Asia: Kochi, Nagoya & MT. Fuji Cruise

Day 1 - Keelung, Taiwan

Arrive: Fri 21 February 2025 / Depart: Fri 21 February 2025 at 20:00

Keelung City is a port city near Taipei, in northern Taiwan. Surrounded by mountains, it’s known for its sheltered harbor. Near the waterfront, street-food stalls at Miaokou Night Market offer traditional snacks and seafood. Several forts around the area include hilltop Ershawan Fort, with cannons and a Chinese-style gate. Both Gongzi Liao Fort and Dawulun Fort offer views over the harbor and ocean.

Day 2 - Hualien, Taiwan

Arrive: Sat 22 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 22 February 2025 at 17:00

Day 3 - Ishigaki Island

Arrive: Sun 23 February 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 23 February 2025 at 17:00

Discover this remote and picturesque island's lush mountains, beautiful beaches and magnificent coral reef from island viewpoints. See the native palm forest and the lavishly decorated Chinese tomb. Journey to isolated Irimote to trek through the island's dense jungles and mangroves or enjoy fantastic snorkelling amid beautiful coral reefs. Back in Ishigaki, search for local textiles, pottery, crafts and black pearls, and enjoy local meat-centred specialties in the town's restaurants.

Day 4 - Naha (Okinawa Is.)

Arrive: Mon 24 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 24 February 2025 at 17:30

Enjoy the scenic countryside, WWII memorials, magnificent limestone caves and a reconstructed Ryukyu village where the island's heritage and crafts are on display. Take home exquisite Bingata fabric, handmade paper, colourful tsuboya-yaki pottery and other craft items. You'll also find foods to suit any palate, but traditional Okinawan cuisine blends influences from Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisines.

Day 5 - Oshima Island, Japan

Arrive: Tue 25 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 25 February 2025 at 15:00

Day 6 - Kochi, Japan

Arrive: Wed 26 February 2025 at 12:00 / Depart: Wed 26 February 2025 at 20:00

Engage with locals and indulge in local flavours in this welcoming city, known for its famed dish Katsuo no tataki (a type of tuna Tataki). The city centre was initially settled in 1601 as a town surrounding Kochi Castle, which is now one of the region's principal attractions. Delve into times gone by as you stroll along the famed, red Harimaya-bashi - the basis for an old local folklore song. Discover the lovely Katsurahama beach area, where the Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial overlooks the sea and honors this legendary Japanese peace negotiator.

Day 7 - Kyoto, Japan

Arrive: Thu 27 February 2025 at 07:00

Day 8 - Kyoto, Japan

Depart: Fri 28 February 2025 at 17:00

Day 9 - Nagoya

Arrive: Sat 01 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 01 March 2025 at 17:00

Japan's fourth largest city by population, Nagoya, is a centre of modern commerce, with Toyota, Noritake china and a Legoland theme park calling this capital home. Tour the Toyota Exhibit Hall, experience Noritake Gardens and sit amongst the stars in the planetarium at the Science Museum. Nagoya Castle, deemed a National Treasure, is a must-see, as is exploring their entertainment district, Sakae. This busy hub is where you'll find Nagoya TV Tower, the city's symbol, and Oasis 21, a multi-level public park with a futuristic water theme.

Day 10 - Shimizu

Arrive: Sun 02 March 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 02 March 2025 at 17:00

In the shadow of Mount Fuji, Shimizu is one of the most beautiful ports in Japan. Walk through the pine groves of Miho, home to a 650-year-old Japanese black pine, or enjoy spectacular views of Mount Fuji from the lush, forested hill of Nihondaira. Take in the seascapes on a bay cruise, or learn of undersea delights at Japan's first sushi museum, and get a glimpse at feudal life in Japan in 200 BC at the archaeological site of Toro. Shop for traditional Japanese wooden handcrafts and fabrics unique to the region, and sample some yokan, a sweet jellied confection.

Day 11 - Tokyo

Arrive: Mon 03 March 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 03 March 2025

Once a sleepy fishing village, Yokohama is now one of Japan's largest ports and your gateway to Tokyo. Ancient traditions and historic sites blend into modern culture, crafting a city unlike anywhere else. In Tokyo, you can walk among both neon-glowing skyscrapers and regal temples. Browse stores showcasing the latest advances in technology or retreat to one of the tranquil gardens surrounding the Imperial Palace. Savour traditional cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant and witness the centuries-old sport of sumo wrestling. This cosmopolitan hub offers a vast selection of attractions and activities and a wealth of culturally and historic sites. Whether this is your first or fifth visit to the city, Tokyo will captivate your imagination.