The Best of Japan
Discover the mesmerising Land of the Rising Sun on a nine-day cruise to the heart of Japan. Among the highlights on this fascinating tour we will explore Sakaiminato, where we’ll discover medieval Japan and the ancient dwellings of the samurai. We’ll also visit Busan in South Korea, a warm and welcoming city full of contrasts and In Uwajima we’ll get a taste of rural Japanese life on a visit to the terraced farmlands, followed by a traditional tea ceremony and city of Hiroshima, whose modern cosmopolitan atmosphere sits side by side with its peaceful natural parkland.
Your Tour Includes
- Nine nights cruise on a full board basis
- All drinks (excluding premium brands)
- Welcome drink and Captain’s Gala dinner
- On board entertainment
- An attentive crew to take care of everything
- Port charges
- Gratuities on board
- Discover the ‘Empire of the Rising Sun’, its culture, its ancestral traditions and iconic sites
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Mayajima Sanctuary and its vermillion Torii, the Hiroshima Peach Memorial Museum
- Sakaiminaro and the Matsue or medieval Japan and the former homes of the Samurai
- From Tamano, there is the possibility of discovering the ‘art island’ of Naoshima and the merchant town of Kurashiki, also known as ‘little Kyoto on canals’
- Osaka and its famous castle
Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 9 day itinerary
Embarkation from 1700, sails at 1900.
Located on the south-west coast of Honshu Island, the busy fishing port of Sakaiminato was home to comic writer and artist Shigeru Mizuki. Depart this evening for Busan.
At Midday we arrive in Busan, it is the second largest city in South Korea, after Seoul. This dynamic harbour city, located in the south-east and surrounded by the warm waters of the Sea of Japan, benefits from a mild, pleasant climate. Depart early evening for Nagasaki.
This morning we arrive into the city of Nagasaki, located on the north-west coast of Kyushu. Evening departure to Kagoshima.
The seaside city of Kagoshima, at the south of Kyushu Island, is best known for Sakurajima, an active volcano that faces Kinko Bay. Depart early evening for Uwajima.
Located on the west coast of Shikoku island, the city of Uwajima will delight lovers of history and traditional customs. Depart this evening for Hiroshima.
This morning we arrive into Hiroshima, which is located on Honshu Island along the coasts of Seto. We rejoin the ship for lunch before setting sail to beautiful Miyajima Island. Overnight sailing to Tamano.
This morning we arrive into the city of Tamano, which sits along the west coast of Japan and is a popular destination thanks to its sun-drenched climate. Depart early evening for Osaka.
Arrive early morning and disembarkation at 0600.
- Nine nights cruise on a full board basis
- All drinks (excluding premium brands)
- Welcome drink and Captain’s Gala dinner
- On board entertainment
- An attentive crew to take care of everything
- Port charges
- Gratuities on board
Accommodation
Le Soleal provides its guest with 5-star facilities and service, while exploring the far reaches of the world on unforgettable cruising adventures. Boasting elegance, extravagance and cutting-edge technology, cruising on board Le Soleal is a truly remarkable and luxurious experience.