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Sacred Shores & Mountain Paths: Japan by Cruise & Rail

$10,399 *pp

24 nights

Japan, Sout ... More

Asia

Cruise Japan and South Korea, explore Mount Fuji and Kyoto by rail on this 24-night fly, cruise & rail package.

24-Night Fly, Cruise & Rail Holiday from $10,399pp

See Japan from every angle with this immersive cruise and rail holiday. Glide across the country on iconic bullet trains, step back in time in Kyoto and Hiroshima, and sail aboard the luxurious Diamond Princess® to vibrant ports across Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. With guided tours, scenic rail journeys, and a blend of cultural discovery and coastal relaxation, it’s the perfect way to experience the best of Japan in one seamless journey.

Itinerary 1

Ship: Diamond Princess®
Duration: 24 Nights
Departure: 18 June 2026

Prices

Interior from $10,399pp
Oceanview from $11,399pp
Balcony from $12,399pp
Mini-Suite from $13,899pp

Upgrade Available: Princess Plus® from $79pp per day — includes MedallionNet® Wi-Fi, Plus Beverage Package, OceanNow® delivery, room service delivery, and four casual dining meals per guest.

Holiday Inclusions

Return international airfares ex Brisbane
9-night cruise on board Diamond Princess®
2 nights Osaka – Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu (4★) with breakfast
2 nights Hiroshima – RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima (4★) with breakfast
3 nights Kyoto – THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu (4★) with breakfast
1 night Kanazawa – Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel (4★) with breakfast
1 night Takayama – Mercure Hida Takayama (4★) with breakfast
2 nights Shizuoka – Hotel Associa Shizuoka (4★) with breakfast
2 nights Tokyo – Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba (4★) with breakfast
Rail Journeys: Bullet Train Osaka–Hiroshima; Hiroshima–Kyoto, Sagano Romantic Train; Kyoto–Kanazawa; Takayama–Shizuoka, Southern Alps Abt Scenic Train
Escorted Tours: Osaka Castle; Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park; Miyajima Island; Fushimi Inari Shrine & Tea Ceremony; Kyoto Nijo Castle & Arashiyama Bamboo Forest; Kanazawa & Shirakawago; Takayama Morning Market; Southern Japan Alps’; Mount Fuji
All taxes & transfers & Overnight flights

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Fly Overnight to Osaka - Your holiday begins as you fly from Australia to your destination.
Day 2 – Osaka: Hotel Stay
Explore Osaka’s highlights such as Osaka Castle and Sumiyoshi Taisha.
Overnight: Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
Day 3 – Osaka: Hotel Stay
Leisure day exploring Osaka’s blend of history and modernity.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
Day 4 – Hiroshima: Tour & Hotel Stay
Travel by bullet train and explore Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Day 5 – Hiroshima: Tour & Hotel Stay
Tour Miyajima Island and the famous Itsukushima Shrine.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Day 6 – Kyoto: Tour & Hotel Stay
Join a guided tour of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nijo Castle.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Day 7 – Kyoto: Tour & Hotel Stay
Discover Kyoto’s temples, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and ride the Sagano Romantic Train.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Day 8 – Kyoto: Hotel Stay
Leisure day exploring Kyoto’s heritage and tea culture.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Day 9 – Kanazawa: Hotel Stay
Travel via Thunderbird train to Kanazawa and explore the Edo-period heritage.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel
Day 10 – Kanazawa: Tour & Takayama Hotel Stay
Visit Shirakawago Village and continue to Takayama.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Mercure Hida Takayama
Day 11 – Shizuoka: Hotel Stay
Visit Takayama Market before travelling to Shizuoka.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Hotel Associa Shizuoka
Day 12 – Shizuoka: Tour & Hotel Stay
Ride the Southern Japan Alps Train through stunning river gorges.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Hotel Associa Shizuoka
Day 13 – Tokyo: Tour & Hotel Stay
Tour Mount Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, and Ichiku Kubota Museum.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Day 14 – Tokyo: Tour & Hotel Stay
Full-day city tour visiting Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, and Tokyo Sky Tree.
Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Day 15 – Tokyo: Embark Ship
Embark Diamond Princess® for your 9-night cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Diamond Princess®
Day 16 – At Sea. Relax and enjoy the ship’s facilities.
Day 17 – Nagasaki
Explore Nagasaki’s rich culture and history.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Diamond Princess®
Day 18 – Busan
Visit the bustling port city of Busan, South Korea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Diamond Princess®
Day 19 – Sakaiminato
Discover the Oki Islands or the Mizuki Shigeru Museum.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Diamond Princess®
Day 20 – Tsuruga
Learn about the town’s cultural heritage or take a trip to Kyoto.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Diamond Princess®
Day 21 – Toyama
Explore Toyama Castle and sample local seafood.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Diamond Princess®
Day 22 – Akita
Experience Akita’s medieval charm and lively festivals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Diamond Princess®
Day 23 – At Sea. Relax on board and enjoy your final sea day.
Days 24–25 – Tokyo: Disembark & Fly Home
Disembark in Tokyo and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast

