Treasures of Japan with South Korea
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- Day 1 Arrive Osaka, Honshu, Japan / Kyoto
- Day 2 Kyoto
- Day 3 Kyoto / Kobe / Embark Clipper Odyssey
- Day 4 Okayama (Uno-Ko) / Kurashiki
- Day 5 Uno-Ko / Naoshima
- Day 6 Miyajima / Hiroshima
- Day 7 Uwajima, Shikoku Island
- Day 8 Oita, Kyushu Island / Nakatsu
- Day 9 Hagi, Honshu
- Day 10 Matsue
- Day 11 Ulsan, South Korea
- Day 12 Gyeongju
- Day 13 Busan / Disembark / Return Home
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Category 1/ A-Deck | Category 2/ Main | Category 3/ Main | Category 4/ Lido | Category 5/ Bridge | Category 6/ Balcony Suite | Owners Suite | |
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy. Request the Twin Share Program where you are matched with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if a cabin mate is not found for you, no single supplement will be charged.
-Cabins are available for single occupancy between 1.6-1.7 times the double occupancy rate. The supplement for a suite is 2 times the shared rate.
Deposit & Payment -Cabins are available for single occupancy between 1.6-1.7 times the double occupancy rate. The supplement for a suite is 2 times the shared rate.
Day 1 Arrive Osaka, Honshu, Japan / Kyoto
Cross the International Dateline and arrive in Osaka. Transfer to your hotel in Kyoto.
Day 2 Kyoto
After breakfast enjoy a morning tour of Japan’s lovely cultural capital, Kyoto. Founded in the 8th century, Kyoto was the Emperor’s residence for more than one thousand years. Today, its historic shrines, monuments, art, and architectural landmarks represent nearly 20 percent of Japan’s national treasures. Among the tour highlights is a walk through the serene Sagano Bamboo Grove. Visit the Heian-jingu Shrine and its gardens, built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto; the 12th-century Sanjusangen-do Temple, housing the Thousand-Armed Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy; and the exquisite Kiyomizu-dera Temple with its sacred waterfall. After lunch in the city return to your hotel with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Meet your expedition team tonight during an orientation dinner. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 3 Kyoto / Kobe / Embark Clipper Odyssey
Depart Kyoto this morning on board one of Japan’s famed shinkansen, bullet train, for the trip to Kobe. Back-dropped by the Rokko Mountains, this important port city has been entirely rebuilt since the 1995 earthquake and international trade and commerce continue, as they have for centuries. Board motorcoaches for a drive to the spectacular city overlook on the verdant slopes of Mount Rokko. In town visit the Kobe City Museum where exhibits focus on international cultural exchange between East and West. Later this afternoon embark the Clipper Odyssey and set sail this evening into the fabled Inland Sea.
Day 4 Okayama (Uno-Ko) / Kurashiki
Disembark this morning in Okayama Uno-Ko and drive to the nearby town of Kurashiki, first established as an administrative center for the Shogunate in the early 17th century. The village evolved into a regional commercial center for rice, sake, and cotton and its name translates from kura, “warehouse” and shiki, “village.” Today the old village is a historic jewel, its black-tiled warehouses fronting a willow-lined canal which is criss-crossed with old stone bridges. The O’Hara Museum, whose collections were started by a local textile magnate, houses works by Cezanne, Monet, Degas, Picasso, Matisse, and other Impressionists. Return to Uno-Ko and enjoy a walk through one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, Koraku-en, a 17th-century formal garden encompassing 28 acres of walking trails, ponds, plum and cherry trees, and a classic teahouse. This afternoon reboard the ship and sail for Hiroshima.
Day 5 Uno-Ko / Naoshima
Naoshima is known for its many contemporary arts museums. Visit the Benesse House Museum, with interesting displays that combine art and nature through the collaborative efforts of many world-renowned artists and architects. The Chichu Art Museum (literally, “in the earth”) houses a number of site-specific installations by James Turrell and Walter De Maria, and paintings by Claude Monet. The Ie (or House) Project takes empty houses scattered about residential areas, and turns the spaces themselves into works of art, weaving in the history and memories of the period when the houses were people’s homes.ed by bridges and walkways.
Day 6 Miyajima / Hiroshima
Considered one of Japan’s scenic wonders, Miyajima, “shrine island,” offers a superb vista of the scarlet Torii, a giant camphor-wood gate at the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine and a sacred site of pilgrimage. At high tide it appears to float in the surrounding waters. Take Zodiacs ashore to explore the World Heritage Site shrine, sacred both to Shintoism and Buddhism.
After lunch join a tour of Hiroshima and visit the compelling Peace Memorial Park located in the heart of the city. A World Heritage Site, the park and its monuments are dedicated to the hope for world peace; an arch-shaped cenotaph includes the names of all the known victims of the atomic bomb.
