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Day by Day Summary and Map
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Jul 14, 2026
Day 1
Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrive in Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon before embarking the ship.
Wednesday - Jul 15, 2026
Day 2
Flatey, Iceland
Explore Iceland's western frontier, visiting Flatey Island, a trading post for many centuries turned sleepy summer islet. Walk around the charming little hamlet and hike across hiking trails that trace the path past seasonal puffin population on the cliffs.
Thursday - Jul 16, 2026
Day 3
Vigur Island, Iceland
Friday - Jul 17, 2026
Day 4
Isafjordur, Iceland
Explore the beautiful and peaceful Westfjords region of Iceland. Enjoy a hike to a remote waterfall, a Zodiac cruise alongside stunning scenery, or bike along the coast of the Westfjords. Enter Isafjardardjup and land at Vigur Island to visit the eider farm and learn about the down cleaning process. Get to know the capital of the Westfjords, Isafjordur, through a walking tour complete with local sights, sounds, and tastes. ... Read More
Saturday - Jul 18, 2026
Day 5
Cruising the Denmark Strait
Sail away from the Westfjords of Iceland and across the Denmark Strait, which connects the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean. The strait is home to the world's largest waterfall, caused by powerful currents and glaciers. Listen to talks by experts, relax with a book in the lounge or the observation deck, and keep an eye out for wildlife as the ship sails across the continental shelf. ... Read More
Sunday - Jul 19, 2026
Day 6
Cruising the Coast of Greenland, Greenland
The coast of the world's largest island is etched with thousands of fjords, some of which reach back to the Greenlandic ice sheet. Spend the day exploring these stunning inlets of the eastern coast as the staff uses the ship's underwater cameras and Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to help you discover marine life and fascinating underwater geology. Ice permitting, sail deep into Skjoldungen fjord and soak in your arrival to Greenland on a Zodiac cruise or in a kayak among the icebergs. ... Read More
Monday - Jul 20, 2026
Day 7
Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
Tasermiut, Denmark
Sail into Prins Christian Sund, which cuts into the southern tip of Greenland, passing between soaring pinnacles and glaciers, allowing the ship to sail through the sheltered waters of this dramatic landscape. As you round the southern coast of Greenland, enter Tasermiut Fjord, known as Arctic Patagonia, for its sheer granite rock faces and dramatic valley filled with glaciers or their moraines. Spend time exploring by foot, kayak, or zodiac along its shores. ... Read More
Tuesday - Jul 21, 2026
Day 8
Qaqortoq, Greenland
Wednesday - Jul 22, 2026
Day 9
Hvalsey, Greenland
Qaqortoq and Tunulliarfik Fjord provide two days of insight, culture, and local interactions. Walk through the ruins of Brattahlid, Erik the Red's farm, visiting replicas of the church and the family's longhouse. Explore the same shores from which their son, Leif Eriksson, launched the first voyages to North America-500 years before Columbus. Visit the unofficial capital of southern Greenland at Qaqortoq, with just over 3,200 residents. The colonial influence is visible throughout the town, with houses painted in primary colors and architecture dating back to the 1700s. Stroll through the town square and visit the museum, where Greenlandic kayaks, hunting equipment, and local art and handicrafts are on display. Finally, walk through the walls of Hvalsey church, located in the fjords behind Qaqortoq, the best-preserved Norse ruins in all of Greenland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... Read More
Thursday - Jul 23, 2026
Day 10
Nuuk, Greenland
Perched on the seaside in the shadow of ice-capped Sermitsiaq Mountain, Nuuk is the world's smallest capital city by population, with some 19,000 inhabitants, experiencing tremendous cultural and economic growth. Watch for harp seals as you enter the harbor and take a walking tour with local residents to learn how the community has changed over the generations. At the National Museum, examine the extraordinary 15th-century Qilakitsoq mummies found near Uummannaq-a discovery that was featured in a National Geographic magazine cover story in 1985. The Arctic ice preserved these mummies so well that researchers have been able to study their tattoos, their medical conditions, and even what they ate. ... Read More
