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Luxury Expedition Cruises

Wonders of Japan Cruise 2024


Departure date Sep 20 - Oct 03, 2024

14 days from $21,495 per person was $23,495

Limited to 199 guests

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Book early and save $2,000 per person on all stateroom categories and suites. Plus, save 75% on the single supplement on stateroom categories 1-3.

Experience the wonders of Japan alongside A&K’s award-winning Expedition Team as you capture all the magic with help from a professional photographer. Spanning five islands, this all-encompassing cruise explores Japan’s culturally rich coastline with a pre-cruise stay in Osaka and shore excursions throughout, including a visit to Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, the Adachi Museum of Art and its gardens, and Kanazawa’s historic district.

A&K Advantages

  • Witness private performances by the world-renowned Kodo taiko drummers, Kabuki warriors and geishas
  • Immerse yourself in mesmerizing Japanese gardens, perhaps visiting the gardens at the Adachi Museum of Art
  • Visit Gyeongju, South Korea, ancient dynastic capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Reflect on Japan’s turbulent history and witness its miraculous resurgence in Hiroshima
  • Enjoy fascinating onboard lectures and presentations led by our enrichment specialists on Japanese history, culture and gardens

Itinerary at a Glance

SEP 20
Arrive Sapporo, Japan
SEP 21
Otaru | Historic Canals
SEP 22
At Sea | The Adventure Begins
SEP 23
SADO-GA-SHIMA | KODO TAIKO DRUMMERS
SEP 24
KANAZAWA | IMMERSION INTO THE ARTS
SEP 25
MATSUE, JAPAN | Verdant Gardens
SEP 26
BUSAN & GYEONGJU, SOUTH KOREA | TRADITIONS REVEALED
SEP 27
KARATSU | ANCIENT TRADING POST
SEP 28
UWAJIMA | SEASIDE SPLENDOR
SEP 29
HIROSHIMA & MIYAJIMA | MEMORIALS & SHRINES
SEP 30
TAKAMATSU | EXPLORE YOUR WAY
OCT 1
OSAKA
OCT 2
OSAKA | Cultural Wonders
OCT 3
Depart Osaka

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