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Landausflüge in Tokio
ca. 8 Std. mit Essen
Nach gut einstündiger Busfahrt erreichen Sie Kamakura. Die Stadt war von 1192 bis 1333 Regierungssitz und damit politischer und kultureller Mittelpunkt des Landes. Aufgrund der zahlreichen Tempel und Schreine ist Kamakura heute ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel. Die waldreiche Umgebung und die zahlreichen Badestrände brachten der Stadt den Beinamen "Japanische Riviera" ein. Sie besuchen den Hase-Kannon-Tempel mit dem 9,30 m hohen Holzstandbild der Göttin Kannon (Außenbesichtigung). Die 11-köpfige Figur ist die größte Holzskulptur des Landes. Anschließend können Sie den zweithöchsten Bronzebuddha (11,40 m) aus dem 13. Jahrhundert bei einer Innenbesichtigung des Kotokuin Tempels bewundern. Mittagessen in einem landestypischen Restaurant. Bevor es zurück zum Schiff geht, halten Sie am historischen Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu-Schrein, ebenfalls eine der Hauptsehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt. Von der Haupthalle am oberen Ende der Treppen haben Sie eine schöne Aussicht auf Kamakura.
Bitte beachten: Für Gäste mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit nicht geeignet. Viele Treppenstufen an den Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Vorbehaltlich Änderungen Programm/Preis (Stand: August 2022)
ca. 5 Std.
Die Metropole Tokio ist das Zentrum der nationalen Verwaltung, Bildung, Kultur und Wirtschaft sowie eine florierende Industriestadt. Hier verschmelzen die geschäftige Gegenwart und traditionelle Vergangenheit auf besondere Weise. Sie besuchen zunächst den Kiyosumi-Park, der in der Edo-Zeit (1603-1867) seinen Ursprung hat. Der Park besteht aus einem Miniatursee und einer Landschaft mit Bergen, Flüssen, ungewöhnlich geformten Felsen und seltenen Steinen. Danach besuchen Sie das Fukagawa-Edo-Museum, ein Heimatmuseum das den Alltag der Fischer und Gemüsehändler im 19. Jh. im Stadtteil Fukagawa anschaulich darstellt. Krönender Abschluss dieses Ausfluges bildet der spektakuläre Blick von der Aussichtsplattform des 313 m hohen Tokio Towers. Rückfahrt zum Schiff.
Bitte beachten: Für Gäste mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit nicht geeignet. Sehr begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl.
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ca. 2 Std.
Erleben Sie das nächtliche Tokio bei einer Rundfahrt durch die Stadt. Überqueren Sie zunächst die Regenbogenbrücke, eine 798 Meter lange Hängebrücke, die aus einer Autobahn, einer Eisenbahnline, einer Straße sowie einem Fussweg besteht. Sehen Sie von hier aus das Odiba Fuji TV-Gebäude, welches über ein einzigartiges kugelförmiges Observatorium verfügt. Im Anschluss passieren Sie den Tokio Tower, das State Guest House sowie das Parlamentsgebäude. Der Höhepunkt Ihrer Fahrt ist die Shibuya-Kreuzung, eines der Wahrzeichen Tokios, mit starkem Verkehr und großen Werbeflächen. Anschließend fahren Sie noch in das Shinjuko Kabukicho Viertel, welches vor allem für sein Nachtleben bekannt ist, bevor es mit dem Bus zurück zum Schiff geht.
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ca. 3 Std.
Geniessen Sie während Ihrer Rundfahrt den einzigartigen Panoramablick auf die Metropole Tokio während Sie die 798 Meter lange Regenbogenbrücke überqueren. Vorbei am Tokio Tower, dem State Guest House und dem Parlamentsgebäude fahren Sie zu den großzügig angelegten Gärten des Kaiserpalastes mit Springbrunnen und einer Bronzestatue von Kusunoki Masashige (Der Kaiserliche Palast kann vom Garten aus nicht gesehen werden), etwa 60-minütiger Aufenthalt. Während Ihrer Rückfahrt zum Schiff passieren Sie das Tokio Stadion, das Ginza-Viertel, das Kabukiza Theater und das olympische Dorf.