Friday - Jul 24, 2026
Day 11
Evighetens Fjord
Kangaamiut, Greenland
In the early morning, the ship enters Evighed Fjord (Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord), which winds picturesquely past steep mountains and stunning tidewater glaciers. In the far reaches of the fjord, take a Zodiac cruise along the face of one of the many glaciers or hike over glacial moraines to a waterfall. In the afternoon, conditions permitting, visit the small fishing community of Kangaamiut. Climb the small mountain behind the village to take in the views or walk through the village and photograph the colorful houses clustered on the seaside slope. ... Read More
Saturday - Jul 25, 2026
Day 12
Sisimiut, Greenland
Upon arrival to Sisimiut, a former whaling port, enjoy your choice of guided walks through the sights and sounds of the village, including a meeting with the caretakers of the Greenlandic Dog Project, or hiking part of the Arctic Circle trail. In your free time, enjoy a local food tasting, visit the open-air museum, or explore the local artisan workshops. ... Read More
Sunday - Jul 26, 2026
Day 13
Jakobshavn, Greenland
Monday - Jul 27, 2026
Day 14
Cruising Ilulissat / Disko Bay, Greenland
Sail into Qeqertarsuup Tunua, also known as Disko Bay, and be welcomed by floating icebergs calved off the world's most active glacier, Sermeq Kujalleq. Enjoy an extraordinary cruise aboard local boats among towering icebergs of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Ilulissat Icefjord. Visit the town of Ilulissat and hike into the Sermermiut Valley, once an Inuit settlement and now home to a peaceful boardwalk overlooking the Icefjord. As the ship make its way north through Disko Bay, if ice conditions permit, you'll follow the inside passage of Disko Island and trace the shores of the Nuussuaq Peninsula as you keep watch for a glimpse of the Greenlandic Ice Sheet. ... Read More
Tuesday - Jul 28, 2026
Day 15
Uummannaq, Greenland
Qilakitsoq, Greenland
The village of Uummannaq sits on a tiny, yet dramatic island in the Uummannaq Fjord, dominated by a massive peak rising at its center. Visit the town's excellent community museum to see traditional clothing and tools along with scenes of everyday life on these islands and enjoy a stroll through the streets of this northern outpost. In the afternoon, with special village permissions, cross the fjord to the site of Qilakitsoq, an important archaeological site for Greenlanders, where eight mummies, dating back to 1475, were discovered in 1972. These eight individuals, all extraordinarily well-preserved women and children, were Thule people, the ancestors of the modern Inuit and was featured on the cover of the February 1985 issue of National Geographic magazine. For the adventurous hikers, make your own respectful journey up to the final resting place of these ancestors. ... Read More
Wednesday - Jul 29, 2026
Day 16
Cruising the Fjords
Sail along Greenland's fjords and look for Arctic foxes, whales and-with luck-caribou. Paddle a kayak along the steep sides of the fjord or ride a Zodiac to see the glacially carved landscape up close.
Thursday - Jul 30, 2026
Day 17
Nuuk, Greenland
Enjoy a scenic sailing out of the Nuuk fjord and into the open water of the Davis Strait as you navigate north along the coastline. Guests not continuing on to the next voyage will disembark.
Friday - Jul 31, 2026
Day 18
Cruising the Coast of Greenland, Greenland
Sisimiut, Greenland
The massive ice sheet that blankets much of Greenland feeds dozens of fjords and glaciers on the dramatic western coast. Be on the lookout for humpback and minke whales as you trace these rugged shores. During a stop at the former whaling port of Sisimiut, visit the local museum and stroll among the town's 18th-century wooden buildings. ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 1, 2026
Day 19
Cruising Ilulissat / Disko Bay, Greenland
Jakobshavn, Greenland
Sail into Disko Bay to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ilulissat Icefjord, a tongue of the Greenland ice sheet that extends to the bay. Here, the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier calves enormous amounts of ice at an astonishing rate, releasing icebergs that can soar up to 300 feet. A cruise among these gigantic sculptures of ice is a highlight of your voyage. Explore the remains of the historic fishing village of Sermermiut and take in spectacular views of the ice-laden mouth of the fjord. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 2, 2026
