Adventure in Asia

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Seven Seas Explorer | 29 October 2023 | 14 nights

31 Oct Embark

1 Nov Shimizu, Japan

Recommended included shore excursion Mount Fuji

• Reflect at a shrine and pilgrimage site where climbers pray before ascending Mount Fiji.
• Enjoy the natural beauty surrounding the shrine, especially the hundreds of cherry trees.
• Behold Mount Fiji from Miho no Matsubara, a perspective that has long inspired artists.

2 Nov Kyoto (Kobe), Japan

Recommended included shore excursion The Glory of Mt. Rokko

• Ride a cable car to the summit of Mt. Rokko and admire the views during the ascent.
• Enjoy the ultimate view of Kobe and Osaka from the observation deck at the top.
• Browse the exhibits in a museum devoted solely to the production of sake.

3 Nov Kyoto (Kobe), Japan

Recommended included shore excursion Highlights of Kyoto

• View the 14th-century Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
• See how the temple reflects in the adjacent pond, a feature of Shinden architecture.
• Explore Nijo Castle, a World Heritage site that was once the home of a powerful clan.
• Be amazed by the castles defensive systems, including floors that chirp as a warning.

4 Nov Kyoto (Kobe), Japan

Recommended included shore excursion Japanese Paper Making Experience

• See how artisans make traditional Washi paper by hand in a craft village.
• Recognize the attributes of Washi paper and why it is ideal for arts and crafts.
• Gain an understanding of the history of paper making in Japan.

5 Nov Hiroshima, Japan

Recommended included shore excursion Shukkei-En Japanese Garden

• Revel in the serenity of Shukkei-en Garden, which the atomic bomb blast in 1945 leveled.
• Behold the ruins of the Atomic Bomb Dome, which has become a symbol of Hiroshima.
• Reflect on the devastation from the atomic blast at the memorial Cenotaph.
• Stand before the Flame of Peace, which will burn until nuclear weapons are abolished.

6 Nov Busan, South Korea

Recommended included shore excursion Tea Culture & City Highlights

• Experience a ritual tea ceremony that has been practiced for thousands of years.
• Seek to attain a level of spiritual enlightenment through the nuances of the tea ceremony.
• Revel in the serenity of the urban oasis Yongdusan Park.
• Browse countless stalls laden with exotic seafood in Jagalchi Fish Market.

7 Nov Sasebo, Japan

Recommended included shore excursion Panoramic Sasebo

• Behold the stunning natural beauty of the undeveloped Kujuku Islands from a lookout.
• Admire the gorgeous landscape dotted with cherry trees around the Saikai Bridge.
• Stand on the bridge and look for whirlpools that form during tidal changes.

8 Nov Kagoshima, Japan

Recommended included shore excursion Volcanic Sakurajima

• Cruise to a peninsula where you will behold one of Japans most active volcanoes up close.
• Expect to see the volcano belching smoke and perhaps even feel a minor eruption.
• Discover how past major eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Enjoy several perspectives of the volcano from the lookouts at Arimua Observatory.

9 Nov Beppu, Japan

Recommended included shore excursion Beppu Hot Spring Experience

• Soak in the mineral-rich waters of a hot spring and emerge refreshed and relaxed.
• Browse the atmospheric streets of Kannawa, a village built atop steaming hot springs.
• Try a local snack such as eggs or dumplings cooked over a steaming hot spring.