Itinerary 2

Ship: Diamond Princess®
Duration: 24 Nights
Departure: 10 June 2026

Prices

Interior from $10,799pp
Oceanview from $11,799pp
Balcony from $13,299pp
Mini-Suite from $14,799pp

Upgrade Available: Princess Plus® from $79pp per day — includes MedallionNet® Wi-Fi, Plus Beverage Package, OceanNow® delivery, room service delivery, and four casual dining meals per guest.

Holiday Inclusions

Return international airfares ex Brisbane
9-night full-board cruise on board Diamond Princess®
2 nights Osaka – Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu (4★) with breakfast
2 nights Hiroshima – RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima (4★) with breakfast
3 nights Kyoto – THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu (4★) with breakfast
1 night Kanazawa – Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel (4★) with breakfast
1 night Takayama – Mercure Hida Takayama (4★) with breakfast
1 night Hamamatsu – Okura Act City Hotel (4★) with breakfast
1 night Shizuoka – Hotel Associa Shizuoka (4★) with breakfast
2 nights Tokyo – Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba (4★) with breakfast
Rail Journeys: Bullet Train Osaka–Hiroshima, Hiroshima–Kyoto, Sagano Romantic Train, Kyoto–Tsuruga Thunderbird Train, Bullet Train Tsuruga–Kanazawa, Bullet Train Nagoya–Hamamatsu, Southern Alps Abt Scenic Train
Escorted Tours: Osaka Castle, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima Island, Fushimi Inari Shrine & Tea Ceremony, Kyoto’s Nijo Castle & Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kanazawa & Shirakawago, Takayama Morning Market, Southern Japan Alps, Mount Fuji
All flights, taxes & transfers
Overnight flights

Upgrade Available: Princess Plus® from $79pp per day — includes MedallionNet® Wi-Fi, Plus Beverage Package, OceanNow® delivery, room service delivery, and four casual dining meals per guest.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Fly Overnight to Osaka
Your holiday begins as you fly from Australia.
Day 2 – Osaka: Hotel Stay
Explore Osaka’s highlights including Osaka Aquarium and Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.
Overnight: Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
Day 3 – Osaka: Hotel Stay
Leisure day to explore Osaka or visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
Day 4 – Osaka Tour & Hiroshima Hotel Stay
Tour Osaka Castle, then travel by bullet train to Hiroshima.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Day 5 – Hiroshima Tour & Hotel Stay
Half-day tour to Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Day 6 – Kyoto Tour & Hotel Stay
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto; visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nijo Castle.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Day 7 – Kyoto Tour & Hotel Stay
Guided tour to Ryoanji Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove; ride Sagano Romantic Train.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Day 8 – Kyoto: Hotel Stay
Leisure day exploring temples, gardens, and the Gion district.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel
Day 9 – Kanazawa: Hotel Stay
Half-day city tour visiting Higashi Chayagai and Nomura Samurai House.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel
Day 10 – Kanazawa & Shirakawago Tour, Takayama Hotel Stay
Tour to Shirakawago Village, Takayama Jinya, and Sake breweries.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Mercure Hida Takayama
Day 11 – Hamamatsu: Hotel Stay
Explore Hamamatsu Castle and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Okura Act City Hotel Hamamatsu
Day 12 – Shizuoka: Scenic Train & Hotel Stay
Ride the Southern Japan Alps Train through gorges and tea fields.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Associa Shizuoka
Day 13 – Tokyo: Mount Fuji Tour & Hotel Stay
Tour Mount Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, and Ichiku Kubota Museum.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Day 14 – Tokyo: Embark Diamond Princess®
Embark your cruise aboard Diamond Princess®.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Diamond Princess®
Days 15–16 – At Sea
Relax and enjoy the ship’s facilities.
Days 17–18 – Keelung (Taipei, Taiwan)
Explore Taipei’s landmarks including Taipei 101, Longshan Temple, and Elephant Mountain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19 – Ishigaki
Visit Kabira Bay or explore Ishigaki’s beaches and coral reefs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 20 – Okinawa
Discover Shurijo Castle and the island’s unique culture.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 21–22 – At Sea
Relax and enjoy your final sea days aboard Diamond Princess®.
Day 23 – Tokyo: Disembark & Hotel Stay
Disembark and spend your final day in Tokyo.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Day 24 – Fly Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 61538

Subject to availability. Price is per person twin share. Holiday duration includes overnight flights when applicable and is subject to change.
^Luggage transfer provided when travelling on Bullet Train to hotel.