Circumnavigation of Japan: Sacred Isles & Northern Shores

Trip Overview

This 15-day Signature Yacht Cruise on board Scenic Eclipse II, your ultra-luxury Scenic Discovery Yacht, charts a rare course around the entire Japanese archipelago. Begin in Osaka and sail west to Matsuyama's legendary hot springs and the shrine town of Hofu, before crossing to Busan in South Korea for a day of coastal temples and vibrant markets. Returning to Japan, the voyage follows the Sea of Japan northward through the remote Oki Islands, a World Heritage-listed Global Geopark, the pine-clad sandbars of Miyazu, and the mountain-framed harbours of Toyama and Niigata. Continue to Akita's samurai heritage before crossing to Hakodate on Hokkaido. The Pacific coast reveals a different rhythm as you call at Sendai, Oarai and Tokyo, then round the Kii Peninsula at Toba before completing the circle in Osaka. Timed to coincide with Japan's iconic cherry blossom season, this is a voyage of extraordinary depth and variety for travellers seeking the full breadth of Japan.

Operated by Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours aboard Scenic Eclipse II.

Cruise Highlights

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1

Osaka

Day 2

Day 2

Matsuyama

Day 3

Day 3

Hofu

Day 4

Day 4

Busan

Day 5

Day 5

Oki Islands

Day 6

Day 6

Miyazu

Day 7

Day 7

Toyama

Day 8

Day 8

Niigata

Day 9

Day 9

Akita

Day 10

Day 10

Hakodate

Day 11

Day 11

Sendai

Day 12

Day 12

Oarai

Day 13

Day 13

Tokyo

Day 14

Day 14

Toba

Day 15

Day 15

Osaka

Pricing & Options

Prices are a guide and vary with season, cabin category and party size. Your advisor will confirm the exact cost before anything is booked.

Cabins