We are planning a cruise around Japan on Celebrity, and have a stop in Busan, S. Korea. Then, our next port is Nagasaki, Japan. I have heard cruisers must clear Japanese immigration again after the S. Korea port, and that it may take a while to get off the ship. Can anyone who has experience with going through Japanese immigration following the S. Korea port stop give me an idea of how long to allow to get off the ship? We are thinking of doing a private tour here, and I do not know when I should schedule the start time. Also, if you ask in advance, will Guest Services provide an early slot to clear immigration if you tell them you have a private tour scheduled?
Thank you!