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A mysterious island nation of unsurpassed natural beauty and customs, Japan and its fascinating culture are laden with ancient spiritual rituals and rich, storied tradition. This 13-day, 12-night land and sea voyage showcases sites from the ethereal temples, jewel box pagodas and shogun castles of Kyoto to the latticed merchant houses of Hagi’s samurai district. 

On a specially arranged excursion to Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine, marvel at its iconic "floating" Torii gate on the Seto Inland Sea. Explore seven different UNESCO World Heritage sites in two countries. Discover the Inland Sea of Japan and South Korea, featuring an eight-night, all‑inclusive cruise on the expedition small ship Heritage Adventurer. Emmy Award‑winning international news correspondent Jim Laurie will join us as guest speaker, sharing insights about this remarkable region on a journey to remember! 

Trip highlights

• Enjoy a specially arranged excursion to Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine to see its iconic "floating" Torii gate on the Seto Inland Sea.

• Hear from distinguished guest speaker Jim Laurie, former NBC News Tokyo bureau chief.

• Tour seven UNESCO World Heritage sites:Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto; Shirakawa-go; Town of Hagi; Hiroshima Peace Memorial; Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in Japan; Bulguksa Temple and Gyeongju Historic Areas in South Korea.

• Take advantage of the Tokyo pre-tour extension and Osaka post‑tour extension.

Ship Information: Heritage Adventurer