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Tokushima Private Custom Tour with Licensed Local Guide

Explore Tokushima entirely on your own terms, guided by a nationally licensed, English-speaking local expert who tailors the day to your interests — from indigo dyeing workshops and hidden temple gardens to market tastings and dramatic gorge scenery. The definitive luxury way to experience a layered, often-overlooked corner of Japan.

What to expect

Your guide meets you at the pier and steers the day around your passions — whether that's the pilgrimage culture of the 88-temple Shikoku circuit, the craft tradition of Awa indigo dyeing at Ai-No-Yakata, or a quiet stroll along Mima's Udatsu merchant street. Insightful commentary transforms every temple gate and market stall into a story. Guides carry emergency contacts and local knowledge for complete peace of mind.

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Japan Guide Association – Tokushima Licensed Guides (official)
From approx. JPY 30,000–40,000 per group for a half-day (4–5 hours), depending on itinerary and group size; transport extra
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Good to know

Book at least 4 weeks ahead via the J-G-A Tokushima page; specify cruise all-aboard time so the guide can design a time-safe itinerary. Private car/taxi hire is easily arranged through the guide. Ideal for groups of 2–6 seeking a fully curated, unhurried day ashore.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Tokushima — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Nautica
14 nights · calls at Tokushima
from $4,632
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Regent · Seven Seas Explorer
11 nights · calls at Tokushima
from $10,049
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Princess · Diamond Princess
11 nights · calls at Tokushima
from $1,469
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Princess · Sapphire Princess
12 nights · calls at Tokushima
from $2,164
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