Japan Circumnavigation Cruise

Day 1 - Tokyo

Arrive: Wed 19 April 2023 / Depart: Wed 19 April 2023

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 - Yatsushiro

Arrive: Fri 21 April 2023 / Depart: Fri 21 April 2023

Yatsushiro is a city in Kumamoto (prefecture), Kyushu, Japan. Shohinken. UnderstandEdit. Yatsushiro is the second biggest city in Kumamoto

Day 4 - Fukuoka

Arrive: Sat 22 April 2023 / Depart: Sat 22 April 2023

Fukuoka is the capital of the province of the same name. It sits on the north shore of Kyushu, the most southwesterly of Japan’s islands, home to beaches, modern malls and ancient temples. While Fukuoka is often seen as the gateway to Kyushu, it’s perhaps equally a gateway to Asia. After all, it’s less distance to Seoul than to Tokyo. As is a common occurrence in Japan, Fukuoka and its near neighbour Hakata merged in 1889 to create a single metropolis. It was to be named Hakata, until the intervention of disgruntled samurai from Fukuoka, an important feudal city. Indeed, you can still explore the gardens around the ruins of Fukuoka Castle, where you can spot remnants of the turrets, walls and moat system.

Day 5 - Busan, South Korea

Arrive: Sun 23 April 2023 / Depart: Sun 23 April 2023

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 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Kanazawa

Arrive: Tue 25 April 2023 / Depart: Tue 25 April 2023

If you’re in search of historic Japan, look no further than Kanazawa. A UNESCO recognised City of Crafts and Folk Art, Kanazawa emerged from World War II largely unscathed, and the city is now one of the best surviving examples of Edo-era architecture in Japan. Consequently, Kanazawa evokes a feeling of stepping back in time and it’s this connection to the Geishas and Samurais past that fascinates and delights in equal measure. Step ashore for a vision of the way things were, savour tea in an authentic 19th Century teahouse, and feast on Japan’s finest delicacies, fresh from one of the country’s oldest markets.

Day 8 - Akita, Japan

Arrive: Wed 26 April 2023 / Depart: Wed 26 April 2023

Capital of the Akita Prefecture, Akita City is located in the north of the Tohoku Region of Japan. Its Jiz?den ruins are a major archaeological site, with artefacts dating from up to 40,000 years ago. The city is known best for its Kanto Matsuri festival at the beginning of August, where performers balance bamboo poles up to 12 metres long, with 50 paper lanterns attached, lit by real candles.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Tokyo

Arrive: Fri 28 April 2023 / Depart: Fri 28 April 2023

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.