Category: Japan Tags: Disney Collection, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Nara, Nara Park, Osaka

Highlights of Japan 9 Days Flying Qantas

$2,599.00Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo

This tour offers a great way to take in the cultural heritage of Japan. You'll start with three nights based in Osaka, exploring that city aswell as Nara and Kyoto – cities famous for their well-preserved ancient temples and monuments. Travelling east to Nagoya, you'lllearn about the modern transformation of Japan into a manufacturing powerhouse, at the Toyota Commemorative Museum ofIndustry and Technology. Back to nature and culture, the tour then visits scenic Hakone and sacred Mount Fuji, before two days inTokyo for sightseeing, shopping, or your choice of a diverse range of optional activities.

Highlights:

Explore the bustling capital Tokyo and experience traditional Japanese culture and heritageExplore the modern city Osaka, with its boisterous nightlife & hearty street foodPray for your fortunes at the beautiful Heian Jingu ShrineFeed the gentle sika deer at Nara ParkDrink from clear springs at the foothills of Mount FujiEnjoy planned activities and free time in Tokyo

From June to August, it is the best time to view fresh spring greens and enjoy the warm climate.The end of Oct through early Nov is the best time to see crimson leaves in Autumn.Late March to early April is historically the best time to view cherry blossoms, but we can't guarantee that they will flower on thesedates as they are highly seasonal and subject to climatic conditions.

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2018 Package Per Person Single Supplement

21 Mar **^ SYD SOLD OUT

18 Apr *^ 20 Aug #From $2,599

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31 December 2017

Only $199pp deposit!

$700

28 Mar **^ MEL SOLD OUT

09 May ^ 10 Oct *^

04 Apr **^ 18 Jul ^ 07 Nov *^

^ = South Korea or Hiroshima pre-tour extensions are available# = Hokkaido Cruise post-tour extension is available

Package Inclusions:Economy class international airfares, taxes and fuel surcharges departing Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane flyingQantas7 nights 4 star hotel accommodationMeals as indicatedBullet train from Osaka to KyotoCoach transportation & transfersAdmissions to scenic attractions

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English speaking tour guide(s)

Package Exclusions: Travel insurance (strongly recommended) Tipping prepaid in Australia: AUD$140

Personal expenses

Price Guide: ** Cherry Blossom Season Surcharge: $500

* Peak Season Surcharge: From $300

Interstate Surcharge: Adelaide $350, Perth $600 (flights may be via Sydney) Business Class Upgrade: Contact us for a quotation

Early Arrival/Stay Behind Surcharge: From $250 (subject to availability and applicable fare difference) Pre/Post-Tour Accommodation: From $350/twin room/night (subject to availability) Please Note: Triple share is subject to availability

Please Note: Flight itineraries are not available until approximately 2 weeks before departure and involve

transits

All prices, itineraries, airlines, hotels and cruise ships are subject to availability and change without prior notice. Hanson Travel reserves the

right to provide substitutes of similar standard and adjust the itinerary as we see fit to ensure the smooth running of the tour. Passengers must

remain with the tour group at all times and must not deviate from the set itinerary. The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in

flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land. Please check

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Hotel Accommodation

Osaka Kansai Airport Washington Hotel or similar

Osaka Osaka Dai-ichi Hotel or similar

Nagoya Tokyu Rei Hotel or similar

Mount Fuji Yamanokako Sun Plaza Hotel or similar

Tokyo Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar

Optional Pre-Tour Extension

Enchanting South Korea 6 Nights

Contact us for a quotation

Seoul, Mount Seorak, Andong, Gyeongju

Immerse yourself in an incredible journey covering two fascinating countries, Japan and South Korea. Discover SouthKorea’s capital city, Seoul. Seoul is Korea’s financial, political, commercial and cultural centre with over 600 years ofhistory. Travellers can explore the many archaeological sites and temples before enjoying the beautiful naturallandscapes this country has to offer.

Tour Highlights:

Stroll through the Changdeokgung Palace groundsGaze into North Korean territory at the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)Immerse yourself in the bustling crowds of MyeongdongExplore the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, GyeongjuExperience the serenity of Seokguram Grotto

Optional Pre-Tour Extension

Hiroshima 2 Nights

Contact us for a quotation

Hiroshima is a popular city for visitors to Japan, and is famous for the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Sites –Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

Tour Highlights:

Take a cruise to Itsukushima Shrine, best known for its “floating toriii” on the sea, the gate to Itsukushima. Thebeautiful torii gate stands in the water when it is high tide. When it is low tide, you may walk though the toriigate.Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and Museum to learn the history of Hiroshima.