Day 20
Pond Inlet, Canada
Monday - Aug 3, 2026
Day 21
Cruising Lancaster Sound, Canada
Tuesday - Aug 4, 2026
Day 22
Devon Island, Canada
Begin your exploration of the Canadian High Arctic with a visit to the small Inuit community of Pond Inlet, Nunavut. Explore some of the beautiful bays and inlets along Baffin Island's Lancaster Sound, a favorite Inuit hunting and fishing location for hundreds of years. Carved by Ice Age glaciers, Lancaster Sound is also the eastern gateway to the Arctic Archipelago, where European explorers like William Baffin first ventured in the 17th century to search for the Northwest Passage. Days here are spent searching for ringed seals, Arctic foxes, walruses, and polar bears, as well as beluga and bowhead whales. Visit Devon Island and take a walk with the ship's archaeologist to learn about the Thule people-ancestors of the modern Inuit-that once inhabited this region. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 5, 2026
Day 23
Devon Island, Canada
Thursday - Aug 6, 2026
Day 24
Cruising Bellot Strait, Canada
Your ice-strengthened ship, National Geographic Resolution, navigates the Northwest Passage following nature's path-dependent on ice and weather conditions. Taking cues from nature, you'll follow wildlife, stop for hikes on the tundra, or drop anchor in a beautiful fjord or an icy bay to explore and kayak beneath massive ice sculptures and soaring cliffs. Along the way, explore ice-studded channels and glacier-carved islands that stretch for hundreds of miles-a stunning display of raw geology; survey the rocky, "Mars-like" terrain of uninhabited Devon Island; sail past the northernmost part of mainland North America in the Bellot Strait, one of the narrowest and most infamous of the passage; and cross the top of the Northwest Territory of Canada to search for ringed seals, Arctic foxes, musk oxen, walruses, and polar bears, as well as beluga and bowhead whales. History and culture are also on the itinerary. Learn about the Inuit peoples who have hunted and fished here for thousands of years. And hear heroic stories of the early explorers: Roald Amundsen, John Ross, William Edward Parry, and James Clark Ross, among others. ... Read More
Friday - Aug 7, 2026
Day 25
Captain's Choice, United States
Saturday - Aug 8, 2026
Day 26
Captain's Choice, United States
Sunday - Aug 9, 2026
Day 27
Captain's Choice, United States
Monday - Aug 10, 2026
Day 28
Captain's Choice, United States
Tuesday - Aug 11, 2026
Day 29
Captain's Choice, United States
Wednesday - Aug 12, 2026
Day 30
Captain's Choice, United States
Thursday - Aug 13, 2026
Day 31
Captain's Choice, United States
Friday - Aug 14, 2026
Day 32
Captain's Choice, United States
Saturday - Aug 15, 2026
Day 33
At Sea
Indulge in National Geographic Resolution's amenities as you continue along the shores of the Canadian High Arctic. Soak in the ship's infinity-style outdoor hot tubs, take in panoramic views from the rooftop observation deck, and enjoy talks from onboard experts. Take time to reflect on the amazing wildlife and geology that have highlighted your journey so far. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 16, 2026
Day 34
Herschel Island, Canada
Once a thriving whaling village off the coast of the Yukon Territory, Herschel Island is now classified as a Natural Environmental Park. The island protects the wildlife alongside the heritage of the Inuvialuit people and the whaling industry. As you wander through Herschel's historic dwellings, keep an eye out for the wildlife residents, which include bears, musk oxen, and Arctic foxes. The area is also home to the largest colony of black guillemots in the Western Arctic. ... Read More
Monday - Aug 17, 2026
Day 35
At Sea
As you continue to sail westward along the northern coast of Alaska, reflect on your adventures while scanning the water for marine life and enjoying life onboard. Take a yoga class, unwind with a massage in the wellness center, and curl up next to the fireplace in the library. Share images with your National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions certified photography instructor and marvel at footage captured by the ship's underwater camera. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 18, 2026
Day 36
At Sea
Wednesday - Aug 19, 2026
Day 37
At Sea
Thursday - Aug 20, 2026
Day 38
Nome, United States
Arrive in the remote city of Nome, Alaska, on the coast of the Bering Sea. Disembark to explore the town prior to heading back on ship. Guests not continuing on to the next voyage will disembark.
