Visit this far eastern corner of the world where cultures, customs, history and scenery collide in an explosion of colour and lifelong memories. Japan is particularly in vogue at the moment where your stay would not be complete without riding on a Bullet Train, bathing in a hot spring and admiring the snow covered peak of Mount Fuji rising from lush green fields and rice paddies. Travel in Spring for a chance to see the world-famous Cherry Blossom, take in the incredible Fall Foliage with a trip in October or experience
Bed and Breakfast
Located in a business neighborhood of Shinjuku, just a five-minute walk from the train station, Hotel Century Southern Tower is an upscale property occupying 17 upper floors of a skyscraper. The 375 guest rooms are light-filled and decorated in a simple and tasteful modern style, and all are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. The two on-site restaurants on the 19th floor serve Western, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine, with scenic city views.
Holland America Line
One of the four 1,848-passenger Vista-class ships, the 2004-built Westerdam and her sisters share a similar design to Carnival’s Spirit-class ships. Touches of whimsy pop up here and there via bright colors and the odd funky piece of art or furniture style. Overall, though, the ships are casually elegant and spacious. Funkier contemporary spaces include the piano bar, sports bar and top-of-the-ship Crow’s Nest, an observation lounge during the day and nightclub/disco at night. The Queen’s Lounge puts on cabaret-style acts evenings and by day is the Culinary Arts Center for cooking demos. Among the most popular spots on the ship is the Explorations Café, a combo coffee shop and Internet center with a well-stocked library — one of the best at sea. For the little ones, the KidZone and WaveRunner children/teen centers are roomy and bright.
Stateroom accommodation:
Cabins are among the industry’s largest, with insides and outsides ranging from 185 to 200 square feet and all of them having a small sitting area and a tub in the bathroom, plus a flatscreen TV and DVD player, makeup mirror, massage shower head, bathrobes, and super comfy bedding. The deluxe veranda suites and cabins in the stern are among the most appealing rooms because of the views and extra deep balconies. All suites guests are privy to private concierge lounge.
Dining onboard:
When it comes to mealtime, options include the glam two-deck main Vista Dining Room. The smaller and more intimate Pinnacle Grill, the place for steaks and fish, has lovely marble floors, gorgeous Bulgari place settings, and ornate sculpture-like chairs. For casual dining, head to the Lido buffet restaurant, which also has a new Italian section called Canaletto.
Lovely old-world-style rooms include the Explorer’s Lounge for low-key musical performances, drinks and high tea. The cozy Atrium Bar on the Main Deck has the feel of a romantic 1930s nightclub while the popular Ocean Bar is also a throw-back and wraps around three-deck atrium with its Waterford crystal chandelier. The large Greenhouse Spa boasts a thermal suite (a series of saunas and other heat-therapy rooms) and a hydrotherapy pool for relieving muscle tension. Up on deck are two swimming pools–the main one with a retractable roof — and a couple of hot tubs. The pool at the stern has great views.
Fly overnight from UK to Tokyo, Japan
Fly overnight from UK to Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan
Arrive into Tokyo. Transfer to the hotel for an overnight hotel stay.
Tokyo, Japan
Overnight hotel stay.
Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi, Japan
Enjoy a full day tour to Mount Fuji and the Lake Ashi including a Bullet Train journey, with lunch.
Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan
Transfer to port and embark ship.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Naha, Japan
Naha is the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, the tropical island group south of mainland Japan. It's known for Shuri Castle, the restored royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which flourished from the 1400s1800s and invented the martial art karate. Tsuboya district is assocated with traditional ceramics like shiisa (lion-dog figures). Lined with shops, bars and restaurants, Kokusaidori is Naha's main street.
Ishigaki Island, Japan
Ishigaki Island is the commercial hub of the Yaeyama Islands, in Japans southwestern Okinawa Prefecture. It's known for beaches and sites for snorkeling, diving and surfing. Within Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park lies the Shiraho Reef's rare blue coral. In the interior is Mt. Omoto and other peaks. On the northern Hirakubo Peninsula is the Fukido River, a mangrove forest habitat.
Hualien, Taiwan
With its towering peaks, azure skies, vast seas, scenic valleys, cultural diversity, and friendly kindhearted people, Hualien has become one of Taiwan's first-choice travel destinations for local and international visitors alike. With all of its natural beauty, most of Hualien is a national scenic area.
Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan
Keelung is a fascinating city full of ancient forts and temples, colorful photo spots, and beautiful scenery. Located at the northernmost tip of Taiwan, Keelung is one of the largest port cities on the island. The city has a long and interesting history dating back to the 17th century.
A t Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Kagoshima, Japan
Kagoshima is very famous for its history, with the Satsuma Clan. And Kagoshima is also well known for the island of Yakushima, found just south of Kagoshima. The island is green and lush, and parts of the island were named a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Yakushima is also home to Japan's oldest living trees. Kagoshima city is the largest city in Kagoshima prefecture and praised as a sister city of Naples in Italy. However, pizza and pasta are not the staples served in Kagoshimas caf, instead, there are lots of traditional foods there such as -karukan (a kind of cake made with yams)-, -Torisashi (raw chicken)- and -Kabayaki(smoked eel)- and so on-
Aburatsu, Miyazaki, Japan
Miyazaki Prefecture is known for its many beautiful, nature areas, perfect for hiking or going for a short walk. However, Miyazaki is also well known for their many gorgeous and majestic historical buildings such as the shrines and castles.
Kochi, Japan
Kochi, located in Japan's Shikoku Island, is famous for scenic nature and delicious skipjack tuna as well as for its yuzu production. Kochi also boasts a rich history with one of Japan's most famous samurai, Ryoma Sakamoto, being born in here. Prior to the Meiji Restoration, Kochi was known as the Tosa Province. Kochi port is known as the 'Queen of Arabian Sea' as it was an important trade center for species on the western coast of India from the 14th century. Occupied by the Portuguese Empire in 1503, Kochi was the first of the European colonies in colonial India.
Kobe, Japan
This is the point of origin and namesake of Kobe beef as well as the site of one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts, Arima Onsen. In 1995 the Great Hanshin Earthquake diminished much of Kobe's prominence as a port city.
Shimizu, Japan
Sprawling, 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.
Fly Tokyo, Japan overnight to UK
Disembark ship. Transfer to airport and fly overnight to UK
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