26 nightsFrom Hong Kong, China20 ports of call
26-Day Taiwan & Japan's Plum Blossoms
Seabourn · Seabourn Encore
Overview
A 26-night voyage aboard Seabourn Encore, departing Hong Kong, China on 15 Feb 2027 and arriving in Tokyo, calling at 20 destinations along the way.
Hong Kong, ChinaIshigaki IslandKagoshimaAburatsu (Japan)Kochi, JapanOsakaToba, JapanShimiju, japanTokyoOsakaBusan, South KoreaSakaiminatoKanazawaNiigata, JapanAkita, JapanAomoriMiyako,Iwate, JapanSendai, JapanHitachinaka, JapanTokyo
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Itinerary
26 nights · 27 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Hong Kong, ChinaEmbark
15 Feb 2027Depart 21:00Hong Kong is divided into four sections: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and the numerous outlying islands. One hundred sixty-four square miles of dense real estate dominate Hong Kong Island, including enormous skyscrapers with futuristic architecture, opulent hotels, residential compounds on Victoria Peak, and some of the oldest Chinese communities in the region. All these elements create one of the most exotic and exciting ports of call in the world; one that is universally loved by tourists and its own enterprising citizens. - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
16 Feb 2027 - 3
Day 3 ·Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan
17 Feb 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Keelung is the second largest port in Taiwan, and a booming trade industry has turned it into a very prosperous city and international seaport. However, the main reason for calling here is to travel inland to visit the contemporary metropolis of Taipei. Not long ago, the scenic valley of the Tanshui River was home to rice and vegetable farmers, but today it is the site of Taiwan's bustling center of culture, commerce and government. - 4
Day 4 ·Ishigaki Island, Japan
18 Feb 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Closer to Taiwan than to Japan’s main islands, the Yaeyama group is a volcanic archipelago known (though not widely) for its coral reefs and clear waters. Ishigaki is the main hub, and attracts mostly Japanese visitors with inside information about the Caribbean-like appeal of the place. A part of the Okinawa Prefecture, the island is ringed by beaches that vary from sandy expanses to whole strands made up entirely of broken, bleached and tumbled coral. The land itself is mostly given over to palm forests and pineapple plantations. Capes such as Hirakubozaki on the west side, or Uganzaki at the northern tip, are marked by lighthouses and offer nice views. At Kabira Bay no swimming is allowed, due to culture of black pearls, but glass-bottom boats offer views of the colorful sea life. Other beaches welcome snorkelers, swimmers and windsurfers. - 5
Day 5 ·At Sea
19 Feb 2027 - 6
Day 6 ·Kagoshima, Japan
20 Feb 2027Arrive 09:00Depart 21:00Capital of Japan's southernmost prefecture, Kagoshima faces the Kinko-wan Bay and the active Sakurajima Volcano. Kagoshima played an important role in Japanese history, starting in the early 7th century when Bounotsu Port was a base for trading with China and other Asian nations. The region, formerly known as Satsuma was dominated by 29 generations Shimazu lords for over 700 years until the 1867 Meiji Restoration. Between the 9th and 15th centuries, Satsuma was an important trading port with the countries of east Asia, as well as Europe, becoming one of Japan’s earliest points of contact with the West. - 7
Day 7 ·Aburatsu (Japan)
21 Feb 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00 - 8
Day 8 ·Kochi, Japan
22 Feb 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Japan’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. - 9
Day 9 ·Osaka
23 Feb 2027Arrive 07:00 - 10
Day 10 ·Osaka
24 Feb 2027Depart 16:00 - 11
Day 11 ·Toba, Japan
25 Feb 2027Arrive 10:00Depart 19:00 - 12
Day 12 ·Shimizu, Japan
26 Feb 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Sprawling, semi-rural Shimizu Ward is dominated by forested coastal mountains, with hiking trails and ropeway rides to dramatic viewpoints above Suruga Bay. Miho Beach Park is popular for swimming and water sports in summer, and there are baseball and soccer fields nearby, plus an aquarium at the Marine Science Center. Busy fisheries supply sushi bars and seafood markets with local specialties like sakura shrimp. - 13
Day 13 ·Tokyo, Japan
27 Feb 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00 - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
28 Feb 2027 - 15
Day 15 ·Osaka
1 Mar 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 22:00 - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
2 Mar 2027 - 17
Day 17 ·Busan (Pusan), South Korea
3 Mar 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, and the country's seaside connection to Japan and the West. Lovely urban scenery, the Pusan International Film Festival, and near-by hot springs has made Busan a popular leisure destination. Busan has the sophistication of a major city, as well as famous beaches that lure visitors from all over the world. The city is a microcosm of South Korea, a nation whose economic success often obscures, to Westerners, one of Asia's most sophisticated and venerable cultures. - 18
Day 18 ·Sakaiminato, Japan
4 Mar 2027Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00Renowned for its bounty of fresh seafood, Sakaiminato is a fishing town backed by mountains in the Honshu region. Izumo Grand Shrine is one of Japan’s most important Shinto temples, and the six-story, black Matsue Castle is one of the oldest surviving Tokugawa Samurai castles. View the snow-capped Mount Daisen, the vermilion, elaborately carved Hinomisaki temples or soak in the Kaike Onsen hot springs by the sea. The Adachi Museum holds a collection of modern Japanese art, while the Tottori Flower Road is a 124-acre flower garden. On the streets, a number of statues commemorate the Yokai figures created by the locally-born manga artist Mizuki Shigeru. - 19
Day 19 ·Kanazawa, Japan
5 Mar 2027Arrive 08:00One 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 20 ·Kanazawa, Japan
6 Mar 2027Depart 18:00One 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 21 ·Niigata
7 Mar 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00 - 22
Day 22 ·Akita, Japan
8 Mar 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00 - 23
Day 23 ·Aomori, Japan
9 Mar 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Located 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. - 24
Day 24 ·Miyako, Japan
10 Mar 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00 - 25
Day 25 ·Sendai, Japan
11 Mar 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00 - 26
Day 26 ·Hitachinaka, Japan
12 Mar 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00 - 27
Day 27 ·Tokyo, JapanDisembark
13 Mar 2027Arrive 08:00
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