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Circumnavigation of Japan: Sacred Isles & Northern Shores

15 days
Start and end in Osaka
4.4 (46 reviews)
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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Eclipse II and explore your suite
    • Champagne toast at Sky Bar with fellow guests

    Optional Activities

    • Various culinary dining experiences on board
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Matsuyama

    Matsuyama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Matsuyama Castle and its views to the Seto Inland Sea
    • Visit Dogo Onsen hot spring bathhouse complex

    Optional Activities

    • Explore traditional inns, craft shops and tea houses in the Dogo district
    • Dine at Koko's Asian Fusion (Sushi & Sake Bar @ Koko's or Night Market @ Koko's+)
    Landmarks
    Matsuyama Castle
    Dogo Onsen
  3. Day 3

    Hofu

    Hofu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hofu Tenmangu Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mori Garden and its landscaped grounds
    • Walk through traditional streetscapes and surrounding countryside
    Landmarks
    Hofu Tenmangu Shrine
    Mori Garden
  4. Day 4

    Hofu to Busan

    Hofu to Busan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Beomeosa Temple in forested Mount Geumjeongsan
    • Cocktails at Scenic Lounge Bar with over 130 whiskeys on board
    • Dine at Elements featuring Italian, steak and seafood
    Landmarks
    Jagalchi Fish Market
    Gamcheon Culture Village
    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    Beomeosa Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Oki Islands

    Oki Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • View Matengai Cliff, one of Japan's highest sea cliffs
    • Explore remote fishing communities
    • Experience the unique bullfighting tradition
    Landmarks
    Matengai Cliff
  6. Day 6

    Miyazu

    Miyazu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Amanohashidate natural sandbar and viewpoints
    • Explore the fishing village of Ine and its funaya boathouses
    • Experience the maritime charm of the sheltered bay
    Landmarks
    Amanohashidate
    Ine Village
  7. Day 7

    Toyama

    Toyama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Toyama Castle and its park
    • Explore the city's network of elegant waterways
    • Visit the Gokayama district with its gassho-zukuri farmhouses
    Landmarks
    Tateyama Mountain Range
    Toyama Castle
  8. Day 8

    Niigata

    Niigata
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tour sake breweries with histories stretching back generations
    • Explore the historic port quarter
    • View the surrounding rice paddies and coastline
    • Contemporary French fine dining at Lumière+ paired with Champagne
    Landmarks
    Niigata Port
  9. Day 9

    Akita

    Akita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kubota Castle and its parkland
    • Explore sake brewing traditions and local breweries
    • Visit Lake Tazawa, surrounded by forested mountains
    Landmarks
    Kubota Castle
    Lake Tazawa
  10. Day 10

    Akita to Hakodate

    Akita to Hakodate
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore the Motomachi district with European-style architecture
    • Visit Fort Goryokaku, Japan's first Western-style citadel

    Optional Activities

    • View Mount Hakodate panorama, considered one of Japan's three finest vistas
    • Visit the vibrant morning market near the waterfront
    • Meet the Captain and navigational team on the open bridge on Deck 7
    Landmarks
    Motomachi District
    Fort Goryokaku
    Mount Hakodate
    Hakodate Morning Market
  11. Day 11

    Hakodate to Sendai

    Hakodate to Sendai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zuihoden Mausoleum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Aoba Castle ruins overlooking the Hirose River
    • Walk Jozenji-dori avenue with its canopy of mature trees
    • Sample Sendai's celebrated gyu-tan charcoal-grilled beef tongue
    Landmarks
    Zuihoden Mausoleum
    Aoba Castle
    Jozenji-dori
  12. Day 12

    Sendai to Oarai

    Sendai to Oarai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kairakuen garden with over 3,000 plum trees
    • Explore Nakaminato Fish Market
    • Visit Oarai Isosaki Shrine
    • Dine at Elements with Italian, steak and seafood
    Landmarks
    Kairakuen
    Nakaminato Fish Market
    Oarai Isosaki Shrine
  13. Day 13

    Oarai to Tokyo

    Oarai to Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
    • Explore Imperial Palace Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shibuya, Shinjuku and Akihabara neighbourhoods
    • Wander the atmospheric lanes of Yanaka
    • Discover Omotesando's elegant boutiques and café culture
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa district
    • Browse Nakamise-dori market
    Landmarks
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Imperial Palace
    Shibuya
    Shinjuku
    Akihabara
    Yanaka
    Omotesando
    Senso-ji Temple
    Nakamise-dori Market
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  14. Day 14

    Tokyo to Toba

    Tokyo to Toba
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ise Grand Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Toba's pearl cultivation heritage and museums
    • Learn about the ama free-diving tradition
    • Walk the forested slopes of Mount Asama
    • Final dinner at Lumière+ (contemporary French fine dining) or Night Market @ Koko's+ (street-food inspired)
    Landmarks
    Ise Grand Shrine
    Mount Asama
  15. Day 15

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast at Yacht Club or 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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    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, F. As a traveler from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan.South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan.South Korea. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan.South Korea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before December 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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