Ancient Traditions of Japan's Inland Sea on Le Soleal

Trip Overview

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 the serene Inland Sea of Japan 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 Soleal, 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.

Schedule by Day

• Apr 18: Depart the U.S. / Cross the International Date Line
• Apr 19: Osaka, Japan / Kyoto
• Apr 20: Kyoto
• Apr 21: Kyoto
• Apr 22: Kyoto / Himeji / Embark Le Soleal
• Apr 23: Hiroshima / Miyajima
• Apr 24: Hagi
• Apr 25: Sakaiminato for Matsue
• Apr 26: Ulsan, South Korea for Gyeongju
• Apr 27: Moji, Japan
• Apr 28: Uno for Kurashiki / Okayama (Koraku-en Garden)
• Apr 29: Osaka/Disembark ship/Depart for the U.S. /Cross the International Date Line/Arrive home

Pricing

Per person double occupancy:

• Category 5: $7,150
• Category 4: $8,250
• Category 3: $9,550
• Category 2: $10,550
• Category 1: $11,550
• Deluxe Suite: $12,950
• Prestige Suite 2: $13,550
• Prestige Suite 1: $14,550
• Owner's Suite: $16,550

Single occupancy:

• Category 5: $11,440
• Category 4: $13,200
• Category 3: $15,280
• Category 2: $16,880
• Category 1: $18,480
• Deluxe Suite: $20,720
• Prestige Suite 2: $21,680
• Prestige Suite 1: $23,280
• Owner's Suite: $26,480

Accommodations

• 3 nights at hotel in Kyoto
• 7 nights aboard Le Soleal

Optional Extensions

Tokyo Pre-Program

April 15 - 19, 2023

$1,695 per person double occupancy / $2,295 single occupancy

Osaka and Nara Post-Program

April 29 - May 1, 2023

$1,145 per person double occupancy / $1,545 single occupancy