Day 7 Uwajima, Shikoku Island
Uwajima Castle was built in the early 17th century and is one of only 12 surviving castle towers built in the Edo Period. The castle houses a small museum which includes armor, furnishings, and archives of the Date family. Then stroll though Tensha-en, a traditional Japanese landscape garden constructed in 1868 as the retreat of the Date’s seventh lord, Munetada. You will also visit the Flying Squirrel Temple. The temple’s abbot is a well-known inventor and photographer and many of his creations will be on display.
Day 8 Oita, Kyushu Island / Nakatsu
Today disembark in Oita to view the Usuki Stone Buddhas, carved during the 12th – 14th centuries. Continue to Yufuin, a hot spring resort town, for lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards you may choose to stroll around town and perhaps browse through the charming folkcraft shops. Or choose to take a dip in one of the hot springs at a traditional onsen. A short drive brings you to Usa Shrine, founded in the early eighth century, its Main Shrine structure is designated a National Treasure. The tour ends at Nakatsu where you reboard the ship in time for dinner.
Day 9 Hagi, Honshu
tDisembark in Hagi this morning to visit this exquisite medieval samurai town which served as the capital of the local daimyo, feudal lords, between 1603 and 1868. Stroll through the serene Tokoji Temple and burial site of the daimyo which is surrounded by thousands of stone lanterns. Hagi is also world-renowned for its pastel-glazed pottery and you will have the opportunity to watch a master-potter at work.
Day 10 Matsue
The coastline along the north shore of Honshu offers splendid views of craggy rock faces and rugged shores sculpted by waves. Matsue, the “town of water,” is nestled between a scenic lake and a large lagoon. Visit the cultural attractions of the town which include the Matsue Castle and a 250-year-old samurai house complete with tatami rooms. Afterwards take a drive though photogenic countryside to a rural village known for traditional Japanese paper-making.
Day 11 Ulsan, South Korea
After lunch on board disembark in the bustling port of Ulsan. From here you travel overland to visit the lively harbor-side Jagalchi fish market in Busan. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight pier side.
Day 12 Gyeongju
Magnificent Gyeongju, considered by UNESCO as one of the world’s ten most historically significant sites, is often described as a “museum without walls.”As the ancient capital of the Shilla Dynasty, Gyeongju’s cultural heritage dates back to the first millennium when the dynasty began its rule of Korea after conquering and uniting divergent monarchies. The cultural flowering of Gyeongju reached its artistic pinnacle in the 8th century as craftsmen created masterpieces in wood, metal, stone, and pottery.
Day 13 Busan / Disembark / Return Home
After breakfast disembark and transfer to the airport for your independent flight home
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 30% cruise cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more | $950 per person |
| 119-60 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 59-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
Odyssey (ZE)
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 110
One of the finest adventure ships afloat, the Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury expedition vessel, ideally suited for cruising in off-the-beaten-path locales. On all Odyssey expeditions, guests have access to a fleet of Zodiacs, which allows remote landings anywhere nature or curiosity dictates.
All cabins on a Clipper Odyssey cruise have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music system, and sitting area with sofa. Beds can be configured for twin or queen-size sleeping arrangements, and all cabins have an en suite bathroom complete with shower and small bathtub. In the comfort of their cabin, passengers can track the progress of their expedition on the Global Positioning System broadcast—a highlight of a Odyssey voyage for adventure-minded guests.
Additional facilities include a gourmet kitchen featuring American and international cuisine, dining room, lounge, small library and gym, outdoor pool, and gift shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks.
A fleet of Zodiac landing craft can be launched in minutes to take passengers ashore in places where no infrastructure exists. The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art satellite navigation and communication equipment including telephone, fax, and email.
An outdoor swimming pool, dedicated jogging track, and two sun decks offer ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Inside, the spacious public areas of the ship include two lounges, a small library, and a single seating dining room.
An experienced cruise staff, physician, and onboard lecturers accompany all voyages to enhance the passengers’ enjoyment of the places visited.
All meals are prepared to order on board. The ship's chefs, graduates of the finest American culinary schools, combine the highest quality American ingredients with the influences and spices of the places the Odyssey visits. The resulting "fusion cuisine" provides a taste of the destinations visited.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Category 1/ A-Deck A Deck, Outside Double Cabin with sitting area, portholes. Approx. 185 sqft |
 | Category 2/ Main Forward Main Deck, Outside Double Cabin with sitting area and a window. Approx. 175 sqft |
| Category 3/ Main Main Deck, Outside Double Cabin with sitting area and a window. Approx. 175 sqft |
 | Category 4/ Lido Lido Deck, Outside Double Cabin with sitting area and a window. Approx. 175 sqft |
 | Category 5/ Bridge Bridge Deck, Outside Double Cabin with sitting area and a window. Approx. 230 sqft |
 | Category 6/ Balcony Suite Bridge Deck, Outside Suite with private veranda. Approx. 230 sqft |
 | Owners Suite Bridge Deck, Outside Suite with separate bedroom and private veranda. Approx. 310 sqft |
