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Save 15% off select cabins - Japan`s National Parks Art & Culture
Validity Dates 01 Oct 2024 to 29 Nov 2024
Start Price AU $17,126 per person
Cruise Heritage Adventurer, Japans National Parks Art & Culture ex Osaka Return
Cruise Line Heritage Expeditions
Ship Heritage Adventurer
Destination Asia
Brief Description Cruise & Stay 15 nights from Osaka return aboard the true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree - Heritage Adventurer.
Type of Special Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 14 May 2025
Inclusions 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.
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person twin share (unless stated as single sole use occupancy) in AUD (unless otherwise specified), based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (01Oct24). Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates as noted above. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty.

*T&C's apply, new bookings only made on Discover the Islands of Japan departing 24 April & 4 May 2025, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Sailing Dates
14 May 2025
Cabin Twin
Deck 4 Superior AU $17,126
Deck 5 Superior AU $18,273
Worsley Suite AU $23,696
Heritage Suite AU $28,222
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
14 May 2025 Osaka, Japan Hotel
15 May 2025 Osaka, Japan Embark
16 May 2025 Ise-Shima National Park, Japan
17 May 2025 Oshima Island, Japan
18 May 2025 Ishinomaki, Japan
19 May 2025 Hachinohe, Japan
20 May 2025 Muroran, Japan
21 May 2025 Akita, Japan
22 May 2025 Niigata, Japan
23 May 2025 Kanazawa, Japan
24 May 2025 Matsue, Japan
25 May 2025 Ulsan, Korea
26 May 2025 Shimonoseki, Japan
27 May 2025 Hiroshima, Japan
27 May 2025 Miyajima Japan
28 May 2025 Takamatsu, Japan
29 May 2025 Osaka, Japan Disembark
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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