Land of the Rising Sun

March 20 to April 1, 2024

Starting Price: $6,199 per person, double occupancy, air included from select cities.
Activity Level: Moderate
Travel Type: Ocean Cruise
Ship: Riviera deck plans
More Information/Check Cabin Availability: NC State + Go Next website
Tour Partner: Go Next
Brochure: Brochure PDF
Reservations: To ask questions or make a reservation on the phone, call WolfTreks Travel Manager Kathy Hart at 919-515-0508. To book online, use this NC State form or this Go Next link.

Let the harmony of Japanese culture surround you as you immerse yourself in the deeply-rooted customs and traditions of this majestic island on a 12-night WolfTreks cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Riviera.

From the simplest pleasures of a tea ceremony to the excitement of sumo spectating, this voyage offers a unique insight into the Japanese way of life. Begin your journey in metropolitan Tokyo and set sail for Nagoya. Explore the industrial side of Japan as you take in the newly reconstructed palace and visit the many museums of Nagoya before heading to the surfer’s paradise—quaint Kochi. Here, visit traditional markets, peruse Kochi castle, and take in the beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the volcanoes and offshore islands of Nagasaki and see the flourishing art scene, renowned Buddah statues, and beautiful beaches of Busan, South Korea. Sail down the Kanmon Strait to Hiroshima and stroll through the beautifully landscaped Hiroshima Gardens or visit Hiroshima Castle. End your trip with the views of the majestic Mount Fuji from the sea port Shimizu.

Sights to See

One of the eight hells (Jigoku), multi-colored volcanic pool of boiling water in Kannawa district in Beppu, Japan.

Hiroshima, Japan city skyline at dusk with the Atomic dome.

View of Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Tower and crowded buildings in downtown Tokyo.

Spectacles Bridge in Nagasaki, Japan at dusk.

TV tower and Oasis21 with pink sakura or cherry trees at spring of Odori park in Sakae district with blue sky, Nagoya, Japan. Travel and shopping destination for holiday maker in Chubu.

Mt.Fuji in spring time from Nihondaira Shimizu, Shizuoka Japan

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