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ca. 4,5 Std.
Tokio, Zentrum der nationalen Verwaltung, Bildung, Kultur und Wirtschaft sowie blühende Industriestadt, bietet eine einzigartige Mischung aus beschaulicher Vergangenheit und geschäftiger Gegenwart. Durch den Wandel der letzten 30 Jahre ist die Stadt immer größer, geschäftiger und überfüllter geworden, was an der Skyline als auch an dem Aussehen der Straßen zu sehen ist. Vom Schiff aus fahren Sie zunächst zum Tokio Sky Tree, einem kürzlich erst fertig gestellen Funkturm, der mit einer Höhe von 634 Metern das höchste Gebäude Japans ist und neues Wahrzeichen des Landes werden soll. Von der Aussichtsplattform können Sie einen Großteil der Stadt überblicken. Im Anschluss fahren Sie in das Asakusa Viertel, ein beliebtes Unterhaltungsviertel Tokios, in dem sich auch der älteste und bedeutendste buddhistische Tempel Tokios befindet. Rückfahrt zum Schiff.
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ca. 2,5 Std.
Nach dem Abendessen an Bord startet Ihre abendliche Panoramafahrt in die japanische Landeshauptstadt Tokio. Die Metropole mit über 12 Millionen Einwohnern hat viel zu bieten. Eine Vielzahl an Einkaufszentren, exklusiven Boutiquen, Spezialitätengeschäften, attraktive Museen und Kunstgalerien sowie eine große Anzahl an Konzerthallen und Theatern. Ihre Rundfahrt führt Sie vorbei an der beleuchteten Regenbogenbrücke, dem Tokio Tower und weiteren Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt. Bevor Sie zum Schiff zurück fahren, haben Sie noch etwas Freizeit in Shinjuku Kabukicho, eines der beliebtesten Unterhaltungsviertel Tokios, welches mit seinem Neonlicht und Menschenmassen ein Erlebnis wert ist.
Vorbehaltlich Änderungen Programm/Preis (Stand: August 2022)
ca. 7 Std.
Tokio, die Hauptstadt Japans, ist Verwaltungs-, Bildungs-, Kultur- und Wirtschaftszentrum des Landes. Nach einem etwa 30-minütigen Transfer in die Innenstadt haben Sie etwa 5 Stunden Zeit die faszinierende Stadt auf eigene Faust zu erkunden. Rückfahrt zum Schiff.
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ca. 7 Std. mit Essen
Etwas umfassender läßt sich Tokio während einer ganztägigen Rundfahrt besichtigen. Nach einem etwa 40-minütigen Transfer erfolgt die Besichtigung des Meiji-Schreines. Zwei monumentale Tore aus Zypressenholz führen in einen Park mit mehr als 10.000 Bäumen. Der 1920 erbaute Schrein inmitten des Parkes ist eine der heiligsten Pilgerstätten Japans. Anschließend fahren Sie zu den großzügig angelegten Gärten des Kaiserpalastes mit Springbrunnen und einer Bronzestatue von Kusunoki Masashige (Der Kaiserliche Palast kann vom Garten aus nicht gesehen werden). In einem Restaurant nehmen Sie Ihr Mittagessen ein bevor Sie weiter zum Vergnügungsviertel Asakusa fahren. Auf dem Weg dorthin passieren Sie den Tokio Sky Tree, einem kürzlich erst fertig gestellten Funkturm, der mit einer Höhe von 634 Metern das höchste Gebäude Japans ist und neues Wahrzeichen des Landes werden soll. In Asakusa besichtigen Sie den Sensoji Tempel, einer der ältesten und beeindruckendsten Tempel Tokios. In Asakusa haben Sie noch ein wenig Zeit zur freien Verfügung bevor es per Bus zurück zum Schiff geht.
itte beachten: Für Gäste mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit nicht geeignet. Sehr begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl.
