8-night Treasures of Japan by Sea ? with Smithsonian Journeys Cruise
- $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit
Cruise, meals, and more... including:
- Complimentary Open Bar including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and fully stocked stateroom mini bar
- Complimentary Fine Cuisine Restaurants
- Complimentary 24-hour room service for all staterooms and suites
- Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Complimentary Gratuities
- Complimentary 24-hour butler service in suites
- Complimentary use of Wellness facilities
- Complimentary Concierge Service for all staterooms and suites
- HERMES amenities
- Open Bridge Policy
Itinerary
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| Destination | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto (Kobe) | Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 | Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 |
| Kobe, located in Japan, is capital of Hyogo Prefecture, southwestern Honshu Island, on Osaka Bay, near the city of Osaka. Since the 1890s several adjoining cities, including Hyogo, have been absorbed by Kobe. Behind the narrow coastal site of the city are mountains on which suburban residences and hotels have been built. Many Christian churches, Shinto and Buddhist temples and shrines, two famous statues of Buddha, a fine arts museum, and a municipal museum with a collection on Western cultural contact are in Kobe. From here you can also visit Kyoto, Nara and Sorakuen Garden. | ||
| Takamatsu | Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 | Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 |
| Takamatsu is the capital of Kagawa Prefecture, Japan's smallest prefecture. The Matsudaira Clan, relatives of the Tokugawa, controlled the former castle town and surrounding region, then known as Sanuki, during most of the Edo Period. | ||
| Hiroshima | Monday, Apr 14, 2025 | Monday, Apr 14, 2025 |
| Hiroshima in southwestern Honshu has grown rapidly as a commercial city, and after 1868 it was developed as a military base. Every August 6 since 1947, thousands participate in multidenominational services in the Peace Memorial Park built on the site where the bomb exploded. After the war the city was largely rebuilt, and commercial activity gradually resumed. Visit the Peace Park but also explore Miyajima Island and its colourful shrines and mysterious forests. | ||
| Miyajima Island | Monday, Apr 14, 2025 | Monday, Apr 14, 2025 |
| Miyajima Island, perhaps best known for the floating torii gateway to the Itsukushima Shrine, stunningly reflected in Hiroshima Bay. This is one of the most photographed spots in all of Japan. | ||
| Kanmon Straits | Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 | Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 |
| No Description Available | ||
| Hagi | Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 | Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 |
| Hagi is a former castle town, off the major transport ways, along the tranquil Sea of Japan coast in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Hagi is best known for its nicely preserved former castle town and local pottery, which ranks among Japan's finest. Hagi used to be the capital of the Mori daimyo (feudal lords), who governed present Yamaguchi Prefecture (then known as Choshu) for more than 200 years, and played a central role in overthrowing the shogunate and bringing an end to Japan's feudal age in the second half of the 19th century. | ||
| Sakaiminato | Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 | Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 |
| Sakaiminato is a city in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Sakaiminato is well-known for being one of the biggest fishing towns in Japan, it specializes in fresh sea food and tourists love to try out their famous and delicious king crab. The city has a multitude of tourist attractions which include visiting museums, a famous wooden lighthouse, or you can simply enjoying an ocean view picnic at the beautiful Sakai Dabai Park | ||
| Pusan (Busan) | Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 | Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 |
| Korea's "museum without walls" is akin only to China in its depth and cultural wonder. From Pusan, you can journey to the ancient Silla capital of Kyongju, a dynasty which reigned in Korea for almost a thousand years. Today this small provincial town is virtually a museum without walls, dotted with many splendid ruins. Nearby, the forested mountains and valleys shelter hundreds of beautiful Buddhist shrines including the renowned Sokkuram Grotto, and Tongdosa and Pulguksa Temples. Pusan is also a shopper's mecca and Korea's vital southern link to Japanese and American trade. | ||
| Moji, Japan | Friday, Apr 18, 2025 | Friday, Apr 18, 2025 |
| The modern port of Moji offers many historical and architectural attractions for its visitors. Tour the Mekari Park of the Seto Inland Sea National Park, and view the panoramic view of Hayatomo-no-Seto and wall paintings which depict the Battle of Dannoura. Take a walk along the beautiful waterfront promenades, or explore the famous "Blue Wing" pedestrian bridge. | ||
| Uno Ko (Okayama) | Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 | Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 |
| Uno Ko features Koraku-en, one of Japan's finest gardens. The gardens have beautifully landscaped lawns, attractive ponds, and rice paddies. The Hayashibara Museum is a place of interest with a collection of oriental furniture, swords, and costumes. | ||
| Kyoto (Kobe) | Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 | Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 |
| Kobe, located in Japan, is capital of Hyogo Prefecture, southwestern Honshu Island, on Osaka Bay, near the city of Osaka. Since the 1890s several adjoining cities, including Hyogo, have been absorbed by Kobe. Behind the narrow coastal site of the city are mountains on which suburban residences and hotels have been built. Many Christian churches, Shinto and Buddhist temples and shrines, two famous statues of Buddha, a fine arts museum, and a municipal museum with a collection on Western cultural contact are in Kobe. From here you can also visit Kyoto, Nara and Sorakuen Garden. | ||