Optional Post-Tour Extension

Hokkaido Cruise with Diamond Princess 8 nights Post-tour Extension – 2018

Contact us for a quotation

Departing27 Aug

Discover the natural beauty of Hokkaido while cruising on the Diamond Princess

Leaving from Yokohama, you will visit the commercial fishing town Kushiro in eastern Hokkaido, with an optional tourof the local wetlands to see Japanese Cranes. From there, sail on to Korsakov – a former Japanese colony at thesouthern end of Russia’s largest Island, Sakhalin.

The cruise then returns to Japan to visit Otaru and Hakodate cities, where you can enjoy the view from MountHakodate.

Upgrade your stateroom: Ocean view from $400/person (based on twin share), Balcony cabin from $900/person(based on twin share).

Exclusion : Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Terminal to airports in Tokyo.

Japan Tour Optional Programs

Kobe & Sake Brewery Walking Day Tour $230

Kobe is one of thebiggest cities inJapan, with abeautiful port thafirst opened toforeign trade in1868. This tour willtake you to Kitano-Ijinkan district to seethe elegantEuropean-stylemansions wheretraders once lived.Also visit MerikenPark and relax at thewaterfront parkbeside Kobe Port.The last stop isHakutsuru SakeBrewery Museum.Hakutsuru has along history ofbrewing sake since1743. Explore andget a feel of howsake is made and itsimportance toJapanese traditionand culture today.Lunch and returntrain tickets betweenOsaka Station andSannomiya Stationare included (yourtour guide will meetyou and send you offat SannomiyaStation, you willneed to make yourown way to/fromOsaka station.) Note:Only available for 12Aug, 28 Aug and 23Sep departures.

Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo BridgeWalking Day Tour

$250

Himeji Castle is listedas a UNESCO WorldHeritage site and iswell-known for itselegant whitedecorations andmagnificentappearance. Unlikemany otherJapanese castles, thisearly 17th centurycastle is an original;never damaged bywar, earthquakes orfires. Its complexstructure wasdesigned as anadvanced defencemechanism andcontinues to draw inmany visitors today.After lunch, walk onthe world’s longestsuspension bridge –Akashi KaikyoBridge, which isalmost 4 kilometreslong. Walk along theMaiko MarinePromenadeunderneath thebridge, which is 50mabove thewater.*Lunch andreturn train ticketsbetween OsakaStation andSannomiya Stationare included (yourguide will meet youand send you off atHimeji Station, youwill need to makeyour own wayto/from Osakastation). Note: Onlyavailable for 9 May,20 Jun, 18 Jul, 10 Sepand 8 Octdepartures.

Nikko Day Tour with Japanese-style Lunch $250

Nikko is a majorcentre for Buddhismand the Shintoreligion. It is locatedin a valley andsurrounded bybeautiful deciduousforests and majesticwaterfalls. Thisoptional tour willtake you to theUNESCO WorldHeritage Site NikkoToshogu. This area iswell known for itsdistinctivearchitecture madeup of a large numberof wood carvings andgold leaf decorationson the buildings.This design is uniqueand not seenelsewhere in Japan.You will also visitKegon Waterfall(around 100m high)which is the mainnatural attraction inNikko. This is thebest spot to viewmaple leaves duringautumn.

Not available on thefollowing Japandeparture dates:2017: 17 Oct

Tokyo Disneyland Day Ticket $120

Tokyo Disneyland isa 115-acre (47 ha)theme park at theTokyo Disney Resortin Urayasu, Chiba,Japan, near Tokyo. Itsmain gate is directlyadjacent to bothMaihama Stationand TokyoDisneyland Station.It was the firstDisney park to bebuilt outside theUnited States, and itopened on 15 April1983. The park hasseven themed areas:the World Bazaar;the four classicDisneylands:Adventureland,Westernland,Fantasyland andTomorrowland; andtwo mini-lands:Critter Country andMickey’s Toontown.Many of the gamesand rides in theseareas mirror those inthe originalDisneyland as theyare based onAmerican Disneyfilms and fantasies.Fantasyland includesPeter Pan’s Flight,Snow White’s ScaryAdventures, Dumbothe Flying Elephantand more based onclassic Disney filmsand characters.

