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Discover Japan
Ancient traditions, modern cities and moments found beyond the expected. From Tokyo’s energy to Kyoto’s quieter streets and the landscapes beyond, Japan invites you to travel with curiosity. We’ll shape the journey around what you most want to experience.
Discover Japan Your Way
Three starting points for discovering Japan. Choose the experience that draws you in, and we’ll refine the route, places to stay and pace around you.
Japan, Beautifully Considered
Japan · 5 Nights
Explore the contrast of Tokyo, Kyoto and the landscapes beyond through a journey shaped around your interests and travel style.
The Journey
Depart Singapore aboard the selected operating partner and sail north toward Japan. This five-night voyage introduces Japan's most storied port cities at a composed, unhurried pace — with the comfort and amenities of a world-class cruise ship as your moving base.
Nagasaki
A city shaped by history and resilience. Guided shore excursions trace the Peace Park, Glover Garden, and the atmospheric Dejima trading post. The harbour views at dusk are among Japan's most quietly powerful.
Hiroshima & Miyajima
The Peace Memorial Museum and the iconic floating torii gate at Miyajima Island. A day that moves between solemnity and extraordinary natural beauty — one of Japan's most memorable shore experiences.
Kobe
Japan's most cosmopolitan port city. The Kitano district's European-style residences, Kobe beef at source, and easy access to Osaka and Kyoto for those who wish to extend the day inland.
Begin the Conversation
This journey is available at confirmed pricing. Seats are limited per departure. Express your interest and a TIJT consultant will respond with full departure dates, cabin options, and the investment breakdown.
Where to Rest Your Head
Premium Onboard Stay
A refined onboard base for the full journey, with calm interiors, considered service, and the ease of unpacking once while the route unfolds.
Singapore Arrival Stay
A polished pre-journey city stay can be arranged for a smoother arrival, with TIJT guidance on transfers, timing, and first-evening plans.
Curated Shore Experiences
Selected shore moments can be shaped around culture, scenery, food, and pace, giving the journey a more personal and memorable rhythm.
Japan by Sea
Japan · 11 Nights
Discover Japan’s ports, coastal towns and islands from the water, with the ease of a journey that moves with you.
The Journey
Board the selected operating partner in Tokyo — one of the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise lines — and sail the Japanese coastline toward South Korea. service details, inclusions confirmed at enquiry dining, and an onboard atmosphere of quiet refinement set the tone for eleven nights of considered travel.
Tokyo & Shimizu
Tokyo needs no introduction. Shimizu offers Mount Fuji views from Nihondaira and the serene Miho no Matsubara pine grove — one of Japan's most photographed natural vistas.
Kobe, Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Three of Japan's most culturally significant port cities. Kobe for cosmopolitan refinement and world-famous beef. Hiroshima for the Peace Memorial and Miyajima Island. Nagasaki for history, harbour views, and the extraordinary Glover Garden.
Jeju Island & Seoul
Jeju Island's volcanic landscape and pristine coastline provide a dramatic contrast before the voyage concludes in Seoul — South Korea's dynamic capital, where ancient palaces and contemporary culture exist in perfect tension.
Where to Rest Your Head
Premium Ocean Suite
A composed suite-style onboard stay designed for restful evenings, scenic arrivals, and a quiet sense of comfort between destinations.
Tokyo Arrival Stay
A carefully selected Tokyo arrival stay can be added for easier pacing before the journey begins, including transfer and first-night guidance.
Seoul Extension Stay
A considered post-journey city extension can be arranged for guests who want to continue the experience with a softer landing.
Japan & the Far East
Japan · 15 Nights
Pair Japan with another remarkable part of the region for a wider journey with more to discover.
The Journey
the selected operating partner's intensive Japan itinerary is designed for travellers who want more than a glimpse. Nine ports across fifteen nights means genuine immersion — enough time in each location to move beyond the surface and experience Japan with real depth.
Tokyo & Shimizu
Begin in Tokyo — the world's most dynamic city. Shimizu provides the iconic Mount Fuji backdrop and the serene Miho no Matsubara coastline. the selected operating partner's overnight stays in select ports allow evening exploration that day-trippers never experience.
