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Visit must-see attractions in Osaka, including Buddhist temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site castle, before riding a bullet train to historical Oyahama and another bullet train to Hiroshima, where you will view temples and the somber peace memorial, a reminder of the atomic bomb dropped there in World War II.

注意：This program includes moderate walking as well as many steps at Himeji Castle. It is not recommended for guests with mobility restrictions.

DAY 1 – 2025年5月11日

After disembarking the ship in Osaka, you will meet the guide and drive to magnificent Himeji Castle. Regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese architecture, the hilltop castle was one of Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage sites.

After lunch, you will explore Shoshazan Engyoji, a temple complex with a history dating back more than 1,000 years. It is so atmospheric that it was chosen as a film location for the movie “The Last Samurai.”A temple monk will lead a private Zen meditation session, which may help calm your mind and ease any stress that you may have.

Afterwards,, you will transfer to the hotel in Kobe, where you will spend the evening. Time will be allotted for you to freshen up before dining at a nearby restaurant.

DAY 2 – 2025年5月12日

After breakfast at your hotel and check out, you will ridge the bullet train from Shin-Kobe to Okayama. Much of the morning will be spent at Korakuen, a beautiful landscape garden and Okayama's main attraction. Enjoy a relaxing walk in the lush surroundings before breaking for dessert and tea.

One of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, it epitomizes a Japanese landscape garden by including a large pond, streams, walking paths and a hill that serves as a lookout point. Rather unique for a Japanese garden, however, are Korakuen's spacious lawns. Groves of plum, cherry and maple trees, tea and rice fields, an archery range and a crane aviary are also found in the garden.

After driving to the Kurashiki area for lunch, you will tour the historical district, part of which you will see on a boat. Kurashiki is known as the Venice of Japan because of its canals and charming shops housed in traditional white-walled warehouses that date to that Edo period (1603-1867).

Later, you will ride the Shinkansen Bullet Train to Hiroshima. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your hotel for the evening and freshen up for dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Day 3 – 2025年5月13日

You will start the day by visiting the beautiful Peace Park and Museum with its somber cenotaph containing the names of those killed in the atomic bomb blast near the end of World War II.

You will then ride a boat to Miyajima Island, a small island in Hiroshima Bay known for its forests and ancient temples. Just offshore, an oversized orange torii gate is partially submerged and at high tide it appears to float. The gate marks the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine, which was first built in the 12th century. The sight is ranked as one of Japan's three best views.

Visit the Daisho-in temple, one of the most important temples of Shingon Buddhism. Located at the base of Mount Misen, Daisho-in features a variety of buildings, statues and other religious objects, including Kannon-do Hall, Maniden Hall, a sand mandala diagram made by Tibetan monks and a cave filled with 88 icons representing the temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Continuing on, you will enjoy a sunset dinner cruise and visit another iconic torii gate before returning to your hotel in Hiroshima for the evening.

Day 4 – 2025年5月14日

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will ride the morning Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo, an exhilarating 4-hour journey. Snacks and beverages are available to purchase on the train.

After arriving, you will transfer to the Tokyo cruise terminal and re-board the ship.

Land Program Step by Step

混雑を避けるために、観光スポットの訪問順序が変わる場合があります。All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. 修正が必要ないかどうか、最終旅程表を慎重にご確認ください。

1日目

9:00am Disembark the ship in Osaka

9:15am Security screening in the port terminal

9:30am Drive towards Himeji

11:15am Visit Himeji Castle

1:00pm Lunch at a restaurant

2:00pm Proceed to Shoshazan Engyoji

2:30pm Visit Shoshazan Engyoji

3:30pm Private Zen Meditation

4:00pm Depart for your hotel in Kobe

5:30pm　ホテルにチェックイン

7:30pm Depart for dinner at a restaurant

9:30pm Return to the hotel

Overnight at the Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland or similar hotel

2日目

午前中 ホテルにて朝食

8:00am Depart for the Shin-Kobe station

8:30am Ride the bullet train to Okayama - Green Class – time subject to change

9:05am Meet a local guide at Okayama station

9:20am Visit Korakuen with a tea and dessert break

11:00am Transfer to the lunch venue

12:00pm Lunch at a restaurant in the Kurashiki area

1:00pm Tour the historical quarter of Kurashiki on a boat at times

3:00pm Depart for Okayama Station

4:00pm Ride the bullet train to Hiroshima – time subject to change

4:45pm Transfer to your hotel

5:00pm Check-in at the hotel

6:30pm Depart for dinner in a restaurant

8:30pm Drive back to the hotel

9:00pm Arrive at the hotel for the evening

Overnight at the Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel or similar hotel

