to float on water; have lunch at a restaurant serving regional fare; and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and the nearby Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Meals BLD
11. ART IN NAOSHIMA AND KURASHIKI Anchor in Uno Ko. A walking tour of the historic quarter of Kurashiki reveals an old merchant town, where warehouses, shops, and mills remain virtually unchanged by time and weeping willows line a koi-filled canal. Another Kurashiki treasure, the Ohara Museum of Art, shows you its great collection of Western art, including works by Matisse, Monet, Gauguin, El Greco, and Pollock. Board a ferry to the unique little island of Naoshima – exclusively devoted to art installations and the work of the world-class architect Tadao Ando. Wander through the Art House Project, traditional houses transformed into stand-alone art projects; the Ando Museum; and the Benesse House Museum, designed by Ando to explore coexistence among nature, art, and architecture. Back onboard ship, enjoy your captain’s farewell dinner tonight. Meals BLD
12. DOTOMBORI & BULLET TRAIN TO TOKYO Disembark in Osaka for a walking tour of Dotombori, the energetic neighborhood famous for its dazzling array of neon and mechanical signs. Then take the bullet train to Tokyo, where your guide introduces you to the luxury shopping district of Ginza. Settle into your premier hotel in the heart of the city, and enjoy time for dinner and checking out the city on your own. Meals BL
13. FROM SHRINE TO SUMO IN TOKYO Plunge into an eclectic day in Tokyo with visits to the Senso-ji Temple – devoted to the Buddhist deity of compassion – and the Meiji Shrine. A guided tour of the Edo-Tokyo Museum introduces you to Tokyo’s history. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Finish the day in style at our farewell reception and dinner with traditional music and what’s sure to be a highlight of your adventure in Japan, an unforgettable sumo wrestling demonstration that has to be seen to be believed. Meals BLD
14. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Tokyo. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo or the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo to Narita International Airport or Haneda Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. Meals B
14 DAYS FROM $11,290 PLUS AIRFARE (13 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches & 11 Dinners)
BEGINS KYOTO
Southbound– Kyoto to Tokyo Apr 11, 27 Go to
tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.
Superior Cabin – Deck 3 Double $11,290
Deluxe Cabin – Deck 3 Double $11,960
Prestige Cabin – Deck 4 Double $12,300
Prestige Cabin – Deck 5 Double $12,560
Prestige Cabin – Deck 6 Double $12,920
Deluxe Suite – Deck 6 Double $13,690
Double $13,970
Double $14,450
Northbound – Kyoto to Tokyo Apr 3, 19
LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON Single $14,217
Single $14,887 Single $15,849 Single $16,109 Single $16,469 Single N/A Prestige Suite – Deck 5 Single N/A Prestige Suite – Deck 6 Single N/A Triple $10,010
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air, in coach or business, for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Land / Cruise Price includes everything described in General Information as well as Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, bar and restaurant beverages throughout the day aboard ship, including house wines and spirits, entertainment and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff. Departures will be hosted by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 guests.
Please ask about additional hotel nights before or after your tour and about our comprehensive Cruise Protection Product.
Travel North or South: Go to
tauck.com for northbound itinerary. See page 70 for deck plans and ship specifications.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1-3* WESTIN MIYAKO KYOTO
Night 4-11 Night 12,13
Visit the Black Castle in Matsue, a rare surviving medieval fortress Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
tauck.com 25 ABOARD LE SOLÉAL
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL TOKYO / MANDARIN ORIENTAL, TOKYO
Kyoto
Cruising Tokyo
*Tour of April 3 – guests staying at the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo nights 12 and 13 will stay at the Hyatt Regency Kyoto nights 1 and 2.
Triple $9690
Triple $7904 Triple N/A Triple N/A Triple N/A Triple N/A Triple N/A
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