Tokyo DisneySea Day Ticket $120

Tokyo DisneySea is a176-acre (71.22 ha)theme park at theTokyo Disney Resortlocated in Urayasu,Chiba, Japan, justoutside Tokyo. Itopened onSeptember 4, 2001.Tokyo DisneySeaattracted anestimated 14 millionvisitors in 2013,making it the fourth-most-visited themepark in the world. In2002 TokyoDisneySea won aThea Award fromthe ThemedEntertainmentAssociation for theconcept, design, andconstruction of thetheme park. TokyoDisneySea also wonthe 2012-2015Theme Park InsiderAwards “Best themepark”. There areseven uniquelythemed areas or“ports of call”. Theentrance to the parkis MediterraneanHarbour, whichopens up to sixadditional nautically-themed ports:AmericanWaterfront, LostRiver Delta, PortDiscovery, MermaidLagoon, ArabianCoast, andMysterious Island.

Sumo Wrestling $65*

Sumo is a traditionalJapanese style ofwrestling and Japan’snational sport. Therules of the gameare simple. Twowrestlers compete toforce one anotheroutside of thecircular ring or totouch the floor withany part of the bodyother than the solesof the feet. The art ofsumo wrestlingdates back toancient times asform ofentertainment forShinto deities.Ceremonial rituals inaccordance withShinto beliefs arestill practiced todaybefore a match, suchas purifying the ringwith salt andextravagant stompsmade by the sumowrestlers to driveaway evil spirits.There is no weightclassifiation in sumowrestling and thesheer size of many ofthe wrestlers is asight to behold.*Only available on 9May and 12 Sep.Please contact usfor detailedinformation.

Robot Restaurant $100

Not just anyrestaurant and bar,Tokyo’s RobotRestaurant is mostfamous for its latenight robot-themeddancing and battleshows. Behold anoutrageous andelectrifying livespectacle featuringJapanese taiko drumperformances aswell as mock battlesbetween bikini-claddancing girls, giantrobotic dinosaurs,cyborgs, ninjas and ahost of other bizarrecharacters, staged ina theatrical LED-fitted room burstingwith kaleidoscopicneon-lit laser beams,virtual fieworks,explosions andenergetic technomusic. This sensoryoverload is Japanesepop culture at itswackiest and isexclusive to Japan.Please choose fromthe times below:17:55, 19:50 or21:45~ $100/personfor show tickets.Please enquire if youwish to add a mealpackage. (* Pleasebe there at least 30minutes before theshow)

Tea Ceremony (30 minutes) $55

The Japanese teaceremony is atraditional ritualinfluenced by theprinciples of ZenBuddhism, in whichpowdered green tea,or matcha, isprepared and servedto a small group in aquiet setting.Traditional Japaneseconfectionary isoften served tobalance out thebitter taste of thegreen tea.Highlights:

Learn theprocess of theJapanese teaceremony froma qualified teainstructorLearn whichutensils to useto preparegreen tea in atraditionalJapanese room(tatami)Discover thecustoms,culture andhospitality ofthe Japanesepeople

Physicalconsiderations: Thetea ceremony isperformed in akneeling position(seiza) on the floor.This puts pressureon your knees andankles. Please becautious of joiningthis optionalprogram if you havea condition thatprevents you fromkneeling on the floorfor a short period oftime.

Optional: Weartraditional Japanesegarment (kimono)and experience a teaceremony

Pottery Making Experience (60 minutes) $99

Pottery is the oldestart form in Japan,and earthenwaretraditions in Japanare believed to havestarted around12,000 years ago.Today, there arethousands of potterswho make a livingout of producingpottery-wares acrossthe country. Thepottery produced ineach region varies indesign because ofthe type of clayfound there.

Highlights:

Try your handat making yourown cup orbowl by using aspinning wheeland clay.Receive a pre-made sake cupmade by theinstructors as asouvenir.

Golden Joinery (60 minutes) $109

Learn the art ofgolden joinery(kintsugi orkintsukuroi), atechnique ofrepairing brokencups, bowls, orplates using lacquerresin laced with goldpowder. As aphilosophy themended flawsbecome part of theobject’s design. Theresult is that theobject looks morebeautiful than theoriginal after beingbroken and repaired.

Highlights:

Mend brokencups, bowls orplates usingpowdered gold.Take home theobject yourepaired as auniquesouvenir.

