Itinerary
- Day 1
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Dinner (Choice from a range of distinct culinary experiences)
Included Activities
- Board Scenic Eclipse II and explore your luxurious suite
- Welcome reception at Sky Bar with Champagne
Optional Activities
- Explore Osaka's Dotonbori neighbourhood and street food scene
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Day trip to nearby ancient capitals Kyoto or Nara
Landmarks Osaka Castle Dotonbori 
- Day 2
Imabari
Imabari- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Asian Fusion at Koko's Asian Fusion - choice of Sushi & Saké Bar or Night Market menu)
Included Activities
- Explore Imabari city and charming streets
- Visit local towel-making workshops
- Waterfront exploration and fishing port observation
Optional Activities
- Cycle or walk the Shimanami Kaido route
- Explore nearby islands - quiet beaches, citrus groves and coastal trails
Landmarks Imabari Castle Shimanami Kaido - Day 3
Miyajima - Hiroshima
Miyajima - Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine and iconic vermillion torii gate
- Explore Miyajima island and encounter wild deer
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial and park
- Explore Hiroshima Castle
- Visit Shukkeien Garden
Optional Activities
- Purchase momiji manju (maple-leaf cakes) on Miyajima
- Hike forested hillsides on Miyajima
- Explore Hiroshima's tree-lined avenues and riverside paths
Landmarks Itsukushima Shrine Hiroshima Peace Memorial Hiroshima Castle Shukkeien Garden 
- Day 4
Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of cocktails at Scenic Lounge Bar (over 130 whiskies) or Italian, steak and seafood at Elements restaurant with locally sourced ingredients)
Included Activities
- Explore Karato Fish Market
- Discover historic Chofu district and samurai heritage
- Walk the Kanmon Strait undersea pedestrian tunnel
- Enjoy parkland views of maritime passage
Optional Activities
- Sample fugu (pufferfish) at local restaurants
- Explore Kanmon Strait surrounding parklands
Landmarks Karato Fish Market Kanmon Strait - Day 5
Busan, South Korea
Busan, South Korea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Jagalchi Fish Market
- Discover Gamcheon Culture Village
- Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple with clifftop views
- Visit Beomeosa Temple in Mount Geumjeongsan forest
Optional Activities
- Explore Busan's beaches, cliffs and wooded hillsides
- Hike Mount Geumjeongsan slopes
Landmarks Jagalchi Fish Market Gamcheon Culture Village Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Beomeosa Temple 
- Day 6
Sakaiminato
Sakaiminato- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Sakaiminato fishing port
- Visit Matsue Castle and surrounding moat
- Discover Yuushien Garden and peony displays
- Browse manga character statues near the harbour
Optional Activities
- Learn about Lafcadio Hearn's literary heritage in Matsue
- Explore Matsue's cultural attractions
Landmarks Matsue Castle Yuushien Garden - Day 7
Kanazawa
Kanazawa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kenrokuen landscape garden
- Explore Higashi Chaya geisha district
- Browse Omicho Market
- Visit World Heritage village Shirakawa-go
Optional Activities
- Explore Kanazawa's Edo-era heritage sites
- Hike around Shirakawa-go farmhouses
- Discover local crafts and artisanal goods
Landmarks Kenrokuen Higashi Chaya District Omicho Market Shirakawa-go - Day 8
Sado Island
Sado Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore historic gold and silver mines
- Experience traditional Ondeko drumming
- Discover Noh theatre heritage
- Explore dramatic coastal scenery and rice terraces
Optional Activities
- Hike rocky headlands and hidden coves
- Explore traditional performing arts venues
Landmarks Sado Island Gold Mines - Day 9
Niigata
Niigata- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Contemporary French fine dining at Lumière+ paired with exquisite Champagne selection)
Included Activities
- Explore Niigata's historic port quarter
- Visit saké breweries
- Discover handsome merchant residences and warehouses
Optional Activities
- Learn about rice cultivation in surrounding plains
- Visit quiet coastal stretches with views toward Sado Island
Landmarks Niigata Port - Day 10
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast (In-suite breakfast available on verandah), Lunch (Leisure lunch options at Yacht Club or Azure Bar & Café), Dinner
Included Activities
- Senses Spa facilities - thermal loungers and steam rooms
- Visit Vitality pool
- Relax in Scenic Lounge Bar
- Explore Observation Lounge
- Open bridge visit to meet Captain and navigational team
Optional Activities
- In-suite butler breakfast service
- Lunch at Yacht Club or Azure Bar & Café
- Day 11
Aomori
Aomori- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Nebuta Museum with full-scale festival floats
- Explore Hirosaki Castle and grounds
- Discover the region's apple orchards
Optional Activities
- Hike World Heritage Shirakami Mountains
- Experience cherry blossom season at Hirosaki Castle moat
- Visit Hirosaki Castle in spring for pink and white sakura canopy
Landmarks Nebuta Museum Hirosaki Castle Shirakami Mountains 
- Day 12
Hakodate
Hakodate- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Motomachi district and European architecture
- Visit Fort Goryokaku citadel and parkland
- Browse morning market near waterfront
- View panorama from Mount Hakodate
Optional Activities
- Explore Hakodate's Western and Japanese architectural influences
- Sample fresh uni and crab at morning market
- Hike or cable car to Mount Hakodate for evening city lights
Landmarks Motomachi District Fort Goryokaku Mount Hakodate - Day 13
Miyako
Miyako- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jodogahama Beach and white rock formations
- Explore dramatic Sanriku coastline
- Discover sea caves and natural arches
Optional Activities
- Hike coastal trails and scenic viewpoints
- Learn about local fishing communities
- Explore sheltered bays and forested headlands
Landmarks Jodogahama Beach - Day 14
Oarai
Oarai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Oarai Isosaki Shrine with sea torii gate
- Explore coastal rocky outcrops
- Discover Fukuroda Falls
Optional Activities
- Hike Ibaraki countryside and wooded valleys
- Experience autumn forest colours or spring greenery at Fukuroda Falls
- Explore quiet forest trails
Landmarks Oarai Isosaki Shrine Fukuroda Falls - Day 15
Shimizu
Shimizu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience Mount Fuji vistas from Nihondaira plateau
- Visit Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
- Explore Shiraito Falls
- Visit Senses Spa thermal loungers or Sky Bar
Optional Activities
- Explore Suruga Bay coastline
- Hike surrounding tea plantation hillsides
- Visit World Heritage Shiraito Falls
Landmarks Mount Fuji Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Shiraito Falls 
- Day 16
Toba
Toba- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of contemporary French fine dining at Lumière+ paired with exquisite Champagne, or street-food inspired dishes at Night Market @ Koko's+)
Included Activities
- Explore Toba's pearl cultivation heritage and Ago Bay
- Learn about ama diving women traditions
- Visit Ise Grand Shrine in ancient forest setting
- Explore Mount Asama forested slopes and pilgrimage trails
Optional Activities
- Tour pearl cultivation facilities
- Hike Mount Asama and surrounding trails
- Discover contemplative temple settings
Landmarks Ise Grand Shrine - Day 17
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast at Yacht Club or in-suite butler service)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast at Yacht Club or in-suite with butler service
- Disembark from Scenic Eclipse II
