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Circumnavigation of Japan: Sacred Isles, Northern Shores & Golden Highlights - Cruise & Land Journey

24 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception and dinner
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Hie Jinja Shrine
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tokyo Sky Tree visit
    • Taiko performance and interactive lesson with Taiko Masters

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Ninja Tokyo - ninja-themed restaurant with gourmet cuisine and entertainment
    • Dinner at Nobu Tokyo - Nobu's fusion cuisine blending traditional Japanese with Peruvian ingredients
    • Izakaya Nightlife - Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki dinner at small local bars
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Sky Tree
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Asakusa district
    • Sensoji Temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing - explore the evergreen forest and walk across the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, see the famous Hachiko dog statue
    • Cultural Shinjuku and Gyoen Gardens - stroll through Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens, visit Shinjuku's shopping and entertainment districts
    Landmarks
    Sensoji Temple
    Nakamise Shopping Area
    Meiji Shrine
    Shibuya Crossing
    Hachiko statue
    Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo - Nagoya - Inuyama

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum visit
    • Shinkansen travel to Nagoya in Green (Business) Class
    • Shinkansen Train Museum at SCMaglev and Railway Park visit
    Landmarks
    teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum
    SCMaglev and Railway Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Inuyama

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Meiji Mura - outdoor museum with reconstructed Meiji period (1868-1912) buildings demonstrating Western influence on Japanese architecture
    • Seki Traditional Swordsmith and Museum - see 700+ years of blade-making tradition with possible demonstration by master swordsmith
    Landmarks
    Shiro-to-Machi Museum
    Inuyama Castle
    Meiji Mura
    Seki Traditional Swordsmith
  6. Day 6

    Inuyama - Nagoya - Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Vegetarian meal at Tenryu-ji Temple), Dinner (Dinner with Maiko and Geiko)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen travel to Kyoto in Green (Business) Class
    • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove rickshaw ride
    • Tenryu-ji Temple visit and vegetarian meal
    • Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) visit
    • Dinner with Maiko and Geiko
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Kinkaku-ji
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kimono wearing and tea ceremony

    Optional Activities

    • Samurai & Ninja Museum - 30-minute guided tour with hands-on experience wearing authentic samurai armour, holding a sword, learning to throw ninja stars and shuriken
    • Nijo Castle - 1603 shogun residence, former imperial palace, World Heritage Site with feudal-era palace architecture
    Landmarks
    Samurai & Ninja Museum
    Nijo Castle
    Nishiki Market
  8. Day 8

    Kyoto - Nara - Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
    • Todaiji Temple visit
    • Nara Park visit
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Kehayaza Sumo Stable visit with Jinku demonstration and wrestler training observation
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Todaiji Temple
    Nara Park
    Kehayaza Sumo Stable
  9. Day 9

    Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street visit
    • Kuromon Ichiba Market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Dotonbori district exploration with local dining at Hozenji Yokocho food alley
    Landmarks
    Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
    Kuromon Ichiba Market
    Dotonbori district
    Hozenji Yokocho
  10. Day 10

    Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Eclipse II embarkation
    • Captain and crew welcome
    • Champagne welcome reception
    • Sky Bar gathering with fellow guests
  11. Day 11

    Matsuyama

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

    Included Activities

    • Matsuyama Castle visit
    • Dogo Onsen visit
    Landmarks
    Matsuyama Castle
    Dogo Onsen
  12. Day 12

    Hofu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hofu Tenmangu Shrine visit
    • Mori Garden visit
    Landmarks
    Hofu Tenmangu Shrine
    Mori Garden
  13. Day 13

    Busan, South Korea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jagalchi Fish Market visit
    • Gamcheon Culture Village visit
    • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple visit
    • Beomeosa Temple visit
    Landmarks
    Jagalchi Fish Market
    Gamcheon Culture Village
    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    Beomeosa Temple
    Mount Geumjeongsan
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  14. Day 14

    Oki Islands, Japan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Oki Islands visit
    • Matengai Cliff viewing
    Landmarks
    Oki Islands
    Matengai Cliff
  15. Day 15

    Miyazu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Amanohashidate viewing
    • Ine fishing village visit
    Landmarks
    Amanohashidate
    Ine
  16. Day 16

    Toyama

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Toyama city exploration
    Landmarks
    Tateyama Mountain Range
    Gokayama
  17. Day 17

    Niigata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Niigata city exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Lumière+ - contemporary French fine dining with Champagne pairings
    Landmarks
    Niigata Port Quarter
  18. Day 18

    Akita

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Kubota Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Kubota Castle
    Lake Tazawa
  19. Day 19

    Hakodate

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fort Goryokaku visit
    • Mount Hakodate visit
    • Morning market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Open bridge visit - Deck 7 to meet Captain and navigational team
    Landmarks
    Motomachi district
    Fort Goryokaku
    Mount Hakodate
  20. Day 20

    Sendai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zuihoden Mausoleum visit
    • Aoba Castle relics visit
    Landmarks
    Zuihoden Mausoleum
    Aoba Castle
    Jozenji-dori avenue
  21. Day 21

    Oarai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Kairakuen visit
    • Nakaminato Fish Market visit
    • Oarai Isosaki Shrine visit

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Elements - refined Italian, steak and seafood with locally inspired menus
    Landmarks
    Kairakuen
    Nakaminato Fish Market
    Oarai Isosaki Shrine
  22. Day 22

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Meiji Jingu Shrine visit
    • Imperial Palace Gardens visit
    Landmarks
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Imperial Palace Gardens
    Senso-ji
  23. Day 23

    Toba

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ise Grand Shrine visit

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Lumière+ - contemporary French fine dining with Champagne pairings
    • Dinner at Night Market @ Koko's+ - vibrant street-food inspired dishes
    Landmarks
    Ise Grand Shrine
    Mount Asama
  24. Day 24

    Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

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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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    • 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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