Kimono Photo Shoot (60 minutes) $120

The kimono is thetraditional dress ofJapan and isrepresentative of itsculture and heritage.The dress consists ofa long robe withwide sleeves and isusually made ofvarious materialsand patterns. Todaythe kimono is onlyworn sparingly, onformal occasionssuch as weddings,funerals, teaceremonies or otherspecial events. Takepart in a memorablephoto shoot at astudio where youcan dress up in akimono of yourchoice. You can takephotos with yourown camera or youmay choose topurchase a photopackage plan fromthe photographers.

Highlights:

Dress up in akimono of yourchoice for thephoto shoot.Have yourphotos takenfor free withyour owncamera orpurchase thephotos fromtheprofessionalphotographers.

Cooking Class (120-180 minutes) $129 Popular!

Japanese cuisine(washoku) is wellknown for its refinedtaste and elegantpresentation. Takepart in a Japanesecooking experienceand learn from oneof Tokyo’s mostpopular cookinginstructors, whosebook has beenpublished in English.Bring home with youa set of new cookingskills and culinarytechniques that willleave your friendsand familyimpressed.

Highlights:

Learn to cookdifferent typesof Japanesefood, such assushi, soup,and variousside dishes.Learn theingredients,culinarytechniques andmethods usedin creatinghome-madeJapanesedishes.Enjoy your owncooked dish forlunch.

Note:

Transportation is not included. However, optional program venues are located in the easily accessible TokyoCBD.You may join up to 2 programs per day (exception: Nikko Day Tour).Optional programs are subject to availability and must be booked more than 1 month before departure.

Day 1: Australia Osaka

Day 2: Osaka Nara Osaka (B)

Day 3: Osaka (B)

Day 4: Osaka Kyoto Nagoya (B)

Day 5: Nagoya Hakone Mt. Fuji (B, D)

Day 6: Mount Fuji Tokyo (B)

Day 7: Tokyo (B)

Take an international flight from Australia to Osaka via a connecting city. Your friendly tour guide will be waiting at theairport to transfer you to the airport hotel.

This morning, travel to Nara and visit Todaiji (Great Eastern Temple), with its Great Buddha Hall – the world’s largestwooden building. This impressive building houses the world’s largest (15m) bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana.Wander through Nara Park, where over 1,200 wild sika deer roam free, before travelling to Osaka. Visit Osaka Castle,which played a major role in the unification of Japan during the the Azuchi-Momoyama period in the sixteenth century,before being dropped off at Dōtonbori, which exemplifies Osaka’s vibrant food culture.

Spend today free at your own leisure. You may spend the day visiting one of the most spectacular Japaneseaquariums, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan; or taking a day trip to Hyogo to visit Himeji Castle, a unique enormousJapanese castle decorated in white. An optional day tour is available for some departure dates. Please check theattached optional program information.

This morning, travel to Kyoto by bullet train to visit Heian Jingu Shinto Shrine. Next, visit Kinkakuji: Golden Pavilion, aZen temple and World Heritage site with two floors covered entirely in thin layers of pure gold and detailedarchitecture incorporating three distinct styles of Shinden, Samurai, and Zen. Travel to Nagoya to visit ToyotaCommemorative Museum of Industry and Technology. Here you will learn about the history of Toyota as a textilemachinery manufacturer and how it became a successful mass exporter and manufacturer of automotive technology,including robots.

Today, visit Oshino Hakkai. Known as the springs of Mount Fuji, the eight ponds are fed by melting snow filteringdown from the slopes of nearby Mount Fuji, through porous layers of lava, resulting in very clear spring water that isrevered by locals. Afterwards, visit Gotemba Peace Park to capture a breathtaking view of Mount Fuji, and HakoneShrine. Standing at the foot of Mount Hakone along the shores of Lake Ashi, the shrine buildings are hidden in denseforest.

Visit Meiji Shrine in the morning, dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken.Later, stroll through the Asakusa Kannon Temple, one of Tokyo’s most colourful and popular temples, and browsefor souvenirs at Nakamise Shopping Street. Your last stop today is Tokyo Tower, to enjoy a panoramic view ofenormous Tokyo city.

