Roundtrip Tokyo, 7 April 2029

Cruise overview

This Tokyo roundtrip takes in the wonders of modern and ancient Japan. We travel south from Tokyo to the bustling city of Nagoya, then to Wakayama, in time to see blooming cherry blossoms, and Beppu, Japan’s onsen capital – take a soak in the mineral-rich waters. We’ll cruise Kanmon Strait, one of the country’s most scenic passages, before reaching China for an overnight in Shanghai, a city steeped in history but with an ultramodern outlook. Stroll sprawling gardens in Kagoshima, explore ancient temples in Kochi, and sample delicious street food in Osaka. There are more culinary delights in store: try okonomiyaki in Hiroshima and tonkotsu ramen in in Fukuoka, before a day in the Korean city of Busan to visit peaceful Buddhist temples. Back in Japan, explore the creative city of Sakaiminato and admire beautiful springtime flowers in Kanazawa. Niigata brings freshly harvested Koshihikari rice and local sake; Akita has mineral-rich onsen; and in Aomori, be sure to sample nokke don, a customizable donburi (rice bowl) dish beloved by locals. Recharge with time at sea before we reach Tokyo, where our journey ends.