Nagasaki's Blossoms, Atomic Bomb Museum, Tokyo Stay & Mt. Fuji cruise

Itinerary

• Day 1-2 - Flight departs
  Say goodbye to your current destination, for it’s time to head somewhere new! Flight information will be available closer to your embarkation date, but this will be when you’re hopping on a plane to continue your adventure – be that travelling somewhere new, or heading home.
• Day 2-5 - Tokyo Hotel Stay - 3 Nights
  One of the most populous urban centres in the world and a modern metropolis boasting some of this region’s most iconic landmarks and cultural attractions, Tokyo is unlike anywhere else on Earth. During your exploration of Japan, you’ll have the chance to spend some time in Tokyo with a hotel stay in the Japanese capital. More information regarding your hotel accommodation will be available closer to your departure date.
• Day 4 - Tokyo - Mt. Fuji with Bullet Train & Lunch
  A historic source of inspiration for artists around the world and one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, Mount Fuji is the highlight of this exciting day tour through the stunning scenery of the famous Hakone region; throughout your tour, you’ll find Mount Fuji providing a dramatic backdrop to the breathtaking natural beauty of this unique area. Starting your day with an exhilarating cable car ride over the Owakudani Valley on the Hakone Ropeway, a sky gondola where you’ll get a unique perspective of the steaming sulphur springs and luscious landscape of this area, you’ll enjoy a short stop in Owakudani itself before heading down to Lake Ashi. Heading out onto the serene waters on a boat tour, with Mount Fuji looming in the distance, you’ll have the chance to see the Hakone Shrine and learn more about the spiritual importance of this region. Then, to make your trip back to Tokyo even more memorable and round out the tour, you’ll take a ride on the famous Shinkansen: Japan’s high-speed bullet train. A nation balancing tradition and natural beauty with advanced engineering and cutting-edge technology, this marvel of modern engineering will give you an insight into the other side of Japan and perfectly compliments the rest of this rewarding experience.
• Day 5 - Tokyo / Yokohama, Kanagawa
  Visitors to Tokyo have an almost endless array of shopping, entertainment, culture and food options to explore in a city where the past, present and future blend together like no other. The city's history can be found all around it, as well as other superb museums, historic temples and parks.
• Day 6 - At Sea
  While sailing between destinations, you’ll have time to take a moment and enjoy everything your cruise ship has to offer; with stunning food prepared with the freshest ingredients, fantastic entertainment opportunities, and plenty of places to lounge around, an enjoyable day at sea awaits!
• Day 7 - Yatsushiro
  Yatsushiro is a historically significant but relatively quiet city known for its holy shrines, local ceramics, and picturesque scenery. It serves as a regional hub, with notable attractions like the old Hinagu Onsen, the oldest hot spring in Kumamoto, the Gokanosho mountains, and Yatsushiro Castle ruins.
• Day 8 - Busan
  A large port city in South Korea, Busan is a bustling city with a mixture of modern and historic landmarks. Surrounded by mountains and beaches, whether you’re looking to relax and unwind with a tranquil walk, visit an aquarium or see the city from a new perspective by venturing to the top of one of the viewpoints, the choice is yours. Top highlights in the city include Haeundae Beach, the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and the Diamond Tower.
• Day 9 - Nagasaki
  Located on the island of Kyushu, Nagasaki has grown to become one of Japan's most attractive cities in spite of the nuclear attack in 1945 it is unfortunately famous for. Without a doubt, this tragedy in the city's history still bares its mark, with the Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park being must-see cultural stops during your visit. Nowadays though Nagasaki looks to the future, with charming streets just waiting to be explored.
• Day 9 - Nagasaki - Omura Koen Park, Atomic Bomb Museum & Peace Park
  It’s time to explore Nagasaki and embark on a unique day tour that combines this city’s natural beauty with its devastating history – an enriching experience that promises to be memorable. First, you’ll have the chance to explore the stunning Omura Park: a garden in the grounds around Kushima Castle, famed for being one of the best places to admire cherry blossoms and home to rare Omura Zakura, a variety of late-blooming cherry trees. Following this, you’ll visit the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. With the atomic bombing of Nagasaki by the United States during the Second World War easily one of the most important – and devastating – events of the 20th century, and the only use of nuclear weaponry in armed conflict to date, you’ll have the chance to learn more about both the history and the legacy of this significant event during your time here. This tour concludes with a visit to Nagasaki Peace Park, a memorial park built just north of the atomic bomb blast’s hypocenter. Representing a wish for world peace, and that such a tragic war will never be repeated, this is the perfect place to reflect on what you’ve seen before you continue onto the next part of your adventure.
• Day 10 - Kagoshima
  A beautiful seaside city, Kagoshima boasts an active volcano that overlooks Kinko Bay. Due to its warm temperature, palm tree-lined streets and the volcano, the city has been compared with Naples in Italy. In Kagoshima there are an array of landmarks and attractions, including the Kagoshima City Aquarium, Hirakawa Zoo and beautiful Sengan-en Gardens.