Spend today free at your leisure. You may spend a day in Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea (admission $120) or you canjoin the Nikko Day Tour ($250). Alternatively, you can join our wide range of optional programs ( tea ceremony,pottery-making experience, golden joinery, kimono photo shoot, cooking class, Robot Restaurant). Activities are

Day 8: Tokyo Australia (B)

Day 9: Australia

Optional Pre-Tour Extension

Enchanting South Korea 6 Nights

From $1,499 pp. twin share

Seoul, Mount Seorak, Andong, Gyeongju

Immerse yourself on an incredible journey covering two fascinating countries, Japan and South Korea. Discover SouthKorea’s capital city, Seoul. Seoul is Korea’s financial, political, commercial, and cultural centre with over 600 years ofhistory. Travellers can explore the many archaeological sites and temples before enjoying the beautiful naturallandscapes this country has to offer.

Tour Highlights:

Stroll through the Changdeokgung Palace groundsGaze into North Korean territory at the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)Immerse yourself in the bustling crowds of MyeongdongExplore the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, GyeongjuExperience the serenity of Seokguram Grotto

For details, please click here.

Day 1: Australia Seoul

Day 2: Seoul

Day 3: Seoul Mount Seorak (B, L, D)

Day 4: Mount Seorak Andong Gyeongju (B, L)

not guided and transportation is self-arranged.

Today, transfer to the airport to board your flight via a connecting city to Australia.

Arrive home this morning.

Fly to Seoul via a connecting city.

Arrive in Seoul. You will be warmly greeted at the airport by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel.

Designated a UNESCO Biosphere Preservation District in 1982 due to the many rare species found in the nationalpark, Seoraksan National Park is Korea’s most famous national park. This morning, tour Shinheungsa Temple andtake the cable car to Gwonkeumseong Fortress to experience the beautiful natural landscapes on offer. Continue toSokcho Fishing Village this afternoon.

This morning visit the traditional village of Andong , with its well preserved traditional houses and unique maskdancing performance. Later, travel to Gatbawi Shrine.

Day 5: Gyeongju (B, L)

Day 6: Gyeongju Seoul (B, L)

Day 7: Seoul (B, L, D)

Day 8: Seoul Osaka (B)

Optional Pre-Tour Extension

Hiroshima self-Guided Pre-Extension 2 Nights

From $720 pp. twin share

Hiroshima is a popular city in Japan famous for the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Sites – Itsukushima Shrine andAtomic Bomb Dome.

Tour Highlights:

Take a cruise to Itsukushima Shrine best known for its “floating torii” on the sea, the gate to Itsukushima. Thebeautiful torii gate stands in the water when it is high tide. When it is low tide, you may walk though torii gate.Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and Museum to learn the history of Hiroshima.

For details, please click here.

Day 1: Australia Osaka

Day 2: Osaka

Today, explore the many archaeological sites and temples, royal tombs and monuments of Gyeongju , the capital ofthe ancient Shilla Kingdom. Visit Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory , Royal Tumuli Park, GyeongjuNational Museum, Bulguksa Temple, and Seokguram Grotto Temple.

This morning, visit Changdeokgung Palace, one of the “Five Grand Palaces” built by the Kings of the Jeoson Dynastyand Insadong, a street full of traditional Korean antique and craft shops and tea houses. Continue toCheonggyecheon Stream and admire its unique beauty, before visiting Myeongdong, one of Seoul’s main commercialdistricts. Then visit a Korean Ginseng Centre to learn about Ginseng, which has been used for thousands of years toimprove people’s overall health. This evening, experience the city’s best night view at Namsan Tower.

Visit North Korea’s 3rd Infiltration Tunnel , located within the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) a 44 km drive northwest ofSeoul. An entire infantry division can move through the tunnel in an hour. View North Korean territory including thePropaganda Village, People’s School and Gaeseong City, the old capital city of the Goryeo Kingdom from the DoraObservation Platform. Also visit Freedom Park, dedicated to the 5 million people who left their families and homes inNorth Korea. North Hall contains displays of North Korean lifestyle, and the Exhibition Hall houses old tanks andplanes from the Korean War.

Take a direct flight from Seoul to Osaka. Your friendly tour guide will be waiting at the airport to transfer you to yourhotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. Note: The baggage allowance for this flight is 1 piece max weight15kg per person.

Fly to Osaka via a connecting city.

Day 3: Osaka Hiroshima (B)

Day 4: Hiroshima Osaka (B)

Optional Post-Tour Extension

Hokkaido Cruise 8 Nights – 2017

From $1,999 pp. twin share

Day 9: Tokyo (Yokohama) Hokkaido (B)

Day 10: At sea (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 11: Kushiro (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 12: Shiretoko Peninsula (scenic cruising) (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 13: Korsakov, Russia (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 14: Otaru (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Arrive in Osaka and take a shuttle bus to your hotel.

