Board the amazing Caledonian Sky for this 14-day cruise down the Western Coast of Japan. This unique voyage shares natural attractions, cultural highlights, and incredible coastline while sailing across the Inland Sea.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Spend the morning on a city tour that explores both the modern and ancient highlights of the dynamic city of Tokyo. After lunch, take a bullet train to Niigata and embark the Caledonian Sky.
Sado Island is a beautiful island that is not seen by many tourists. It holds both the pastoral charm of rice paddies and bamboo groves, as well as an incredible seacoast. Visit a sake brewery and make soba noodles by hand. Then, explore the Sado Kinzan Gold Mine in Aikawa and Toki Forest Park.
Spend the day in Kanazawa, a thriving center of the arts. Walk along the charming cobblestone streets and find traditional Japanese houses, museums, art galleries, a historic samurai residence, and even a geisha house. Adjacent to the Kanazawa Castle ruins are the famous Kenroku-en Garden. Explore the gardens, and a serene teahouse on a small peninsula in the middle of a gorgeous pond.
Matsue, the "town of water" sits between a gorgeous lake and a large lagoon. Here you may visit cultural attractions such as Matsue Castle, a 250-year old samurai house with tatami rooms, and the Adachi Museum of Arts.
Spend today in the magnificent Gyeongju, South Korea. UNESCO considers Gyeongju one of the world's ten most historically significant sites. It was the ancient capital of the Silla Dynasty. Enjoy many beautiful works of art including hand crafted masterpieces of metal, wood, stone, and pottery.
Spend the morning in the bustling Karato Fish Market. Afterwards, head to Hagi, an incredible medieval samurai town. Visit the serene Tokoji Temple and burial site of the daimyo which is surrounded by thousands of stone lanterns. Hagi is also famous for its pastel-glazed pottery, and you may even be able to see a master-potter at work.
Today, visit Uwajima Castle. This castle is one of only 12 surviving castle towers built in the Edo Period. The castle now serves as a wonderful museum. Afterwards, take a walk through Tensha-en, a traditional Japanese garden made as Lord Munetada's retreat.
In the morning, sail to Hiroshima and visit Peace Memorial Park. After lunch, visit the scenic wonder, Miyajima, or "shrine island." Here, you may see the famous scarlet torii that is the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site and a sacred pilgrimage site.
Today explore Naoshima, a beautiful city known for its many contemporary art museums. You may get the chance to visit some of them, including the Benesse House Museum and the Chichu Art Museum. In the afternoon, take a walk around the beautiful garden, Koraki-en. Koeaku-en is a 17th-century formal garden is full of walking trails, ponds, cherry and plum trees, and a traditional tea house.
Start your day in Shikoku Village, an open-air museum that had many different structures dating from Edo and Meiji periods. Then walk through Noguchi Sculpture Park where you can view over 150 pieces of art in a traditional garden setting.
Day 12: Kobe / Disembark / Kyoto
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Disembark in Kobe and enjoy a morning city tour. After lunch at a local restaurant, head to Mount Rokko for a spectacular view of the city. Then board a bullet train for Kyoto. Enjoy a nice dinner and spend the night at the Hotel Okura.
Day 13: Kyoto
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
After breakfast, take a morning tour of Kyoto, Japan's cultural capital. Some of the tour highlights include the Heian-jingu Shrine, the Sanjusangen-do Temple, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, and the amazing Kiyomizu-dera Temple with its sacred waterfall. After lunch, spend the day at your leisure.
Day 14: Kyoto/Depart
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the Osaka airport for your independent flight home.
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Averaging 240 sq. ft. and have three portholes. Two twin beds convertible into one queen bed, sitting area, well-appointed en suite bathroom, large closets, vanity table, small refrigerator, television, personal safe, hair dryer, assorted toiletries, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, and American style outlets (two flat prongs) at 110 volts.
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Averaging 230 sq. ft. and have large picture windows. Two twin beds convertible into one queen bed, sitting area, well-appointed en suite bathroom, large closets, vanity table, small refrigerator, television, personal safe, hair dryer, assorted toiletries, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, and American style outlets (two flat prongs) at 110 volts.
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Averaging 220 sq. ft. with a picture window. Two twin beds convertible into one queen bed, sitting area, well-appointed en suite bathroom, large closets, vanity table, small refrigerator, television, personal safe, hair dryer, assorted toiletries, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, and American style outlets (two flat prongs) at 110 volts.
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Averaging 220 sq. ft. with direct deck access via a sliding glass door. Two twin beds convertible into one queen bed, sitting area, well-appointed en suite bathroom, large closets, vanity table, small refrigerator, television, personal safe, hair dryer, assorted toiletries, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, and American style outlets (two flat prongs) at 110 volts.
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Averaging 240 sq. ft. and direct deck access via a sliding glass door. Two twin beds convertible into one queen bed, sitting area, well-appointed en suite bathroom, large closets, vanity table, small refrigerator, television, personal safe, hair dryer, assorted toiletries, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, and American style outlets (two flat prongs) at 110 volts.
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Averaging 215 sq. ft. and pave patio doors leading to private balconies. Two twin beds convertible into one queen bed, sitting area, well-appointed en suite bathroom, large closets, vanity table, small refrigerator, television, personal safe, hair dryer, assorted toiletries, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, and American style outlets (two flat prongs) at 110 volts.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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Friendly and professional interactions. Answered my questions and followed up on initial contact.
Tim Elliott
1 day ago
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
2 days ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
2 days ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
3 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
