Save 15% off select cabins - Japan`s National Parks Art & Culture

Make a new booking on this cruise by 29 November 2024 and SAVE 15% on select cabins! Limited availability or unless sold out! Conditions apply.*

Deck 4 Superior twin - was $19,945 - now $17,126*pp
Deck 5 Superior twin - was $21,295 - now $18,273*pp
Worsley Suite twin - was $27,675 - now $23,696*pp
Heritage Suite twin - was $33,000 - now $28,222*pp

Main Deck Single - was $24,250 - now $20,785*pp
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Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising, invite you to join them on an unforgettable circumnavigation of Japan`s main island Honshu and exploration of its wilderness, arts, culture and rich history.

This voyage has been specially designed to explore and experience Japan`s seamless blend of ancient customs with ultramodern living, incredible wilderness, wildlife and renowned arts as you cruise from iconic cities to remote coastlines and islands.

Highlights include Kanazawa`s thriving centre of the arts, long known for its lacquerware, outstanding collectable pottery of the Kutani style, goldleaf workmanship, delicate hand painting of silk for kimonos and classical Noh theatre dramas performed since the 14th Century, and Naoshima Island - Japan`s Art Island. Visit two of Japan`s best contemporary art museums - the recently-opened Hachinhoe Art Museum and the Towada Art Center, celebrate Japan`s internationally-renowned magna culture at Ishinomaki, explore the living museum Ise- Shima National Park and Japan`s most sacred shrine complex Ise Jingu.

This voyage will see you visiting the iconic Japanese island-dotted seascapes of Matsushima and Argo Bays and discovering the unique plants, wildlife and wilderness hiking trails on UNESCO registered Global Geopark Dogojima Island and Izu Oshima Island, Bandai-Asahi National Park and the impressive lakes, hot springs and volcanic wonderland of Shikotsu-Toya National Park.

Also on this itinerary is the iconic the five-storey Pagoda of Miyajima, sobering Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with its eternal Flame of Peace, a day in South Korea`s Ulsan visiting the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site Gyeongju - the `museum without walls` and Karatsu`s medieval heritage.
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Cruise & stay only price includes:
- 1 nights hotel accommodation in Osaka pre-cruise including dinner and breakfast
- One way transfer from hotel to port
- 14 night expedition cruise aboard the Heritage Adventurer (140 guests) from Osaka return
- All shipboard main meals
- House beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard
- All expedition shore excursions, activities and landing fees
- Discovery Local Fund/landing fees of AUD$1,150 per person
- Programme of lectures by noted naturalists
- One way transfer from port to Osaka central hotel or Airport
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Price excludes: All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities. International/domestic flights, helicopter excursion, kayaking, visas and travel insurance.

For all voyages, exact landings depend on weather conditions and wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed; however, Heritage Expeditions 35+ years of experience in operating expeditions mean that they are well equipped to make the most of the conditions at the time. Past trip logs and species lists are available for all expeditions.