11 nights. Japan

Day 2

At sea

Day 3

sakaiminato - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 15:00

Day 4

niigata, japan

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 5

akita

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 6

aomori - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 7

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 8

At sea

Day 9

nagoya

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 10

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 11

mt fuji (shimizu) - japan

Arrival: 11:30 - Departure: 21:00

Day 12

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 08:00

Day 1

seoul (incheon),south korea

Departure: 16:00

Incheon is a historically and economically important city for Koreans. During the Korean War, it was the site of the Incheon Landing by American forces. Today, Incheon is a metropolitan city of about 2.8 million people, politically independent from Seoul. It also serves as a major transport hub by air and sea, with a huge harbour and one of the world’s best international airports. Several beautiful islands, including Yeongjong Island and Ganghwa Island, fall within the city limits. The city’s profile is set to rise further, with a number of major national projects underway. The New Songdo City development, the most expensive real estate project in Korean history, is due for completion in 2015. One of the world’s tallest twin-tower complexes, the 151 Incheon Tower, is in the early stages of construction, and Korea’s current tallest building, the Northeast Asia Trade Tower, has already been completed. Incheon is also planning a series of independent mini-cities focused on shopping, housing and education. Alongside these developments, the city will welcome large numbers of visitors for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. For now, however, the Songdo area is still unfinished and sparsely populated, and is not yet a particularly rewarding destination for tourists. Travellers are more likely to enjoy the lively eastern districts of Incheon, which merge almost seamlessly into the vast urban sprawl of Seoul.

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Day 3

sakaiminato - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 15:00

Day 4

niigata, japan

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 5

akita

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 6

aomori - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Aomori City (青森) in Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefectural capital city on Honshu, Japan's main island. Aomori (青森市, Aomori-shi, Japanese: [aoꜜmoɾi]) is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of Japan. It's one of Japan's 60 core cities and the core of the Aomori metropolitan area. Aomori Nebuta Matsuri is a famous festival performed from 2–7 August annually and is listed as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. Besides this, major attractions of Aomori include ruins, museums, and mountains. The Hakkōda Mountains have good locations for trekking with hot spas (onsen), such as Sukayu Onsen.

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Day 7

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 9

nagoya

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 16:00

Nagoya, Japan’s fourth-largest city, blends heavy industry with long-standing tradition. Often passed over in favour of Tokyo or Kyoto, it rewards anyone who stops here with broad boulevards, excellent museums, and noticeably smaller crowds. Historically tied to the Tokugawa shogunate, the city still reflects that legacy today: orderly, confident, and quietly refined. Start with Nagoya Castle, known for its golden shachihoko (mythical tiger-fish) perched on the roof. The rebuilt main keep and beautifully restored Honmaru Palace reveal opulent samurai-era interiors and give a clear sense of feudal power and aesthetics. Then head to the Tokugawa Art Museum, home to armour, swords, and elegant tea ceremony utensils once owned by the ruling Tokugawa family, all set beside a carefully landscaped Japanese garden. Nagoya’s spiritual centre is Atsuta Jingu, one of the most important shrines in Shinto. Wrapped in a peaceful, wooded park, it offers a calm escape from city life and a chance to witness traditional rituals and seasonal festivals. In contrast, the Osu district crackles with energy: a lively mix of old temples, vintage shops, game arcades, and manga stores that captures the feel of modern urban Japan. Food is a major draw in Nagoya, with its own distinct “Nagoya-meshi” local cuisine. Try hitsumabushi (grilled eel on rice eaten in three different ways), miso katsu (pork cutlet topped with a rich red miso sauce), and tebasaki (crisp, seasoned chicken wings). Thanks to its central location and excellent rail links, Nagoya also works well as a base for day trips to places like Inuyama, Gifu, and the Japanese Alps, making for a stay that combines history, culture, and modern comfort.

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Day 10

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

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 11

mt fuji (shimizu) - japan

Arrival: 11:30 - Departure: 21:00

Fujikawaguchiko is in the south of Yamanashi Prefecture at the foot of Mount Fuji. Four of the Fuji Five Lakes lie within the town’s boundaries, although Lake Kawaguchi is shared with neighbouring Minobu. The town borders the cities of Ōtsuki, Tsuru, Fujiyoshida, Fuefuki, Kōfu and Fujinomiya, as well as the towns of Nishikatsura, Minobu and Narusawa.

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Day 12

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 08:00

It is the main commercial and administrative centre of Tokyo. It is home to its famous train station, the busiest in the world (an average of 3 million people use it every day), as well as the Tochō, or Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, which is the hub of Tokyo’s administration and the most important urban symbol of the eastern part of the city. The area around Shinjuku Station has a high concentration of electronics shops, shopping centres such as Odakyu, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Many international hotel chains have a branch in this district, particularly on its western side. Shinjuku has the highest proportion of registered immigrants of any district in Tokyo.

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