Star Breeze
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12 Night Kyoto and the Zen of Japan Cruise Tour Cruise and Land Tour from Tokyo

Ship: Star Breeze
Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises
Sailed: Saturday, May 6, 2023 from Tokyo, Japan
Ended: Thursday, May 18, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, May 6, 2023 departure of the Star Breeze. If Windstar Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Saturday - May 6, 2023
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan   Depart: 7:00 pm
Day 2 - Sunday - May 7, 2023
Shimizu, Japan
Shimizu, Japan Arrive: 8:00 am Depart: 5:00 pm
Day 3 - Monday - May 8, 2023
Shingu, Japan Arrive: 8:00 am Depart: 5:00 pm
Day 4 - Tuesday - May 9, 2023
At Sea
At Sea    
Day 5 - Wednesday - May 10, 2023
Karatsu, Japan
Karatsu, Japan Arrive: 8:00 am Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 6 - Thursday - May 11, 2023
Pusan, South Korea
Pusan, South Korea Arrive: 7:00 am Depart: 4:00 pm
Day 7 - Friday - May 12, 2023
Hashima Island, Japan
Hashima Island, Japan Arrive: 6:00 am Depart: 7:30 am
Nagasaki, Japan Arrive: 10:00 am Depart: 7:00 pm
Day 8 - Saturday - May 13, 2023
Moji-ko, Japan Arrive: 10:00 am Depart: 8:00 pm
Day 9 - Sunday - May 14, 2023
Tomonoura, Japan
Tomonoura, Japan Arrive: 9:00 am  
Day 10 - Monday - May 15, 2023
Tomonoura, Japan
Tomonoura, Japan   Depart: 3:30 am
Takamatsu, Japan Arrive: 9:00 am Depart: 7:00 pm
Day 11 - Tuesday - May 16, 2023
Kobe, Japan
Kobe, Japan Arrive: 7:00 am  
Cruise Ends    
Land Travel    
Nara, Japan    
Land Travel    
Osaka, Japan    
Disembark from the yacht and drive to Nara, the cradle of Japanese arts, literature, and crafts with temples and shrines that pre-date those found in Kyoto. The exquisite city of Nara is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and numerous art and architectural relics classified as National Treasures and Important Cultural Assets by the Japanese Government. See the incredible Todaiji Temple, founded in 752, and best known for its Daibutsu, one of the world's largest bronze Buddha statues, sitting 49 feet tall. The 8th-century statue is housed in an all-wood building, the Daibutsu-den, considered the largest wooden building in the world. You will see many deer in Nara Park which covers 1,295 acres of woodland and is home to over 1,000 free roaming deer. Considered messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion, Nara's deer are a symbol of the city and are designated a National Natural Monument. Visit the impressive Kasuga Shrine which has 1,800 stone lanterns lining the walkway to its entrance, and another 1,000 bronze lanterns suspended from the eaves of corridors. After lunch at a nearby restaurant, you will be transferred to the hotel in Osaka. On the way, you will be able to see Osaka Castle from the window. (Breakfast, lunch, and overnight at a hotel included)
Day 12 - Wednesday - May 17, 2023
Osaka, Japan
Osaka, Japan    
Land Travel    
Osaka, Japan    
Land Travel    
Osaka, Japan    
Admire Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, built in 1397. Positioned by a tranquil pond, the three-story Chinese-influenced pavilion has the walls and eaves covered in shimmering gold leaf. Then continue to Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site adorned with wood carvings, artistically painted sliding doors, and expansive tatami rooms. You will lunch at a local Kyoto restaurant before heading to a local machiya in Kyoto where, you can try on a kimono and attend a tea tasting ceremony. Learn the history of kimonos and then you will be transferred back to the hotel. (Overnight at the InterContinental Osaka, breakfast and lunch included)
Day 13 - Thursday - May 18, 2023
Osaka, Japan
Osaka, Japan    
It's the last day before returning home, so pack up your luggage, gather up your souvenirs, and board a motorcoach to the airport. It's not too early to start planning your next trip back to this magical land. (Includes breakfast)
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