14 nights. Japan, South Korea

Day 5

At sea

Day 6

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 09:30 - Departure: 17:30

Day 7

sapporo (muroran) - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 15:00

Day 8

niigata, japan

Arrival: 13:00 - Departure: 21:00

Day 9

kanazawa, japan

Arrival: 09:30 - Departure: 18:30

Day 10

kanmon straits, japan

Arrival: 00:00 - Departure: 00:00

Day 11

hiroshima, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 12

kanmon straits, japan

Arrival: 00:00 - Departure: 00:00

Day 12

sasebo, japan

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 13

jeju island, south korea

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 14

seoul (incheon),south korea

Arrival: 09:30 - Departure: 00:00

Day 15

seoul (incheon),south korea

Arrival: 07:00

Day 1

tokyo (yokohama), japan

Departure: 16:30

Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan and one of the cities most accustomed to seeing foreigners. Yokohama is a modern international port city filled with sightseeing spots and an exotic atmosphere that can be traced back to its historic opening as a port. The Yokohama Landmark Tower at 296 m is one of Japan's largest buildings and the centrepiece of the Minato Mirai 21 (MM21) development. The Landmark Tower was completed in the early 1990s. There is a viewing gallery on the 69th floor - the Sky Garden, accessed by a super-fast lift, with excellent views on a clear day. Yokohama has a large number of other interesting museums and galleries, many connected with the history of the city as a port and a gateway between Japan and the world.

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Day 2

shimizu, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 15:00

Day 3

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 08:30 - Departure: 18:30

For over a millennium, Kyoto was the capital of Japan and it's likely the best preserved of all its cities. It's a stunning, lively city where modern life intersects with old traditional Japan. The city is nestled amongst the mountains of Western Honshu and serves as an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region. The city is steeped in heritage sites and culture, boasts a wide variety and number of eateries and is relatively easy to get around. Its rich culture and heritage seep from every piece of architecture and tradition. Kyoto is home to thousands of temples and shrines, including the spectacular golden Kinkaku-ji, Ryoanji with its Zen garden, the popular Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo with its life-size statues of Kannon and the more serene Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama. Also in Arashiyama, you'll find the famous Bamboo Grove. A fantastic thing to do in Kyoto is a walking tour of Gion, one of the main Geisha districts. Its wooden buildings and lamps create the perfect atmosphere. Kyoto is one of the world's greatest historical cities, brimming with temples, shrines, teahouses and imperial residences. Kyoto is a city steeped in culture and heritage and is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in Japanese history and culture.

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Day 4

nagoya

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 6

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 09:30 - Departure: 17:30

Day 7

sapporo (muroran) - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 15:00

Sapporo is the capital and largest city of the northern island of Hokkaido. The city contains many essential sights: the Sapporo Clock Tower, which has been marking time for over a century; the former Hokkaido government office building, a neo-baroque building known as "Red Brick" that is lit up after dark; and the poplars outside Hokkaido University (formerly Hokkaido Agricultural College). Odori Park is more than 1,400 metres long. In summer it is full of beer gardens, while in winter it becomes the location for a snow festival. During the festival, this big park is lined with magnificent snow statues and beautiful ice statues.

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Day 8

niigata, japan

Arrival: 13:00 - Departure: 21:00

Day 9

kanazawa, japan

Arrival: 09:30 - Departure: 18:30

Kanazawa is a historic city in Ishikawa prefecture. Kenrokuen Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden with an area of 11.4 hectares located on the heights of the central part of Kanazawa and next to Kanazawa Castle. Kenrokuen Garden has a big artificial pond, and hills and houses are dotted in the garden. Visitors can appreciate the whole, dropping in at them. The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, as a new-style art museum different in image from conventional art museums, was opened in October 2004. The museum exhibits experiment-type contemporary arts that visitors can touch or sit on, and includes zones where visitors can enter free. Both adults and children can experience an excited time in the museum.

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Day 10

kanmon straits, japan

Arrival: 00:00 - Departure: 00:00

Day 11

hiroshima, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Hiroshima is an industrial city with wide boulevards and criss-crossing rivers, located along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. While many people only know it for the horrific moment on August 6, 1945, when it became the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack, it has since transformed into a modern, cosmopolitan city with excellent cuisine and a lively nightlife. There are two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima. One is the Itsukushima Shrine, and the other is the A-Bomb Dome of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Hiroshima is home to several historical sites. The Hiroshima Castle stands in the centre of the city. You can see the old town, which was formed during the Edo era, in Tomonoura in Fukuyama City and in Takehara City. However, in Hiroshima City, there are few old buildings as many were destroyed by the atomic bomb. Yet, some still stand resilient – for example, the Old Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch, the Rest House, and so on. Around the Peace Memorial Park, you can see many statues dedicated to praying for the victims of the atomic bomb. The entirety of Hiroshima can serve as a textbook of its own history.

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Day 12

kanmon straits, japan

Arrival: 00:00 - Departure: 00:00

Day 12

sasebo, japan

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 13

jeju island, south korea

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 14

seoul (incheon),south korea

Arrival: 09:30 - Departure: 00:00

Day 15

seoul (incheon),south korea

Arrival: 07:00

What you should know:

Itinerary

The order of the ports may vary depending on the date of departure.
Check your itinerary for exact departure and arrival times. The hours correspond to the local time of the port.
Itineraries can change at any time without prior notice.

Boarding and landing

For safety reasons, all passengers must board 2 hours before departure on day 1 of the cruise.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on the last day of the cruise.

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