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Circumnavigation of Japan: Sacred Isles & Northern Shores

15 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
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 (Choice of distinct culinary experiences on board)

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Eclipse II and explore your luxury suite
    • Welcome reception at Sky Bar with champagne

    Optional Activities

    • Various culinary dining experiences available on board
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  2. Day 2

    Matsuyama

    Matsuyama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Asian Fusion at Koko's Asian Fusion restaurant on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matsuyama Castle
    • Visit Dogo Onsen hot spring bathhouse

    Optional Activities

    • Explore traditional inns, craft shops and tea houses around Dogo Onsen
    • Dining at Sushi & Saké Bar @ Koko's
    • Dining at 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
    • Walk the surrounding countryside with terraced hillsides and coastal views
    Landmarks
    Hofu Tenmangu Shrine
    Mori Garden
  4. Day 4

    Hofu to Busan

    Hofu to Busan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of Scenic Lounge Bar or Elements restaurant with Italian, steak and seafood featuring locally sourced ingredients)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Cocktails at Scenic Lounge Bar with over 130 whiskies
    • Fine dining at Elements restaurant on board
    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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matengai Cliff
    • Explore Oki Islands landscape and fishing communities

    Optional Activities

    • Learn about traditional bull-fighting traditions
    • Experience local island customs and maritime heritage
    Landmarks
    Matengai Cliff
    Oki Islands
  6. Day 6

    Miyazu

    Miyazu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Amanohashidate sandbar

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ine fishing village and traditional funaya boathouses
    Landmarks
    Amanohashidate
    Ine
  7. Day 7

    Toyama

    Toyama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Toyama Castle Park
    • Discover Gokayama district with gassho-zukuri farmhouses

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Toyama's waterways and civic spaces
    • Experience mountain villages and terraced rice paddies
    Landmarks
    Tateyama Mountain Range
    Gokayama
  8. Day 8

    Niigata

    Niigata
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of contemporary French fine dining at Lumière+ with champagne pairings or other on-board dining)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Niigata's historic port quarter and merchant residences

    Optional Activities

    • Visit saké breweries
    • Fine dining at Lumière+ with champagne pairings
  9. Day 9

    Akita

    Akita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kubota Castle and parkland

    Optional Activities

    • Experience Akita's festival culture
    • Visit saké breweries
    • Explore Lake Tazawa and surrounding forested mountains
    Landmarks
    Kubota Castle
    Lake Tazawa
  10. Day 10

    Akita to Hakodate

    Akita to Hakodate
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fort Goryokaku
    • Explore Mount Hakodate viewing point
    • Visit waterfront morning market
    • Open Bridge visit to meet Captain and navigational team

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Motomachi district with European architecture
    • Visit European-style churches and former consulates
    Landmarks
    Fort Goryokaku
    Mount Hakodate
  11. Day 11

    Sendai

    Sendai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zuihoden Mausoleum
    • Visit Aoba Castle relics

    Optional Activities

    • Walk Jozenji-dori avenue
    • Experience gyu-tan (charcoal-grilled beef tongue) dining
    • Explore Matsushima Bay seafood culture
    Landmarks
    Zuihoden Mausoleum
    Aoba Castle
  12. Day 12

    Oarai

    Oarai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of refined Italian, steak and seafood at Elements with locally inspired menus or other on-board dining)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kairakuen garden

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Nakaminato Fish Market
    • Visit Oarai Isosaki Shrine
    • Fine dining at Elements with Italian, steak and seafood
    Landmarks
    Kairakuen
    Oarai Isosaki Shrine
  13. Day 13

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
    • Visit Imperial Palace Gardens
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shibuya, Shinjuku and Akihabara districts
    • Walk the lanes of Yanaka
    • Browse Omotesando boutiques and cafés
    • Shop at Nakamise-dori market
    • Experience Tokyo's Michelin-starred dining scene
    Landmarks
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Imperial Palace Gardens
    Senso-ji Temple
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  14. Day 14

    Toba

    Toba
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of fine dining at Lumière+ with French cuisine and champagne pairings, or street-food inspired dishes at Night Market @ Koko's+)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ise Grand Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Learn about pearl cultivation history and Mikimoto Kokichi
    • Experience ama diving traditions
    • Explore Mount Asama pilgrimage trails
    • Fine dining at Lumière+ with champagne pairings
    • Street-food dining at Night Market @ Koko's+
    Landmarks
    Ise Grand Shrine
    Mount Asama
  15. Day 15

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast at Yacht Club or in-suite)

    Included Activities

    • 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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    December 22nd, 2019
    Absolutely top notch all the way. Totally exceeded our expectations!

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    • 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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