Circumnavigation of Japan: Sacred Isles, Northern Shores & Golden Highlights Cruise & Land Journey - Tokyo to Osaka
Deal number 27555323
Scenic Luxury Cruises
Scenic Eclipse II
27th Mar 2029
Japan
23-night cruise
Departing from Tokyo
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24 day luxury Scenic land & cruise discovery voyage departing Tokyo
3 night accommodation at The Capital Hotel Tokyu, including breakfast
2 night accommodation at Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden, including breakfast
2 night accommodation at Hilton Kyoto, including breakfast
2 night accommodation at Marriott Miyako Osaka, including breakfast
14 Night Scenic discovery cruise from Osaka return onboard Scenic Eclipse II in a Verandah Suite.
One-way Shinkansen Bullet Train tickets in Green (Business) Class from Tokyo to Nagoya and Nagoya to Kyoto
Return airport transfers upon arrival and departure at your destination
All breakfast daily plus selected dinners and lunch most days whilst touring from Tokyo to Osaka
All meals on board including Up to 10 culinary experiences, from casual to fine dining
The finest selection of included beverages, all day onboard your luxury cruise, with a choice of over 130 whiskeys at the Scenic Lounge Bar and in-suite mini-bar
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Selected Scenic Discovery excursions led by the discovery team of 10 experts
Engaging on board lecture and education program
Wellness facilities at the 550sqm/5,920 sq ft Senses Spa#, gym, yoga and Pilates studio and Vitality pools onboard
All gratuities and port charges included
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Combine Japans cultural landmarks and coastal landscapes in one seamless land-and-sea journey, timed with the cherry blossom season. Begin in Tokyo and travel by Shinkansen via Inuyama, Kyoto and Nara to Osaka, staying in carefully selected hotels and enjoying immersive experiences such as Taiko drumming, tea ceremony in kimono, and an evening in the company of a Geiko and Maiko. From Osaka, board Scenic Eclipse II and sail in all-suite comfort around the Japanese archipelago, visiting hot spring towns, shrine cities, remote islands, samurai districts and vibrant ports including Tokyo and Hakodate, with a call in Busan adding a Korean perspective to the journey.
Itinerary
Day 1 Tokyo, Japan
Welcome to Tokyo, Japan's capital and one of the world's most populous cities. Check-into The Capital Hotel Tokyu, your Scenic Special Stay for the next three nights. With direct access to four subway lines, the hotel recently received. Prestigious five-star rating in the Forbes Travel. Rooms overlook the most picturesque sites in Tokyo, such as the Imperial Palace, the 500-year-old Hie Jinja Shrine and beautiful landscaped Japanese gardens.
This evening, meet your fellow guests for a welcome reception and dinner.
This evening, meet your fellow guests for a welcome reception and dinner.
Day 2 Tokyo, Japan
Gather your bearings and get a birds eye view of Tokyo from above as you take in the panorama from Tokyo Sky Tree, the worlds tallest tower at 634 metres.
The remainder of the afternoon is free at leisure.
The remainder of the afternoon is free at leisure.
Day 3 Tokyo. Japan
Visit the Asakusa district, known as the centre of Tokyos shitamachi or low city, which captures the atmosphere of Tokyos past. Pay your respects at Sensoji temple, the citys oldest Buddhist temple built in 645. Surrounding the temple is the Nakamise shopping area, featuring many traditional shops that sell Japanese crafts and souvenirs.
Day 4 Tokyo - Nagoya - Inuyama, Japan
Begin the day at the dazzling teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum. Wander freely amongst the immersive displays, created by hundreds of projectors, lights and computers. Afterwards travel to Nagoya via Shinkansen in Green (Business) Class seats. Visit Shinkansen Train Museum at the SCMaglev and Railway Park. Continue to the historic castle town of Inuyama and check into the boutique Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden for a two-night Scenic Special Stay.
Day 5 Inuyama, Japan
Learn about the ancient history of the area with a visit to the Shiro-to-Machi Museum before wandering through the old towns streets to Inuyama Castle, the oldest of just five castles nationwide designated as national treasures.
Day 6 Inuyama - Nagoya - Kyoto
Return to Nagoya and travel via Shinkansen in Green (Business) Class seats to the culturally rich city of Kyoto, home to many World Heritage sites. Upon arrival, glide through the surreal Arashiyama Bamboo Grove on a traditional rickshaw before exploring and enjoying a vegetarian meal at the World Heritage listed Tenryu-ji Temple.
