Japan
Begin your exploration of Japan Cruises
Surrounded by sea, the island nation of Japan has long been a stopping place for ocean voyages, absorbing itinerant cultural influences and making them uniquely Japanese. The port cities were often home to samurai, the clan chieftains, and the great feudal lords, who, while fending off foreign rule, were trading with the outside world. These ports then formed the filter through which external influences passed to the interior.
In Japan, the past lives alongside the present, neither overshadowing the other. Ancient feudal values are still a part of everyday life. Zen concepts of nature, harmony and simplicity are deeply rooted in everything from bento boxes to rock gardens. Koi ponds and temples are met with highrises and pachinko parlors and ancient samurai castles rest against a backdrop of modern city skylines. Japan is a paradox that has intrigued visitors for centuries. Experience it first hand on Cruise West’s Hidden Treasures of Japan voyage.
Pause for a moment and imagine: it’s high tide at Miyajima. A splash of vermillion takes shape into a massive, “floating” torii gate, welcoming you to the Itsukushima Shrine. Itsukushima, your Exploration Leader explains, was once regarded as so sacred, inhabitants were forbidden to till the soil, give birth or be buried there. The torii gate marks the transition from the world of the profane to that of the sacred. As you draw closer to the gate and the now-thriving town of Miyajima, you’re struck once again by the dichotomy of ancient and modern, physical and spiritual — by the enigma that is Japan.
Come with Cruise West as they explore the rich historical and cultural tapestry that is Japan in the same way its adopted influences arrived - by ship.
5 Cruises Found.
| Date | Title & Description | Ship | Nights | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2011 | 16-night Ferdinand Magellan - In Search of the Spice Islands - Voyage 24 - Dragons and Spice CruiseAmenities & Inclusions Exclusive Amenities (per Couple):
All meals aboard ship, shore activities, all onboard activities, all non-alcoholic beverages, and more. | Spirit of Oceanus | 16 | USD 10,995.00 | View Offer ID #463995 |
| 2/22/2011 | 16-night Lands of the Lotus CruiseAmenities & Inclusions Exclusive Amenities (per Couple):
All meals aboard ship, shore activities, all onboard activities, all non-alcoholic beverages, and more. | Spirit of Oceanus | 16 | USD 12,895.00 | View Offer ID #595853 |
| 12/15/2011 | 15-night Dragons, Spices & Didgeridoos CruiseAmenities & Inclusions Exclusive Amenities (per Couple):
All meals aboard ship, shore activities, all onboard activities, all non-alcoholic beverages, and more. | Spirit of Oceanus | 15 | USD 11,895.00 | View Offer ID #595900 |
| 12/29/2011 | 14-night Wonders of Southeast Asia CruiseAmenities & Inclusions Exclusive Amenities (per Couple):
All meals aboard ship, shore activities, all onboard activities, all non-alcoholic beverages, and more. | Spirit of Oceanus | 14 | USD 7,995.00 | View Offer ID #595902 |
| 1/11/2012 | 13-night Treasures of L'Indochine CruiseAmenities & Inclusions Exclusive Amenities (per Couple):
All meals aboard ship, shore activities, all onboard activities, all non-alcoholic beverages, and more. | Spirit of Oceanus | 13 | USD 8,995.00 | View Offer ID #595903 |
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