Tauck Small Ship Cruising

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Cruising the Land of the Rising Sun.
Spend fourteen days discovering the people and places of the "land of the rising sun" on this best of Japan cruises – enjoy eight nights aboard our elegant yacht Le Soléal and five nights at premier hotels in the heart of Osaka and Tokyo.
Cruise line: Tauck Small Ship Cruising
Ship: Le Soléal
Departure Dates 2022 & 2023: Multiple dates available. Call us!
Cruise Fare: 2020 prices from AU$15,590 for 14 Days 
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OSAKA TO TOKYO

Cruise Highlights

  • Your explorations begin during your stay in Osaka and include nearby Nara and Kyoto – city of two thousand temples and shrines – and end in Tokyo.
  • On your cruise, sightseeing excursions include Uno Ko, Uwajima, Kagoshima, Nagasaki… Uncover layers of Japanese culture – past and present; explore historic sights and trend-setting neighborhoods.
  • Attend a taiko drumming performance, a geisha performance, a sumo wrestling demonstration... and more.
  • You’ll explore the volcano Sakurajima, visit a pearl farm, tour modern and historic museums, and see how the Japanese produce one of their most popular beverages – Kirin beer.
  • Travel in style aboard Le Soléal – with outside staterooms; a choice of chic or casual dining; and all-day complimentary beverages, including wine and spirits. And that’s just the beginning of the amenities and services onboard.

Day by Day Itinerary:

DAY
PORT
DAY 1
Arrive Osaka
DAY 2
Temples and traditions in Kyoto
DAY 3
Exploring historic Nara
DAY 4
Osaka discoveries & embark Le Soléal
DAY 5
Art, bicycling & beer in Uno Ko & environs
DAY 6
Today’s Hiroshima & a visit to a shrine or the Mazda factory
DAY 7
Choices galore in Uwajima
DAY 8
From a volcano to a peace museum in Kagoshima
DAY 9
A day in Nagasaki
DAY 10
Sail on to Busan in South Korea
DAY 11
Sakaiminato and Matsue’s Black Castle
DAY 12
Bullet Train to Tokyo – and Ginza
DAY 13
From shrines to sumo in Tokyo
DAY 14
Journey home
Contact Natalie to book your cruise.
Phone 0412 880 367, or email: natalie@absoluteluxury.travel
Cruise price per person includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, wine with dinner aboard ship, shore ex­cur­sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals.
 
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship now include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.
 
Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays.
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