Itinerary*Kyoto u Hiroshima u Hagi

Matsue u Gyeongju u KurashikiMay 19 to 30, 2020

Day1 Depart the U.S./Cross the International Date Line2 Osaka, Japan/Kyoto3 Kyoto4 Kyoto5 Kyoto/Himeji/Embark Le Soléal6 Hiroshima/Miyajima7 Hagi8 Sakaiminato for Matsue9 Ulsan, South Korea, for Gyeongju10 Moji, Japan11 Uno for Kurashiki and Koraku-en Garden12 Osaka/Disembark ship/Depart for the U.S.

Cross the International Date Line/Arrive in the U.S.

Experience the timeless splendor of Japan and South Korea on this unique, custom-designed itinerary, featuring three nights in Kyoto and a seven-night cruise across the full length of Japan’s serene Inland Sea from Himeji, including historic ports of Japan such as Miyajima, Sakaiminato and Moji and Ulsan, South Korea. On board the exclusively chartered, Five-Star small ship Le SoLéaL, featuring only 110 ocean-view Suites and Staterooms, enjoy this 280-mile stretch of scenic, tranquil ocean with port calls at captivating points of interest, including seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. In the enchanting city of Kyoto, visit opulent temples and the Nijō Castle, an imperial gem. Walk through the imposing Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, tour the Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima with its awe-inspiring Great Torii Gate and see the impressive Himeji Castle, the largest and best-preserved feudal structure from medieval Japan. In Gyeongju, South Korea, visit the Buddhist Bulguksa Temple and the ancient Silla Kingdom Royal Burial Mounds. Tokyo Pre-Program and Osaka and Nara Post-Program Options are available.

Kyoto, Japan

Miyajima Itsukushima Gate, Japan

Five-Star Small Ship Le Solèal

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FEATURING KYOTO

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Guest Lecturer u Program will be accompanied by

guest lecturer, Joe Lurie. (Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent on a minimum number of paying travelers.)

In Kyoto, Japan u Three nights in the deluxe

Kyoto Hotel Okura. u Full buffet breakfast each morning. u Welcome Reception. u Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine. u Experience a traditional tea ceremony, with

a walking tour of the Gion District. Transfer from Kyoto to Himeji, including lunch.

On Board the Exclusively Chartered, Five-Star, Small Ship Le Soléal

u Seven-night cruise round trip Osaka, Japan, including Gyeongju, South Korea.

u Elegantly appointed, Five-Star Suite or Stateroom.

u Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.

u Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available throughout the cruise.

u All meals aboard ship. u Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout

the ship. u Walking tour of Hagi’s old samurai quarter

featuring visits to the early 17th-century Kikuya House and Toko-ji Temple.

u Visit to the Hagi Uragami Museum to see the famous craftsmanship of traditional woodblock arts.

u Excursion to the acclaimed Adachi Museum of Art featuring Japanese modern art and perfectly landscaped gardens known as “living Japanese paintings.”

u Tour of Moji, featuring visits to the Akama Shrine, dedicated to 12th-century child emperor Antoku, and the Karato Ichiba Fish Market, specializing in fugu.

u Visit to the famous Japanese strolling garden, Koraku-en.

u Time at leisure in Kurashiki, known for its willow-lined canals and distinctive 17th-century merchant buildings.

UNESCO World Heritage Site Highlights

u Visit to Kyoto’s renowned temples of Ryōan-ji, Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera.

u Tour of the impressive Nijō Castle, built by a powerful shōgun of the Tokugawa dynasty.

u Guided visit of the stunning grounds of Himeji Castle, the world’s finest surviving example of 17th-century Japanese castle architecture.

u Visit to Hiroshima’s compelling Genbaku Dome Peace Memorial, with a tour of the Peace Memorial Museum.

u Excursion on Miyajima (“Shrine Island”) to tour the site of sixth-century Itsukushima Shrine and see the iconic Great Torii Gate.

u Excursion from Ulsan, South Korea, to historic Gyeongju, the cradle of the Silla Kingdom, with visits to Bulguksa Temple, the Gyeongju National Museum and the Royal Burial Mounds at Tumuli Park; lunch is included.

Always Included u Transfers and luggage handling abroad if

your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).

u Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.

u Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.

u Complimentary bottled water in your Suite or Stateroom aboard ship and on excursions.

u Hospitality desk in the hotel and aboard ship.

u Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service.

u Complimentary use of an audio headset during guided excursions.

u Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.

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* The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the final Itinerary, Included Features, Pre-Program and Post-Program Options, pricing and terms and conditions as set forth in the final printed 2020 Inland Sea of Japan brochure. Upon your receipt of the corresponding printed brochure, you will be asked to select your cabin category and reconfirm your reservation(s).

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Iconic TokyoPre-Program Option*Osaka and Nara Post-Program Option*

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Tour No. 140-05/19/20-012

From $5995 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only)*

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