Friday - Aug 21, 2026
Day 39
Pribilof Islands, United States
A naturalist's paradise, the Pribilof Islands welcome three million seabirds and a million marine mammals each summer during the breeding season. Cruise beneath the cliffs of St. George, rocky outcrops that harbor one of the largest seabird colonies in the Northern Hemisphere. Watch for horned and tufted puffins, red-legged kittiwakes, crested auklets, and rare Asian vagrant species seldom seen in North America. Go ashore on St. Paul, home to the majority of the Pribilofs' more than half a million northern fur seals. ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 22, 2026
Day 40
Pribilof Islands, United States
Sunday - Aug 23, 2026
Day 41
Baby Islands, United States
Dutch Harbor, United States
The westernmost tip of the Alaskan mainland gives way to a 1,100-mile-long string of islands that separate the Bering Sea from the northern Pacific: the Aleutian Islands. Begin your exploration of this wildlife-rich archipelago at the Baby Islands, east of Unalaska. Here, dynamic tides offer the chance to look for sea otters and fur seals, as well as rare seabirds. Stand on deck as the ship navigates Baby Pass and be on the lookout for the islands' wildlife. Arrive at Dutch Harbor, site of a fierce World War II battle and now one of the world's most important fishing ports. ... Read More
Monday - Aug 24, 2026
Day 42
Captain's Choice, United States
With 69 islands, countless islets, and tens of millions of seabirds, the Aleutians offer much to discover. Spend four days exploring these rugged and remote volcanic islands-some of which still harbor active volcanoes. Learn about the culture of the Aleuts, a fishing and hunting people who have inhabited these islands for millennia. Observe marine mammals such as northern fur seals, Steller sea lions, and a variety of whales, as well as prolific birdlife. Witness how the weather-wind, rain, fog and glorious sunshine-impacts all aspects of life in this spectacularly scenic region. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 25, 2026
Day 43
Captain's Choice, United States
Wednesday - Aug 26, 2026
Day 44
Captain's Choice, United States
Thursday - Aug 27, 2026
Day 45
Captain's Choice, United States
Friday - Aug 28, 2026
Day 46
At Sea
Saturday - Aug 29, 2026
Day 47
Crossing the International Date Line
As the ship sets a course for Japan, enjoy discussions with your naturalists as they set the stage for your time exploring the northern shores of Hokkaido. Join them on deck to identify the seabirds that follow the ship and the volcanic cones in the distance that make up the "Ring of Fire". Be on the lookout for unexpected visits from whales and other mammals. There is also an array of shipboard activities to enjoy: attend a photo workshop with your National Geographic Photography Expert, treat yourself to a massage or a wellness class, or snuggle up in the library and enjoy a good book. As you make your way to Asia, you will lose a day crossing the International Date Line. ... Read More
At Sea
Monday - Aug 31, 2026
Day 48
At Sea
Tuesday - Sep 1, 2026
Day 49
At Sea
Wednesday - Sep 2, 2026
Day 50
Kushiro, Japan
Arrive on the northeastern shore of Hokkaido, your first stop in Japan. With a deep connection to the sea, Kushiro is known for a variety of seafood, fresh from the sea. Experience the bustle of the local market, where the daily catch is on display. Explore the Kushiro City Museum and delve into the rich history of the city and the traditions of the Ainu people. Following your morning of exploration, enjoy a meal loved by locals: robatayaki, or "fireside grilling". You will select your favorite seafood and grill it over the hot coals at your seat-a very special treat. ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 3, 2026
Day 51
Muroran, Japan
Bus Travel
Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Japan
Bus Travel
Muroran, Japan
Dock at Muroran and choose to drive to Shikotsu-Toya National Park, filled with mirror-like lakes and forest-covered hills set against the silhouette of the snowcapped Mount Yotei stratovolcano. Alternatively, drive to the lush town of Shiraoi to visit the newly opened National Ainu Museum and Park, an open-air museum where visitors can experience various elements of Ainu culture. ... Read More
Friday - Sep 4, 2026
Day 52
Aomori, Japan
Your first call on the northern coast of Japan's main island of Honshu is Aomori City. With the Hakkoda mountains in the distance, this bountiful countryside is famous for apple orchards, world-famous seafood, local treasures of Tsugaru lacquerware, and painted kites. Explore the tranquil Seiryuji Temple with its impressive bronze statue of Dainichi Nyorai. Learn about Nebuta Matsuri, the summer festival with colorful papier-mache floats, and see the amazing artistry up close. ... Read More
Saturday - Sep 5, 2026
Day 53
Sendai, Japan
