Southern Japan Cruise

Day 1 - Tokyo

Arrive: Wed 16 April 2025 / Depart: Wed 16 April 2025 at 19:00

The Japanese port city of Yokohama to the south of Tokyo on the main island of Honshu. It is a starting point for excursions to Tokyo, Mount Fuji or the Hakone National Park, but the local attractions are worth a visit as well.In addition to bars and restaurants, the former lighthouse at the port of Yokohama has an observation deck which offers a beautiful view of the city and the surroundings. If weather permits, you can even see Mount Fuji in the distance.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Hiroshima

Arrive: Fri 18 April 2025 / Depart: Fri 18 April 2025

With moving peace monuments to the end of World War II, Hiroshima is a modern city that has emerged from its defining days with purpose and confidence. This is a forward-looking yet traditional city. Beyond the evocative Atomic Bomb Dome, you’ll find the landscaped Shukkeien Garden, the Mazda Museum, and the okonomiyaki, a batter and cabbage pancake topped with octopus, shrimp or pork.

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Nagasaki

Arrive: Sun 20 April 2025 / Depart: Sun 20 April 2025

Japan’s first real contact with the West was through Portuguese explorers and Jesuit missionaries, and then Dutch merchants. Apprehensive Shoguns thus closed Japan to foreign trade except at Nagasaki. Stop by Peace Park for a moment of serenity, or visit the Confucian Shrine to see the influence that the Chinese community has on Nagasaki.

Day 6 - Busan, South Korea

Arrive: Mon 21 April 2025 / Depart: Mon 21 April 2025

Busan is South Korea’s second largest city and seaport, and it's a laid-back, metropolitan destination. Its pace is slower, and its diversity more pronounced, than the country's capital city of Seoul. Busan has an intriguing medley of culture and history, beautiful natural settings and exciting adventures. It’s also near South Korea’s cultural capital, Gyeongju, and the fortress of Jinju.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Osaka

Arrive: Wed 23 April 2025

Osaka is Japan’s second-largest city which offers an eclectic mix of modern and historical attractions. Highlights include Osaka Castle, rebuilt once after a siege, and again after a lightning strike. From Osaka, you can also venture to the temples, Geisha houses and gardens of Kyoto, the former capital of the country, and Japan’s spiritual centre.

Day 9 - Osaka

Depart: Thu 24 April 2025

Osaka is Japan’s second-largest city which offers an eclectic mix of modern and historical attractions. Highlights include Osaka Castle, rebuilt once after a siege, and again after a lightning strike. From Osaka, you can also venture to the temples, Geisha houses and gardens of Kyoto, the former capital of the country, and Japan’s spiritual centre.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Tokyo

Arrive: Sat 26 April 2025 at 06:30 / Depart: Sat 26 April 2025

The Japanese port city of Yokohama to the south of Tokyo on the main island of Honshu. It is a starting point for excursions to Tokyo, Mount Fuji or the Hakone National Park, but the local attractions are worth a visit as well.In addition to bars and restaurants, the former lighthouse at the port of Yokohama has an observation deck which offers a beautiful view of the city and the surroundings. If weather permits, you can even see Mount Fuji in the distance.