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Monday, October 11, 2027 |
Tokyo, Japan |
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5:00 PM |
Tokyo, located on the eastern side of the main island of Honshu, is the core of the most populated area in the world (urban area 38M). The small fishing village of Edo was fortified in 1457 with Edo Castle (The Imperial Palace now stands at this location) and became one of the largest cities in the world by the 18th C. Its stringent policy of seclusion ended in 1854 and opened Japan to outside trade. Read more about Tokyo, Japan
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Tuesday, October 12, 2027 |
Nagoya, Japan |
8:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
Nagoya, the fourth-largest city in Japan and one of its major ports, is located on the Pacific coast in the Chubu region on central Honshu. One of the two most famous sightseeing spots is the reconstructed Nagoya Castle that was built in 1612 with two golden carp on the roof, and that today is also home to an interesting museum that contains an ancient Atsuta shrine as well as some 4,400 national historic treasures. The Atsuta Shrine is known as the second-most venerable shrine in Japan, after Ise Shrine. Read more about Nagoya, Japan
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Wednesday, October 13, 2027 |
Kobe, Japan |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Kobe is the capital of the Hyogo Prefecture and lies on the southern side of the main island of Honshu, Japan. A cosmopolitan port city with an international flavour it is hemmed in by Mt. Rokko, and it constantly comes up number one in expatriate rankings of the best place to live in Japan. Read more about Kobe, Japan
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Thursday, October 14, 2027 |
Beppu, Japan |
12:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
Beppu, a city that overlooks Beppu Bay and is backed by mountains, is located in the Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. It is considered to be Japan’s hot springs capital as it has the second largest volume of hot water in the world - after Yellowstone in the United States - and the largest number of hot spring sources in Japan. This tourist town has nine spectacular geothermal hot springs that are referred to as the ‘nine hells of Beppu’, certainly the major attraction for visitors. Read more about Beppu, Japan
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Friday, October 15, 2027 |
Kitakyushu, Japan |
9:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Kitakyushu is a major port on the northern tip of the island of Kyushu at the western entrance to the Inland Sea of Japan. Across a narrow strait is the larger island of Honshu. Kitakyushu was formed in 1963 by joining five smaller cities. Read more about Kitakyushu, Japan
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Saturday, October 16, 2027 |
Busan, South Korea |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Busan (formerly Pusan), the second largest city and principal port of South Korea, is situated in the SE of the peninsula on the Korea Strait. The city has many steep hills, creating a delightful mix of mountains and ocean. While Busan was relatively untouched during the Korean War, the flood of refugees has shaped the city. Read more about Busan, South Korea
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Sunday, October 17, 2027 |
JEJU (SEOGWIPO), South Korea |
7:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Located on the southern coast of Jeju Island, the Port of Seogwipo serves as a regional harbor supporting both tourism and local fishing activities. It is a smaller port compared to Jeju’s main international terminal but accommodates cruise ships, ferries, and small cargo vessels. The port offers access to scenic volcanic coastlines and nearby attractions such as Jeongbang Waterfall and Seongsan Ilchulbong. Read more about JEJU (SEOGWIPO), South Korea
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Monday, October 18, 2027 |
Seoul, South Korea |
9:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, and is located on the Han River in the country's north-west. The city is an hour from Incheon port. With almost half of South Korea's population living in its greater area, it is the country's foremost economic, political and cultural centre. Read more about Seoul, South Korea
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Tuesday, October 19, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, October 20, 2027 |
Shanghai, China |
7:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Shanghai, at the mouth of the Yangtze River on the mid-coast of mainland China, is the most populous city in the People's Republic. It is the largest centre of commerce and finance on mainland China, and the show-piece of the world's fastest-growing major economy. It is a major cruise port rivalling Hong Kong and Singapore, and the largest container port in the world. Read more about Shanghai, China
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Thursday, October 21, 2027 |
At Sea |
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Friday, October 22, 2027 |
Kagoshima, Japan |
7:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
Kagoshima lies on the southern tip of the island of Kyushu in Japan. It is the picturesque capital of the Prefecture of the same name. Due to its active stratovolcano Sakurajima – Kagoshima's Vesuvius, seen east of the port – and its 'excitable' inhabitants, it is often compared to its Italian sister city, Naples. Read more about Kagoshima, Japan
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Saturday, October 23, 2027 |
Kochi, Japan |
10:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Kochi is the capital of Kochi Prefecture on the southern coast of Shikoku Island, Japan. The city is small and friendly, with a casual atmosphere and a dose of southern flair. It boasts several attractions of interest to travellers. Read more about Kochi, Japan
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Sunday, October 24, 2027 |
Shimizu, Japan |
1:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Shimizu is located on the coast of Suruga Bay, 140km SW of Tokyo, on the island of Honshu, facing the Pacific Ocean. Shimizu-ku is actually a ward or sub-division of the city of Shiuoka. The Kakita River flows through the town. Read more about Shimizu, Japan
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Monday, October 25, 2027 |
Yokohama, Japan |
7:00 AM |
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Yokohama is located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay, less than half an hour's train journey directly south of Tokyo. It is the second largest city in Japan and one of the cities most visited by foreigners. Despite being devastated by bombings in WWII it remains a maritime city and retains an international flavour. Read more about Yokohama, Japan
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