11 nights. Taiwan, Japan

Day 5

At sea

Day 6

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 7

kagoshima, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 14:30

Day 8

hiroshima, japan

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 9

kochi - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 10

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 06:30 - Departure: 18:00

Day 11

mt fuji (shimizu) - japan

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 12

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 08:00

Day 1

hong kong, china

Departure: 16:00

Day 2

kaohsiung, taiwan, china

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 18:00

Kaohsiung City is a special municipality in Taiwan. Located in south-western Taiwan and facing the Taiwan Strait, it is the largest municipality by area, at 2,951.85 km² (1,139.72 sq mi), stretching from Mt Jade to Taiping Island, and the second most populous (by city proper) with a population of approximately 2.77 million. Since its beginnings in the 17th century, Kaohsiung has grown from a small trading village into the political, economic, transport, manufacturing, refining, shipbuilding and industrial centre of southern Taiwan. It is a global city with “sufficiency” status as categorised by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network in 2012. Kaohsiung International Airport is the second-largest airport in Taiwan. The Port of Kaohsiung is the largest harbour in Taiwan, though it is not officially part of Kaohsiung City. The southern terminal of Freeway 1 is in Kaohsiung. For north–south rail travel, the city is served by Taiwan Railways Administration stations on the TRA Western Line and Pingtung Line. Taiwan High Speed Rail also provides fast and frequent rail connections to Taipei. The Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit, the city’s metro system, was launched in early 2008. Kaohsiung was the host city of the World Games 2009, a multi-sport event primarily composed of sports not featured in the Olympic Games. The city is also home to the Republic of China Navy fleet headquarters and naval academy.

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Day 3

taipei(keelung),taiwan,china

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 18:30

Day 4

ishigaki - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Ishigaki Island (石垣島 Ishigaki-jima, Yaeyama: Ishanagï, Okinawan: Ishigachi), also known as Ishigakijima, is a Japanese island to the south-west of Okinawa Hontō and the second-largest island in the Yaeyama group. It lies within the City of Ishigaki in Okinawa Prefecture. The city serves as the business and transport hub of the archipelago. The island is served by New Ishigaki Airport, the largest airport in the Yaeyama Islands.

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Day 6

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Nagasaki is the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. On the west side of Shimabara Castle, the samurai residences have been carefully preserved, with clear spring water flowing through canals down the centre of the streets. The Nagasaki Peace Park commemorates the atomic bombing, the Glover Garden is an open-air park showcasing Western-style mansions, and the Confucian Shrine is dedicated to Confucius.

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Day 7

kagoshima, japan

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 14:30

Kagoshima is the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. Known as the “Naples of the East” for its bay location (Aira Caldera) and warm climate, Kagoshima offers countless ways to enjoy yourself: the dramatic natural scenery of the active volcano Sakurajima, the rich history of the people who helped modernise Japan, a relaxing zoo and aquarium, bubbling hot springs, and cruises on Kinko Bay. Kagoshima Prefecture also includes around 30 remote islands to the south, including Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage island; the Tokara Islands, a chain of twelve islands of various sizes stretching over 162 km; and Amami Oshima, the second-largest remote island in Japan.

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Day 8

hiroshima, japan

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 18:00

Hiroshima is an industrial city with wide boulevards and criss-crossing rivers, located along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. While many people only know it for the horrific moment on August 6, 1945, when it became the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack, it has since transformed into a modern, cosmopolitan city with excellent cuisine and a lively nightlife. There are two World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima. One is the Itsukushima Shrine, and the other is the A-Bomb Dome of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Hiroshima is home to several historical sites. The Hiroshima Castle stands in the centre of the city. You can see the old town, which was formed during the Edo era, in Tomonoura in Fukuyama City and in Takehara City. However, in Hiroshima City, there are few old buildings as many were destroyed by the atomic bomb. Yet, some still stand resilient – for example, the Old Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch, the Rest House, and so on. Around the Peace Memorial Park, you can see many statues dedicated to praying for the victims of the atomic bomb. The entirety of Hiroshima can serve as a textbook of its own history.

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Day 9

kochi - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Kōchi is the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture, located on the island of Shikoku in Japan. Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture, with over 40% of its population. A symbol of the city is its most famous dish, katsuo tataki, made by lightly searing and seasoning tuna.

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Day 10

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 06:30 - Departure: 18:00

For over a millennium, Kyoto was the capital of Japan and it's likely the best preserved of all its cities. It's a stunning, lively city where modern life intersects with old traditional Japan. The city is nestled amongst the mountains of Western Honshu and serves as an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region. The city is steeped in heritage sites and culture, boasts a wide variety and number of eateries and is relatively easy to get around. Its rich culture and heritage seep from every piece of architecture and tradition. Kyoto is home to thousands of temples and shrines, including the spectacular golden Kinkaku-ji, Ryoanji with its Zen garden, the popular Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo with its life-size statues of Kannon and the more serene Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama. Also in Arashiyama, you'll find the famous Bamboo Grove. A fantastic thing to do in Kyoto is a walking tour of Gion, one of the main Geisha districts. Its wooden buildings and lamps create the perfect atmosphere. Kyoto is one of the world's greatest historical cities, brimming with temples, shrines, teahouses and imperial residences. Kyoto is a city steeped in culture and heritage and is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in Japanese history and culture.

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Day 11

mt fuji (shimizu) - japan

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 18:00

Fujikawaguchiko is in the south of Yamanashi Prefecture at the foot of Mount Fuji. Four of the Fuji Five Lakes lie within the town’s boundaries, although Lake Kawaguchi is shared with neighbouring Minobu. The town borders the cities of Ōtsuki, Tsuru, Fujiyoshida, Fuefuki, Kōfu and Fujinomiya, as well as the towns of Nishikatsura, Minobu and Narusawa.

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Day 12

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 08:00

It is the main commercial and administrative centre of Tokyo. It is home to its famous train station, the busiest in the world (an average of 3 million people use it every day), as well as the Tochō, or Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, which is the hub of Tokyo’s administration and the most important urban symbol of the eastern part of the city. The area around Shinjuku Station has a high concentration of electronics shops, shopping centres such as Odakyu, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Many international hotel chains have a branch in this district, particularly on its western side. Shinjuku has the highest proportion of registered immigrants of any district in Tokyo.

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