Discover Japan by Small Ship

Seeing so much of Japan in a short time is the best part about the Cruise West Experience - you can get off-the-beaten-path to places not well known to visitors from the West, and at the same time, visit the places that have become familiar (in name) over the years. Japan is a country that remains a true mystery to most. Being able to experience so many pieces of it at once helps it not to feel so foreign, despite the stark differences between our culture and theirs.

~ Jen Martin, Cruise West Exploration Leader

With the luxurious Spirit of Oceanus 5-star small-ship, carrying a maximum of 120 guests and with over 60 years of travel history, Cruise West has perfected a better way to see Asia. Take the Japan journey with Cruise West and give yourself the trip of a lifetime. Visit an exotic & intriguing world of stunning gardens, ancient and serene architecture and bustling cities during the day, and return to comfort of your onboard suite each night. You'll be on an unforgettable voyage of discovery.

Hidden Treasure of Japan for 2009
●  Prices starting from : $6,349 less early booking & Van Zile Travel discounts!
●  12 Days Cruise Only: March 17 & 27, April 6 & 16, September 28, October 8, 18, & 28
●  15 Days Cruise + Kyoto & Nara Land Tour: March 14 & 24, April 3 & 13, September 25, October 5, 15, & 25
●  Vessel: The luxurious 5-star all-suite Spirit of Oceanus
●  Round Tip from Kobe
 

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1 - Osaka/Kobe: Transfer from the airport                      Day 7 - Nagasaki: Tour the Atomic Bomb Museum
to your luxurious Kobe hotel.                                                 and the Peace Memorial Park.

Day 2 - Kobe: Kobe sightseeing including                             Day 8 - Ulsan/Kyongju, South Korea: See the sights
Hijemij Castle. Board your ship to begin your                        of Korea with barbecue lunch and a dance performance
cruise.

Day 3 - Okayama/Kurashiki: See Okayama's                         Day 9 - Hagi: Visit Tokoji Temple and walk Hagi's
Korakuen Garden and Kurashiki's Ohara Museum                 traditional streets.

Day 4 - Uwajima: Learn about pearl farming, see                  Day 10 - Miyajmia/Hiroshima: View a Bugaku dance,
Tenshaen Garden and share tea with an abbot.                       the "floating" torii gates and Hiroshima's Peace Flame.

Day 5 - Yakushima: UNESCO World Hertage                       Day 11 - Takamatsu: Visit Ritsurin Koen and either
Site and home of ancient Japanese cedars.                              Shikokumura Village or Yashima Temple.

Day 6 - Kagoshima: Explore a green tea farm, a                    Day 12 - Kobe: Transfer to the airport.
Kamikaze Museum and see Satsuma pottery.

Extend your stay in Tokyo! Travel from Kobe to Tokyo via high-speed bullet train for two days of exploration in this vibrant capital city and stay at the luxurious Imperial Hotel. An included city tour visits the Asakusa Kannon Temple, the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the Imperial Palace Plaza.

Contact Brad@vanzile.com or 585-244-8300 for complete details & brochure!

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