Japan Grand Voyage Cruise

Day 1 - Tokyo

Arrive: Mon 07 April 2025 / Depart: Mon 07 April 2025 at 18:00

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 - Beppu

Arrive: Wed 09 April 2025 / Depart: Wed 09 April 2025

Tiny Beppu, on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, is one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts. It's home to more than 3,000 hot springs, as well as the dramatic Hells of Beppu. Tiny Beppu, on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, is one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts. Nestled between Beppu Bay and a range of volcanic mountains, it's home to more than 3,000 hot springs (onsen).

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Busan, South Korea

Arrive: Fri 11 April 2025 / Depart: Fri 11 April 2025

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 - Nagasaki

Arrive: Sat 12 April 2025 / Depart: Sat 12 April 2025

Japan’s first real contact with the West was through Portuguese explorers and Jesuit missionaries, and then Dutch merchants. Apprehensive Shoguns thus closed Japan to foreign trade except at Nagasaki. Stop by Peace Park for a moment of serenity, or visit the Confucian Shrine to see the influence that the Chinese community has on Nagasaki.

Day 7 - Kagoshima

Arrive: Sun 13 April 2025 / Depart: Sun 13 April 2025

On the southern tip of Kyushu lies Kagoshima, a place of spectacular scenery. Why not enjoy the rugged mountain vistas, the rivers and bubbling hot springs, and the unexpected palm tree lined streets.

Day 8 - Kochi, Japan

Arrive: Mon 14 April 2025 / Depart: Mon 14 April 2025

Kochi is the capital of the Kochi Prefecture, which is located on Shikoku, the smallest of the four main islands which make up Japan, in a region scattered with temples and forested mountains. One of Kochi’s main sights is the castle complex, whose main tower, or donjon, is one of just twelve to remain intact across Japan. Its origins lie in the early 1600s, even if most of the buildings were rebuilt after a devastating fire in the mid-1700s. Several points make it unique, notably that its donjon served not just a military function, but as a residence too. Wooden interiors show how the castle would have looked during the Edo Period, and its lookout point offers fine views over the city.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Tokyo

Arrive: Wed 16 April 2025 / Depart: Wed 16 April 2025

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 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Hiroshima

Arrive: Fri 18 April 2025 / Depart: Fri 18 April 2025

With moving peace monuments to the end of World War II, Hiroshima is a modern city that has emerged from its defining days with purpose and confidence. This is a forward-looking yet traditional city. Beyond the evocative Atomic Bomb Dome, you’ll find the landscaped Shukkeien Garden, the Mazda Museum, and the okonomiyaki, a batter and cabbage pancake topped with octopus, shrimp or pork.

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - Nagasaki

Arrive: Sun 20 April 2025 / Depart: Sun 20 April 2025

Japan’s first real contact with the West was through Portuguese explorers and Jesuit missionaries, and then Dutch merchants. Apprehensive Shoguns thus closed Japan to foreign trade except at Nagasaki. Stop by Peace Park for a moment of serenity, or visit the Confucian Shrine to see the influence that the Chinese community has on Nagasaki.

Day 15 - Busan, South Korea

Arrive: Mon 21 April 2025 / Depart: Mon 21 April 2025

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 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - Osaka

Arrive: Wed 23 April 2025

Osaka is Japan’s second-largest city which offers an eclectic mix of modern and historical attractions. Highlights include Osaka Castle, rebuilt once after a siege, and again after a lightning strike. From Osaka, you can also venture to the temples, Geisha houses and gardens of Kyoto, the former capital of the country, and Japan’s spiritual centre.

Day 18 - Osaka

Depart: Thu 24 April 2025

Osaka is Japan’s second-largest city which offers an eclectic mix of modern and historical attractions. Highlights include Osaka Castle, rebuilt once after a siege, and again after a lightning strike. From Osaka, you can also venture to the temples, Geisha houses and gardens of Kyoto, the former capital of the country, and Japan’s spiritual centre.

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - Tokyo

Arrive: Sat 26 April 2025 at 06:30 / Depart: Sat 26 April 2025

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.