3日目

AM Breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Depart for Hiroshima Memorial Park

9:00am Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Museum, A-Bomb Dome

11:15am Depart for Miyajima Island

12:15pm Arrive at the ferry terminal and ride the ferry to Miyajima Island

12:45pm Lunch at a restaurant

2:15pm Guided tour including the market, shrine and ‘floating’ torii gate

4:15pm Proceed to the pier

4:30pm Embark on a sunset dinner cruise

6:15pm Walk to bus parking area

6:30pm Drive back to Hiroshima

7:45pm Arrive at your hotel for the evening

Overnight at the Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel or similar hotel

4日目

午前　ホテルで朝食、チェックアウト

8:00am Transfer to the Hiroshima Station

9:00am Ride the Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo (time subject to change)

1:00pm Arrive at Tokyo station and transfer to the cruise ship

予想される気候

In Kobe the average temperature is 18-26 C / 65-79 F

In Osaka the average temperature is 15-25 C / 59-77 F

In Tokyo the average temperature is 15-25 C / 59-77 F

In Hiroshima the average temperature is 14-24 C / 57-75 F

ご用意いただくもの

Light loose clothing, good walking shoes, jacket or sweater for cooler temperatures, camera, sunscreen, hat and umbrella in case of rain.

現地の通貨

日本円

電気

The voltage throughout Japan is uniformly 100 volts, A.C. Bring an international travel adaptor for electric devices.

Luggage

Due to space limitations on the train, guests can bring one overnight bag (carry-on size) per person and one small carry on piece. Small pieces can fit in the overhead compartment.

書類およびビザの要件

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for Japan. This program takes place solely within Japan.

VERY IMPORTANT

The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for train ticket purchase for this program. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

ホテル

Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

7-2 Hatobacho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0042, Japan

電話番号：078-371-1111

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

12-1 Wakakusacho, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0053, Japan

電話番号：082-262-7111

*予期せぬ事態が発生した場合のみ、ホテルの変更を行います。代替ホテルの利用となる場合は、同等の等級／スタンダードのホテルをご用意し、お客様に宿泊先の変更についてご連絡いたします。If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.

プログラムに含まれるもの：

•1 night at the Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland or similar hotel – Run of House with minimum guarantee Executive Moderate Room

•2 nights at the Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel or similar hotel – Deluxe King Room

•Breakfasts

•3 lunches including one soft drink or water per person plus tea or coffee

•2 dinners at local restaurants including 2 glasses of house wine, beer, soft drink or water plus tea or coffee

•1 sunset dinner cruise including 2 glasses of house wine, beer, soft drink or water plus tea or coffee

•旅程中のツアーと入場料

•Shinkansen Bullet train - Shin-Kobe to Okayama, Okayama to Hiroshima and Hiroshima to Tokyo – Green class

•Ferry to the Miyajima Island

•Local escort to accompany the group throughout

プログラムに含まれないもの：

•Any other meals or beveages not listed above

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, room service and laundry

•Visa if required

•運転手やガイドへのチップ

ご注意：複数日にわたって行われる地上プログラムには豊富で長期のアクティビティが含まれているのに対し、短期間の地上プログラムにはレベルがやさしめのアクティビティが含まれています。ただし、プログラムはそれぞれ異なりますので、坂、石畳、砂、砂利、自然道などを歩く準備をしてください。Occasionally, there may also be a need to climb steps or stairs. 車椅子をご利用のお客様や移動に不安があるお客様は、ツアープログラムの内容にお客様にとって参加が難しいと思われる所がないかどうか、事前にクルーズラインに相談されることをお勧めします。

地上プログラムはすべて、参加人数が限られており、参加状況によってはご利用いただけない場合があります。最小催行人数に達しないプログラムはキャンセルになることがあります。表示価格は、予想外の交通費上昇、地上での手配、通貨変動などの理由により変更となる場合があります。

一度ご購入いただきますと、価格は保証され、変更することはございません。Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. 出航日の90日以内にキャンセルされた場合は、100%のキャンセル料を申し受けます。