Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
🌊 At Sea
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
Toba
Japan
Dive into crystalline waters to witness the legendary synchronized swimming of wild dolphins in their natural Pacific habitat.
Arrive
2028-04-06 07:00:00
Depart
2028-04-06 14:30:00
Day 4
🌊 At Sea
Day 5
Osaka
Japan
Wander through Osaka Castle's stunning grounds and explore centuries of samurai history against a backdrop of cherry blossoms.
Arrive
2028-04-08 06:30:00
Depart
2028-04-08 21:00:00
Day 6
Tomonoura
Japan
Wander through centuries-old merchant houses and temple grounds in Japan's best-preserved Edo-period port town.
Arrive
2028-04-09 07:00:00
Depart
2028-04-09 13:30:00
Day 7
Hiroshima
Japan
Walk through the solemn Peace Memorial Park and museum to witness one of humanity's most important historical monuments and messages of hope.
Arrive
2028-04-10 13:30:00
Depart
2028-04-10 19:30:00
Day 7
Itsukushima
Japan
Walk through the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine as it emerges from the sea at high tide.
Arrive
2028-04-10 00:00:00
Depart
2028-04-10 12:00:00
Day 8
Aburatsu
Japan
Wander through centuries-old samurai heritage and pristine beaches where rugged cliffs meet crystal-clear waters of the Kyushu coast.
Arrive
2028-04-11 12:15:00
Depart
2028-04-11 19:00:00
Day 9
🌊 At Sea
Day 10
Kumamoto
Japan
Explore the magnificent Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's most impressive fortresses, dramatically perched on a hilltop overlooking the city.
Arrive
2028-04-13 07:45:00
Depart
2028-04-13 21:30:00
Day 11
🌊 At Sea
Day 12
Nagasaki
Japan
Explore the poignant Peace Memorial Park and Museum to understand this historic city's path from tragedy to renewal and hope.
Arrive
2028-04-15 07:00:00
Depart
2028-04-15 14:00:00
Day 13
Busan
South Korea
Wander through the neon-lit streets of Jagalchi Fish Market where fishmongers hawk the day's freshest catch beneath glowing signs.
Arrive
2028-04-16 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Discover traditional Japan, forged by millennia of traditions, where nature and the sacred become one. Among the trade winds, the dreamlike landscapes of lush green hills, mystical mountains and ancestral temples nestling in preserved nature will fill you with wonder. Toba, Miyajima, Kumamoto… the historic cities reveal their imperial secrets throughout the different ports of call, while Zen gardens and peaceful temples celebrate Shinto heritage. This journey into the heart of the Japanese soul will also immerse you in the moving history of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, which are now some of Japan’s most relaxed and fascinating destinations.</p>
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