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Wonders of Japan Cruise: Cherry Blossom Season 2023

Departure date Mar 29 - Apr 11, 2023

14 days from $20,995 per person was $22,995

Limited to 199 guests

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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.

A&K Advantages

  • Witness private performances by the world-renowned Kodo taiko drummers, Kabuki warriors and geishas
  • Immerse yourself in mesmerizing Japanese gardens, perhaps visiting the gardens at the Adachi Museum of Art
  • 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

Featured Experts

Mark Harris
Mark Edward Harris
Photo Enrichment Coach

With award-winning photography in publications that include LIFE, Mark is also the author of The Way of the Japanese Bath, North Korea and most recently The People of the Forest, which focuses on orangutans.

simon rickard
Simon Rickard
Japanese Gardens Lecturer

Former head gardener at Australia’s iconic Heronswood and the Garden of St Erth, Simon runs his own gardening design consultancy. He has led many expeditions to Japan and is excited to return during cherry blossom season.

Itinerary at a Glance

MAR 29
Arrive Osaka, Japan
MAR 30
Osaka | Cultural Wonders
MAR 31
Osaka | The Adventure Begins
APR 1
Takamatsu | Explore Your Way
APR 2
Hiroshima & Miyajima | Memorials & Shrines
APR 3
Uwajima | Seaside Splendor
APR 4
Karatsu | Ancient Trading Post
APR 5
Gyeongju, South Korea | Korean Capital
APR 6
Matsue, Japan | Verdant Gardens
APR 7
Kanazawa | Immersion into the Arts
APR 8
Sado-ga-Shima | Kodo Taiko Drummers
APR 9
At Sea | Hokkaido Island Cruising
APR 10
Otaru | Historic Canals
APR 11
Depart Sapporo

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A&K Travel and COVID-19

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Take 10 to Learn More About This Luxury Expedition Cruise | Watch a 10-minute video overview of this journey, narrated by the expert who helped design it. Watch Video >

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