Vorbehaltlich Änderungen Programm/Preis (Stand: August 2022)
ca. 9 Std. mit Essen
Sie fahren etwa 2 Stunden durch die liebliche japanische Landschaft in die Bergwelt nach Hakone. Bei klarer Sicht genießen Sie einen atemberaubenden Ausblick auf den Vulkan Fuji und die südlichen und nördlichen Ebenen sowie die umliegenden Seen. Im Anschluss besuchen Sie das Open-Air-Museum der Stadt, bevor Sie das Mittagessen in einem landestypischen Restaurant einnehmen. Gestärkt geht es weiter zum Anshi See, der auf einer Höhe von 725 m gelegen ist und Angler aus allen Landesteilen anzieht. Sie unternehmen eine ca. 40-minütige Bootsfahrt. Je nach Wetterlage spiegelt sich der Vulkan Fuji malerisch auf der Wasseroberfläche. In der Nähe des Sees besuchen Sie den Hakone Schrein aus dem Jahre 757. Im 17. Jahrhundert wurde der Schrein von seinem ursprünglichen Platz auf dem Berg Komagatake an den See gebracht. Anschließend Rückfahrt zum Schiff.
Bitte beachten: Für Gäste mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit nicht geeignet. Sehr begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl.
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ca. 5,5 Std.
Nach etwa 1-stündiger Busfahrt erreichen Sie den 175 qkm großen Sankeien Garten in Yokohama. Auf dem weitläufigen Areal befinden sich geschichtliche Bauten, Seen und wellenförmige Wege. Nach einem etwa 1-stündigen Aufenthalt fahren Sie nach China Town, mit etwa 200 Restaurants und unzähligen Geschäften das größte chinesische Viertel in Japan. Hier haben Sie etwas Freizeit für eigene Erkundungen. Danach besuchen Sie den Yokohama Landmark Tower. Von der Aussichtsterrasse auf 296 m Höhe, die Sie per Expresslift in nur 40 Sekunden erreichen, können Sie bei klarem Wetter die weite Sicht auf die Stadt, den Vulkan Fuji, die Tanzawa Berge und Tokio genießen. Anschließend Rückfahrt zum Schiff.
Bitte beachten: Für Gäste mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit nicht geeignet. Begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl. 50 Stufen im Yokohama Landmark Tower.
Vorbehaltlich Änderungen Programm/Preis (Stand August 2022)
The new Tokyo cruise terminal is close to the city center, a modern city where the 21st century coexists with the spirit of ancient Japan. Along the way, you’ll see many of the city’s landmarks.
Enjoy a visit Hama Rikyu Garden, an Edo Period Japanese garden surrounded by the Shiodome district’s futuristic skyscrapers; a great example of how Japan is the land of contrasts. The garden was originally built as a feudal lord's Tokyo residence and duck hunting grounds during the Edo Period, but later served as a strolling garden and as an imperial detached palace before eventually being opened to the public in its current form. Hama Rikyu Gardens offer something beautiful at any season, as you’ll find golden foliage during the fall, plum blossoms in late winter and cherry blossoms in spring.
A scenic drive through the city takes you to the Imperial Palace, surrounded by moats and massive stone walls, also in the center of Tokyo. The palace is built on the former site of Edo Castle. It is the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family and is surrounded by a large park area. Although the Palace is not open to the public, from Kokyo Gaien, the large plaza in front of the Imperial Palace, you can view the Nijubashi, two bridges that form an entrance to the inner palace grounds. The stone bridge in front is nicknamed the Eyeglass Bridge for its looks and is one of the most recognized bridges in Japan. You’ll have some free time in the square to explore a bit and take some memorable pictures.
After enjoying the sites in Tokyo, tour will finish at Tokyo Station where is easy to move on your own.
Discover Tokyo and two of its traditional sights that coexist in stark contrast with tall futuristic skyscrapers and bustling city streets.
Depart the pier to the center of Tokyo, a modern city where the 21st century coexists with the spirit of ancient Japan. Along the way, you’ll see many of the city’s landmarks.
Enjoy a visit Hama Rikyu Garden, an Edo Period Japanese garden surrounded by the Shiodome district’s futuristic skyscrapers; a great example of how Japan is the land of contrasts. The garden was originally built as a feudal lord's Tokyo residence and duck hunting grounds during the Edo Period, but later served as a strolling garden and as an imperial detached palace before eventually being opened to the public in its current form. Hama Rikyu Gardens offer something beautiful at any season, as you’ll find golden foliage during the fall, plum blossoms in late winter and cherry blossoms in spring.
