Hello. We are going on a Japan cruise in May. We recently booked it so some of the ship excursions are either sold out or very expensive. I was wondering if places in Japan are similar to the Caribbean and Alaska cruise ports where vendors are available when you get off the ship and offer either small bus or mini-van tours. I am curious about Aomori, Hakodate, Hiroshima, Osaka and Shimizu.
I have looked at a few websites with personal guides but for two people some were $800-$1000 a day which is too expensive.
Thank you for your assistance.