Name: Authentic Japan Busan - Osaka Cruise
Brand: Ponant
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Day 1 - Busan, South Korea

Arrive: Tue 19 May 2026 / Depart: Tue 19 May 2026 at 18:00

With around four million inhabitants, Busan is the second largest metropolis on South Korea, after Seoul. This dynamic harbour city, located in the south-east, surrounded by the warm waters of the Sea of Japan, benefits from a mild, pleasant climate. You’ll find delightful simply to stroll around the lively streets and explore the city’s outstanding cultural heritage of art galleries, museums, and Buddhist sites, such as the Haedong Yonggungsa temple, which elegantly sits on the waterfront. Rich too in magnificent beaches and superlative natural landscapes, Busan’s peaceful atmosphere will win you over, as will its inhabitants, whom you’ll have the pleasure of meeting.

Day 2 - Karatsu (Kyushu Island), Japan

Arrive: Wed 20 May 2026 / Depart: Wed 20 May 2026

Day 3 - Nagasaki

Arrive: Thu 21 May 2026 / Depart: Thu 21 May 2026

Located on the north-west coast of Kyushu, Nagasaki will impress you by its rich heritage. Despite the destruction in 1945, you can visit several ancient sites, including the beautiful 19th-century Catholic Church of Oura and its garden, the sanctuary of Suwa Shrine or several Buddhist temples. A visit to the Atomic Bomb Museum gives you insight into the extent of the damage caused by the nuclear attack. Close by, a walk in the Memorial Peace Park leads you to a collection of objets d'art offered as a gift from Japan to the world.

Day 4 - Kagoshima

Arrive: Fri 22 May 2026 / Depart: Fri 22 May 2026

The seaside city of Kagoshima, at the south of Kyushu Island, ?is best known for Sakurajima, an active volcano that faces Kinko Bay. A visit to this busy metropolis will remind you just how much the volcano is part of the inhabitants' everyday life: in the wake of the almost daily eruptions, a delicate layer of ash settles on everything. The top of a buried torii (traditional Japanese gate) measuring three metres that was 'swallowed up' by a giant lava flow in 1914 can still be seen. The power of nature will send a shiver down your spine.

Day 5 - Miyazaki

Arrive: Sat 23 May 2026 / Depart: Sat 23 May 2026

Day 6 - Miyajima Island

Arrive: Sun 24 May 2026 / Depart: Sun 24 May 2026

Day 7 - Itozaki

Day 8 - Imabari

Day 9 - Takamatsu

Arrive: Wed 27 May 2026 / Depart: Wed 27 May 2026

Day 10 - Himeji

Arrive: Thu 28 May 2026 / Depart: Thu 28 May 2026

Day 11 - Shingu, Japan

Arrive: Fri 29 May 2026 / Depart: Fri 29 May 2026

Shing? is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on October 1, 1933. As of October 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 28,749 and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area is 255.43 km²

Day 12 - Toba, Japan

Arrive: Sat 30 May 2026 / Depart: Sat 30 May 2026

Day 13 - Osaka

Arrive: Sun 31 May 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 31 May 2026

Like its big sister Tokyo, Osaka is the product of ancestral traditions and amazing technological innovations. And despite its size, its location on the Pacific Ocean give it a sense of serenity. The main historic landmark is the 16th-century Osaka Castle, which stands proud in the midst of majestic skyscrapers. The lively streets of Dotomburi and the bizarre Shinsekai district attract thousands of locals and visitors. A multitude of restaurants offer menus full of regional specialities: takoyaki, made with octopus, and other succulent dishes such as kushikatsu kebabs.