A scenic drive through the city takes you to the Imperial Palace, surrounded by moats and massive stone walls, also in the center of Tokyo. The palace is built on the former site of Edo Castle. It is the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family and is surrounded by a large park area. Although the Palace is not open to the public, from Kokyo Gaien, the large plaza in front of the Imperial Palace, you can view the Nijubashi, two bridges that form an entrance to the inner palace grounds. The stone bridge in front is nicknamed the Eyeglass Bridge for its looks and is one of the most recognized bridges in Japan. You’ll have some free time in the square to explore a bit and take some memorable pictures.
After enjoying the sites in Tokyo, your coach will bring you to Haneda Airport for your flight back home.
Discover Tokyo and two of its traditional sights that coexist in stark contrast with tall futuristic skyscrapers and bustling city streets.
A 1-hour drive takes you to the center of Tokyo, a modern city where the 21st century coexists with the spirit of ancient Japan. Along the way, you’ll see many of the city’s landmarks.
Enjoy a visit to Hama Rikyu Garden, an Edo Period Japanese garden surrounded by the Shiodome district’s futuristic skyscrapers; a great example of how Japan is the land of contrasts. The garden was originally built as a feudal lord's Tokyo residence and duck hunting grounds during the Edo Period, but later served as a strolling garden and as an imperial detached palace before eventually being opened to the public in its current form. Hama Rikyu Gardens offer something beautiful at any season, as you’ll find golden foliage during the fall, plum blossoms in late winter and cherry blossoms in spring.
A scenic drive through the city takes you to the Imperial Palace, surrounded by moats and massive stone walls, also in the center of Tokyo. The palace is built on the former site of Edo Castle. It is the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family and is surrounded by a large park area. Although the Palace is not open to the public, from Kokyo Gaien, the large plaza in front of the Imperial Palace, you can view the Nijubashi, two bridges that form an entrance to the inner palace grounds. The stone bridge in front is nicknamed the Eyeglass Bridge for its looks and is one of the most recognized bridges in Japan. You’ll have some free time in the square to explore a bit and take some memorable pictures.
After enjoying the sites in Tokyo, your coach will bring you to Narita International Airport for your flight back home.
Guests with international flights departing after 8:00 p.m. can discover a unique blend of old and new during this scenic, full-day sightseeing excursion to Tokyo with lunch and an airport transfer.
Tokyo, Imperial Palace Plaza, Nijubashi Bridge, Photo Stop
Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the Imperial Palace Plaza. The palace is located on the original site of Edo Castle, the seat of power for the Tokugawa Shoguns during the Edo Period (1604-1866). A stop is made at the Nijubashi Bridge, a picturesque, two-tiered bridge, for a superb views and photo opportunities of your surrounds.
Torii Gates, Meiji Shrine
Next, re-board your coach and head to the Meiji Shrine. Dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, the father of modern Japan, this beautiful shrine stands in a dense forest glade in the very heart of Tokyo. The setting symbolizes the separation of the spiritual from the worldly. Upon arrival, enter the shrine through the twin, 40-foot-tall (12-metre tall) Torii Gates, one of the largest gates in Japan.
Asakusa, Asakusa Senso-ji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate, Local Restaurant, Lunch
Following your visit, re-board your coach for the drive to Asakusa and a visit to the Asakusa Senso-ji Temple. Founded in the early-7th century, it is the oldest extant temple in Tokyo. Enter through the Kaminarimon Gate, or 'Nitenmon', which is bedecked (weather-permitting) with a huge, red paper lantern. Your guided tour includes a stroll down 'Nakamise-Dori', an alley lined with traditional vendors selling food, souvenirs, and handmade crafts. Following your tour and a brief stop to browse for souvenirs, re-board your coach and proceed for lunch at a local restaurant.
Ginza District, Free Time, Shopping, Narita Airport
After lunch, your final stop is at the Ginza, one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world and a great place for window-shopping. The streets of the Ginza District are lined with numerous department stores, boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Upon arrival, approximately one hour is made available to browse the shoppes at your leisure. Leaving the Ginza, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 1.5-hour transfer to Narita Airport for check-in and your flight home.
