12 nightsFrom Tokyo10 ports of call
12-Day Harvest Horizons: Japan's Coastal Charms
Seabourn · Seabourn Encore
Overview
A 12-night voyage aboard Seabourn Encore, departing Tokyo on 10 Oct 2026 and arriving in Osaka, calling at 10 destinations along the way.
TokyoMiyako,Iwate, JapanHakodateAomoriAkita, JapanNiigata, JapanKanazawaSokcho, South KoreaKochi, JapanOsaka
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Itinerary
12 nights · 13 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Tokyo, JapanEmbark
10 Oct 2026Depart 19:00 - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
11 Oct 2026 - 3
Day 3 ·Miyako, Japan
12 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00 - 4
Day 4 ·Hakodate, Japan
13 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 21:00This important port on Japan’s northern Hokkaido Island was the first to be opened to European and American trade. The result of this is a trove of Western-style buildings in the suburb of Motomachi that gives the impression of a movie set. The bell of the distinctive Haristo Greek Orthodox church is designated one of Japan’s official treasured “100 soundscapes.” Hokkaido is famous for its hot springs, much beloved by the Japanese. Yunokawa Hot Spring enjoys a commanding view of the sea, and its botanical garden is home to the Japanese macaques called “snow monkeys” because of their habit of soaking in the hot springs during the northern winter. Goryokaku is a 150-year old star fortress that holds the Magistrate’s Office, an excellent example of traditional Japanese architecture. Get a panoramic view from the observation platform atop the Goryokaku Tower. - 5
Day 5 ·Aomori, Japan
14 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 21:00Located on the northernmost harbor of Japan’s main island of Honshu, Aomori is the traditional departure point for Hokkaido Island. It is famous for its summer Nebuta Matsuri festival, and has a museum that recaptures the color and pageantry for those who visit in other seasons. Explore the earliest prehistoric cultures of Japan at the Sannai Maruyama archaeological site, or visit the Aomori Museum of Art for a look at more contemporary works. Nearby Hirosaki boasts a 17th Century castle. Visit either the Auga or the Furukawa public fish market, where you can create your own version of a donburi rice bowl with pristinely fresh local seafood. - 6
Day 6 ·Akita, Japan
15 Oct 2026Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00 - 7
Day 7 ·Niigata
16 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00 - 8
Day 8 ·Kanazawa, Japan
17 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 21:00One of Japan’s best-preserved cities, Kanazawa escaped war damage and natural disasters to reward visitors with a wealth of architecture as an important clan castle town from the mid-17th century until the middle of the 19th. The mighty Kanazawa Castle did not survive intact, but its famous Ishikawa Gate, the Sunjikken Longhouse and lavish Kenrokuen Garden hint at the grandeur. Of special note are the surviving Higashi Geisha District and Samurai District streets. The Temple area holds the Myoryuji Temple with its hidden passages and secret doors giving it the nickname the Ninja Temple. The Oyamajinja Shrine is a later addition, its three-story gate with impressive stained glass windows reveal a Dutch influence. Museums worth exploring include the Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum, with examples of the arts and crafts using the pure gold decoration for which the region is famous. Another museum celebrates the Buddhist philosopher D. T. Suzuki, credited with introducing Zen philosophy to the West, and a striking 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. Nearby Mt. Utatsu is renowned for its Three Shrines.
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Day 9 ·At Sea
18 Oct 2026 - 10
Day 10 ·Sokcho, South Korea
19 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00 - 11
Day 11 ·Scenic Cruising Kanmon Straits
20 Oct 2026 - 12
Day 12 ·Kochi, Japan
21 Oct 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00Japan’s Shikoku island is a popular place of pilgrimage among Japanese Buddhists. Kochi has three of the 88 temples on the route. Chikurinji Temple, with its five-story pagoda, is one of them. Located on Mount Godaisan, it also features an adjacent botanical garden. The town is most famous for its castle, originally built in the early 17th century, but largely rebuilt following a fire in the mid-18th century. It is one of only 12 existing feudal-period castles in Japan. South of the town, Katsurahama beach is a popular destination, although swimming is not allowed due to strong currents. A picturesque shrine located on a high point overlooking the sea is the perfect postcard image of rural Japan. The beach is also a good spot to enjoy Katsuo no Tataki, the traditional local dish of lightly grilled and seasoned bonito tuna. - 13
Day 13 ·OsakaDisembark
22 Oct 2026Arrive 07:00
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