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Cultural Horizons of Taiwan & Japan’s Southern Golden Highlights - Cruise & Land Journey

24 days
From Hong Kong to Tokyo
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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

    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong
    Meals
    Dinner (Choice of distinct culinary experiences on board)

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Eclipse II ultra-luxury yacht
    • Welcome reception with Captain and crew
    • Access to Sky Bar
    Landmarks
    Victoria Harbour
  2. Day 2

    Mirs Bay

    Mirs Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mirs Bay
    • Access to Discovery Team lectures
    • Theatre performances and entertainment
    • Access to theatre movies and documentaries
    Landmarks
    Mirs Bay
  3. Day 3

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in suite or leisurely meal at Yacht Club), Lunch (Lunch at Yacht Club or Azure Bar & Café with all-day grazing options), Dinner (All-inclusive culinary experience)

    Included Activities

    • In-suite breakfast service
    • Access to Sky Bar
    • Access to outdoor Vitality pool on Deck 10
    • Access to Senses Spa on Deck 6 with steam rooms, saunas, and Vitality Thermal Lounge
    • Access to eight bars and lounges
    • Access to Observation Lounge library
    • All-inclusive culinary experiences
    • Lunch at Yacht Club or Azure Bar & Café
  4. Day 4

    Keelung, Taipei

    Keelung, Taipei
    Meals
    Dinner (Cocktail at Scenic Lounge Bar with over 100 whiskeys, or Italian, steak and seafood at Elements restaurant with locally sourced ingredients)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore vibrant city streets of Taipei
    • Visit ancient temples
    • Discover bustling night markets
    • Experience mountain landscapes
    • Enjoy coastal vistas
    Landmarks
    Keelung Port
    Taipei
  5. Day 5

    Ishigaki, Japan

    Ishigaki, Japan
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in suite or leisurely meal at Yacht Club), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • In-suite breakfast service
    • Leisurely breakfast at Yacht Club

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll Kokusai Dori international street
    • Explore Makishi Public Market
    • Visit historic Shuri Castle
    • Experience Okinawa's Ryukyu Kingdom heritage
    Landmarks
    Shuri Castle
    Makishi Public Market
    Kokusai Dori
  6. Day 6

    Naha, Okinawa

    Naha, Okinawa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in suite or leisurely meal at Yacht Club), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • In-suite breakfast service
    • Leisurely breakfast at Yacht Club

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll Kokusai Dori international street
    • Discover bustling markets and charming shops
    • Sample local delicacies at Makishi Public Market
    • Visit historic Shuri Castle
    • Experience Okinawa's Ryukyu Kingdom heritage
    • Soak in lively atmosphere of Naha
    Landmarks
    Shuri Castle
    Makishi Public Market
    Kokusai Dori
  7. Day 7

    Zamami Island

    Zamami Island
    Meals
    Dinner (Cocktail at Scenic Lounge Bar with over 100 whiskeys, premium spirits, Champagne, curated wines, mocktails and juices, or authentic Japanese saké at Koko's Sushi & Saké bar)

    Included Activities

    • Explore white-sand beaches
    • Snorkel or dive on colourful coral reefs
    • Climb Mount Takatsuki

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Koko's Sushi & Saké bar
    Landmarks
    Zamami Island
    Mount Takatsuki
    Kerama Islands
  8. Day 8

    Iheya Island

    Iheya Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Iheya Island
    Landmarks
    Iheya Island
  9. Day 9

    Naze, Amami Oshima Island

    Naze, Amami Oshima Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local Keihan chicken rice specialty), Dinner (Cocktails at Sky Bar on Deck 10 with panoramic sea vistas or use of Senses Spa thermal loungers)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Amami Oshima World Heritage site
    • Stroll soft-sand beaches
    • Swim in temperate waters
    • Visit Kuroshio-no-Mori Mangrove Park
    • Sample local Keihan chicken rice specialty
    Landmarks
    Amami Oshima Island
    Kuroshio-no-Mori Mangrove Park
  10. Day 10

    Yakushima Island

    Yakushima Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Yakushima World Heritage site
    • Access to open bridge on Deck 7 to meet Captain and navigational team

    Optional Activities

    • View ancient cedar forests
    • Observe Japanese macaques, sika deer, and green sea turtles in natural habitat
    • Visit pristine beaches
    Landmarks
    Yakushima Island
  11. Day 11

    Beppu

    Beppu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Expertly crafted Asian Fusion dishes at Koko's Asian Fusion with Sushi & Sake Bar or vibrant Night Market menu)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Beppu hot spring city

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in hot spring pools
    • Experience mud baths
    • Enjoy black sand baths
    Landmarks
    Beppu
  12. Day 12

