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Luxury Expedition Cruises
Wonders of Japan Cruise 2024
Departure dates Cherry Blossom Season: Mar 27 - Apr 09, 2024 and Sep 20 - Oct 03, 2024
14 days from $21,495 per person was $23,495
Limited to 199 guests
Offer
Book early and save $2,000 per person on all stateroom categories and suites.
Experience the wonders of Japan
alongside A&K’s award-winning Expedition
Team as you capture all the magic with
help from a professional photographer.
Spanning five islands, this all-encompassing
cruise explores Japan’s culturally rich
coastline with a pre-cruise stay in Osaka
and shore excursions throughout, including
a visit to Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park,
the Adachi Museum of Art and its gardens,
and Kanazawa’s historic district.
A&K Advantages
- Witness private performances by the world-renowned Kodo taiko drummers, Kabuki warriors and geishas
- Immerse yourself in mesmerizing Japanese gardens, perhaps visiting the gardens at the Adachi Museum of Art
- Visit Gyeongju, South Korea, ancient dynastic capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Reflect on Japan’s turbulent history and witness its miraculous resurgence in Hiroshima
- Enjoy fascinating onboard lectures and presentations led by our enrichment specialists on Japanese history, culture and gardens
- On our March departure, experience the magical atmosphere of cherry blossom season
Itinerary at a Glance
DAY 1
Arrive Osaka, Japan
DAY 2
Osaka | Cultural Wonders
DAY 3
Osaka | The Adventure Begins
DAY 4
Takamatsu | Explore Your Way
DAY 5
Hiroshima & Miyajima | Memorials & Shrines
DAY 6
Uwajima | Seaside Splendor
DAY 7
Karatsu | Ancient Trading Post
DAY 8
Gyeongju, South Korea | Korean Capital
DAY 9
Matsue, Japan | Verdant Gardens
DAY 10
Kanazawa | Immersion into the Arts
DAY 11
Sado-ga-Shima | Kodo Taiko Drummers
DAY 12
At Sea | Cruising to Hokkaido Island
DAY 13
Otaru | Historic Canals
DAY 14
Depart Sapporo
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