Tsuruga Port Eiheiji & Tin Amulet Making Tour with English Guide

Travel from Tsuruga Port to Eiheiji Temple, one of Japan’s most important Zen monasteries, where you can enjoy a peaceful cedar-forest setting and traditional monastic architecture. After exploring the temple, visit NOUSAKU Eiheiji Store for free time to have lunch (at your own expense) and join a hands-on tin amulet-making workshop. Following the experience, return to Tsuruga Port in time to reboard your ship. This premium shore excursion combines spiritual discovery with traditional craftsmanship. Guests experience the tranquil atmosphere of Eiheiji and create a unique souvenir inspired by Japanese culture. Designed exclusively for cruise passengers arriving at Tsuruga Port, the tour includes private transportation, an English-speaking guide, and a small-group setting of up to five guests, ensuring a comfortable and personalized cultural experience.

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   Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple

   1.5 hours

   A major Soto Zen monastery founded in 1244. Explore serene halls, incense-scented corridors, and towering cedar trees—an immersive look into Japanese Zen training culture.

2. 2

   Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple

   2 hours

   NOUSAKU Eiheiji Store Enjoy free-time lunch nearby, then craft a tin amulet at NOUSAKU. A unique local-craft experience—make a meaningful souvenir connected to Japanese metalworking traditions.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.