9 nights. Japan, Taiwan

Day 6

At sea

Day 7

miyako-jima okinawa japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 8

taipei(keelung),taiwan,china

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 9

At sea

Day 10

hong kong, china

Arrival: 07:00

Day 1

tokyo (yokohama), japan

Departure: 16:00

Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan and one of the cities most used to seeing foreigners. Yokohama is a modern international port city replete with sightseeing spots and an exotic air traceable back to its historic opening as a port. The Yokohama Landmark Tower at 296 m is one of Japan's largest buildings and the centerpiece of the Minato Mirai 21 (MM21) development. Landmark Tower was completed in the early 1990s. There is a viewing gallery on the 69th floor - the Sky Garden, accessed by super-fast elevator, with excellent views on a clear day. Yokohama has a large number of other interesting museums and galleries, many connected with the history of the city as a port and a gateway between Japan and the world.

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Day 2

shimizu, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 15:00

Day 3

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 20:00

For over a thousand years Kyoto was the capital of Japan and it is probably the best preserved of all its cities. It’s a beautiful vibrant city where modern life meets old traditional Japan. The city is surrounded by the mountains of Western Honshu and is a perfect base when visiting the Kansai region. The city is rich in heritage sites and culture, it has a great variety and number of restaurants and is fairly easy to navigate around. Its rich culture and heritage permeates from each and every architecture and customs. Kyoto has thousands of temples and shrines, including the spectacular golden Kinkaku-ji, Ryoanji with its Zen garden, the popular Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo with its life-size statues of Kannon and the more tranquil Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama. Also in Arashiyama, there is the famous Bamboo Grove. A wonderful thing to do in Kyoto is a walking tour of Gion, one of the main Geisha districts. Its wooden buildings and lamps create the perfect ambiance. Kyoto is one of the greatest historical cities in the world, filled with temples, shrines, teahouses and imperial residences. Kyoto is a city steeped in culture and heritage it’s a must for anyone with an interest in Japanese history and culture.

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Day 4

kochi - japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Kōchi is the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture located on the island of Shikoku in Japan. Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture with over 40% of its population. A symbol of the city is its most famous dish, katsuo tataki, made by lightly searing and seasoning tuna.

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Day 5

hiroshima, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Hiroshima is an industrial city of wide boulevards and cross-crossing rivers, located along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. Although many only know it for the horrific split second on August 6, 1945, when it became the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack, it is now a modern, cosmopolitan city with excellent cuisine and a bustling nightlife. There are two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima. One is Itsukushima Shrine and the other is the A-Bomb Dome of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. There are several historical places in Hiroshima. The Hiroshima castle stands in the center of Hiroshima-city. You can see the old town which was formed in Edo era at Tomonoura in Fukuyama-city and in Takehara-city, but in Hiroshima-city there are few old buildings as lots of buildings were destroyed by the atomic bomb. But some are still showing their toughness – for example, the Old Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch, the Rest House and so on. Around the peace memorial park, you can see many kinds of statues for praying the victims of the atomic bomb. The whole of Hiroshima can be a textbook of Hiroshima’s history.

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Day 7

miyako-jima okinawa japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Miyako Island is the largest and most populated of the Miyako Islands in Okinawa prefecture, Japan. It is located about 400 km east of Taipei, Taiwan. With an area of 158.70 km², Miyako is the fourth largest island in the prefecture of Okinawa and the 22nd in Japan. Miyakojima is well known for its beauty, particularly the Eastern Cape, which is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places in Japan. Other places that are worth mentioning are Maehama beach, the German Cultural Center, Painagama beach, and other places of interest in Irabu-jima. There are three nearby islands that are connected by bridges to Miyako: Irabujima Ikemajima Kurimajima On the island, the Miyako language is spoken, one of the several languages of the Ryukyu islands. Miyako Airport is the only airport on the island. On Irabu Island, which is connected by road, is Shimojijima Airport.

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Day 8

taipei(keelung),taiwan,china

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Keelung, officially known as Keelung City, is a major port city situated in the northeastern part of Taiwan. It borders New Taipei with which it forms the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, along with Taipei itself. Nicknamed the Rainy Port for its frequent rain and maritime role, the city is Taiwan's second largest seaport (after Kaohsiung). Keelung has a humid subtropical climate. It has long been noted as one of the wettest and gloomiest cities in the world; the effect is related to the Kuroshio Current. Although it is one of the coolest cities of Taiwan, winters are still short and warm, whilst summers are long, relatively dry and hot. One of the most popular festivals in Taiwan is the mid-summer Ghost Festival. The Keelung Ghost Festival is among the oldest in Taiwan, dating back to 1851 after bitter clashes between rival clans, which claimed many lives before mediators stepped in.

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Day 10

hong kong, china

Arrival: 07:00

According to the report of Hong Kong archaeological society, there were people settled in Tsuen Wan as early as two thousand years ago. In earlier days, it was known as Tsin Wan (淺灣) which means shallow bay, and later renamed to Tsuen Wan. Another name Tsak Wan (賊灣, Hakka dialect pronunciation: tshet wan), pirate bay, indicates the presence of pirates nearby long ago. In fact, the area around Rambler Channel was known as Sam Pak Tsin (三百錢), literally meaning three hundred coins. There was a legend that pirates would collect three hundred coins should one pass through the area. In 1911, there were approximately 3000 villagers living in Tsuen Wan. In the 20th century, factories moved in gradually due to its proximity to Kowloon. With the construction of Castle Peak Road in 1917, motor vehicles could reach the town in addition to access on foot and by boat. Regular bus services did not begin until 1933. Early industries relied on the ample local water supply to make incense sticks, preserved fruit and farming, while post-war industries included metalwares and textiles.

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Itinerary

The order of the ports may vary depending on the date of departure.
Check your itinerary for exact departure and arrival times. The hours correspond to the local time of the port.
Itineraries can change at any time without prior notice.

Boarding and landing

For safety reasons, all passengers must board 2 hours before departure on day 1 of the cruise.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on the last day of the cruise.

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