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Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan at the floating gate of Itsukushima Shrine. (gate sign reads Itsukushima Shrine)
Rail and Coastal Cruise

Japan Coastal Discovery

2025

Coastal Cruise

Japan Coastal Discovery

Japan Coastal Discovery

Embark on a breathtaking 11-night adventure along the coast of Japan and South Korea while enjoying comfortable accommodation, delicious dining experiences and incredible shore discoveries on the Heritage Explorer. Visit historically significant Hiroshima and delve into the history of feudal Japan with visits to Matsue Castle and Hagi Castle Town. Sample a taste of South Korea in Busan and explore culturally rich Kanazawa.

12 day Coastal Cruise

Itinerary

12 days / 11 night Coastal Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Osaka, Embark Ship

Insider Experiences

Day 2

Takamatsu

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Day 3

Okayama

Day 4

Hiroshima, Miyajima Island

Day 5

Uwajima

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Day 6

Yakushima Island

Day 7

Nagasaki

Day 8

Hagi

Day 9

Ulsan, Busan

Day 10

Matsue

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Day 11

Kanazawa

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Day 12

Kanazawa, Disembark Ship, Tokyo

Cruise
Rail

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

11 nights aboard the Heritage Adventurer
33 meals – 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners
Explore 12 towns, villages and cities
Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, expedition team and local guides
Visit Japan in spring with chances to view Cherry Blossoms throughout your cruise
Visit historically significant Hiroshima
Delve into the history of feudal Japan with visits to Matsue Castle and Hagi Castle Town
Sample a taste of South Korea in Busan

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

Close up of woman enjoying freshly served traditional Japanese seafood donburi with chopsticks in a restaurant
toasting with japanese sake and izakaya popular plates

Welcome Dinner

Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local Japanese restaurant and get to know your fellow travellers.

What's On Board

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Cruise Aboard Heritage Adventurer

Embark on a breathtaking adventure along Japan and Australia's Kimberley coast while enjoying comfortable accommodation, delicious dining experiences and incredible shore discoveries. With a fleet of 14 Zodiacs on board, all guests are able to maximise their expedition adventure with personalised expedition experiences.

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

  • Prices includes airport transfers, port charges and park fees

  • Shared charter for up to 80 Travelmarvel guests aboard the Heritage Adventurer, which has a capacity of 164 guests. Cruise is in partnership with Heritage Expeditions and Botanica World Discoveries

  • Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary

  • Prices are for cruise only. Flights not included unless specified 

APT/TM - APT Travel Group
APT/TM - Australian Pacific Holdings
APT/TM - OneTomorrow