Detailed Pricing
Deluxe Stateroom
Category: DEL Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Deluxe Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities:
• Individually-controlled air-conditioning
• Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
• Shower
• Minibar
• Flat screen satellite TV
• Desk with stationery
• DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
• Video on demand
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Bath robes
• Satellite direct line telephone
• 110/220 volts outlet
• French bath products
• 24hr room service
• Internet access wifi
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only
|
$ 10320 PER PERSON |
Deluxe Suite
Category: DS6 Size: 290 sq.ft. + 54 sq.ft. balcony. There are 3 Deluxe Suites with private balcony. Amenities:
• Individually-controlled air-conditioning
• Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
• Shower
• Minibar
• Flat screen satellite TV
• Desk with stationery
• DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
• Video on demand
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Bath robes
• Satellite direct line telephone
• 110/220 volts outlet
• French bath products
• 24hr room service
• Internet access wifi
• Sofa
• Armchair & Pedestal table
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only
|
$ 17290 PER PERSON |
Prestige Balcony Stateroom
Category: PR4 Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities:
• Individually-controlled air-conditioning
• Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
• Shower
• Minibar
• Flat screen satellite TV
• Desk with stationery
• DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
• Video on demand
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Bath robes
• Satellite direct line telephone
• 110/220 volts outlet
• French bath products
• 24hr room service
• Internet access wifi
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only
|
$ 11390 PER PERSON |
Prestige Balcony Stateroom
Category: PR5 Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities:
• Individually-controlled air-conditioning
• Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
• Shower
• Minibar
• Flat screen satellite TV
• Desk with stationery
• DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
• Video on demand
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Bath robes
• Satellite direct line telephone
• 110/220 volts outlet
• French bath products
• 24hr room service
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only
|
$ 11930 PER PERSON |
Prestige Balcony Stateroom
Category: PR6 Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities:
• Individually-controlled air-conditioning
• Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
• Shower
• Minibar
• Flat screen satellite TV
• Desk with stationery
• DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
• Video on demand
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Bath robes
• Satellite direct line telephone
• 110/220 volts outlet
• French bath products
• 24hr room service
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only
|
$ 12580 PER PERSON |
Prestige Suite
Category: PS5 Size: 398 sq.ft. + 85 sq.ft. balcony. 20 Prestige Suites with private balcony will provide you a sea with in total discretion. Amenities:
• Individually-controlled air-conditioning
• Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available
• Shower
• Minibar
• Flat screen satellite TV
• Desk with stationery
• DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
• Video on demand
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Bath robes
• Satellite direct line telephone
• 110/220 volts outlet
• French bath products
• 24hr room service
• Internet acces wifi
• Another Flat screen satellite TV
• Sofa
• Armchair & Pedestal table
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only
|
$ 23190 PER PERSON |
Prestige Suite
Category: PS6 Size: 398 sq.ft. + 85 sq.ft. balcony. 20 Prestige Suites with private balcony will provide you a sea with in total discretion. Amenities:
• Individually-controlled air-conditioning
• Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available
• Shower
• Minibar
• Flat screen satellite TV
• Desk with stationery
• DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
• Video on demand
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Bath robes
• Satellite direct line telephone
• 110/220 volts outlet
• French bath products
• 24hr room service
• Internet access wifi
• Another Flat screen satellite TV
• Sofa
• Armchair & Pedestal table
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only
|
$ 24360 PER PERSON |
Superior Stateroom
Category: SP3 Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities:
• Individually-controlled air-conditioning
• Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
• Shower
• Minibar
• Flat screen satellite TV
• Desk with stationery
• DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
• Video on demand
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Bath robes
• Satellite direct line telephone
• 110/220 volts outlet
• French bath products
• 24hr room service
• Internet access wifi
| Inclusions | Rates |
|---|---|
Cruise Only
|
$ 9570 PER PERSON |
Deck Plans
Click on the appropriate deck below for more information
Deckplan navigator
| Deck 6 |
| Deck 5 |
| Deck 4 |
| Deck 3 |
| Deck 2 |
Ship Overview
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Year Built: | 2013 |
| Year Refurbished: | 0 |
| Year Entered Present Fleet: | 0 |
| Previous name: | |
| County of Registry: | |
| Tonnage (GRT): | 10944 |
| PAX (basis 2): | 264 |
| Max Pax (inc. Uppers): | 264 |
| Passenger Decks: | 6 |
| Number of Crew: | 139 |
| Officers' Nationality: | |
| Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: | |
| Stateroom | |
|---|---|
| Suites with balcony: | 0 |
| Suites (no balcony) | 0 |
| Ocean View with balcony | 0 |
| Ocean View (no balcony) | 0 |
| Accomodations Inside | 3 |
| Total number of accomodations in all categories | 132 |
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