Nestled between mountains and sea, Sendai's lush greenery earned it the nickname of "Forest City". As you tour this beautiful city, wind your way to the hills above town to the site of Sendai Castle. Built in 1600 by the powerful feudal lord, Date Masamune, the castle has survived anti-feudal warfare, bombings of World War II, and the powerful earthquake of 2011. Continue on to Zuihoden, the mausoleum of the Date clan, whose spectacular grounds and intricate design pay tribute to the powerful Masamune and his descendants. Just outside of the city, explore the secluded bay on the shores of Matsushima. Known as one of Japan's three most scenic views, this gorgeous bay is dotted with pine-clad islets. ... Read More
Sunday - Sep 6, 2026
Day 54
Oarai, Japan, Japan
Land Travel
Mito, Japan, Japan
Land Travel
Oarai, Japan, Japan
Today long stretches of white-sand beaches welcome you to the seaside city of Oarai. Heading inland, visit Mito, a power base during the Edo period and best known today for Kairakuen Garden, considered one of Japan's three finest landscape gardens. Originally created in 1841 for the ruling lord, the park was also intended for the enjoyment of all. Paths wind through 3,000 plum trees, cedar woods and a bamboo grove. Learn about the treasures of the samurai that went beyond swords and armor. The Tokugawa Museum houses exhibits which chronicle the life of the powerful Tokugawa family, as well as those who lived under their rule. ... Read More
Monday - Sep 7, 2026
Day 55
Shimizu, Japan
Be on deck as the ship sails into Shimizu to get your closest view of Mt Fuji yet (weather permitting). Get your morning steps in as you climb the zigzag pathway of 1,200 steps to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, enjoying beautiful views of the coastline as you go. For those feeling a little less inclined to embark on the stairs, you can take the ropeway to the top. This complex houses many bright-red buildings, accented in gold and adorned with colorful carvings-a dazzling vision. You may also choose to visit the Ukiyoe Museum, which houses a lovely collection of Edo-period works. ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 8, 2026
Day 56
Osaka, Japan
Land Travel
Himeji, Japan
Land Travel
Osaka, Japan
Arrive in Osaka, the largest commercial center on the island of Honshu. Guests not continuing on to the next voyage will disembark. Travel to Himeji Castle, one of Japan's most spectacular. Also known as "White Heron Castle", this UNESCO World Heritage Site is at once imposing and elegant. Following lunch, transfer back to the National Geographic Resolution. ... Read More
Wednesday - Sep 9, 2026
Day 57
Uno Ko, Japan
Ferry Travel
Naoshima, Japan, Japan
Ferry Travel
Uno Ko, Japan
Land Travel
Okayama, Japan
Land Travel
Uno Ko, Japan
This morning, take a short ferry ride to Naoshima Island, which was converted into a hub for art and artists by the Benesse Corporation in 1992. Naoshima is an eclectic mixture of nature, art, and architecture-you'll discover famous works, like Yayoi Kusama's Yellow Pumpkin, displayed in unexpected places. This afternoon, choose to visit Okayama, home to Korakuen Garden, one of the three best landscape gardens in Japan. Stroll the elegant garden paths, enjoying the beauty and the views of Okayama Castle and its impressive black silhouette. You may also choose to walk along Kurashiki's lovely canal, lined with beautifully preserved storehouses now selling locally made handicrafts, or visit the Ohara Museum of Art and the Ohashi House, an example of a wealthy merchant's home from the 18th century. ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 10, 2026
Day 58
Takamatsu, Japan
Early this morning, sail to Takamatsu on Shikoku Island. Explore Shikoku Mura, an open-air museum that showcases traditional building styles. Learn how people lived during the Edo and Taisho eras. Visit Ritsurin Garden-earning three stars in the Michelin Green Guide, it is one of the most beautiful gardens in all of Japan. End the day at Kinashi Bonsai Town, dedicated to the art of pine tree bonsai. ... Read More
Friday - Sep 11, 2026
Day 59
Miyajima, Japan
Hiroshima, Japan
Start the day on the island of Miyajima, home of Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its red torii gate that seems to float atop the water at high tide. In Hiroshima, visit the Peace Memorial Park, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, one of only a few buildings left standing after the attack, and learn about the city's dedication to peace following World War II. ... Read More
Saturday - Sep 12, 2026
Day 60
Uwajima, Japan
Bus Travel
Uchiko, Japan
Bus Travel
Uwajima, Japan
Rise early for a morning hike to Uwajima Castle, one of just 12 original Edo-period castles that remain intact. Continue to Uchiko, once a center of wax production. Take a walk in the town's well-preserved Yokaichi district, where beautifully crafted wooden merchant homes recall the prosperity of the Meiji period. ... Read More
Sunday - Sep 13, 2026
Day 61
Yakushima, Japan
