12-Day Japan Explorer Cherry Blossoms
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12-night voyage departing Tokyo.
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12-Day Japan Explorer Cherry Blossoms
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Day 1
Tokyo , Japan
Wednesday, 17/03/2027
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 2
Nagoya , Japan
Thursday, 18/03/2027
Day 3
Toba , Japan
Friday, 19/03/2027
Day 4
Tokushima , Japan
Saturday, 20/03/2027
Day 5
Kochi , Japan
Sunday, 21/03/2027
Day 7
Nagasaki , Japan
Tuesday, 23/03/2027
Nagasaki city has developed into one of the most important port cities in Japan. During Japan’s period of isolation in the 17th century, Nagasaki played a prominent role in foreign trade relation and only a very few ports were open to restricted numbers of foreign traders. Even though Holland was a major country who conducted trading during this period, Dutch people were only allowed to stay in Dejima Island and were not allowed to have contact with the Japanese people. Today, you will still find the strong influence of Dutch and Chinese culture in the city which is very different from all other cities in Japan. In the more recent history, Nagasaki became the second city after Hiroshima to be destroyed by an atomic bomb towards the end of World War II. From the visit to Atomic bomb museum and peace memorial park, people could understand how chaotic the situation was and the agony that the people in the days have experienced from the damage inflicted by the atomic bomb. It continues to appeal to the world with their wish for world peace.
Day 8
Busan , South Korea
Wednesday, 24/03/2027
White-sand city beaches and hot-spring resorts may not be everyone's first image of Korea, but these are what Koreans flock to Busan for all year. And there are plenty of opportunities for rest, relaxation, retail therapy, and even a touch of glamour every October with the Busan International Film Festival. Busan's beaches are the big summertime draw but there is plenty to be seen year round. Quintessential experiences include taking some rest and relaxation at a local spa and exploring the Beomeosa temple complex.
Day 9
Cruising by the Kanmon Straits
Thursday, 25/03/2027
Day 10
Hiroshima , Japan
Friday, 26/03/2027
History buffs will want to write home Hiroshima. Despite being devastated in 1945, this Japanese city is known to all for its commitment peace – its ruin on the 6th August 1945 led to the end of the war and today, the Peace Memorial (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) , is a constant reminder of the destruction that war brings. A walk in the leafy boulevards of Peace Memorial Park brings quiet contemplation. The Flames of Peace – set in the park’s central feature pond – burn brightly and will continue to do so until all the nuclear bombs I the world have been destroyed. There are many other inspiring messages of hope around the city too; the Children’s’ Peace Monument just north of the park is a homage to little Sadako Sasaki, who was just two in 1945. When she developed leukemia in 1956, she believed that if she folded 1,000 paper cranes – a symbol of longevity and happiness in Japan – she would recover. Sadly she died before she finished her task but her classmates finished the rest. It is impossible to ignore the events of 1945 in Hiroshima, but this is far from a depressing place. The great efforts that have been made in rebuilding of the city over the years have given Hiroshima a vibrant, eclectic edge, with the downtown shopping area and street food stalls being well worth a visit. The proximity to Miyajima and its iconic, impressive, Torii gate should not be overlooked either. If you are lucky enough to visit during the unpredictable and short-lived Sakura (cherry blossom) season, then the extraordinary sight of the delicate pink blossom floating across the water to the red gate, means you can consider yourself one of the luckiest people on the planet.
Day 11
Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita , Japan
Saturday, 27/03/2027
Day 13
Tokyo , Japan
Monday, 29/03/2027
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.
Interior
158–162 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Oceanview
146–206 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Balcony
214–222 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Mini-Suite
323 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Suite
460–932 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Inside
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior · 158–162 sqft | IF Interior (IF) | Enquire → | ||
| IE Interior (IE) | Enquire → | |||
| ID Interior (ID) | Enquire → | |||
| IC Interior (IC) | Enquire → | |||
| IB Interior (IB) | Enquire → | |||
| IA Interior (IA) | Enquire → |
Interior · 158–162 sqft
IF Interior (IF)
Interior · 158–162 sqft
IE Interior (IE)
Interior · 158–162 sqft
ID Interior (ID)
Interior · 158–162 sqft
IC Interior (IC)
Interior · 158–162 sqft
IB Interior (IB)
Interior · 158–162 sqft
IA Interior (IA)
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanview · 146–206 sqft | OZ Oceanview (Obstructed) (OZ) | Enquire → | ||
| OY Oceanview (Obstructed) (OY) | Enquire → | |||
| OW Oceanview (Obstructed) (OW) | Enquire → | |||
| OV Oceanview (Obstructed) (OV) | Enquire → | |||
| O5 Premium Oceanview | Enquire → |
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OZ Oceanview (Obstructed) (OZ)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OY Oceanview (Obstructed) (OY)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OW Oceanview (Obstructed) (OW)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OV Oceanview (Obstructed) (OV)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
O5 Premium Oceanview
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony · 214–222 sqft | BF Balcony (BF) | Enquire → | ||
| BE Balcony (BE) | Enquire → | |||
| BD Balcony (BD) | Enquire → | |||
| BC Balcony (BC) | Enquire → | |||
| BB Balcony (BB) | Enquire → | |||
| B2 Premium Balcony (B2) | Enquire → | |||
| B4 Premium Balcony (B4) | Enquire → |
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
BF Balcony (BF)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
BE Balcony (BE)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
BD Balcony (BD)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
BC Balcony (BC)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
BB Balcony (BB)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
B2 Premium Balcony (B2)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
B4 Premium Balcony (B4)
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