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Heritage Adventurer, 11 Night Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise ex Tokyo, Japan to Osaka, Japan

Cruise Heritage Adventurer, 11 Night Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise 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 31 Mar 2026
Cruise Description This departure is from Tokyo to Osaka.

Heritage Expeditions’ Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise has been carefully curated to celebrate Japan’s iconic Sakura/Cherry Blossom Season and Hanami Parties as we sail from Tokyo to Osaka on this 12-day all-inclusive, small-ship expedition cruise.Combining a thrilling mix of Japan’s ancient culture, rich history and incomparable natural world, with a focus on Japan’s cherry blossoms, our authentic expedition cruise will see us exploring castles, serenely beautiful gardens and opulent temples and shrines combined with witnessing some of Japan’s stunning natural landscapes, wonders and enjoying world-famous cuisine and sake.Setting sail from Tokyo, Japan’s neon-lit and frenetic capital, our Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise will explore some of Japan’s iconic highlights alongside lesser-known and rarely visited coastlines, accessible only by expedition ship, from Honshu to Shikoku, Kyushu and across to South Korea’s counterculture capital Busan.Cruise the Seto Inland Sea and visit Japan’s renowned art island Naoshima, historic Hiroshima and its Peace Memorial Park and eternal Flame of Peace, marvel at Miyajima’s famed floating Torii Gate and observe and photograph the iconic sight of towering Mount Fuji framed by cherry blossoms. In Kochi explore 8th Century Chikurin-ji Temple with its five-storied pagoda and stunning gardens; discover Fukuoka’s trendy yatai food stalls, vibrant art installations, historic ruins and colourful coastal parks; and one of Japan’s most famed gardens the 28-acre formal 17th Century Koraku-en garden at Tamano. 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, explore Owase’s Edo-period village, Nagoya’s eclectic culture and history, and much more.
Further enhancing our voyage, on board expert guest speakers and Japanese guides, as well as local, on the ground guides, will share Japan’s ancient history, customs and traditions of this captivating country as our adventure unfolds.

***Note: Some voyages will operate the itinerary in reverse.***
Sailing Dates
31 Mar 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
MDT AU $14,350
MDS AU $19,285
SS AU $21,370
D4S AU $16,325
D5S AU $17,430
WS AU $22,660
HS AU $27,275
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
31 Mar 2026 Tokyo, Japan
1 Apr 2026 Tokyo, Japan
1 Apr 2026 Shimizu (Shizuoka), Japan
2 Apr 2026 Shimizu (Shizuoka), Japan
3 Apr 2026 Nagoya, Japan
4 Apr 2026 Owase, Japan
5 Apr 2026 Kochi, Japan
6 Apr 2026 Uwajima, Japan
7 Apr 2026 Busan, (Pusan) South Korea
8 Apr 2026 Fukuoka, Japan
9 Apr 2026 Hiroshima, Japan
9 Apr 2026 Miyajima Japan
10 Apr 2026 Tamano, Japan
11 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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