11 nights. Japan

Day 5

At sea

Day 6

sendai, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 7

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 8

akita

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 9

kanazawa, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 10

At sea

Day 11

At sea

Day 12

seoul (incheon),south korea

Arrival: 07:00

Day 1

tokyo (yokohama), japan

Departure: 16:00

Day 2

mt fuji (shimizu) - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 14:30

Fujikawaguchiko is located in the southern part of Yamanashi Prefecture, in the foothills of Mount Fuji. Four of the Five Fuji Lakes lie within the town’s boundaries, although it shares Lake Kawaguchi with neighboring Minobu. Fujikawaguchiko borders the cities of Ōtsuki, Tsuru, Fujiyoshida, Fuefuki, Kōfu, and Fujinomiya, as well as the towns of Nishikatsura, Minobu, and Narusawa.

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Day 3

nagoya

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 15:30

Day 4

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 06:30 - Departure: 19:00

Kyoto, for over a thousand years, served as the capital of Japan and is likely the best-preserved city in the country. It is a beautiful, vibrant city where modern life intersects with traditional Japan. Nestled among the mountains of Western Honshu, Kyoto is an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region. The city is rich in heritage sites and culture, offering a wide variety of restaurants and is relatively easy to navigate. The city's rich culture and heritage are evident in its architecture and customs. Kyoto is home to thousands of temples and shrines, including the stunning golden Kinkaku-ji, Ryoanji with its Zen garden, the popular Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo with its life-size statues of Kannon, and the more serene Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama. Also located in Arashiyama is the famous Bamboo Grove. A delightful activity in Kyoto is a walking tour of Gion, one of the main Geisha districts, where wooden buildings and lanterns create the perfect ambiance. Kyoto is one of the world's greatest historical cities, filled with temples, shrines, teahouses, and imperial residences. Steeped in culture and heritage, Kyoto is a must-visit for anyone interested in Japanese history and culture.

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Day 6

sendai, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku region on Japan’s Honshu island. The city is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. In the spring, people can enjoy cherry blossoms and many other lovely flowers. Food stalls are set up in parks where cherry trees grow, and people gather to eat, drink, and appreciate the flowers—a Japanese tradition known as “hanami.” During the summer, people enjoy walking under the cool, green zelkova trees in downtown Sendai and spending time along the banks of the Hirose River.

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Day 7

hakodate - japan

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 8

akita

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Akita is the capital city of Akita Prefecture, located in the northern Tohoku region on Japan’s main island of Honshu. Akita is known for its diverse natural beauty. Highlights include Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan; Lake Towada, famous for its mystical scenery; the Oga Peninsula, with its stunning coastline and colorful sunsets; the picturesque Hachimantai Plateau; and Mt. Chokai, also called Dewa (Akita) Fuji. Throughout the year, Akita hosts many traditional festivals and unique events. Notable examples are the Akita Kanto Festival in Akita City, the Kamakura (snow hut) Festival in Yokote City, and the Namahage-Sedo Festival in Oga City, where people dressed as red and blue demons carrying flaming torches emerge from the mountains. All of these are well worth experiencing.

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Day 9

kanazawa, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Kanazawa is a historic city in Ishikawa Prefecture. Kenrokuen Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden covering an area of 11.4 hectares, located on the heights of the central part of Kanazawa and adjacent to Kanazawa Castle. Kenrokuen Garden features a large artificial pond, with hills and houses scattered throughout the garden. Visitors can enjoy the entire garden by exploring these features. The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, opened in October 2004, is a new-style art museum that differs in image from traditional art museums. The museum showcases experimental contemporary art that visitors can touch or sit on, and it includes areas where visitors can enter for free. Both adults and children can have an exciting experience at the museum.

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Day 12

seoul (incheon),south korea

Arrival: 07:00

Incheon is a historically and economically significant city for Koreans. During the Korean War, it was the site of the Incheon Landing by American forces. Today, Incheon is a metropolitan city of about 2.8 million people, politically independent from Seoul. It also serves as a major transportation hub by air and sea, with a large harbor and one of the world’s best international airports. Several beautiful islands, such as Yeongjong Island and Ganghwa Island, also lie within the city limits. The city’s profile continues to rise as various national projects are developed in Incheon. The New Songdo City project, the most expensive real estate development in Korean history, is planned for completion in 2015. One of the world’s tallest twin-tower complexes, the 151 Incheon Tower, is under early construction, and Korea’s current tallest building, the Northeast Asia Trade Tower, has already been completed. Incheon is planning additional self-contained mini-cities for shopping, housing, and education. Alongside these real estate projects, Incheon will welcome large numbers of visitors for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Despite these developments, the Songdo area of Incheon is still unfinished and largely uninhabited, and is not yet a strong destination for tourists. Travelers are more likely to enjoy the bustling eastern side of Incheon, which blends seamlessly into the vast urban area of Seoul.

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