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7 Night Kyushus Secret Islands and Ancestral Heritage Cruise from Fukuoka

Ship: Le Jacques Cartier

Cruise Line: Ponant Cruises

Sailed: Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 from Fukuoka, Japan

Ended: Saturday, May 4, 2024

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 departure of the Le Jacques Cartier. If Ponant Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Day 1 - Saturday - Apr 27, 2024

Fukuoka, Japan

Depart: 6:00 pm

At the northern tip of the subtropical island of Kyushu, Fukuoka stands proudly at the center of a veritable natural setting, between lush mountains and the crystal-clear and calm waters of Hakata Bay. A modern city and high-tech hub, which has earned it the nickname of the Japanese "Silicon Valley" in particular, the seventh town in Japan stands out for its rich cultural and historical heritage. Promoted as one of the nerve centers of maritime trade from the 15th century onward, it experienced long decades of prosperity. A period of splendor which, among other things, saw the construction of many spiritual buildings, including the Sumiyoshi-jinja shrine and the Tochoji temple, as well as its emblematic Maizuru Castle, erected in the 17th century.

Day 2 - Sunday - Apr 28, 2024

Cheju Do, Korea

Jeju is an island like no other. Anchored off the South Korean coastlines, this volcanic island will provide you with a natural spectacle of magical beauty. Dominated by the majestic silhouette of the Hallasan volcano, the country's tallest peak, this nature sanctuary with its thousand and one geological riches reveals its most beautiful treasures, with volcanic cones spread all over the island, steep cliffs with emerald and ashen reflections, monumental waterfalls, bewitching virgin forests, long stretches of tea plantations, and lava tubes that are some of the longest in the world.

Day 3 - Monday - Apr 29, 2024

Nagasaki, Japan

Located on the north-west coast of Kyushu, Nagasaki will impress you by its rich heritage. Despite the destruction in 1945, you can visit several ancient sites, including the beautiful 19th-century Catholic Church of Oura and its garden, the sanctuary of Suwa Shrine, or several Buddhist temples. A visit to the Atomic Bomb Museum gives you insight into the extent of the damage caused by the nuclear attack. Close by, a walk in the Memorial Peace Park leads you to a collection of objets d'art offered as a gift from Japan to the world.

Day 4 - Tuesday - Apr 30, 2024

Shinkamigoto, Japan

Representing a little-known, distant, almost abandoned Japan at the western tip of the island of Kyushu, to the west of the China Sea, Kamigoto Island recounts the unexpected history of the Empire of the Rising Sun. A refuge for Christians fleeing the prohibition of practicing their Catholic faith in the 17th century under the Edo era, each village bears traces of this influence that is still very much present, as evidenced by the many religious buildings dotting the island. Famous for its lush and preserved nature, featuring tropical forests and jagged shores, Kamigoto boasts natural treasures such as Hamaguri Beach, an aquatic paradise of fine sand surrounded by turquoise waters and encircled by bewitching green peaks.

Day 5 - Wednesday - May 1, 2024

Amakusa, Japan

Facing the mythical island of Kyushu, between the Yatsushiro and Ariake seas, the island region of Amakusa both surprises and captivates. Composed of some one hundred verdant islets surrounded by stunning seabeds, the Japanese archipelago was once a refuge for many Christians fleeing the ban on Catholicism in the 17th century during the Edo period. Christian heritage can be found in every village in the region. In Sakitsu, a charming fishing port, immerse yourself in this Christian heritage, particularly when you visit the emblematic church listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 6 - Thursday - May 2, 2024

Koshikijima Islands, Japan, Japan

Off the western coastlines of Kagoshima Prefecture, the rocky and green islets called the Koshikijima Islands rise like a mirage from the East China Sea. Aboard our Zodiac dinghies, you will reach the three islands that make up the archipelago: Kamikoshikijima, Nakakoshikijima, and Shimokoshikijima. You will be captivated by the raw and authentic beauty of this environment, featuring monumental cliffs and huge rock formations that date back to the Cretaceous period nearly 80 million years ago. During hikes, you will be lucky enough to discover these unique and striking landscapes. An interlude where time may stand still.

Day 7 - Friday - May 3, 2024

Yakushima, Japan

A splendid sub-tropical mountainous island listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Yakushima is one of the most beautiful islands in the Japanese archipelago. Its extensive yakusugi forest contains some of Japan's oldest living trees - cedars that are over 1,000 years old. The Senpiro and Toroki waterfalls, each one several dozens of metres high, are equally impressive. A feast for the eyes.

Day 8 - Saturday - May 4, 2024

Kagoshima, Japan

The seaside city of Kagoshima, at the south of Kyushu Island, is best known for Sakurajima, an active volcano that faces Kinko Bay. A visit to this busy metropolis will remind you just how much the volcano is part of the inhabitants' everyday life: in the wake of the almost daily eruptions, a delicate layer of ash settles on everything. The top of a buried torii (traditional Japanese gate) measuring three metres that was "swallowed up" by a giant lava flow in 1914 can still be seen. The power of nature will send a shiver down your spine.

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