2024 Japan Travel

Yokohama March 16 - Yokohama April 13

2024-03-13 Yokohama
Yokohama is a vibrant city located on the coast of Tokyo Bay, just south of Tokyo. It is the second-largest city in Japan (3,8 millions) and is known for its multicultural atmosphere, modern skyline, and delicious food.

2024-03-19 Naha, Okinawa, Japan 

Naha (300 000h.), the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. There are many interesting things to see and do in Naha, from exploring its historical sites to enjoying its beautiful beaches.

2024-03-20 Ishikagi, Japan

Ishigaki is a sleepy Japanese island where you will find quaint lighthouses and beautiful beaches. It is a small island with an area of 85 sq miles/ 220 sq km with a population hovering at 50,000 residents. Ishigaki Port is the 5th most popular of Japan's cruise ports as of 2017, and 4th for port calls by non-Japanese ships.

2024-03-21 Hualien, Taiwan

Hualien is both culturally and geographically fascinating, and you are sure to have a memorable travel day whether you choose to head into nature or immerse yourself in the city.  

Taroko Gorge has long since been considered Taiwan's top tourist attraction, and rightly so.

2024-03-22 Keelung, Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan (pop. 2 500 000), is a vibrant metropolis that blends modern skyscrapers with traditional temples and markets. Taipei is home to a rich culture and history, dating back centuries.

2024-03-24 Kagoshima, Japan

Kagoshima (600 000 hab,) is often compared with its Italian sister city Naples due to a similarly mild climate, palm tree-lined streets, relatively hot-tempered inhabitants and rumbling Mount Sakurajima, Kagoshima's Vesuvius.

The city has a rich history as the former seat of one of Japan's most powerful feudal clans, the Shimazu, who played a central role in the Meiji Restoration.

2024-03-25  Aburatsu, Japan

Aburatsu is a natural port and a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful scenery and ocean views. The port is located on the Nichinan Coast and was designated a Special Major Port in 1952.
Aburatsu is known for its fresh seafood market where visitors can buy fish, shellfish, and other seafood. The port also has souvenir shops where visitors can buy local crafts and snacks.

2024-03-26, 04-02 Kochi, Japan

Kochi (300 000) was once a center of Japanese samurai culture, and there are many historical sites to explore, such as Kochi Castle and the Katsurahama Beach Park. Kochi Castle, built in 1603, is one of Japan's finest surviving castles. Katsurahama Beach Park is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking.

2024-03-27,28 Kobe and Kyoto, Japan

Kobe, 1.5 million inhabitants, is located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is also considered one of Japan's most attractive cities. It has been an important port city for many centuries. Its port was among the first to be opened to foreign trade in the 19th century.

In 1995, Kobe was hit by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed over 5000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of buildings. Today the city is completely rebuilt, and few signs of the terrible event remain.

2024-04-01 Himeji, Japan

2024-04-02 Kochi, Japan

                    See "2024-03-26, 04-02 Kochi, Japan"

2024-04-03 Hiroshima, Japan

2024-04-04 BUSAN 부산, SOUTH KOREA

Busan, South Korea's second-largest city with 3.5 million inhabitants, is nestled on the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula. It has the largest port in the country (5th largest in the world), biggest department store in the world, beautiful beaches and mountains, spas, and tasty seafood dishes.

Detailed description of Busan

2024-04-05 Sakaiminato, Japan

The city (pop. 32 000) is home to a number of museums, including the Mizuki Shigeru Museum, the Sakaiminato City Museum, and the Yumigahama Aquarium. Sakaiminato is also a popular destination for seafood lovers, and the city has a number of restaurants that serve fresh crab, tuna, and other seafood.

2024-04-06 Tsuruga, Japan

Tsuruga is a port town right on the coast of Tsuruga Bay south of Fukui  Prefecture with a prosperous history as a strategic transportation center. In addition to its coastline, forests, and wetlands, Tsuruga has ancient temples. It also has well-preserved historical sites that provide a glimpse into times past. It is, of course, famous for seafood.

Temple Eihei-ji Daihonzan

2024-04-07 Toyama, Takaoka, Kanazawa, Shirakawa
Toyama Bay is well known for its stunning panoramic view of the Tateyama Mountain Range seen from across the bay. This natural beauty, along with highly-praised environmental protection initiatives, have led to Toyama Bay's unanimous approval as a member of the "Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club".

Toyama Glass Art Museum

2024-04-08 Sakata, Japan

Sakata is a charming city with a lot to offer visitors. It is a great place to learn about Japanese history and culture, enjoy the natural beauty of the area, and sample some of the delicious food. Some of the popular local dishes include harusame (thin noodles), kamo no mukko (grilled duck), and sake kasu jiru (miso soup made with sake).
                    Homma Museum of Art

2024-04-10 Otaru and Sapporo, Japan

Otaru is known for its beautiful canal, which was built in the late 19th century. The canal is lined with old warehouses and merchant houses, which give the city a charming atmosphere. Otaru is also a good place to try Hokkaido's fresh seafood. Some of the local specialties include uni (sea urchin), ikura (salmon roe), and shirako (fish sperm). Otaru is a city also famous for its glass. There are a lot of glass factories.

