Asia
East Asia Expedition: From the Wild North to Hiroshima’s Heritage
Japan's Sea of Japan coast is less travelled than the country's Pacific side — quieter, more layered, shaped by trade and isolation in equal measure. This ten-night voyage moves south through it unhurriedly, from Hokkaido's mercantile Otaru through northern Honshu's prehistoric sites, rice ports and island traditions, crossing briefly to Busan before threading the narrow drama of Kanmon Strait to end two full days in Hiroshima. Autumn light, few crowds, and a sequence of places that reward curiosity over spectacle
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Voyage Overview
Japan's Sea of Japan coast is less travelled than the country's Pacific side — quieter, more layered, shaped by trade and isolation in equal measure. This ten-night voyage moves south through it unhurriedly, from Hokkaido's mercantile Otaru through northern Honshu's prehistoric sites, rice ports and island traditions, crossing briefly to Busan before threading the narrow drama of Kanmon Strait to end two full days in Hiroshima. Autumn light, few crowds, and a sequence of places that reward curiosity over spectacle
Voyage Highlights
Expert-led Talks
Learn more about this isolated polar region from our on board team of experts.
Japan in Detail
Experience Japan through places that still carry the country’s feudal and craft traditions, from castle towns to ports shaped by trade.
