour
Private Transportation
Gentle walk
07:30 Depart from Osaka hotel (private car charter pick-up)
07:30-10:30 Drive to Ise Grand Shrine (approx. 3 hours)
10:30-11:15 Visit Ise Shrine Geku
11:15-12:15 Transfer and visit Ise Shrine Naiku
12:15-14:00【Lunch】Lunch on your own near Okage-yokocho
14:00-15:00 Visit Mikimoto Pearl Island (or spot you would like to visit, please discuss with tour operator when you book the tour)
15:00-16:00 Visit The Meoto Iwa
16:00-19:00 Return back to Osaka (approx. 3 hours)
Important Information
Please note that this plan includes a private vehicle only. The driver is not an English speaker and will not provide sightseeing explanations. Communication will be possible through a translation device or app or via the tour opeartor.
We will contact you via your provided contact information 2 days before your departure. If you do not receive any information, please check your email spam folder. If you still do not receive anything one day before the trip, please do not hesitate contacting us.
We only offer hotel pick-up and drop-off within the city area (Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto), if your hotel is out of the area, we are happy to drop you off at a terminal station or where you request within the city area (need to be informed in advance).
All travel itineraries do not include travel insurance. Outdoor activities involve certain risks and dangers. The company is not responsible for any physical damage or injury caused by accidents or unforeseen factors. We highly recommend to purchase your own insurance in advance.
Please arrive at the meeting location 10 minutes before the departure time. The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals. You cannot join the tour midway.
If your group does not meet the minimum participants, you will enjoy the tour with other guests. We will contact you in advance as soon as the information is available. If the minimum participants are still not met by 14 days before the scheduled departure, the tour may be cancelled.
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FAQs
Q1. Are all tours guided by an English-speaking guide?
A: Not all.
At Japan Local Journeys, some tours are guided by professional English-speaking guides, while others are operated as driver-only private transfers.
Our driver-only tours are designed for travelers who prefer privacy and flexibility — you’ll have a private car and driver, while our operation team provides real-time English assistance via WhatsApp.
Please check each product page to see whether an English-speaking guide is included.
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