2024-04-13 to 2024-04-26
Yokohama, Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Nikko

2024-04-14 Mount Fuji, Japan

Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan, standing at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet). It's known for its symmetrical shape and is a sacred symbol of Japan. The mountain is located in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and is a popular destination for hiking, camping, and relaxation.

Mount Fuji is an active volcano that has erupted regularly since its formation over 10,000 years ago. It last erupted on December 16, 1707.

2024-04-15,16 Nikko 日光市, Japan

Nikko (pop 80 000), nestled amidst the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, is a city steeped in history, natural beauty, and cultural significance. It's renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Shrines and Temples, breathtaking landscapes, and charming traditional atmosphere.

Toshogu*** Shrine

2024-04-17,21Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo (東京 Tōkyō, pop 40 000 000) is the enormous and wealthy capital of Japan, and also its main city, overflowing with culture, commerce, and most of all, people. As the most populated urban area in the world, Tokyo is a fascinating and dynamic metropolis that mixes foreign influences, consumer culture and global business along with remnants of the capital of old Japan. From modern electronics and gleaming skyscrapers to cherry blossoms and the Imperial Palace, this city represents the entire sweep of Japanese history and culture. Tokyo truly has something for every traveller.

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Princess Cruise : Yokohama April 27th - Whitter May 11th

2024-04-29 Miyako, Japan

Miyako City (pop 44 000), is a coastal city located in the northern part of Honshu. It's known for its beautiful natural scenery, including its rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and lush forests. The city is also home to a number of historical and cultural attractions, such as the Todagawa River, the Miyakojima Island, and the Jodogahama Coast.

The Sanriku Coast is the main attraction. It is a 250-kilometer-long (155 mi) stretch of coastline in northeastern Japan, along the Pacific Ocean. It extends from southern Aomori Prefecture through Iwate Prefecture and northern Miyagi Prefecture. The coast is known for its rugged beauty, with its many bays, cliffs, and coves.

The beautiful Sanriku Coast

2024-04-30 Aomori, Japan

The Aomori Port is a fine, very tranquil harbor situated at the innermost part of Mutsu Bay. As you proceed into the bay and gaze out at the Shimokita Peninsula and the Tsugaru Peninsula on either side, directly ahead you'll see the grand Mt. Hakkoda stretching before you. Combined with the outline of the buildings and parks, the bay area creates an impressive scene.

2024-05-02 Muroran and Lake Toya, Japan

2024-05-03 Kushiro

Kushiro (釧路, Pop 175 000) is a port city in eastern Hokkaido. The city is well known for Kushiro Shitsugen, Japan's largest marshland. Dedicated as a national park, the marshland is home to rare, wild Japanese red-crown cranes (tancho) that can be observed by tourists during the winter months.

As a major fishing port city, Kushiro is naturally renowned for the fresh seafood that can be enjoyed at it restaurants. There is also a public fish market a short walk from the station. Although located over 50 kilometers inland from central Kushiro, Lake Akan is still within the borders of the expansive municipality. 

Princess Cruise : Whitter May 11th - Vancouver May 18th 

2024-05-11, 12Alaska's Glaciers, USA

2024-05-14 Sitka, USA

Plan to be on deck when your ship sails into Sitka Sound, particularly if it's a sunny day: The views of the town from the ship are beautiful.

2024-05-15 Juneau, USA

Juneau, the capital of Alaska, is a beautiful city located in the southeastern part of the state. It is known for its stunning scenery, rich history, and abundance of outdoor activities. 

Canada

2024-05-18 Vancouver,  British Columbia, Canada 

2024-05-21 Canadian rockies

The Canadian Rockies mountain range spans the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. With jagged, ice-capped peaks, including towering Mt. Robson, it's a region of alpine lakes, diverse wildlife and outdoor recreation sites. Yoho National Park is home to the massive Takakkaw Falls. Other national parks are Jasper, with the famously accessible Athabasca Glacier, and Banff, site of glacier-fed Lake.

2024-05-25 Victoria, Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island is a large island off the mainland coast of British Columbia. It features diverse landscapes, including towering mountains, ancient rainforests, rugged coastlines with sandy beaches and rocky headlands, and inland lakes. Rich indigenous history and presence of Coast Salish peoples for millennia.

The city of Victoria has retained a large number of its historic buildings, in particular its two most famous landmarks, the Parliament Buildings and the Empress Hotel (opened in 1908). The city's Chinatown is the second oldest in North America, after that of San Francisco. The region's Coast Salish First Nations peoples established communities in the area long before European settlement, which had large populations at the time of European exploration.