Japan & Korea Cherry Coast Cruise

Tokyo · Kobe · Busan · Nagasaki · 9 nights

Nine nights on board and ashore, from Tokyo to Nagasaki.

The Journey

Nine nights by ship, with days ashore at Tokyo, Yokohama, Shimizu, Kobe, Hiroshima, Busan and Nagasaki. Shore days are planned with private guides where shown, and you can always stay on board instead.

The days are built around Tokyo Old and New; Shimizu, for Mount Fuji; Kobe; and Hiroshima and Miyajima. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: private ryokan lunch on a shore day in Kobe. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Private ryokan lunch on a shore day in Kobe
Tokyo Old and New
Shimizu, for Mount Fuji
Kobe
Hiroshima and Miyajima
Busan

Day by day

Your Itinerary

10 days

01
Day 1 · Tokyo, Japan
Arrival in Tokyo
Private transfer into the city and an evening walk through Shinjuku or Ginza.
- Private airport transfer
- Hotel night in Tokyo
- Evening in Shinjuku or Ginza
02
Day 2 · Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Old and New
Sensō-ji temple in Asakusa early, the forest shrine of Meiji Jingū and the Shibuya crossing.
- Sensō-ji, Asakusa
- Meiji Jingū
- Shibuya crossing
Meals:
B
03
Day 3 · Yokohama, Japan
Embarkation in Yokohama
A morning in Yokohama's Sankeien garden, then board at the Osanbashi pier and sail at dusk.
- Sankeien garden
- Boarding at Osanbashi pier
- Sail-away from Yokohama
Meals:
BD
04
Day 4 · Shimizu, Japan
Shimizu, for Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji across the bay from the pine groves of Miho no Matsubara, and green tea at a Shizuoka plantation, cloud permitting.
- Miho no Matsubara
- Views of Mount Fuji, cloud permitting
- Shizuoka green tea
Meals:
BLD
05
Day 5 · Kobe, Japan
Kobe
A day in Kyoto, about an hour away, for Kiyomizu-dera and Gion, or stay in Kobe for the Kitano merchant houses and a Kobe beef lunch.
- Kyoto day option
- Kitano merchant houses
- Kobe beef lunch
Meals:
BLD
06
Day 6 · Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima and Miyajima
The Peace Memorial Park and Museum, then the ferry to Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine and its floating torii gate.
- Peace Memorial Park and Museum
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Miyajima island
Meals:
BLD
07
Day 7 · Busan, South Korea
Busan
The painted hillside village of Gamcheon, the Jagalchi fish market and the seaside temple of Haedong Yonggungsa.
- Gamcheon Culture Village
- Jagalchi fish market
- Haedong Yonggungsa temple
Meals:
BLD
08
Day 8 · Nagasaki, Japan
Nagasaki
The Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum, then Glover Garden above the harbour. The ship stays in port overnight.
- Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum
- Glover Garden
- Overnight in port
Meals:
BLD
09
Day 9 · Nagasaki, Japan
Nagasaki's Old Quarters
The Dejima trading post where the Dutch traded for two centuries, Chinatown, and Oura Church. Farewell dinner on board.
- Dejima
- Chinatown and Oura Church
- Farewell dinner on board
Meals:
BLD
10
Day 10 · Nagasaki, Japan
Disembarkation in Nagasaki
Breakfast on board, then a private transfer to Nagasaki airport for your connecting flight.
- Morning disembarkation
- Private airport transfer
- Optional Kyoto extension
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Do Indian passport holders need visas for Japan and Korea?+

Japan offers an eVisa to Indian passport holders resident in India. For the Busan call, we confirm whether the ship's shore-landing arrangements apply to you or a Korean visa is needed, and supply the itinerary for each application.

When is the best season for this voyage?+

Spring, from late March to May, and autumn, from October to November, for mild weather and blossom or autumn colour.

How much time do we have ashore?+

Each port call usually runs most of the day. The plan below shows what we arrange in Kobe, Busan and Nagasaki; you can also explore at your own pace.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.