Wonders of Japan Cruise: Cherry Blossom Season

Debbie Rawnsley

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Capacity

199

Holiday Length

13 nights

Price guide

From £14,285

Holiday type

Cruise

Highlights

Wonders of Japan Cruise: Cherry Blossom Season

Experience fascinating Japan during springtime with a chance to witness the country’s iconic cherry blossoms alongside a professional photographer. Spanning five islands, this all-encompassing cruise explores Japan’s culturally rich coastline with a pre-cruise stay in Osaka and included shore excursions throughout, including a visit to Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, the Adachi Museum of Art and its gardens, and Kanazawa’s historic district.

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Wonders of Japan Cruise: Cherry Blossom Season

Inclusions

An exclusively chartered, all-inclusive voyage led by A&K’s Expedition Team
Pre- and/or post-cruise stays at stylish, ideally located hotels and A&K-led city tours
Airport meet and greet and transfers
Private balcony with every onboard accommodation and Butler Service with every suite
Maximum personnel-to-guest Ratio of 1 to 1.3
Culinary program featuring French-inspired cuisine, including house drinks, afternoon tea and pastries
24-hour room service and breakfast in bed
Complimentary expedition parka, backpack and water bottle, and use of waterproof pants, boots and trekking poles
Zodiac excursions led by expert naturalist driver-guides
Traveller’s Valet® laundry service
All gratuities, port charges and taxes
Complimentary Wi-fi on board and in hotels
Onboard Service from an English-speaking staff, Including an accredited physician
24/7 A&K on-call support

Witness private performances by the world-renowned Kodo taiko drummers, Kabuki warriors and geishas
Immerse yourself in mesmerising Japanese gardens, perhaps visiting the Adachi Museum of Art gardens
Visit Gyeongju, South Korea, ancient dynastic capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Reflect on Japan’s turbulent history and witness its miraculous resurgence in Hiroshima
Enjoy fascinating onboard lectures and presentations led by our enrichment specialists on Japanese history, culture and gardens

Departure dates & details

2023
Cabin	Per person from
Classic stateroom	£POA
Deluxe stateroom	£POA
Premier stateroom	£POA
Superior stateroom	£POA
Prestige suite	£POA
Premier two-room suite	£POA
Prestige two-room suite	£POA
Owners suite	£POA

Departure date

The departure dates for this Luxury Cultural Expedition are:

29 March – 11 April 2023 (14 days)

Accommodation

This departure is aboard Le Soleal

View Le Soleal deck plan

Featured Experts

Simon Rickard, Botanist

Simon is a renowned botanical guide for Botanica World Discoveries for whom he has led garden tours to the UK and continental Europe, Japan, South America and New Zealand.

Suzana Machado Doliveira, Expedition Director

Leading A&K cruises for nearly 30 years, Suzana has travelled everywhere, including Greece, the Arctic and Antarctica. She has led A&K’s Japan program for years with a strong passion for Japanese culture.

Pre- & post-tour extensions

Kyoto pre-tour extension – available on selected departures.

Tokyo post-tour extension – available on selected departures.

Journey details

Due to the nature of Luxury Expedition Cruises, itineraries are for guidance purposes only and may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, wildlife, ice, medical emergencies and other conditions beyond A&K’s control at the sole discretion of the Captain onboard.