14 nights. Japan, South Korea

Day 6

At sea

Day 7

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 09:30 - Departure: 19:00

Day 8

busan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 9-11

At sea

Day 12

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 13

At sea

Day 14

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 00:00

Day 15

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 00:00

Day 1

tokyo, japan

Departure: 00:00

Day 2

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 00:00 - Departure: 10:00

Day 3-4

osaka, japan

Arrival: 10:30 - Departure: 17:00

Osaka is a big modern city in Japan. It's the main metropolis of the Kansai region and the biggest of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto trio. It's a lively and thrilling place that has a definite charm. Its history is rich, its scenery is stunning, and it's well-situated close to the major cultural centres of Kyoto and Nara, and only a few hours by bullet train to Tokyo. Osaka has two main city centres, Kita, north side, and Minami, south side. Kita is a large shopping and business area, Minami is Osaka's most famous entertainment district. Osaka’s main attractions are the impressive, beautifully restored, castle and the truly wonderful aquarium. Osaka has some striking modern architecture, a lively nightlife scene and tasty local cuisine. To experience the city’s nightlife head to bustling Dōtonbori, a street packed with restaurants and bars. There are also some beautiful places to visit just outside of the city. Minoo is a suburb of Osaka which offers lovely woodland, an impressive waterfall, hiking opportunities and a relaxing spa. Osaka combines historical, cultural and artistic attractions with all the delights of a modern Japanese metropolis. Japan's third-largest city offers an exciting atmosphere, with fantastic connections to some of the most historic cities in Japan.

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Day 5-6

beppu, japan

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 16:00

Beppu is situated between the sea and the mountains. The city was founded on April 1, 1924, and is famous for its onsen (hot springs). It has eight major geothermal hot spots, sometimes referred to as the "eight hells of Beppu".[2] Six of these are located in the Kannawa district, and two in the more remote. Shibaseki district. Beppu is also divided into eight major hot spring areas known as Beppu Hattō (別府八湯).

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Day 7

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 09:30 - Departure: 19:00

Day 8

busan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 16:00

Busan is the second largest city in South Korea and is located in the south-eastern province of South Gyeongsang. Busan was the host city of the 2002 Asian Games and APEC 2005 Korea. Tourism in Busan has been increasing rapidly in recent years, and its tourist attractions are very interesting. One of them is the famous Centum Shopping Zone. It is also an entertainment complex equipped with various facilities for shopping, spa, and movies, etc. The streets in the zone are lined with restaurants where you can try different foods and see various types of exhibitions and performances. These exhibitions and performances are held in BEXCO, a multi-cultural exhibition centre. Another major tourist attraction is the Busan Cinema Center, which is the first video multi-cultural space in the world where films and performance arts are integrated. It is the symbol of Busan and a film city. It is also the venue for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The building is equipped with three movie theatres and a multi-purpose performance hall. The building also contains over 120,000 LED lights under the world's largest roofed stage, providing a fantastic sight at night. In Igidae Galmaet-gil, you can take a beautiful 3-hour tour. The coastal walking path passes along gentle cliffs that look down over the ocean. The course covers a 3.95-km stretch running from Dongsaengmal, Eoulmadang, Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets Sunrise Park. Where Gwangan Bridge ends, there is Bunpo, which used to be a salt farm. Over Bunpo, you see the green mountain ahead of you at Igidae Park. Some spectacular views from Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets are the essence of Igidae Park.

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Day 12

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 14

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 00:00

Day 15

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 00:00

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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