Riches of East Asia - Tokyo to Hong Kong Cruise

Day 1 - Tokyo

Arrive: Thu 22 May 2025 / Depart: Thu 22 May 2025 at 18:00

Dazzling cityscapes await your exploration; visit Asakusa for the bright lights, street fairs and Senso-ji Temple; the Tsukiji Market, the largest open-air fish market in the world with on-the-spot sushi; and the Imperial Palace's East Garden for some calm. Spend the evening in the bright, active Ginza District, where the night comes alive.

Day 2 - Nagoya

Arrive: Fri 23 May 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 23 May 2025 at 18:00

A center of modern commerce, yet steeped in ancient history; visit the castle in the center of town, its golden orca statues are a symbol of the city. Explore Toyota's Museum of Technology and tour the Noritake factory, where bargains on the fine china can be found.

Day 3 - Osaka

Arrive: Sat 24 May 2025 at 11:00

Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.

Day 4 - Osaka

Depart: Sun 25 May 2025 at 18:00

Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.

Day 5 - Hiroshima

Arrive: Mon 26 May 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 26 May 2025 at 16:00

Visit the skeletal A-Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Park and Museum and the statue dedicated to the children who died after the atomic bomb was dropped on this city in 1945. Stroll through beautifully landscaped Hiroshima Gardens, visit the rebuilt Hiroshima Castle or journey to the exquisite sacred island of Miyajima and see the extraordinary Itsukushima Shrine.

Day 6 - Sasebo, Japan

Arrive: Tue 27 May 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Tue 27 May 2025 at 20:00

Located on the western edge of Japan, Sasebo is renowned for its natural beauty with relics of traditional, centuries-old culture existing alongside contemporary architecture and resorts. The nearby verdant Kujuku Islands make for a perfect afternoon of exploration by boat or kayak, and the Zoological and Tropical Botanical Garden offers an up-close look at the area’s flora and fauna. The morning market, Asaichi, is a celebrated cultural experience filled with locals selling fresh produce, fish and handmade clothing and pottery.

Day 7 - East China Sea Cruising

Day 8 - Shanghai

Arrive: Thu 29 May 2025 at 08:00

See the amazing contrasts of this burgeoning city, from the broad European-style Bund to the soaring ultra-modern buildings. Visit the magnificent art museum and the renowned 16th century Yu Yuan Gardens. Enjoy the city by night, see an acrobatic show, browse in local markets or take a trip to one of the famed garden cities of Suzhou or Wuxi.

Day 9 - Shanghai

Depart: Fri 30 May 2025 at 16:00

See the amazing contrasts of this burgeoning city, from the broad European-style Bund to the soaring ultra-modern buildings. Visit the magnificent art museum and the renowned 16th century Yu Yuan Gardens. Enjoy the city by night, see an acrobatic show, browse in local markets or take a trip to one of the famed garden cities of Suzhou or Wuxi.

Day 10 - East China Sea Cruising

Day 11 - Xiamen

Arrive: Sun 01 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 01 June 2025 at 18:00

Xiamen has been a major seaport since ancient times and is known today as one of China’s most livable and most romantic cities. The natural beauty of the island and the clean environment have attracted thousands of egrets to the area. Visit South Putuo Temple, a beautiful complex built in the 17th century, and Gulangyu Island, a lovely and serene community that only allows electric-powered vehicles.

Day 12 - Hong Kong

Arrive: Mon 02 June 2025 at 14:00

Experience old and new Hong Kong with its ultra-modern high-rise buildings beside street markets and lovely temples. Visit the boat people in Aberdeen and shop in Stanley Market or stroll through the bustling Temple Street night market. Visit Hollywood Road with its temple and antique shops or take a junk cruise and explore the magnificent bay. Travel to the New Territories to see family shrines, the wishing tree and the preserved wetlands. Or visit Lantau Island and the Po Lin Monastery with its giant Buddha statue.

Day 13 - Hong Kong

Depart: Tue 03 June 2025

Experience old and new Hong Kong with its ultra-modern high-rise buildings beside street markets and lovely temples. Visit the boat people in Aberdeen and shop in Stanley Market or stroll through the bustling Temple Street night market. Visit Hollywood Road with its temple and antique shops or take a junk cruise and explore the magnificent bay. Travel to the New Territories to see family shrines, the wishing tree and the preserved wetlands. Or visit Lantau Island and the Po Lin Monastery with its giant Buddha statue.