Afterwards visit the famous Kinkaku-ji or Golden Pavilion, so named because it is completely covered in gold leaf. Afterwards, check in for your Scenic Special Stay at the Hilton Kyoto in an executive room with lounge access.
Afterwards visit the famous Kinkaku-ji or Golden Pavilion, so named because it is completely covered in gold leaf. Afterwards, check in for your Scenic Special Stay at the Hilton Kyoto in an executive room with lounge access.
Day 7 Kyoto, Japan
Discover more of Kyoto today, a captivating city where old Japan is still alive. This morning, explore your way on one of these Scenic Freechoice excursions.
This afternoon, enjoy some free time in Nishiki Market, renowned as Kyotos kitchen with over 100 stalls and shops.
This afternoon, enjoy some free time in Nishiki Market, renowned as Kyotos kitchen with over 100 stalls and shops.
Day 8 Kyoto - Nara - Osaka, Japan
Make an early morning visit to Fushima Inari Shrine, famous for the thousands of red torii gates leading to its entrance. Afterwards, drive to Todaiji Temple, one of the World Heritage-listed Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. Constructed in 752, it was the largest wooden building in the world until the end of the 20th century and houses one of Japans largest statues, a 15-metre-tall bronze Buddha. See the curious deer in Nara Park and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Later, continue on to Kehayaza, the area where sumo wrestling originated.
Later, continue on to Kehayaza, the area where sumo wrestling originated.
Day 9 Osaka, Japan
This morning, wander through Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, an icon of the city that dates back almost 400 years. Then explore Kuromon Ichiba Market, known as Osakas kitchen. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Later this evening, enjoy more your Club Floor benefits, including complimentary refreshments and evening cocktails. Later, catch the Osaka Metro to the bustling Dotonbori district, known for its neon lights and elaborate street signs. Explore this lively area and sample some local dishes in Hozenji Yokocho food alley.
Later this evening, enjoy more your Club Floor benefits, including complimentary refreshments and evening cocktails. Later, catch the Osaka Metro to the bustling Dotonbori district, known for its neon lights and elaborate street signs. Explore this lively area and sample some local dishes in Hozenji Yokocho food alley.
Day 10 Osaka, Japan
After breakfast and a relaxing morning at the hotel, check out and transfer to your Scenic Discovery Yacht, where youll step aboard Scenic Eclipse II to continue your journey. Be welcomed by the Captain and crew as you step aboard your ultra-luxury Scenic Discovery Yacht. Settle into your suite, enjoy a glass of Champagne, and take time to become acquainted with the ship before joining fellow guests at the Sky Bar to toast the voyage ahead.
Day 11 Matsuyama, Japan
Discover Matsuyama, the largest city on the island of Shikoku and a place where history, literature and the art of bathing converge. Presiding over the city from a forested hilltop, Matsuyama Castle is one of only twelve original castles remaining in Japan, its elegant keep and stone ramparts offering sweeping views across the urban landscape to the Seto Inland Sea beyond.
At the heart of Matsuyamas identity lies Dogo Onsen, one of the oldest hot spring bathhouses in Japan, with a history stretching back over a thousand years. The ornate, multi-storied main building has welcomed emperors, poets and pilgrims alike, and its distinctive architecture is said to have inspired the iconic bathhouse in Studio Ghiblis animated masterpiece. The surrounding streets are lined with traditional inns, craft shops and tea houses, creating a district of quiet charm and unhurried enjoyment.
This evening, savour the flavours of Asia at Kokos Asian Fusion, where expertly crafted dishes from the Sushi & Sak Bar @ Kokos or the vibrant Night Market @ Kokos+ menu provide a refined counterpoint to your day spent in Japanese culture.
At the heart of Matsuyamas identity lies Dogo Onsen, one of the oldest hot spring bathhouses in Japan, with a history stretching back over a thousand years. The ornate, multi-storied main building has welcomed emperors, poets and pilgrims alike, and its distinctive architecture is said to have inspired the iconic bathhouse in Studio Ghiblis animated masterpiece. The surrounding streets are lined with traditional inns, craft shops and tea houses, creating a district of quiet charm and unhurried enjoyment.
