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Circumnavigation of Japan: Sacred Isles & Northern Shores

15 days
Start and end in Osaka
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Osaka's street food culture and neon-lit neighbourhoods
    • Visit historic temples in the Kansai region
    • Explore serene gardens and sacred shrines in nearby Kyoto and Nara
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
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  2. Day 2

    Matsuyama

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Matsuyama Castle
    • Experience Dogo Onsen hot spring bathhouse
    • Explore traditional inns and craft shops in Dogo district
    Landmarks
    Matsuyama Castle
    Dogo Onsen
  3. Day 3

    Hofu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hofu Tenmangu Shrine
    • Explore Mori Garden
    • Walk the surrounding countryside with terraced hillsides
    Landmarks
    Hofu Tenmangu Shrine
    Mori Garden
  4. Day 4

    Osaka to Busan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Italian, steak and seafood at Elements, or cocktails at Scenic Lounge Bar featuring over 130 whiskies)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Jagalchi Fish Market
    • Explore Gamcheon Culture Village
    • Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    • Visit Beomeosa Temple on Mount Geumjeongsan
    Landmarks
    Jagalchi Fish Market
    Gamcheon Culture Village
    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    Beomeosa Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Oki Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Matengai Cliff
    • Explore remote fishing communities
    • Experience traditional bullfighting customs
    Landmarks
    Matengai Cliff
  6. Day 6

    Miyazu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Amanohashidate sandbar
    • Explore Ine fishing village and traditional funaya boathouses
    • Visit viewpoints overlooking Amanohashidate from surrounding hillsides
    Landmarks
    Amanohashidate
    Ine Village
  7. Day 7

    Toyama

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Toyama Castle Park
    • Explore Gokayama World Heritage district
    • View traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses
    • Enjoy Toyama's fresh seafood from Toyama Bay
    Landmarks
    Tateyama Mountain Range
  8. Day 8

    Niigata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Contemporary French fine dining at Lumière+ with Champagne pairings)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit saké breweries in the Niigata region
    • Explore historic port quarter
    • Walk through rice paddies of the fertile plains
    Landmarks
    Niigata Port
  9. Day 9

    Akita

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kubota Castle
    • Experience saké brewing traditions
    • Visit Lake Tazawa
    Landmarks
    Kubota Castle
    Lake Tazawa
  10. Day 10

    Hakodate

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Motomachi district
    • Visit Fort Goryokaku
    • Climb Mount Hakodate for panoramic views
    • Browse morning seafood market
    Landmarks
    Fort Goryokaku
    Mount Hakodate
  11. Day 11

    Sendai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Zuihoden Mausoleum
    • Explore Aoba Castle
    • Walk Jozenji-dori avenue
    • Try Sendai's renowned gyu-tan (charcoal-grilled beef tongue)
    Landmarks
    Zuihoden Mausoleum
    Aoba Castle
  12. Day 12

    Oarai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Italian, steak and seafood at Elements with locally inspired menus)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kairakuen garden
    • Explore Nakaminato Fish Market
    • Visit Oarai Isosaki Shrine
    Landmarks
    Kairakuen
    Oarai Isosaki Shrine
  13. Day 13

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
    • Explore Imperial Palace Gardens
    • Visit Shibuya, Shinjuku and Akihabara districts
    • Explore Yanaka neighbourhood
    • Visit Omotesando
    • Visit Senso-ji temple in Asakusa
    • Browse Nakamise-dori market
    Landmarks
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Imperial Palace
    Senso-ji Temple
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  14. Day 14

    Toba

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mikimoto Pearl Museum
    • Experience ama diving traditions
    • Visit Ise Grand Shrine
    • Explore Mount Asama and pilgrimage trails
    Landmarks
    Ise Grand Shrine
  15. Day 15

    Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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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
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    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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    May 27th, 2023
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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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