Coastal Japan & Korea: Wartime History and Samurai Heritage Cruise
Ocean View
$9,450
per person
Balcony
$10,375
per person
Suite
$16,525
per person
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Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Hiroshima
Japan
Walk through the solemn Peace Memorial Park and museum to witness one of humanity's most important historical monuments and messages of hope.
Arrive
2027-05-18 00:00:00
Day 2
Uwajima
Japan
Witness nude female divers harvesting seafood in the crystal waters while exploring this unique coastal town's centuries-old traditions.
Arrive
2027-05-19 00:00:00
Day 3
Kagoshima
Japan
Watch an active volcano smolder above pristine beaches at Sakurajima, Japan's most accessible and dramatic volcanic island.
Arrive
2027-05-20 00:00:00
Day 4
Nagasaki
Japan
Explore the poignant Peace Memorial Park and Museum to understand this historic city's path from tragedy to renewal and hope.
Arrive
2027-05-21 00:00:00
Day 5
Busan
South Korea
Wander through the neon-lit streets of Jagalchi Fish Market where fishmongers hawk the day's freshest catch beneath glowing signs.
Arrive
2027-05-22 00:00:00
Day 6
Sakaiminato
Japan
Discover the legendary Yomotsu Meguri Cave where ancient stalactites frame an underground river flowing through one of Japan's most mystical geological wonders.
Arrive
2027-05-23 00:00:00
Day 7
Sakaiminato
Japan
Discover the legendary Yomotsu Meguri Cave where ancient stalactites frame an underground river flowing through one of Japan's most mystical geological wonders.
Arrive
2027-05-24 00:00:00
Day 8
Maizuru
Japan
Wander through meticulously manicured gardens and discover centuries of samurai history at this charming coastal fortress town.
Arrive
2027-05-25 00:00:00
Day 9
Wajima
Japan
Discover the mesmerizing gold-leaf craftsmanship and lacquerware traditions at Wajima's historic morning market and artisan workshops.
Arrive
2027-05-26 00:00:00
Day 10
Sado
Japan
Descend into historic gold mines where samurai once toiled, then ascend to pristine beaches and traditional fishing villages frozen in time.
Arrive
2027-05-27 00:00:00
Day 11
Sakata
Japan
Explore the elegant Sankyo Storehouse, a beautifully preserved merchant villa showcasing 300 years of Japanese maritime trading history.
Arrive
2027-05-28 00:00:00
Day 12
Hakodate
Japan
Watch the sun dip behind misty mountains while soaking in an onsen overlooking Hakodate Bay's glittering night lights.
Arrive
2027-05-29 00:00:00
Day 13
Otaru
Japan
Navigate the romantic historic canal lined with converted warehouses, museums, and glowing streetlamps that transport you to early 20th-century Japan.
Arrive
2027-05-30 00:00:00
About This Cruise
From $9,450 per person
12 nights on
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