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Toyama, Japan Cruise Port Guide: DIY Survival Guide!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

One of the most frustrating cruise port in Japan was actually a secret gateway to one of its most incredible cities.

Customer service here is exceptional.

We concluded this small taste of Kanazawa demanded a longer trip.

On time means you're late and early means you're on time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Stand in line ahead of time on the ship to get off, even if that means an early wait.
✓Get the port agent's number; very important.
✓Hurry to the taxi line and get a number if you need a cab.
✓Ask the car rental company about the ETC card and how to use it.
✓Give yourself about an hour to return the car, gas up, and get back to the ship.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting out of the port without a tour — Choose between train, cab, or ship shuttle; plan ahead for taxi waits.
Driving in Japan — Drive on left, get international driver's permit, top off gas with receipt, use ETC card.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to escape the Fushiki cruise port without a tour?
QWhat are the best things to do in Toyama and Kanazawa?
QHow to rent a car and drive in Japan?
QWhat are the challenges of the Toyama cruise port?

Topics Covered

Port Destination2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Kanazawa4 Happy Bacon
Toyama2½ Sad Bacon
Top: Ship shuttle to Takoka station ($22 USD for the round trip)
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YouTube Video Description↓

Is the Toyama (Fushiki) cruise port the most frustrating in Japan? In this video, we share our 100% honest review of the Toyama port, which is a major logistical challenge for cruisers. But what if that frustrating port was actually a secret gateway to one of Japan's most incredible cities? We're showing you how we escaped the Fushiki dock with a rental car and turned a challenging port day into an epic road trip. We'll show you our full DIY itinerary, including a visit to the stunning Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa (one of Japan's top 3 gardens!) and a beautiful coastal drive to Yoshitsune Rock. If you are docking in Toyama, Japan, this is the must-watch guide on how to handle the difficult transportation and plan an amazing day trip to Kanazawa. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:21 Port Info 6:14 Car Rental 9:52 Kanazawa: Lunch 12:05 Kanazawa: Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenroku-en 13:23 Yoshitsune Rock 14:39 Return to port HELPFUL LINKS: Fushiki Station Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hRqNJNzVn6f9tMhf9 Takaoka Station Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CaXJAdYoT1rBNYAE8 Orix Rent-a-car Website: https://car.orix.co.jp/eng/price/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ctsX55X3NAHzeucTA Kenroku-en Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iWbBPjHS5pfFwYQw9 Kanazawa Castle Park Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JaNYDTZSVvr6gFAe6 Notomeguri Sushi Kanazawa (Near Hyatt Centric and inside Cross Gate) Website: https://r.gnavi.co.jp/s27pztnh0000/menu1/ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qXRN9mkHk9VnTDmF9 Yoshitsune Rock Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iPTeSuLq4uVpZcvx5 #Toyama #Kanazawa #JapanCruise #FushikiPort #cruisevlog ***************** Finding value and getting some tips from our videos?  Support us: Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdrgdmwIf5Z1qhRf5HIq-g?sub_confirmation=1 and share with your shipmates. 🎹Theme music by Rafael Deo  🫶 Connect with us  Web: http://www.portlowdown.com  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557696962794