14-Day Circle Japan with Summer Festivals
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14-night voyage departing Tokyo.
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14-Day Circle Japan with Summer Festivals
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Day 1
Tokyo , Japan
Saturday, 12/08/2028
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 2
Nagoya , Japan
Sunday, 13/08/2028
Day 3
Tokushima , Japan
Monday, 14/08/2028
Day 4
Osaka , Japan
Tuesday, 15/08/2028
From Minami's neon-lighted Dotombori and historic Tenno-ji to the high-rise class and underground shopping labyrinths of Kita, Osaka is a city that pulses with its own unique rhythm. Though Osaka has no shortage of tourist sites, it is the city itself that is the greatest attraction. Home to some of Japan's best food, most unique fashions, and warmest locals, Osaka does not beg to be explored—it demands it. More than anywhere else in Japan, it rewards the impulsive turn down an interesting side street or the chat with a random stranger. People do not come here to see the city, they come to experience it.Excluded from the formal circles of power and aristocratic culture in 16th-century Edo (Tokyo), Osaka took advantage of its position as Japan's trading center, developing its own art forms such as Bunraku puppet theater and Rakugo comic storytelling. It was in Osaka that feudal Japan's famed Floating World—the dining, theater, and pleasure district—was at its strongest and most inventive. Wealthy merchants and common laborers alike squandered fortunes on culinary delights, turning Osaka into "Japan's Kitchen," a moniker the city still has today. Though the city suffered a blow when the Meiji government canceled all of the samurai class's outstanding debts to the merchants, it was quick to recover. At the turn of the 20th century, it had become Japan's largest and most prosperous city, a center of commerce and manufacturing.Today Osaka remains Japan's iconoclastic metropolis, refusing to fit Tokyo's norms and expectations. Unlike the hordes of Tokyo, Osakans are fiercely independent. As a contrast to the neon and concrete surroundings, the people of Osaka are known as Japan's friendliest and most outgoing. Ask someone on the street for directions in Tokyo and you are lucky to get so much as a glance. Ask someone in Osaka and you get a conversation.The main areas of the city, Kita (north) and Minami (south), are divided by two rivers: the Dojima-gawa and the Tosabori-gawa. Between Kita and Minami is Naka-no-shima, an island and the municipal center of Osaka. Kita (north of Chuo Dori) is Osaka's economic hub and contains Osaka's largest stations: JR Osaka and Hankyu Umeda. The area is crammed with shops, department stores, and restaurants. Nearby are a nightlife district, Kita-shinchi; Naka-no-shima and the Museum of Oriental Ceramics; Osaka-jo (Osaka Castle); and Osaka Koen (Osaka Park). Restaurants, bars, department stores, and boutiques attract Osaka's youth to Minami (south Chuo Dori); theatergoers head to the National Bunraku Theatre and electronics-lovers to Den Den Town. For a glimpse of old Osaka, visit Tenno-ji Temple and Shin Sekai. The main stations are Namba, Shin-sai-bashi, Namba Nankai, and Tenno-ji. There's easy access to the Municipal Museum of Fine Art and Sumiyoshi Taisha (Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine).The bay area, to the west of the city center, is home to the Osaka Aquarium and Universal Studios Japan. The Shinkansen stops at Shin-Osaka, three stops (about five minutes) north of Osaka Station on the Mido-suji subway line. To the north of Shin-Osaka is Senri Expo Park.
Day 6
Nagasaki , Japan
Thursday, 17/08/2028
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 7
Busan , South Korea
Friday, 18/08/2028
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
Tsuruga , Japan
Sunday, 20/08/2028
Day 10
Niigata , Japan
Monday, 21/08/2028
Niigata city is the capital of Niigata prefecture and faces the Japan Sea on the island of Honshu, the largest of the four islands that comprise Japan. With a population of 810,000, Niigata is the largest Honshu city along the Japan Sea coast. The city is located at 300 km northwest of Tokyo and the bullet train would take you there in only two hours. Niigata offers four distinct seasons throughout the year, and people may find the winter season to be the best time to visit as many people would come for winter sports such as skiing or snowboarding. However, you will find the place abundantly beautiful throughout the year as well. Niigata is famous for growing rice as well as fresh seafood. If you try white rice without any seasonings, you would be able to taste the difference and appreciate its flavour. Thanks to the quality of the rice, they produce great Sake in the area. If you have time, why don’t you extend your journey to one of the famous Sake Brewery?
Day 11
Akita , Japan
Tuesday, 22/08/2028
Day 12
Hakodate , Japan
Wednesday, 23/08/2028
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 13
Ishinomaki , Japan
Thursday, 24/08/2028
Day 14
Hitachinaka , Japan
Friday, 25/08/2028
Day 15
Tokyo , Japan
Saturday, 26/08/2028
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.
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
Reserve Collection
323 sqft · Up to 4 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 → | |||
| OF Oceanview (OF) | Enquire → | |||
| OC Oceanview (OC) | 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
OF Oceanview (OF)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OC Oceanview (OC)
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 → | |||
| BA Balcony (BA) | 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
BA Balcony (BA)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
B2 Premium Balcony (B2)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
B4 Premium Balcony (B4)
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini-Suite · 323 sqft | ME Mini-Suite (ME) | Enquire → | ||
| MD Mini-Suite (MD) | Enquire → | |||
| MB Mini-Suite (MB) | Enquire → | |||
| Reserve Collection · 323 sqft | M1 Club Class Mini-Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Suite · 460–932 sqft | S6 Vista Suite | Enquire → | ||
| S4 Penthouse Suite (S4) | Enquire → | |||
| S5 Premium Suite | Enquire → | |||
| S3 Penthouse Suite (S3) | Enquire → | |||
| S2 Owner's Suite | Enquire → |
Mini-Suite · 323 sqft
ME Mini-Suite (ME)
Mini-Suite · 323 sqft
MD Mini-Suite (MD)
Mini-Suite · 323 sqft
MB Mini-Suite (MB)
Reserve Collection · 323 sqft
M1 Club Class Mini-Suite
Suite · 460–932 sqft
S6 Vista Suite
Suite · 460–932 sqft
S4 Penthouse Suite (S4)
Suite · 460–932 sqft
S5 Premium Suite
Suite · 460–932 sqft
S3 Penthouse Suite (S3)
Suite · 460–932 sqft
S2 Owner's Suite
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