This evening, savour the flavours of Asia at Kokos Asian Fusion, where expertly crafted dishes from the Sushi & Sak Bar @ Kokos or the vibrant Night Market @ Kokos+ menu provide a refined counterpoint to your day spent in Japanese culture.
Day 12 Hofu, Japan
Arrive in Hofu, a quietly distinguished city in Yamaguchi Prefecture where centuries of spiritual devotion have shaped both the landscape and local character. The revered Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, one of the oldest and most significant Tenmangu shrines in Japan, crowns a hillside above the city, its sweeping stone staircase and vermillion structures dedicated to the deity of learning and scholarship. The shrine grounds are particularly celebrated during the spring months, when cherry blossoms frame the approach in a canopy of delicate pink.
Beyond the shrine, Hofu reveals the quieter pleasures of a provincial Japanese city. Traditional streetscapes give way to the landscaped grounds of Mori Garden, a former feudal estate set amid tranquil ponds and wooded pathways. The surrounding countryside, with its terraced hillsides and sheltered bays, speaks to the enduring relationship between this Seto Inland Sea community and the natural world.
Beyond the shrine, Hofu reveals the quieter pleasures of a provincial Japanese city. Traditional streetscapes give way to the landscaped grounds of Mori Garden, a former feudal estate set amid tranquil ponds and wooded pathways. The surrounding countryside, with its terraced hillsides and sheltered bays, speaks to the enduring relationship between this Seto Inland Sea community and the natural world.
Day 13 Busan, South Korea
Cross the Korea Strait to discover Busan, South Koreas dynamic coastal metropolis. Stretched along a dramatic shoreline of beaches, cliffs and wooded hillsides, the city reveals a distinctive character quite unlike any Japanese port on this voyage. The bustling Jagalchi Fish Market, one of the largest in Asia, hums with energy as vendors display the mornings catch, whilst nearby Gamcheon Culture Village cascades down a hillside in a mosaic of pastel-coloured houses and street art.
Along the coast, the cliffside Haedong Yonggungsa Temple overlooks the Korea Strait from a spectacular clifftop setting, its ornate architecture framed by crashing waves and coastal pines. Historic Beomeosa Temple, set in the forested slopes of Mount Geumjeongsan, offers a more contemplative setting, with its ancient halls nestled among towering trees and mountain streams.
Return on board this evening for a cocktail at the Scenic Lounge Bar, where over 130 whiskies await, or choose from the expertly crafted menu at Elements, featuring Italian, steak and seafood prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Along the coast, the cliffside Haedong Yonggungsa Temple overlooks the Korea Strait from a spectacular clifftop setting, its ornate architecture framed by crashing waves and coastal pines. Historic Beomeosa Temple, set in the forested slopes of Mount Geumjeongsan, offers a more contemplative setting, with its ancient halls nestled among towering trees and mountain streams.
Return on board this evening for a cocktail at the Scenic Lounge Bar, where over 130 whiskies await, or choose from the expertly crafted menu at Elements, featuring Italian, steak and seafood prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Day 14 Oki Islands, Japan
After a morning at sea, arrive at the Oki Islands, a remote archipelago in the Sea of Japan that feels a world apart from the mainland. Designated a World Heritage-listed Global Geopark, these islands reveal a dramatic geological story written in sheer sea cliffs, volcanic rock formations and coastlines sculpted by millennia of wind and wave. The towering Matengai Cliff, one of the highest sea cliffs in Japan, plunges vertically into the ocean, creating a spectacle of raw natural power.
Beyond the dramatic landforms, the Oki Islands preserve traditions that have largely disappeared elsewhere in Japan. Remote fishing communities maintain customs rooted in centuries of island life, and the unique bullfighting tradition, where bulls lock horns in matches of strength rather than spectacle, connects the present to an ancient past. The islands relative isolation has also nurtured distinctive flora and fauna, making them a haven for those drawn to landscapes shaped more by nature than by human hand.
Beyond the dramatic landforms, the Oki Islands preserve traditions that have largely disappeared elsewhere in Japan. Remote fishing communities maintain customs rooted in centuries of island life, and the unique bullfighting tradition, where bulls lock horns in matches of strength rather than spectacle, connects the present to an ancient past. The islands relative isolation has also nurtured distinctive flora and fauna, making them a haven for those drawn to landscapes shaped more by nature than by human hand.
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