From
$11,975*
per person twin share
Japan invites travelers to discover its cultural treasures, natural beauty and unique cuisine. Cruise to Japan with Holland America Line and experience the intense energy of Tokyo. Enjoy “forest bathing,” enhanced by spectacular views of snow-capped Mt. Fuji. Compare sakes at a Kyoto brewery. Explore World War II history in Hiroshima. And discover traditional crafts at Hirosaki Castle on your Japan cruise.
Forget everything your mother taught you about table manners. In Japan, it’s perfectly acceptable to slurp!. Get ready to joyously drink in traditional hot sake, green tea, big brothy noodle bowls and the delicious views from neon-lit Tokyo to historic Kyoto. Peaks, palaces, pavilions, and pagodas provide picture-perfect backdrops for your photos, but don’t expect to stand still for very long on this enthralling tour of Japan. A hands-on calligraphy class, a special kimono fitting, an interactive cooking demonstration, and a gold-leaf design class—where you’ll make your own keepsake bento box—are all part of the fun. Browse the produce at a Takayama farmer’s market, stroll through Kanazawa’s famous Kenroku-en gardens and experience the thrill of a ride on the famous bullet train. Prepare to be floored in more ways than one!
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12-Oct | Embark on the Westerdam | Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan | ||
13-Oct | Cruise | Omaezaki, Japan | ||
14-Oct | Cruise | Kobe, Japan | ||
15-Oct | Cruise | Kochi, Japan | ||
16-Oct | Cruise | Scenic Cruising Kanmon Strait | ||
16-Oct | Cruise | Fukuoka (Hakata), Japan | ||
17-Oct | Cruise | Sokcho, South Korea | ||
18-Oct | Cruise | At Sea | ||
19-Oct | Cruise | Kanazawa, Japan | ||
20-Oct | Cruise | Sakata, Japan | ||
21-Oct | Cruise | At Sea | ||
22-Oct | Cruise | Otaru, Japan | ||
23-Oct | Cruise | Aomori, Japan | ||
24-Oct | Cruise | Hakodate, Japan | ||
25-Oct | Cruise | Miyako, Japan | ||
26-Oct | Cruise | At Sea | ||
27-Oct | Disembark the Westerdam | Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan - Disembark the Westerdam and meet up with your guided tour. Konnichiwa Japan Welcome to Tokyo, Japan's capital city | ||
28-Oct | Tokyo, Japan | Calligraphy lesson with a master calligrapher, have the opportunity to try on a traditional kimono, and partake in a tea ceremony. | ||
29-Oct | Tokyo, Japan | Drive south along the coast to Kamakura to see the 750-year-old Great Buddha. Continue to Hakone where you'll take a cable-car ride for panoramic views of spectacular Mount Fuji | ||
30-Oct | Tokyo, Japan | Enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore the city | ||
31-Oct | Tokyo Matsumoto, Japan | City to Farm to Table Journey to Matsumoto, gateway to the ruggedly beautiful Japanese Alps and a local wasabi farm and Matsumoto Castle | ||
1-Nov | Takayama, Japan | Begin your day at the morning market, where farmers display locally grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Sake tasting in the San-Machi Suji historic district-famous for lacquerware shops and sake breweries | ||
2-Nov | Takayama-Shirakawa-Kanazawa, Japan | Enchanting Valleys & Tranquil Gardens This morning, enjoy a drive through the mountainous Shokawa Valley to Shirakawa; a remote region of Japan is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites | ||
3-Nov | Kanazawa-Kyoto, Japan | Enjoy a Japanese cooking class for lunch followed by a visit to two of the city's most important sites: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple | ||
4-Nov | Kyoto, Japan | Visit the stunning Kinkakuji, the Temple of the Gold Pavilion followed by a visit Yuzen Handmade Corner to learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used to decorate kimonos by painting dye directly on the cloth | ||
5-Nov | Kyoto - Nara, Japan | Living Large, No Giant Travel to nearby Nara, to visit Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites | ||
6-Nov | Kyoto, Japan | Say it Ain't Sayonara Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. |
Departs | Inside | Verandah | Signature Suite |
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12 October 2025 |
$11,975pp |
$13,155pp |
$14,645pp |
Pricing is per person twin share and subject to change & availability, correct as of 24 April 2024.
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