This morning proceed to Osaka Station for a bullet train to Hiroshima and spend the rest of the afternoon at your ownleisure.

Today you will be exploring Itsukushima Shrine in the morning. Travel to Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, one of theonly remaining buildings after the explosion. Then visit the Atomic Bomb Museum followed by the Memorial PeacePark. Travel back to Osaka to join your core tour.

Spend this morning free until your transfer to Yokohama Cruise Terminal.Embarkation of Diamond Princess is at 5pm.

Cruising to Kushiro aboard the Diamond Princess.

Cruise to Kushiro, arriving at 7am. Explore Fisherman Town and try the freshest seafood. Also, an optional tour isavailable to Kushiro Wetland; Japan’s largest Marshland, to spot Japanese Cranes. Departs at 2pm. Optional tours areavailable.

Capture breathtaking views of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shiretoko Peninsula, with an unspoiled landscape ofrocky cliffs, snowy summits of the vast mountain ranges, and beautiful cascades.

Cruise to Korsakov arriving at 6am. Korsakov is an administrative centre of Korsakovsky District of Russia once it wascolonised by Japan. Explore the museums and beautiful architecture with a mix of Russian and Japanese influences.Departs at 6pm. Tender required, wheelchair access limited at this port. Optional tours are available.

Cruise to Otaru arriving at 6pm. Discover one of the biggest cities in Hokkaido. Stroll along the Otaru Canal, tasting

Day 15: Hakodate (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 16: At sea (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 17: Tokyo (Yokohama) Australia

Day 18: Australia

Optional Post-Tour Extension

Hokkaido Cruise 8 Nights – 2018

From $1,999 pp. twin share

Discover the natural beauty of Hokkaido while cruising on the Diamond Princess

Leaving from Yokohama, you will visit the commercial fishing town Kushiro in eastern Hokkaido, with an optional tourof the local wetlands to see Japanese Cranes. From there, take in the scenery of the World Heritage ShiretokoPeninsula, and then sail on to Korsakov – a former Japanese colony at the southern end of Russia’s largest Island,Sakhalin.

The cruise then returns to Japan to visit Otaru and Hakodate cities, where you can enjoy the view from MountHakodate.

Day 9: Tokyo (Yokohama) Hokkaido (B)

Day 10: At sea (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 11: Kushiro (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

fine Sushi and discovering traditional Japanese architecture. Departs at 9pm. Optional tours are available.

Cruise to Hakodate arriving at 8am. Hakodate offers you one of the most magnificent night views in Japan. Take aropeway to reach the summit of Mt Hakodate to enjoy the panoramic view. Departs at 11pm.

Cruising aboard the Diamond Princess.

Arrive in Tokyo at 6 am. Make your own way to the airport for your flight(s) to Australia.

Arrive home this morning.

Spend this morning free until your transfer to Yokohama Cruise Terminal.Embarkation of Diamond Princess is at 5pm.

Cruising to Kushiro aboard the Diamond Princess.

Cruise to Kushiro, arriving at 7am. Explore Fisherman Town and try the freshest seafood. Also, an optional tour isavailable to Kushiro Wetland; Japan’s largest Marshland, to spot Japanese Cranes. Departs at 5pm. Optional tours areavailable.

Day 12: At sea (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 13: Korsakov, Russia (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 14: Otaru (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 15: Hakodate (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 16: At sea (B,L,D – Onboard Meals)

Day 17: Tokyo (Yokohama) Australia

Day 18: Australia

Cruising to Korsakov on the Diamond Princess.

Cruise to Korsakov arriving at 6am. Korsakov is an administrative centre of Korsakovsky District of Russia once it wascolonised by Japan. Explore the museums and beautiful architecture with a mix of Russian and Japanese influences.Departs at 6pm. Tender required, wheelchair access limited at this port. Optional tours are available.

Cruise to Otaru arriving at 6pm. Discover one of the biggest cities in Hokkaido. Stroll along the Otaru Canal, tastingfine Sushi and discovering traditional Japanese architecture. Departs at 9pm. Optional tours are available.

Cruise to Hakodate arriving at 8am. Hakodate offers you one of the most magnificent night views in Japan. Take aropeway to reach the summit of Mt Hakodate to enjoy the panoramic view. Departs at 11pm.

Cruising aboard the Diamond Princess.

Arrive in Tokyo at 6 am. Make your own way to the airport for your flight(s) to Australia.

Arrive home this morning.