Tokyo to Tokyo Cruise

Day 1 - Tokyo

Arrive: Tue 03 July 2029

Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).

Day 2 - Tokyo

Depart: Wed 04 July 2029

Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).

Day 3 - Sail the Pacific Ocean

Day 4 - Sapporo (Tomakomai)

Arrive: Fri 06 July 2029 / Depart: Fri 06 July 2029

Explore the beauty of Tomakomai, from the city’s vibrant parks to its mineral hot springs.

Day 5 - Aomori

Arrive: Sat 07 July 2029 / Depart: Sat 07 July 2029

Discover Aomori’s history at Hirosaki Castle, renowned for its rich samurai heritage.

Day 6 - Niigata, Japan

Arrive: Sun 08 July 2029 / Depart: Sun 08 July 2029

Observe the performing arts of geisha, or discover the storied samurai past of Shibata Castle.

Day 7 - Sail the Sea of Japan

Day 8 - Busan, South Korea

Arrive: Tue 10 July 2029 / Depart: Tue 10 July 2029

Explore 17 centuries of history; visit local markets and picturesque beaches and parks.

Day 9 - Hakata

Arrive: Wed 11 July 2029 / Depart: Wed 11 July 2029

Discover one of Japan’s oldest cities, visit its sacred shrines and view the iconic Fukuoka Tower.

Day 9 - Scenic Sailing: The Kanmon Straits

Day 10 - Hiroshima

Arrive: Thu 12 July 2029 / Depart: Thu 12 July 2029

Hiroshima, a modern city on Japan’s Honshu Island, was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. Today, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commemorates the 1945 event. In the park are the ruins of Genbaku Dome, one of the few buildings that was left standing near ground zero. Other prominent sites include Shukkei-en, a formal Japanese garden, and Hiroshima Castle, a fortress surrounded by a moat and a park.

Day 11 - Sail the Pacific Ocean

Day 12 - Osaka

Arrive: Sat 14 July 2029 / Depart: Sat 14 July 2029

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 13 - Shimiju, japan

Arrive: Sun 15 July 2029

Sprawling, semi-rural Shimizu Ward is dominated by forested coastal mountains, with hiking trails and ropeway rides to dramatic viewpoints above Suruga Bay. Miho Beach Park is popular for swimming and water sports in summer, and there are baseball and soccer fields nearby, plus an aquarium at the Marine Science Center. Busy fisheries supply sushi bars and seafood markets with local specialties like sakura shrimp.

Day 14 - Shimiju, japan

Depart: Mon 16 July 2029

Sprawling, semi-rural Shimizu Ward is dominated by forested coastal mountains, with hiking trails and ropeway rides to dramatic viewpoints above Suruga Bay. Miho Beach Park is popular for swimming and water sports in summer, and there are baseball and soccer fields nearby, plus an aquarium at the Marine Science Center. Busy fisheries supply sushi bars and seafood markets with local specialties like sakura shrimp.

Day 15 - Tokyo

Arrive: Tue 17 July 2029 / Depart: Tue 17 July 2029

Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).