Cruise Description

Explore this 15-night Japan Intensive Voyage sailing from TOKYO to KOBE on May 3 2025

Tokyo, Japan
As the largest metropolitan area in the world, Tokyo is an exciting city where a seemingly unlimited choice of shops, restaurants and museums sit in contrast with an array of temples, shrines and gardens.

At Sea
Spend the day sailing in style aboard your boutique hotel at sea. Indulge in a treatment at Sanctum Spa, stay ship shape with a class at our fitness center, or lounge the day away on our sunny pool deck.In the evening, savor inspired Italian cuisine at Aqualina, or relish in a classic steakhouse experience at Prime C. Plus, you’ll find plenty of exciting evening entertainment, from thrilling shows at Cabaret Lounge to intimate performances in the Living Room.

Hakodate, Japan
Indulge your love of urban convenience and your desire for natural beauty in this city. From tastes to satisfy your cravings to hot springs and history, every spot and every season has something to offer.

Otaru, Japan
Otaru is a city located in Hokkaido, facing the Sea of Japan. Otaru is known for its picturesque canal district, historic architecture, and vibrant atmosphere.

Aomori, Japan
Sunny and refreshingly cool in the summer, lively and bustling during festival season and enjoyably sleepy in the way only the best seaside locations can be, this lovely city is worth a closer look.

Niigata, Japan
On the coast of the Sea of Japan, Niigata seamlessly blends old and new. Discover its ancient traditions, vibrant city life, and famed rice and sake.

Toyama, Japan
Where tradition meets modernity along the enchanting coast. Explore historic castles, savor sushi-grade seafood, and embrace nature's serenity in the shadow of the Japanese Alps. A cultural tapestry awaits in this coastal gem.

Kanazawa, Japan
A golden city with a rich past, Kanazawa boasts beautiful temples, a fine collection of museums, and handsomely preserved samurai and geisha districts.

Sakaiminato, Japan
A seafood paradise best known for its crab, hon-maguro, and prized Bluefin tuna, Sakaiminato is a small port town nestled into a surreal landscape of mountains vistas and ocean views.

Busan, Korea, Republic Of (south)
The dynamic city of Busan is not only the fifth largest port in the world, but it’s also filled with temples, pagodas, superb beaches, hot springs and mountains ideal for hiking and spectacular views.

Nagasaki, Japan
Essential for any visit to Nagasaki are the peace monuments, located on the site where the second atom bomb exploded in 1945, followed by a visit to a Buddhist temple or the Oura Roman Catholic Church.

Kitakyushu, Japan
Narrowly avoiding destruction during WWII, Kitakyushu is all about embracing its past while looking forward to the future.

Hiroshima, Japan
With the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima honors its tragic past as the first-ever target of an atomic bomb, but it has since become a vibrant city, filled with shops, restaurants and the beauty of Miyajima.

At Sea
Spend the day sailing in style aboard your boutique hotel at sea. Indulge in a treatment at Sanctum Spa, stay ship shape with a class at our fitness center, or lounge the day away on our sunny pool deck.In the evening, savor inspired Italian cuisine at Aqualina, or relish in a classic steakhouse experience at Prime C. Plus, you’ll find plenty of exciting evening entertainment, from thrilling shows at Cabaret Lounge to intimate performances in the Living Room.

Takamatsu, Japan
On the Seto Inland Sea, looking out over the Sanuki mountain range, sits the old castle town of Takamatsu, where you can explore ruins, teahouses, water moats and a vibrant new waterfront and restaurants.

Kobe, Japan
Famous for the beef that bears its name, the port city of Kobe is also a short bullet train ride from Kyoto, the ancient capital renowned for countless temples, shrines and castles of shoguns and emperors.