Anyone in Panda doing an independently pre-cruise staying in Kyoto? We will be at the Kyoto's Hyatt Hotel. Looking to share a car transfer from Kyoto to the Tempo-zan pier terminal in Osaka. Also I hired a private tour guide in Kyoto for 2 full days (that includes a customized tour of Kyoto, Nara &/or Osaka as your requests). If interested please post here or e-mail me privately & will forward details & prices. Just wondering, could I purchase a transfer from Regent from Kyoto to the pier? Regent's 4 nights pre-cruise tour will depart on embarkation day from Kyoto' Westin Miyako Hotel & includes a half day tour of Osaka. It's from a different hotel than mine but that's a short taxi ride. Any comments, or should I call Regent directly?