14-Day Circle Japan
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14-night voyage departing Tokyo.
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14-Day Circle Japan
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Day 1
Tokyo , Japan
Sunday, 09/04/2028
Lights, sushi, manga! Sprawling, frenetic, and endlessly fascinating, Japan’s capital is a city of contrasts. Shrines and gardens are pockets of calm between famously crowded streets and soaring office buildings. Mom-and-pop noodle houses share street space with Western-style chain restaurants and exquisite fine dining. Shopping yields lovely folk arts as well as the newest electronics. And nightlife kicks off with karaoke or sake and continues with techno clubs and more. Whether you seek the traditional or the cutting edge, Tokyo will provide it.
Day 3
Kobe , Japan
Tuesday, 11/04/2028
Located on the calm waters of the Inland Sea, Kobe has served as an important port town for hundreds of years. It was one of the first harbours to accept foreign traders in 1868 when Japan was just emerging from its centuries of isolation. What followed was a surge of Western trade and exports. Today, Kobe is quite multicultural, with expatriates from 98 different nations in residence, providing a cultural diversity most easily visible in restaurants serving every kind of cuisine, including the now world famous Kobe beef. The Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995 set back Kobe’s development, but not for long. Kobe emerged more vibrant than before - with additional attractions, hotels and urban redevelopment, and only a few remnants of the extensive damage. It is a cosmopolitan place with lively shopping arcades, interesting museums, great restaurants, and a port that is still at the heart of things. Kobe is well known for its nightlife, in an intimate quarter of neon lights, cosy bars and sophisticated nightclubs. It also serves as the gateway to the ancient Japanese capitals of Kyoto and Nara.
Day 4
Kochi , Japan
Wednesday, 12/04/2028
Day 5
Kagoshima , Japan
Thursday, 13/04/2028
Kagoshima city is the capital of Kagoshima prefecture and also Kyushu’s southernmost major city. This city is often compared to its Italian sister city Naples, due to its’s similarities such as mild climate and active volcano, Sakurajima. Sakurajima is one of the most renowned active volcanos not only in Japan but also in the whole entire world. This smoking Sakurajima is centred in Kinko Bay and is one of the main symbols of this prefecture. We cannot talk about Sakurajima without the history of continuous eruption. Sakurajima used to be an isolated island; however, the land has banded together with Osumi peninsula from the eruption in 1914. You may have a chance to see the smoke coming from the top of Sakurajima depending on the weather condition. Not only does the scenery of Sakurajima represent the beauty of Kagoshima City but Senganen garden is also symbolic to elegance in the Kagoshima region. This Japanese garden was constructed by a feudal lord, Mitsuhisa Shimazu, as a guest house of the Kagoshima castle which attracts many visitors for its splendid view.
Day 6
Fukuoka , Japan
Friday, 14/04/2028
Day 7
Sokcho , South Korea
Saturday, 15/04/2028
Vibrant urban activity is juxtaposed with dramatic mountain ridges and beautiful beaches in Sokcho, South Korea. Many tourists come to this city of approximately 90,000 residents to visit Seoraksan National Park, home of the highest mountain in Gangwon-doProvince and the third highest mountain in South Korea. The city and mountain range attracts national and internationally visitors year-round, but particularly in autumn, when the foliage is at its height (and considered the most beautiful in Korea). Visitors to Sokcho can also visit hot springs, beaches, or view one of the several well-preserved Buddha statues located in temples throughout the city.
Day 9
Kanazawa , Japan
Monday, 17/04/2028
The capital of the Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa once rivalled Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) as a town rich in cultural achievements. Kanazawa escaped destruction during World War II and accordingly has been able to preserve many of the old districts in good shape. The city is famous because of Kenrokuen. Located next to Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen is classified as “One of the Three Gardens of Japan”. The garden has an artificial pond, and hills and houses are dotted within the 11.4 hectares. It has Japan’s oldest fountain using natural water pressure and a tea-house dating back to 1774. Close by is the Higashi Chaya Gai Geisha District, designated a National Cultural Asset and the biggest of the Geisha districts of Kanazawa. Some of the houses not only retain the original structure, but still are used as Geisha houses. Some of the streets have traditional shops creating a nostalgic atmosphere. Kanazawa is also known for its lacquer ware, Kutani-style pottery, gold-leaf workmanship and delicately painted silk kimonos.
Day 10
Sakata , Japan
Tuesday, 18/04/2028
Day 11
Hakodate , Japan
Wednesday, 19/04/2028
Facing out on two bays, Hakodate is a 19th-century port town, with clapboard buildings on sloping streets, a dockside tourist zone, streetcars, and fresh fish on every menu. In the downtown historic quarter, a mountain rises 1,100 feet above the city on the southern point of the narrow peninsula. Russians, Americans, Chinese, and Europeans have all left their mark; this was one of the first three Japanese ports the Meiji government opened up to international trade in 1859. The main sights around the foot of Mt. Hakodate can be done in a day, but the city is best appreciated with an overnight stay for the illumination in the historic area, the night views from either the mountain or the fort tower, and the fish market at dawn. City transport is easy to navigate and English information is readily available. Evening departure trains from Tokyo arrive here at dawn—perfect for fish-market breakfasts.
