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Heritage Adventurer, 11 Night Discover the Islands of Japan ex Tokyo, Japan to Osaka, Japan

Cruise Heritage Adventurer, 11 Night Discover the Islands of Japan ex Tokyo, Japan to Osaka, Japan
Cruise Line Heritage Expeditions
Ship Heritage Adventurer
Destination Asia
Brief Description 11 Night Cruise sailing from Tokyo, Japan onboard Heritage Adventurer
Type of Cruise Expedition
Departure Date 19 Apr 2026
Cruise Description This departure is from Kanazawa to Osaka.

Join us as we set sail and explore some of Japan’s iconic highlights alongside lesser-known and rarely-visited islands and destinations on one, unforgettable all-inclusive voyage aboard our luxurious, 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer.
Made up of 6,852 islands, the perfect way to explore Japan’s seldom visited destinations is by sea and Heritage Adventurer is the ideal vessel for such a voyage. Combining a thrilling mix of culture, history and the natural world our authentic expedition cruise will see us exploring ancient castles, serenely beautiful gardens and opulent temples and shrines combined with witnessing some of Japan’s stunning natural landscapes.Experience all-inclusive luxury cruise travel as we venture to destinations such as the historic and serene castle town of Matsue, the ancient anachronistic town of Hagi, and experience the tranquillity of Yakushima Island, a world away from the hustle and bustle of Japan’s mega cities with its towering mountains and ancient forest. We’ll also moor at Uwajima, one of Japan’s premier pearl producers with the opportunity to visit one of the city’s traditional pearl farms.Among the many highlights of our itinerary will be the iconic garden of Kenroku-en and one of Japan’s most famed gardens the 28-acre formal 17th Century Koraku-en garden. At Yuushien Garden experience the iconic annual Yuushien Peony Festival, while we also hope to visit private garden wonder Kawachi Wisteria Garden at Fukuoka.
During our exploration of Nagasaki we will gain further insight into its World War II history as well as its role in international trade during the isolation period, while a visit to Northern Kyushu and the vibrant city of Fukuoka will have options to visit its many highlights including Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine which dates back to the 16th Century. We will also spend a day in South Korea’s Ulsan exploring UNESCO World Heritage Site Gyeongju - the ‘museum without walls’ and visiting the Haeinsa Temple, considered one of the three great temples in South Korea.
Helping us understand all we will see and experience, and travelling with us throughout the voyage, will be our expert Guest Speakers and Japanese guides who will add immeasurably to your enjoyment and understanding of this captivating country. Note: Voyage HA250424 operates in reverse, embarking in Osaka and disembarking in Kanazawa with a transfer to Tokyo. Voyage HA260419 is one day shorter and does not visit Fukuoka and visits Busan instead of Ulsan. Please see brochure for full details.

***Note: Some voyages will operate the itinerary in reverse.***
Sailing Dates
19 Apr 2026
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
19 Apr 2026 Tokyo, Japan
20 Apr 2026 Tokyo, Japan
20 Apr 2026 Kanazawa, Japan
21 Apr 2026 Kanazawa, Japan
22 Apr 2026 Matsue, Japan
23 Apr 2026 Hagi, Japan
24 Apr 2026 Ulsan, Korea
25 Apr 2026 Fukuoka, Japan
26 Apr 2026 Nagasaki, Japan
27 Apr 2026 Yakushima, Japan
28 Apr 2026 Uwajima, Japan
29 Apr 2026 Okayama, Japan
29 Apr 2026 Kurashiki, Japan
30 Apr 2026 Osaka, Japan
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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