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Brilliant color in Hokkaido
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Japan’s Western Shores: Ancient Traditions and Natural Beauty

Osaka to Sapporo - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Explore Osaka castle and gardens
  • See Miyajima floating torii views
  • Niigata sake tasting experiences
  • Hokkaido historic fishing villages
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Osaka / Otaru
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Embark on a 16-day Japan and South Korea cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution visiting Osaka, Miyajima, Busan, Kanazawa, Sado Island, Aomori, and Sapporo. This itinerary combines cultural landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage sites, regional cuisine, scenic coastlines, and local traditions across northern Japan and Korea for cultural experience.
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Osaka's city lights after sunset
from $8,150
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Sacred Japan and South Korea

Niigata to Osaka - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore remote Sado Island
  • Wander Kanazawa's gardens
  • Tour historic Matsue Castle
  • Discover ancient Gyeongju
  • Admire Miyajima's torii gate
  • Visit Hiroshima's Peace Park
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Osaka / Osaka
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Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Set sail on a 10-day cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer along Japan's west coast from Niigata to Osaka, with a call in Ulsan, South Korea. Visit Sado Island's Taiko drumming heritage, Kanazawa's gardens, Hiroshima's Peace Park, Miyajima's torii gate, and Gyeongju's Silla ruins.
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Quiet street in the Sanmachi Suji historic district of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
from $4,855
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Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

Small Group Tour - 12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Tokyo Urban Culture
  • Relax Hakone hot springs
  • Discover Takayama Edo History
  • Visit Hiroshima peace park
  • Experience Hagi local homestay
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Tokyo / Kyoto
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Relaxed
Discover modern cities and ancient traditions on this 12-day tour through central and western Japan. The route navigates the Tokyo metropolis, the scenic Hakone ropeway, and the preserved Edo period streets of Takayama. A homestay in the samurai town of Hagi offers deep cultural insight before exploring the iconic temples of Kyoto.
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Explore colorful Tokyo
from $3,895
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Japan Highlights

Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about Hiroshima history
  • Explore Shizuoka tea farms
  • Taste authentic Osaka street food
  • Visit ancient Kyoto temples
  • Ride the high speed bullet train
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Tokyo / Osaka
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Cooking Classes, Homestays
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Relaxed
Experience the speed of Japan over 9 days from the bustle of Tokyo to the tranquil countryside of Shizuoka. You discover peaceful rural life during an authentic homestay and witness the majesty of Mt Fuji. This journey connects you with ancient shrines and modern wonders while exploring the premier culinary districts of Kyoto and Osaka.
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Golden tempura and fried seafood at a food stall in Kyoto, Japan
from $4,995
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Japan Real Food Adventure

Small Group Tour - 11 Day Itinerary
  • Visit markets in Tokyo
  • Make sushi in Tokyo
  • Cook local food in Kanazawa
  • Walk shrines in Kyoto
  • Stay in temples in Koyasan
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Tokyo / Osaka
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Relaxed
Experience Japan on this 11-day culinary tour. Travel from Tokyo to Osaka, stopping in Kanazawa, Kyoto, Uji, and Koya-san. Master sushi-making, tour historic markets, and stay overnight in a traditional Buddhist temple. This unique adventure combines iconic landmarks with deep dives into regional flavors and authentic cooking techniques.
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Osaka's city lights after sunset
from $15,150
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Authentic Japan

Osaka to Busan - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Explore Busan’s cultural treasures
  • Explore Osaka's vibrant cityscape
  • Tour Himeji’s iconic castle
  • View Takamatsu’s famous gardens
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Osaka / Busan
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Embark on a 13-day cruise across Japan and South Korea aboard Le Soleal, starting in Osaka and ending in Busan. Explore iconic destinations like Himeji Castle, Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, and Miyajima's Torii Gate.
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Seaside Buddhist temple in Busan
from $9,290
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Treasures of Japan and South Korea by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Busan - Osaka - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Explore vibrant Busan
  • Walk samurai streets
  • Sail Kanmon Straits
  • Admire sacred torii
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Busan / Osaka
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Set sail on a 9-day cruise from Busan to Osaka aboard Le Soleal, exploring South Korea and Japan’s cultural and coastal highlights. Discover Busan’s temples, Sakaiminato’s folklore, historic Hagi, scenic Kanmon Straits, Beppu’s onsen, sacred Miyajima, Hiroshima, Tamano, and vibrant Osaka.
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Seaside Buddhist temple in Busan
from $11,525
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Japan and Korea cruise: Cultural Shores and Northern Landscapes

Hiroshima to Otaru - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Discover Beppu Boiling Hells
  • Kanmon Strait scenic transit
  • Discover Sado Island's tarai boats
  • Explore Wajima Morning Market
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Hiroshima / Otaru
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Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard SH Minerva through Japan with a visit to Busan, South Korea. Explore Hiroshima, Beppu, Karatsu, Sakaiminato, Ine, Maizuru, Wajima, Sado Island, Sakata, Hakodate, and Otaru. Discover regional crafts, coastal scenery, and authentic communities beyond Japan's major tourist destinations.
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Traditional Yuyuan Garden District
from $15,300
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China & Japan Featuring Shanghai

Hong Kong to Incheon (Seoul) - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Muse
  • Discover Hong Kong Skyline
  • Explore Taiwan's Cultural Cities
  • Experience Japan's Island Heritage
  • Visit Shanghai And Tianjin
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Hong Kong / Incheon
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Spa Relaxation, Whale Watching
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Variable
Set sail on a 16-day cruise from Hong Kong, China, to Incheon, South Korea, aboard Silver Muse. Visit Taiwan's vibrant ports, Japan's Ryukyu Islands and Okinawa, discover Shanghai and Tianjin, and enjoy relaxing days at sea before arriving near Seoul. Experience landmarks, traditions, bustling markets, and coastal landscapes across East Asia.
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