Overview
Destination:
Japan,
South Korea,
Start:Kyoto
Finish:Tokyo
Finish:Tokyo
Duration:21 days
Tripcode:
EJPN21D26
Travel Period
March 2026 - March 2026
What's Included
- $700 Air credit towards flights
- Luxury Airport Lounge Access in Australia*
- 13 night cruise onboard Holland America’s Westerdam
- All meals whilst onboard the cruise at a range of complimentary venues
- Port charges & government taxes
- *BONUS CRUISE OFFER: USD75 onboard credit
- 3 nights 4 star accommodation in Kyoto including breakfast
- 1 night 4 star accommodation in Mt Fuji including breakfast
- 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Tokyo including breakfast
- 3 Lunches and 1 dinner
- Transfer from hotel to port
- Bullet train (ordinary class) from Osaka to Odawara
- Luggage transfer from Kyoto to Tokyo (1 piece per person)
- Lake Ashi cruise
- Japanese tea ceremony experience
- English speaking guide for tours and English speaking assistance for transfers
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kyoto, Japan
Enjoy your luxury airport lounge access before you depart. Upon arrival into Kyoto, make your way to your hotel ready for check in.
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Day 2: Kyoto – Nara – Kyoto, Japan
Begin your trip with a visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for its iconic Red Torii Gate. It’s the most visited shrine by foreign tourists in recent years.
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Day 3: Kyoto, Japan
After breakfast, start your day with a visit to Kinkakuji Temple,known as the Golden Pavilion with its gold-covered upper floors and historical significance.
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Day 4: Kyoto – Osaka – Mt Fuji, Japan
Start your half-day tour in Osaka by exploring the historic Osaka Castle, a landmark built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It has survived wars, fires, and reconstructions, and its hilltop location made it a stronghold during Japan’s feudal period.
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Day 5: Mt Muji – Tokyo, Japan
After breakfast, you’ll meet your English speaking guide and depart for a tour to Hakone, a popular hot spring destination near Tokyo.
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Day 6: Tokyo, Japan
Your Tokyo tour begins with a visit to Hamarikyu Garden Teahouse, followed by exploring Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Dori in Asakusa.
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Day 7: Yokohama Port, Japan (Embark ship)
After breakfast, meet with your Englishspeaking assistant and transfer to Yokohama Port by private coach. Ready to board the Westerdam for your 14 day Circle Japan cruise.
Day 8: Cruising at sea
Day 9: Kobe, Japan
Japan’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in everything from hidden nailheads on temple walkways to precise train schedules.
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Day 10: Kochi, Japan
High atop a hill in Kochi sits the 17thcentury Kochi Castle, once the seat of the Yamauchi lords. Explore this historic site and enjoy panoramic views of the city, then dine on sushi at Hirome Market.
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Day 11: Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima, located in southwest Japan, is the main city of the Chugoku region and is known for its striking natural landscape of mountains, sea, and rivers.
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Day 12: Cruising at sea
The Kanmon Strait, a narrow channel separating Honshu and Kyushu, is crucial for maritime transportation, connecting the Sea of Japan and the Inland Sea.
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Day 13: Busan, South Korea
Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, located in the southeastern corner of the country along the Sea of Japan.
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Day 14: Sakaiminato, Japan
Sakaiminato is home to Shigeru Mizuki, creator of GeGeGe no Kitaro (a character who’s everywhere in contemporary Japan), and gateway to the ancient region of Honshu, site of the famous “Black Castle.”
Day 15: Tsuruga, Japan
This sleepy little port city is home to the intimate Kehi Shrine, with its red-lacquered Torii gate and koi pond. Learn about the fascinating history of the town at the Tsuruga Museum. Dine on grilled seafood like a local at Nihonkai Sakana Machi.
Day 16: Toyama, Japan
Toyama, Japan, showcases its natural splendors with a scenic bay recognized by UNESCO as one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World.
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Day 17: Sakata, Japan
Sakata, located in Yamagata Prefecture and shadowed by Mount Chōkai, is renowned for its natural beauty and historical sites.
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Day 18: Aomori, Japan
Aomori, once considered the edge of the civilized world by many Japanese, is now recognized for its unique ecological significance and modern development.
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Day 19: Hakodate, Japan
Hokkaido, often seen as Japan’s Wild West, is known for its open spaces and legendary remoteness, which played a role in historical tales like Minamoto Yoshitsune’s escape in 1189.
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Day 20: Cruising at sea
Day 21: Yokohama, Japan (Disembark ship)
Your journey comes to an end today. You may wish to stay on and explore more of Japan, otherwise please make your own way to the airport for your onward flight.
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Fushimi Inari - Kyoto, Japan
Shibuya Crossing - Tokyo, Japan
Aomori
Japanese tea making
Hakodate - Goryokaku Park
Gion district - Kyoto, Japan
Osaka Castle, Japan
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