Discover traditional Japan, forged by millennia of traditions, where nature and the sacred become one. Among the trade winds, the dreamlike landscapes of lush green hills, mystical mountains and ancestral temples nestling in preserved nature will fill you with wonder. Toba, Shingu, Himeji, Miyajima… the historic cities reveal their imperial secrets throughout the different ports of call, while Zen gardens and peaceful temples celebrate Shinto heritage. This journey into the heart of the Japanese soul will also immerse you in the moving history of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, which are now some of Japan’s most relaxed and fascinating destinations.

A person dressed in a traditional japanese Kimono and a bamboo kasa
A large Zelkova tree in Japan with large branches and greenery
Kagoshima in Japan with a mountain in the background and green gardens in the front

A map of Japan showing stops on a cruise itinerary