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    • Explore Hiroshima Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Shukkeien Garden
    • Stroll tree-lined avenues
    • Explore riverside paths
    • Discover lively neighbourhoods
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Hiroshima Castle
    Shukkeien Garden
  13. Day 13

    Uno Ko (Tamano)

    Uno Ko (Tamano)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Cocktail at one of eight all-inclusive bars and lounges)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Korakuen Garden

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll immaculately manicured gardens
    • Admire historic architecture
    • Contemplate art at local galleries
    Landmarks
    Korakuen Garden
  14. Day 14

    Takamatsu

    Takamatsu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Takamatsu Castle ruins
    • Visit Ritsurin Koen Garden
    • Sample local sanuki udon noodles specialty

    Optional Activities

    • Marvel at Seto Ohashi Bridge
    • Admire Seto Inland Sea vistas
    Landmarks
    Takamatsu Castle
    Ritsurin Koen Garden
    Seto Ohashi Bridge
  15. Day 15

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board with views from private verandah)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board
  16. Day 16

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional sumo-style Chanko hot pot lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Complimentary refreshments and evening cocktails with club floor benefits)

    Included Activities

    • Visit restored Edo era Merchant House in Tondabayashi
    • Private visit to Kehayaza Sumo Stable
    • Sumo wrestler welcome ceremony
    • View Jinku demonstration and wrestlers in action in the dohyo
    • Traditional sumo-style Chanko hot pot lunch
    • Catch Osaka Metro to Dotonbori district
    • Explore Hozenji Yokocho food alley

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local Dotonbori dishes
    Landmarks
    Kehayaza
    Dotonbori
    Hozenji Yokocho
  17. Day 17

    Osaka to Nara to Kyoto

    Osaka to Nara to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant in Nara), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Todaiji Temple World Heritage site
    • View 15-metre-tall bronze Buddha statue
    • See deer in Nara Park
    • Lunch in local restaurant
    • Kimono wearing experience
    • Authentic Japanese tea ceremony
    Landmarks
    Todaiji Temple
    Nara Park
  18. Day 18

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special dinner with interaction with Geiko and Maiko hosts learning about Geisha art and Japanese hospitality)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) gardens
    • Traditional rickshaw ride through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • Dinner with Maiko and Geiko

    Optional Activities

    • Samurai & Ninja Museum with 30-minute guided tour, samurai armour experience, sword holding, and ninja star throwing
    • Nijo Castle visit with World Heritage site tour
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Nijo Castle
    Samurai & Ninja Museum
  19. Day 19

    Kyoto to Nagoya to Inuyama

    Kyoto to Nagoya to Inuyama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant in Nagoya), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning visit to Fushima Inari Shrine
    • Shinkansen travel in Green (Business) Class
    • Visit SCMaglev and Railway Park
    • Lunch in local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Fushima Inari Shrine
    SCMaglev and Railway Park
  20. Day 20

    Inuyama

    Inuyama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shiro-to-Machi Museum
    • Visit Inuyama Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Meiji Mura outdoor museum with Meiji period architecture demonstrations
    • Seki Traditional Swordsmith and Museum with possible master swordsmith demonstration
    Landmarks
    Inuyama Castle
    Shiro-to-Machi Museum
    Meiji Mura
    Seki Traditional Swordsmith and Museum
  21. Day 21

    Inuyama to Nagoya to Tokyo

    Inuyama to Nagoya to Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of three Scenic Freechoice Dining options: Ninja Tokyo, Nobu Tokyo, or Izakaya Nightlife)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen travel in Green (Business) Class
    • teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Ninja Tokyo dinner with ninja theme, gourmet cuisine, and entertainment
    • Nobu Tokyo dinner with fusion cuisine blending Japanese and Peruvian ingredients
    • Izakaya Nightlife with Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki dinner and drinks at local bars
    Landmarks
    teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum
    Imperial Palace
    Hie Jinja Shrine
    Itinerary Image 1
  22. Day 22

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Asakusa district
    • Visit Sensoji temple

    Optional Activities

    • Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing with famous Hachiko dog statue
    • Cultural Shinjuku and Gyoen Gardens exploration with shopping and entertainment districts
    Landmarks
    Asakusa
    Sensoji Temple
    Meiji Shrine
    Shibuya Crossing
    Hachiko Dog Statue
    Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
  23. Day 23

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Tokyo Sky Tree visit
    • Interactive Taiko drum demonstration and lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping
    • Final sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Sky Tree
  24. Day 24

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

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    228
    Built
    2023
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    176
    Length
    168 m / 551 ft
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    Gross Tonnage
    22498 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    22 m / 72 ft
    Cruising Speed
    17 kn / 31 km/h / 20 mph
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    Cabin
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    Deck
    10
    Deck with Cabins

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types I, A, B. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, A, B. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I, A, B.

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    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China.Taiwan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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