The diverse ecology of Yakushima Island, including a subtropical coast and temperate rainforest in the interior, has earned this island UNESCO World Heritage status. On a hike, discover the island's ancient Yakusugi cedar trees, many of which date back more than a thousand years. Back onboard the ship in the evening, head north toward the island of Kyushu. ... Read More
Monday - Sep 14, 2026
Day 62
Kagoshima, Japan
Bus Travel
Minamikyushu, Japan, Japan
Bus Travel
Kagoshima, Japan
At the southern end of Kyushu, the city of Kagoshima sits just across the bay from the active volcano Sakurajima. Take a walk in Sengan-en Garden, designed by the city's ruling Shimadzu clan in 1658 to incorporate the bay and its simmering volcano. After lunch, travel along the Satsuma Peninsula to the village of Chiran, where the samurai designed gardens inspired by their travels. ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 15, 2026
Day 63
Nagasaki, Japan
Long before World War II, Nagasaki was a cosmopolitan trading center, drawing merchants from Europe and China to its picturesque harbor as early as the 1500s. Visit Oura Cathedral, the oldest Christian church in Japan, and venture into Sofukuji, a 400-year-old Ming-style Zen Buddhist temple. Visit Nagasaki Peace Park, where a poignant exhibition illustrates the aftermath of the atomic bomb attack on the city, and see the somber monument erected at ground zero. This afternoon, chart a course for the Korean Peninsula. ... Read More
Wednesday - Sep 16, 2026
Day 64
Ulsan, Korea
Bus Travel
Kyongju, Korea
Bus Travel
Ulsan, Korea
Dock in Ulsan and travel to Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla kingdom and the crown jewel of Korea's cultural heritage. Packed with the ruins of temples, pagodas, and palaces dating back more than a thousand years, the historic areas of the city have been collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Bulguksa Temple, a masterpiece of Silla architecture originally built in AD 528. At the Gyeongju National Museum, examine jewelry, weapons, and other Silla artifacts. See Cheomseongdae, a seventh-century observatory and wander among towering royal burial mounds. ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 17, 2026
Day 65
Sakai-Ko, Japan, Japan
Sail up the coast to Matsue, situated between a lake, a lagoon, and the sea. Tour the 17th-century Matsue Castle built as a defensive fortress and discover its clever design elements intended to foil the enemy. Continue to the Adachi Museum of Art, which blends an impressive collection of 20th-century Japanese art with a gem-like traditional garden. ... Read More
Friday - Sep 18, 2026
Day 66
Moji-ko, Japan
With its location in line with the route from Honshu to Shanghai, Moji has a long history as a prominent trading post. The bustling modern day ship traffic has moved to another port, leaving Moji with a slower pace. You'll have the opportunity to step back in time and stroll the promenade, exploring the well-preserved buildings of the Meiji and Taisho periods. Moji is also known for its limestone caves. You will pass through a cedar grove to enter one of Japan's largest limestone caves: Akiyoshidai. Exploring this cave, you'll only touch a very small corner of the national park that spans 100 meters underground. ... Read More
Saturday - Sep 19, 2026
Day 67
Mitarai, Osaki Shimojima, Japan, Japan
Located in the Seto Inland Sea, Mitarai is a seaside village that did not get swept up with all the changes and development that the 20th century brought. The traditional wooden buildings and narrow streets date back to a traditional past. The mature gardens add even more beauty and serenity to the sheltered bay. Explore this hidden gem that has been designated a Historic Preservation District of Traditional Architecture. ... Read More
Sunday - Sep 20, 2026
Day 68
Osaka, Japan
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 68 - Sunday - Sep 20, 2026
Day 68
Land Travel
Osaka, Japan
Upon disembarkation, transfer to Kyoto. Once the capital of Japan, this beautiful city still holds many of the Japanese traditions very dear. It's a unique blend of modern day and ancient culture that has been refined over the last 1,200 years. Spend two days exploring an array of sites, including the impressive torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine; Nishiki Market with its assortment of beautiful fresh foods; Higashiyama District one of Kyoto's best preserved historic districts; and the soaring stalks of bamboo in Arashiyama. No visit to Kyoto is complete without a glimpse into the secret life of the geisha as you learn about the customs and experience a traditional ceremony. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Sep 21, 2026
Day 69
Osaka, Japan
Tuesday - Sep 22, 2026
Day 70
Osaka, Japan
Land Travel
Osaka, Japan
Following breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for flights home.
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