Kyoto, Osaka & Kobe
The cultural heartland of Japan. Kyoto's temples, geisha districts, and bamboo groves. Osaka's extraordinary food culture and Dotonbori energy. Kobe's cosmopolitan refinement and world-famous beef. Three cities, each irreplaceable.
Hiroshima, Nagasaki & Kagoshima
Southern Japan's most historically significant ports. Hiroshima's Peace Memorial and Miyajima Island. Nagasaki's layered history and harbour beauty. Kagoshima — the Naples of Japan — with Sakurajima volcano as its dramatic backdrop.
Where to Rest Your Head
Boutique Onboard Stay
An intimate onboard stay with an elegant atmosphere, suitable for travellers who value service, comfort, and a more considered pace.
Tokyo Pre-Journey Stay
Arrive early and settle into Tokyo with a premium city stay, planned around comfort, timing, and a seamless beginning.
Traditional Cultural Extension
An optional traditional-style extension can be arranged for guests who want a deeper cultural close to the Japan experience.
Japan
accommodation details
the selected operating partner · 12 Nights
Journey details, route, operating partner, accommodation, inclusions and availability are confirmed personally at enquiry stage.
The Experience
the selected operating partner represents the pinnacle of ocean travel. A accommodation details provides a private outdoor space from which to watch Japan's coastline unfold — morning mist over harbour towns, afternoon light on ancient hillsides, and the quiet drama of arrival into each new port.
Onboard Life
inclusions confirmed at enquiry means every detail is attended to. The finest wines and spirits. Multiple specialty restaurants. A spa of genuine quality. Enrichment lectures and cultural programming. And an onboard atmosphere where the ratio of staff to guests ensures nothing is ever less than exceptional.
Shore Experiences
Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and two additional ports — each with TIJT-curated shore experiences that go beyond the standard excursion. Private guides, priority access, and carefully chosen moments that reveal Japan at its most authentic.
Begin the Conversation
This is TIJT's most premium Japan offering. accommodation details availability is limited. Express your interest and a consultant will respond with full departure details, suite options, and the complete investment breakdown.
Where to Rest Your Head
Ultra-Luxury Veranda Stay
A accommodation details-style stay brings space, calm, and an elevated sense of arrival as Japan’s coastline and harbour towns come into view.
Tokyo Luxury Arrival Stay
A premium Tokyo arrival stay can be selected to support a relaxed start, with TIJT handling the practical details around arrival flow.
Kyoto Cultural Extension
A Kyoto extension can be shaped around gardens, temples, dining, and quiet cultural moments, without crowding the journey.
Hong Kong &
Japan Islands
Asia · Curated Journey
Journey details, route, operating partner, accommodation, inclusions and availability are confirmed personally at enquiry stage.
Hong Kong
Begin in Hong Kong — Asia's most dynamic city. Victoria Peak at dusk. The Star Ferry crossing. Michelin-starred dining in a city that takes food seriously. The contrast between the colonial heritage of Central and the sensory energy of Mong Kok. A city that rewards those who know where to look.
Japan Islands
From Hong Kong, fly into Japan and begin an island exploration that moves at a considered pace. The sacred island of Miyajima. The ancient streets of Naoshima — Japan's art island. The quiet drama of the Seto Inland Sea. Cultural immersion that goes well beyond the standard tourist circuit.
Curated Dining
Both Hong Kong and Japan are among the world's great culinary destinations. TIJT curates dining experiences that reflect the best of each location — from Cantonese dim sum at its finest to kaiseki in a centuries-old Kyoto townhouse.
Begin the Conversation
This journey is tailored to your travel dates and preferences. Express your interest and a TIJT consultant will respond with a personalised itinerary, accommodation options, and the full investment breakdown.
Where to Rest Your Head
Iconic City Stay
A refined city stay creates a graceful start to the journey, balancing harbour views, dining, and easy access to the first experience.
Kyoto Forest Retreat
A peaceful Kyoto retreat-style stay can be arranged for guests who want stillness, tradition, and a softer rhythm after the city.
Seto Inland Art-Island Stay
An art-island style stay can be considered for travellers drawn to architecture, galleries, coastal calm, and meaningful design.
Ready to Discover Japan?
Tell us how you want to travel, and we’ll bring the right places and experiences together for you.
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