Ishikawa
Nanao Port (Ishikawa Prefecture)
It's about a 5-minute drive from Yatashin No. 1 Pier to JR Nanao Station. Nearby are the Noto Shokusai Market and Wakura Onsen hot springs.
Aichi
Nagoya Port (Aichi Prefecture)
It's about a 5-minute walk from Garden Pier to Nagoya Port Subway Station. Nagoya Castle and Nagoya cuisine are nearby.
Okinawa
Motobu Port (Okinawa Prefecture)
Motobu Port is located in the northern part of Okinawa Island. It is close to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and is a town with many famous Okinawa soba restaurants.
Hokkaido
Muroran Port (Hokkaido)
A free shuttle bus sometimes operates to Muroran Station. The scenery includes the cliffs of Cape Chikyu and the factory night view.
Nagasaki
Nagasaki Port (Nagasaki Prefecture)
From Matsugae International Terminal, Glover Garden and Oura Church are within walking distance. You can also take the tram to Dejima and Peace Park.
Kagoshima
Yakushima, Miyanoura Port (Kagoshima Prefecture)
We docked at Miyanoura Port on Yakushima Island. We encountered Yakusugi cedar trees on this island, a World Natural Heritage site registered in 1993.
Miyazaki
Miyazaki Port (Miyazaki Prefecture)
From the international cruise ship berth, it's about a 15-minute ride to Miyazaki Station and the airport. Then, head to Aoshima, home of the "Devil's Washboard" rock formations.
Iwate
Miyako Port (Iwate Prefecture)
It's about a 10-minute ride from Fujiwara Wharf to Miyako Station. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Jodogahama Beach in Sanriku and a bowl of sea urchin donburi.
Kumamoto
Misumi Port (Kumamoto Prefecture)
A port located right next to JR Misumi Station. Misumi West Port retains its Meiji-era stone pier, and offers boat trips to Amakusa.