Japan Intensive Cruise: Mt. Fuji, Osaka & Nagasaki

Day 1 - Tokyo

Arrive: Thu 09 September 2027 / Depart: Thu 09 September 2027 at 19:00

It’s hard to imagine Tokyo as a tiny fishing village named Edo. Tokyo is now the largest metropolitan area in the world, an exciting city with a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, restaurants, museums, temples, and gardens to visit.

Day 2 - Shimiju, japan

Arrive: Fri 10 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 10 September 2027 at 13:30

Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak, overlooks this beautiful port town at the Northern end of the Izu Peninsula. One of Japan’s “Three Holy Mountains,” Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, and is one of Japan’s official Historic Sites. Shimizu’s mild climate makes it perfect for exploring nature, like Miho-no-Matsubara, four miles of pine grove on the town’s seashore.

Day 3 - Osaka

Arrive: Sat 11 September 2027 at 09:00

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 4 - Osaka

Depart: Sun 12 September 2027 at 20:00

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 5 - Kochi, Japan

Arrive: Mon 13 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 13 September 2027 at 18:00

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 6 - Hiroshima

Arrive: Tue 14 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 14 September 2027 at 22:00

This "city of water and peace" is built in one of the most sheltered harbors on the Seto Inland Sea and is much more than the painful past it both honors and defies. Reflect and ring the bell of peace at Peace Memorial Park, then ferry to the holy island of Miyajima, famed for its Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii.

Day 7 - Kitakyushu, Japan

Arrive: Wed 15 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 15 September 2027 at 18:00

Merged from five smaller cities in 1963, Kitakyushu is the gateway between the islands of Honshu and Kyushu—where the city sits on its northern tip. During WWII, the fate of the city could have been forever changed, if not for bad weather and smoke from the previous day’s bombing. It was the intended target of the Fat Man atomic bomb, but was passed over due to poor visibility in favor of Nagasaki.

Day 8 - Fukuoka

Arrive: Thu 16 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 16 September 2027 at 14:00

Fukuoka, capital of Fukuoka Prefecture, sits on the northern shore of Japan’s Kyushu Island. It’s known for ancient temples, beaches and modern shopping malls, including Canal City. Maizuru Park contains ruins of 17th-century Fukuoka Castle. The central Hakata district contains T?ch?-ji Temple, home to a 10m wooden Buddha and the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum, with displays on daily life in the Meiji and Taish? eras.

Day 9 - Kagoshima

Arrive: Fri 17 September 2027 / Depart: Fri 17 September 2027 at 19:00

Discover the natural beauty of seaside Kagoshima, a city surrounded by beautiful mountain backdrops and dozens of local hot springs. While nearly all visitors make their way to see the volcanic heights of Mt. Sakurajima, attractions such as the historic village of Chiran and the Kagoshima Botanical Garden prove equally compelling places to stop and take a deep breath.

Day 10 - Nagasaki

Arrive: Sat 18 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 18 September 2027 at 18:00

Historically rich Nagasaki features beautiful seaside scenery and fabulous nighttime views from its mountain slopes. Secluded hot springs, fascinating museums, and ornate temples live side by side in this exciting city. Ten natural parks grace the area, and unique festivals can be experienced throughout the year. Walk through streets influenced by both Chinese and European cultures in fascinating Nagasaki.

Day 11 - Yeosu, South Korea

Arrive: Sun 19 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 19 September 2027 at 22:00

Warm oceanic climate. Island dotted coast. Brilliant night lights. Nestled between verdant mountains, Yeosu has small town charm with big city potential. This hidden gem on the southern coast of South Korea is on the verge of becoming a world-class vacation destination.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Seoul

Arrive: Tue 21 September 2027 at 07:30 / Depart: Tue 21 September 2027

In the world's 10th largest city, the past and present merge, as soaring skyscrapers stand guard over ancient palaces, gardens and shrines. Marvel at the four royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, browse the shops, galleries and teahouses of Insa-dong, see the Great South Gate and enjoy the view from Seoul Tower.