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Your Kyoto & the Zen of Japan Package

Kyoto & the Zen of Japan

Was SG$11,569 per person

SG$10,899 per person

With RCI Exchange (7TP or 20,000 Points) - Inclusive of RCI Exchange Fee*

Duration: 12 Nights

Region: Asia

Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises

Cabin: Inside

Deal Code: DCVBYSK

1300 301 022

Deal Description

Pricing based on departure date: 26 October 2026

12 Days. 10 Ports . 1 Amazing Holidays

Cruise Itinerary

Tokyo, Japan

There are as many Tokyos to discover as there interests.

Cuisine ? It has Michelin Stars than any other city.

Culture ? Kabuki theater and Sumo wrestling are just the beginning.

Shopping ? The Posh boutiques of Ginza lie on one end of spectrum, Workshops that hand-craft samurai swords at the other

Shimizu

Most notably known as the city you can see the UNESCO site of Mount Fuji from. This small port city considered one of the three most beautiful ports in Japan has many historical building like Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, Sumpugo Park, and Shizuoka Sengen Shrine. The 65-foot Shiraito Waterfall, located near Mount Fuji looks like it could be silk. Enjoy tuna from Japan’s largest fishery here or a cup of maccha, a Japanese green tea.

Shingu

For over 1,000 years pilgrims have traveled to the Kumano Region to pray at the three Sacred Kumano Shrines. In Shingu you can see the Hayatama Shrine and the Kamikura Shrine. Both of these shrines are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as Sacred Sites of Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.

Kagoshima

The seaside city of Kagoshima is best known for Sakurajima, an active volcano facing Kinko Bay. Take a tour to the Shiroyama Observatory or to the peaceful Edo-period Sengamen Japanese Garden. Visit the Ishibashi Park and the three Edo-period stone bridges or travel to the nearby village of Chiran to see the well-preserved Samurai Houses and the Chiran Peace Museum, exploring the background of kamikaze pilots.

Nagasaki

Notable for the nuclear attack it suffered during WWII, Nagasaki has memorialized the event at the city’s Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Memorial Park. The museum tells the story of the events leading up to the bombing and the park, located at the center of the bomb blast, houses a beautiful 30-foot tall fountain symbolizing peace. Other highlights to see are the Glover Gardens and Dejima Museum, which was originally an artificial island.

Busan

The second largest city in South Korea is a popular leisure destination due to the nearby hot springs. It is home to many famous beaches that lure visitors from around the world and the UNESCO site of Gyeongju an outdoor museum that was once the capital of the Silla Kingdom and holds many architectural points of interest including ornate temples. Also of interest is South Korea’s largest temple, Tongdosa Temple, renowned for having no outdoor statues.

Karatsu

Located on the island of Kyushu, Karatsu is one of the closest Japanese cities to the Korean Peninsula. Karatsu Castle is the main attraction here. Built in 1608, it houses a museum of the castle’s history and Karatsu ceramics. Karatsu is also known for its pottery which can be viewed at the Karatsu-yaki Pottery Gallery. Also worth visiting is the Karatsu Hikiyama Exhibition Hall which displays the 14 floats used in the annual Karatsu Kunchi Festival in November.

Hiroshima

Fold a paper crane to leave at the Atomic Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit Hiroshima Castle to see three trees that survived the bombing that destroyed the castle itself. Or head to Miyajima, one of the most scenic spots in Japan, for a look at the vermillion Itsukushima Shrine floating in the sea — yet another World Heritage Site.

Takamatsu

The main gateway to Shikoku Island and an important focal point for the island’s rail and road transit systems, Takamatsu, on Japan’s scenic Inland Sea, has been a political and economic center since the Edo period. Among the attractions here is Ritsurin Garden, created during the Edo period, and especially popular during spring for the cherry blossoms and autumn for the fall foliage. Takamatsu Symbol tower has several observation decks providing panoramic views of the sea and landscapes.

Osaka

Osaka is the gateway to Kyoto with great street food, bright lights and delightful night life. Its main historic landmark is the 16th century Osaka Castle surrounded by a moat and many flowering trees.

Itinerary Map

What’s Included?

2 hotel nights at Intercontinental Osaka

All transfer to and from the various included sites

Admission fees to Kasuga Shrine, Todaiji Temple, Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Kimono & Tea Tasting Experience

10-day cruise aboard your Windstar small ship

Your Ship: Star Seeker

Be one of the first to experience Star Seeker, Windstar’s newest yacht, during our inaugural sailing season beginning January 2026!

Featuring new dining options, upgraded amenities, and 112 spacious suites — nearly all with a full private veranda or a floor-to-ceiling infinity window — Star Seeker is a fresh take on our Star Class that remains unmistakably Windstar.

Itinerary Overview

Tokyo, Shimizu, Shingu, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Busan, Karatsu, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Kobe

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Terms & Conditions

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