Star Collector: Japan & North Pacific Crossing
£5,665pp
Itinerary
Tranquil gardens, ancient temples, and cosmopolitan marvels await you throughout this 23-day transpacific crossing from Alaska to Japan and South Korea. Relax and reenergize with extended spa days, onboard entertainment, and decadent, award-winning culinary indulgences during your ocean crossing from Anchorage to Tokyo. Stand at the edge of Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing or join the flow of humanity at the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing. Pause and reflect with pilgrims at the Kumanonachi Taisha Shrine near Shingu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then rest in the shade of a 850-year-old sacred Camphor Tree planted by a 12th Century samurai. Imagine the perils and traditions encountered by Japan’s warrior class amid gardens and narrow lanes in the Chiran Samurai District near Kagoshima. Dine on fresh fish and tangy seafood delicacies at the Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan–South Korea’s largest seafood market. Master the art of udon noodle making in Takamatutsu, the birthplace of delicious udon delights.
Day to Day Itinerary
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| Day 1 | Japan | Osaka | |
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Osaka is the gateway to Kyoto with great street food, bright lights and delightful night life. Its main historic landmark is the 16th century Osaka Castle surrounded by a moat and many flowering trees. Kyoto is famous for its numerous Buddhist temples, gardens, imperial Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. It is also known for formal traditions like kaiseki dining (multiple courses of precise dishes) and geisha entertainers. |
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| Day 14 | United States | Anchorage, Alaska | |
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Seward, (Anchorage's gateway) is sandwiched between the Kenai Mountains and the Kenai Fjords National Park. It is one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities, with Mount Marathon rising majestically behind the town. Even though Anchorage is Alaska's largest city, it is also home to 1,500 moose, surrounded by national parks full of wildlife. |
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