Day 12
Aomori , Japan
Thursday, 20/04/2028
Aomori's main event is its Nebuta Matsuri Festival,held August 2 to 7. People come to see illuminated floats of gigantic samurai figures paraded through the streets at night. Aomori's festival is one of Japan's largest, and is said to celebrate the euphoria of post-battle victory, and is thus encouraged to be noisier and livelier than you may have been exposed to in other Japanese festivals. Dancers, called heneto, run alongside the floats, dancing crazily, and you're encouraged to join in. Throughout the year you can enjoy delicious seafood from Aomori Bay, including Oma no Maguro (tuna of Oma), as well as delicious fruits and vegetables (particularly garlic). And come every summer, the town cuts loose to throw the decidedly wild Nebuta Matsuri festival, a frenzied, utterly unaccountable period when normal gets thrown to the wind.
Day 13
Miyako, Iwate , Japan
Friday, 21/04/2028
Day 15
Tokyo , Japan
Sunday, 23/04/2028
Lights, sushi, manga! Sprawling, frenetic, and endlessly fascinating, Japan’s capital is a city of contrasts. Shrines and gardens are pockets of calm between famously crowded streets and soaring office buildings. Mom-and-pop noodle houses share street space with Western-style chain restaurants and exquisite fine dining. Shopping yields lovely folk arts as well as the newest electronics. And nightlife kicks off with karaoke or sake and continues with techno clubs and more. Whether you seek the traditional or the cutting edge, Tokyo will provide it.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Inside
143–225 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Large Inside
222–231 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Fully Obstructed View
175–182 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Ocean View Stateroom
174–180 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Verandah
212–359 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Signature Suite
393–400 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Neptune Suite
465–502 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Inside
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inside · 143–225 sqft | N Interior Stateroom (N) | Enquire → | ||
| MM Interior Stateroom (MM) | Enquire → | |||
| M Interior Stateroom (M) | Enquire → | |||
| L Interior Stateroom (L) | Enquire → | |||
| Large Inside · 222–231 sqft | K Large Interior Stateroom (K) | Enquire → | ||
| J Large Interior Stateroom (J) | Enquire → | |||
| I Large Interior Stateroom (I) | Enquire → |
Inside · 143–225 sqft
N Interior Stateroom (N)
Inside · 143–225 sqft
MM Interior Stateroom (MM)
Inside · 143–225 sqft
M Interior Stateroom (M)
Inside · 143–225 sqft
L Interior Stateroom (L)
Large Inside · 222–231 sqft
K Large Interior Stateroom (K)
Large Inside · 222–231 sqft
J Large Interior Stateroom (J)
Large Inside · 222–231 sqft
I Large Interior Stateroom (I)
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Obstructed View · 175–182 sqft | HH Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed) (HH) | Enquire → | ||
| H Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed) (H) | Enquire → | |||
| Ocean View Stateroom · 174–180 sqft | F Ocean View Stateroom (F) | Enquire → | ||
| E Ocean View Stateroom (E) | Enquire → | |||
| DD Ocean View Stateroom (DD) | Enquire → | |||
| D Ocean View Stateroom (D) | Enquire → | |||
| C Ocean View Stateroom (C) | Enquire → |
Fully Obstructed View · 175–182 sqft
HH Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed) (HH)
Fully Obstructed View · 175–182 sqft
H Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed) (H)
Ocean View Stateroom · 174–180 sqft
F Ocean View Stateroom (F)
Ocean View Stateroom · 174–180 sqft
E Ocean View Stateroom (E)
Ocean View Stateroom · 174–180 sqft
DD Ocean View Stateroom (DD)
Ocean View Stateroom · 174–180 sqft
D Ocean View Stateroom (D)
Ocean View Stateroom · 174–180 sqft
C Ocean View Stateroom (C)
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verandah · 212–359 sqft | VH Verandah Stateroom (VH) | Enquire → | ||
| VF Verandah Stateroom (VF) | Enquire → | |||
| VE Verandah Stateroom (VE) | Enquire → | |||
| VD Verandah Stateroom (VD) | Enquire → | |||
| VC Verandah Stateroom (VC) | Enquire → | |||
| VB Verandah Stateroom (VB) | Enquire → | |||
| VA Verandah Stateroom (VA) | Enquire → |
Verandah · 212–359 sqft
VH Verandah Stateroom (VH)
Verandah · 212–359 sqft
VF Verandah Stateroom (VF)
Verandah · 212–359 sqft
VE Verandah Stateroom (VE)
Verandah · 212–359 sqft
VD Verandah Stateroom (VD)
Verandah · 212–359 sqft
VC Verandah Stateroom (VC)
Verandah · 212–359 sqft
VB Verandah Stateroom (VB)
Verandah · 212–359 sqft
VA Verandah Stateroom (VA)
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Suite · 393–400 sqft | SZ Signature Suite (SZ) | Enquire → | ||
| SY Signature Suite (SY) | Enquire → | |||
| Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft | SC Neptune Suite (SC) | Enquire → | ||
| SB Neptune Suite (SB) | Enquire → | |||
| SA Neptune Suite (SA) | Enquire → |
Signature Suite · 393–400 sqft
SZ Signature Suite (SZ)
Signature Suite · 393–400 sqft
SY Signature Suite (SY)
Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft
SC Neptune Suite (SC)
Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft
SB Neptune Suite (SB)
Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft
SA Neptune Suite (SA)
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