14 nights. Japan, South Korea

Day 1

tokyo, japan

Departure: 16:00

Day 2

shimizu, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 3

nagoya

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 4

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

For over a millennium, Kyoto was the capital of Japan and it's likely the best preserved of all its cities. It's a stunning, lively city where modern life intersects with old traditional Japan. The city is nestled amongst the mountains of Western Honshu and serves as an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region. The city is steeped in heritage sites and culture, boasts a wide variety and number of eateries and is relatively easy to get around. Its rich culture and heritage seep from every piece of architecture and tradition. Kyoto is home to thousands of temples and shrines, including the spectacular golden Kinkaku-ji, Ryoanji with its Zen garden, the popular Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo with its life-size statues of Kannon and the more serene Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama. Also in Arashiyama, you'll find the famous Bamboo Grove. A fantastic thing to do in Kyoto is a walking tour of Gion, one of the main Geisha districts. Its wooden buildings and lamps create the perfect atmosphere. Kyoto is one of the world's greatest historical cities, brimming with temples, shrines, teahouses and imperial residences. Kyoto is a city steeped in culture and heritage and is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in Japanese history and culture.

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Day 5

kochi - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 6

hiroshima, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Hiroshima is an industrial city with wide boulevards and criss-crossing rivers, located along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. While many people only know it for the horrific moment on August 6, 1945, when it became the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack, it has since transformed into a modern, cosmopolitan city with excellent cuisine and a lively nightlife. There are two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima. One is the Itsukushima Shrine, and the other is the A-Bomb Dome of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Hiroshima is home to several historical sites. The Hiroshima Castle stands in the centre of the city. You can see the old town, which was formed during the Edo era, in Tomonoura in Fukuyama City and in Takehara City. However, in Hiroshima City, there are few old buildings as many were destroyed by the atomic bomb. Yet, some still stand resilient – for example, the Old Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch, the Rest House, and so on. Around the Peace Memorial Park, you can see many statues dedicated to praying for the victims of the atomic bomb. The entirety of Hiroshima can serve as a textbook of its own history.

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Day 7

kagoshima, japan

Arrival: 10:30 - Departure: 18:30

Day 8

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 9

busan, south korea

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 13:00

Busan is the second largest city in South Korea and is located in the south-eastern province of South Gyeongsang. Busan was the host city of the 2002 Asian Games and APEC 2005 Korea. Tourism in Busan has been increasing rapidly in recent years, and its tourist attractions are very interesting. One of them is the famous Centum Shopping Zone. It is also an entertainment complex equipped with various facilities for shopping, spa, and movies, etc. The streets in the zone are lined with restaurants where you can try different foods and see various types of exhibitions and performances. These exhibitions and performances are held in BEXCO, a multi-cultural exhibition centre. Another major tourist attraction is the Busan Cinema Center, which is the first video multi-cultural space in the world where films and performance arts are integrated. It is the symbol of Busan and a film city. It is also the venue for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The building is equipped with three movie theatres and a multi-purpose performance hall. The building also contains over 120,000 LED lights under the world's largest roofed stage, providing a fantastic sight at night. In Igidae Galmaet-gil, you can take a beautiful 3-hour tour. The coastal walking path passes along gentle cliffs that look down over the ocean. The course covers a 3.95-km stretch running from Dongsaengmal, Eoulmadang, Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets Sunrise Park. Where Gwangan Bridge ends, there is Bunpo, which used to be a salt farm. Over Bunpo, you see the green mountain ahead of you at Igidae Park. Some spectacular views from Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets are the essence of Igidae Park.

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Day 10

kanazawa, japan

Arrival: 12:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 11

akita

Arrival: 12:30 - Departure: 20:30

Day 12

aomori - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Aomori City (青森) in Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefectural capital city on Honshu, Japan's main island. Aomori (青森市, Aomori-shi, Japanese: [aoꜜmoɾi]) is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of Japan. It's one of Japan's 60 core cities and the core of the Aomori metropolitan area. Aomori Nebuta Matsuri is a famous festival performed from 2–7 August annually and is listed as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. Besides this, major attractions of Aomori include ruins, museums, and mountains. The Hakkōda Mountains have good locations for trekking with hot spas (onsen), such as Sukayu Onsen.

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Day 13

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 14:30

Day 14

sendai, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 13:00

Day 15

tokyo (yokohama), japan

Arrival: 07:00

Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan and one of the cities most accustomed to seeing foreigners. Yokohama is a modern international port city filled with sightseeing spots and an exotic atmosphere that can be traced back to its historic opening as a port. The Yokohama Landmark Tower at 296 m is one of Japan's largest buildings and the centrepiece of the Minato Mirai 21 (MM21) development. The Landmark Tower was completed in the early 1990s. There is a viewing gallery on the 69th floor - the Sky Garden, accessed by a super-fast lift, with excellent views on a clear day. Yokohama has a large number of other interesting museums and galleries, many connected with the history of the city as a port and a gateway between Japan and the world.

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Itinerary

The order of the ports may vary depending on the date of departure.
Check your itinerary for exact departure and arrival times. The hours correspond to the local time of the port.
Itineraries can change at any time without prior notice.

Boarding and landing

For safety reasons, all passengers must board 2 hours before departure on day 1 of the cruise.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on the last day of the cruise.

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