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Authentic Japan

Busan - Osaka

Dates:
24/03/2026
to  05/04/2026

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13
days
12
nights on board
Starting from*
£8,580
per person
25% Ponant Bonus

Set sail to discover the age-old traditions and dazzling modernity of Japan on this 13-day cruise aboard Le Soléal.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, explore the picturesque city of Chiran and its ancestral history from Kagoshima, discover the cultural heritage of Nagasaki, or visit Himeji’s emblematic castle. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

At the whim of the trade winds in the Sea of Japan, Le Soléal will sail eastbound for the charming feudal city of Karatsu. Further south, Nagasaki remains in the world’s imagination as the symbol of nuclear horror. Fortunately, in the same way as Hiroshima, the city has become one the archipelago’s most peaceful towns as well as one of its most attractive. The warm and cosmopolitan city unveils its many riches throughout its narrow streets: the Oura Catholic Church and its gardens, the Suwa Shrine, the sumptuous Buddhist temples... After a stopover in Kagoshima, you're off to Miyazaki, a city steeped in history and considered the birthplace of Japan.

The jagged coastlines of the captivating Miyajima Island, also known as Itsukushima, come into view, and the vermillion Torii of the emblematic Shinto Shrine of Itsukushima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unfolds before you in a lush forest setting. Time here seems stuck in the feudal era: the frenetic energy and modernity of the large Japanese metropolises make way for striking serenity and tranquillity, and hundreds of deer wander between its spiritual and architectural treasures.

Then, you will visit Itozaki, a charming coastal town surrounded by green hills. 

After this stop, you will discover Imabari, known for its superb seascapes and its textile creations, especially the famous Imabari towels, a symbol of ancestral know-how combining quality and elegance.

After a unique port of call in the historic city of Himeji, walk the ancient pilgrimage routes of Kumano Kodō in Shingu, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, connecting several religious sites nestling in tropical nature.

The gateway to the enchanting Ise Bay and its sumptuous ria coast, Toba invites you to enjoy a unique moment in this historic city, residence of the Imperial family. Among other things, you will have the opportunity to admire the most important Shinto shrine in Japan, Ise-jingu.

Finally, for a grand finale, your journey will end in Osaka, your disembarkation port.


Ref : SO240326


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A cruise to the heart of Japan, a land blending ancient traditions and modernity, to discover an exceptional cultural heritage and legendary natural and architectural sites. UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The...


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Choose your stateroom

Choose your stateroom

Superior Stateroom Deck 3
 

(226 ft²)

From £8,580 per person
25% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
 

(193 ft²)

From £9,300 per person
25% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(193 ft²)

From £10,310 per person
25% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(193 ft²)

From £10,830 per person
25% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(193 ft²)

From £11,440 per person
25% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(290 ft²)

Fully booked
25% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(398 ft²)

From £21,520 per person
25% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(398 ft²)

From £22,640 per person
25% Ponant Bonus

Owner's Suite Deck 6
 

(484 ft²)

From £34,500 per person



Complete your trip

Complete your trip

Additional services
For more peace of mind, PONANT selects stays and flights then takes care of your transfers for your trip as well as shore visits before and after the cruise.


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