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Circumnavigation of Japan: Icons, Traditions & Coastal Discovery

17 days
Start and end in Osaka
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Eclipse II and explore the yacht
    • Welcome reception with Champagne at the Sky Bar

    Optional Activities

    • Choose from multiple culinary experiences on board
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Imabari

    Imabari
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Asian Fusion at Koko's Asian Fusion, including Sushi & Saké Bar @ Koko's or Night Market @ Koko's+)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Imabari town and local towel workshops

    Optional Activities

    • Walk or cycle the Shimanami Kaido route
    • Visit nearby islands and beaches
    • Explore citrus groves
    Landmarks
    Imabari Castle
  3. Day 3

    Miyajima - Hiroshima

    Miyajima - Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima
    • Explore Miyajima island and local streets
    • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Park
    • Explore Hiroshima Castle
    • Visit Shukkeien Garden

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase momiji manju (maple-leaf cakes) on Miyajima
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial
    Hiroshima Castle
    Shukkeien Garden
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Shimonoseki

    Shimonoseki
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Italian, steak and seafood prepared with locally sourced ingredients at Elements, or cocktails at Scenic Lounge Bar with over 130 whiskies available)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karato Fish Market
    • Explore Chofu historic district
    • View Kanmon Strait and surrounding parklands

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through the undersea Kanmon Strait pedestrian tunnel
    Landmarks
    Karato Fish Market
    Kanmon Strait
  5. Day 5

    Busan, South Korea

    Busan, South Korea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jagalchi Fish Market
    • Explore Gamcheon Culture Village
    • Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Beomeosa Temple in the forested slopes of Mount Geumjeongsan
    Landmarks
    Jagalchi Fish Market
    Gamcheon Culture Village
    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    Beomeosa Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Sakaiminato

    Sakaiminato
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matsue Castle
    • Explore Sakaiminato
    • Visit Yuushien Garden on Daikonshima

    Optional Activities

    • Visit manga character statues near the harbor
    Landmarks
    Matsue Castle
    Yuushien Garden
  7. Day 7

    Kanazawa

    Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kenrokuen Garden
    • Explore Higashi Chaya district
    • Visit Omicho Market
    • Visit Shirakawa-go village
    Landmarks
    Kenrokuen
    Higashi Chaya District
    Omicho Market
    Shirakawa-go
  8. Day 8

    Sado Island

    Sado Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic gold and silver mines
    • Experience Sado Island's coastal scenery

    Optional Activities

    • Attend Ondeko drumming performances
    • Attend Noh theatre performances
    Landmarks
    Sado Island Gold Mines
  9. Day 9

    Niigata

    Niigata
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Contemporary French fine dining at Lumière+ with Champagne pairing, or other available dining experiences)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Niigata historic port quarter
    • Visit saké breweries

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the countryside and rice paddies
    • Visit the coastline
  10. Day 10

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relax at Senses Spa (thermal loungers, steam rooms, salt therapy lounge)
    • Swim at Vitality pool
    • Visit open bridge to meet Captain and navigational team
    • Choose from multiple on-board culinary experiences

    Optional Activities

    • Book spa treatments and services
  11. Day 11

    Aomori

    Aomori
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nebuta Museum
    • Visit Hirosaki Castle and castle grounds

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shirakami Mountains
    Landmarks
    Nebuta Museum
    Hirosaki Castle
    Shirakami Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Hakodate

    Hakodate
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Motomachi district
    • Visit Fort Goryokaku
    • Visit Mount Hakodate for panoramic views

    Optional Activities

    • Browse the morning market near the waterfront
    Landmarks
    Fort Goryokaku
    Mount Hakodate
    Motomachi District
  13. Day 13

    Miyako

    Miyako
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jodogahama Beach
    • Explore the Sanriku coastline

    Optional Activities

    • Explore sea caves and natural arches
    • Visit fishing communities
    Landmarks
    Jodogahama Beach
  14. Day 14

    Oarai

    Oarai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Oarai Isosaki Shrine
    • Visit Fukuroda Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Explore inland valleys and rivers
    • View the Ibaraki countryside
    Landmarks
    Oarai Isosaki Shrine
    Fukuroda Falls
  15. Day 15

    Shimizu

    Shimizu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • View Mount Fuji from various vantage points
    • Visit Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
    • Visit Shiraito Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Nihondaira plateau
    • Explore tea plantations
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji
    Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
    Shiraito Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Toba

    Toba
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Contemporary French fine dining at Lumière+ with Champagne pairing, or tantalizing street-food inspired dishes at Night Market @ Koko's+)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Toba's pearl cultivation heritage
    • Visit Ise Grand Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mount Asama's forested slopes and pilgrimage trails
    Landmarks
    Ise Grand Shrine
    Mount Asama
  17. Day 17

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy a final breakfast at the Yacht Club
    • Request butler service for final morning coffee in suite

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Eclipse II
    Scenic Eclipse II
    The Scenic Eclipse II, the sister ship of the Scenic Eclipse I, launches in 2023. Eclipse II continues to take ocean cruising to a whole new… Read more
    Capacity
    228
    Built
    2023
    Guests
    Crew
    176
    Length
    168 m / 551 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    22498 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    22 m / 72 ft
    Cruising Speed
    17 kn / 31 km/h / 20 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    114
    Deck
    10
    Deck with Cabins

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    December 22nd, 2019
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan.South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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