Taipei to Tokyo | 12 Days Cruise

Day 1 - Taipei

Arrive: Mon 10 April 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 10 April 2028 at 17:00

On this fascinating island visit the world's tallest building, the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial, the fabulous Palace Museum's vast collection of Chinese art and the lovely Lungshan Temple. Explore lovely Keelung's historic sites and Yeliu Park's astonishing rock formations.

Day 2 - Ishigaki Island

Arrive: Tue 11 April 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 11 April 2028 at 16:00

Discover this remote and picturesque island's lush mountains, beautiful beaches and magnificent coral reef from island viewpoints. See the native palm forest and the lavishly decorated Chinese tomb. Step back in time and travel to the tiny island of Taketomi-jima with its treasured red-tile- roofed town where rural island heritage, including ox carts, is vividly alive.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Kagoshima

Arrive: Thu 13 April 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 13 April 2028 at 17:00

Visit the exquisite Iso-Teien Garden and its villa, built in 1660, and enjoy its gorgeous views before a short ferry ride to smoking Sakurajima for a close-up view of the volcano and its lava fields. Or journey into the countryside to Chiran and its well-preserved streets lined with samurai homes. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Lake Ikeda and the stunning vistas of the Satsuma Peninsula.

Day 5 - Nagasaki

Arrive: Fri 14 April 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 14 April 2028 at 17:00

Discover remnants of old Nagasaki beside the modern city. Visit the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. Or travel to Arita, home of magnificent Japanese ceramics, and tour famous Kakiemon Kiln, which continues a 400-year-old tradition. Experience feudal Japan and the natural wonders of Shimabara Peninsula with its volcanoes and hot springs.

Day 6 - Busan, South Korea

Arrive: Sat 15 April 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 15 April 2028 at 19:00

From trendy cafes and famous fish markets to sacred temples and traditional tea ceremonies, Busan, the second largest city in South Korea is bursting with flavors and culture. Take a walk in the relaxing Yongdusan Park while admiring the various species of trees and a view of the Busan Tower. At the Hongbeopsa farming temple, explore the renowned large Buddha statues at the Main Buddha Hall while walking along a water lily path, or experience a traditional Korean tea ceremony conducted by one of their monks.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Beppu

Arrive: Mon 17 April 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 17 April 2028 at 16:00

Beppu is a city and spa resort on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu. Set between Beppu Bay and volcanic mountains, it's home to more than 2,000 onsen (hot springs). Kannawa Onsen district has facilities for bathing in nutrient-rich water, mud and sand. The 8 Hells of Beppu—6 in Kannawa, 2 in outlying Shibaseki—are dramatic landscapes of thermal pools. To the west is Mount Tsurumi, accessible by cable car.

Day 9 - Kochi, Japan

Arrive: Tue 18 April 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 18 April 2028 at 16:00

Kochi Prefecture, on Japan’s Shikoku Island, is a largely rural area known for its mountains, rivers and Pacific beaches. Capital Kochi City has one of Japan’s best preserved feudal castles, Kochi-jo, established in the 1600s. The city's centuries-old Sunday market has hundreds of vendors selling food and other wares. Summer's Yosakoi Matsuri is a festival in which colorfully attired dance teams fill the streets.

Day 10 - Osaka

Arrive: Wed 19 April 2028 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 19 April 2028 at 23:00

Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Tokyo

Arrive: Fri 21 April 2028 at 08:00

Day 13 - Tokyo

Depart: Sat 22 April 2028