Please note: This tour is available for disembarking guests with departing flights from Tokyo's Narita Airport after 8:00 p.m. This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 2.2 miles (about 3.5 kilometres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 80 steps at the sites visited. Walking in the Ginza District is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and Japanese Yen or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Proper attire is required to enter temples and shrines; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 20 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Guests with international flights departing after 7:30 p.m. can discover a unique blend of old and new during this scenic, full-day sightseeing excursion to Tokyo with lunch and an airport transfer.
Tokyo, Imperial Palace Plaza, Nijubashi Bridge, Photo Stop
Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the Imperial Palace Plaza. The palace is located on the original site of Edo Castle, the seat of power for the Tokugawa Shoguns during the Edo Period (1604-1866). A stop is made at the Nijubashi Bridge, a picturesque, two-tiered bridge, for a superb views and photo opportunities of your surrounds.
Torii Gates, Meiji Shrine
Next, re-board your coach and head to the Meiji Shrine. Dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, the father of modern Japan, this beautiful shrine stands in a dense forest glade in the very heart of Tokyo. The setting symbolizes the separation of the spiritual from the worldly. Upon arrival, enter the shrine through the twin, 40-foot-tall (12-metre tall) Torii Gates, one of the largest gates in Japan.
Asakusa, Asakusa Senso-ji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate, Local Restaurant, Lunch
Following your visit, re-board your coach for the drive to Asakusa and a visit to the Asakusa Senso-ji Temple. Founded in the early-7th century, it is the oldest extant temple in Tokyo. Enter through the Kaminarimon Gate, or 'Nitenmon', which is bedecked (weather-permitting) with a huge, red paper lantern. Your guided tour includes a stroll down 'Nakamise-Dori', an alley lined with traditional vendors selling food, souvenirs, and handmade crafts. Following your tour and a brief stop to browse for souvenirs, re-board your coach and proceed for lunch at a local restaurant.
Ginza District, Free Time, Shopping, Haneda Airport
After lunch, your final stop is at the Ginza, one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world and a great place for window-shopping. The streets of the Ginza District are lined with numerous department stores, boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Upon arrival, approximately one hour is made available to browse the shoppes at your leisure. Leaving the Ginza, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 40-minute transfer to Haneda Airport for check-in and your flight home.
Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 2.2 miles (about 3.5 kilometres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 80 steps at the sites visited. Walking in the Ginza District is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and Japanese Yen or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Proper attire is required to enter temples and shrines; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 20 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Experience a unique blend of old and new during this scenic, full-day sightseeing and shopping excursion in Tokyo.
Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise-Dori
Depart the pier for the approximate 40-minute drive to the Asakusa Senso-ji Temple. Founded in the early-7th century, it is the oldest extant temple in Tokyo. Enter through the Kaminarimon Gate, or 'Nitenmon', which is bedecked (weather-permitting) with a huge red paper lantern. Your guided tour includes a stroll down the Street of Inside Shops, or 'Nakamise-Dori', an alley lined with traditional vendors selling food, souvenirs and handmade crafts.
Imperial Palace
Next, re-board your coach and drive to the Imperial Palace plaza. The palace is located on the original site of Edo Castle, the seat of power for the Tokugawa Shoguns during the Edo Period (1604-1866). A stop is made at the Nijubashi Bridge, a picturesque two-tiered bridge, for a superb photo opportunity of your surroundings.
Meiji Shrine
Continue on to the Meiji Shrine. Dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, the father of modern Japan, this beautiful shrine stands in a dense forest glade in the very heart of Tokyo. The setting symbolises the separation of the spiritual from the worldly. Enter the shrine through twin, 40-foot-tall (12-metre-tall) Torii Gates, one of the largest in Japan. Following your visit, proceed for lunch at a local restaurant.
Ginza
Your tour concludes with a visit to the Ginza, one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world. The streets of the Ginza are lined with numerous department stores, boutiques, restaurants and bars. This is a great place for window-shopping.
Upon arrival, approximately one hour is made available for browsing the shops at your leisure before commencing the brief drive to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 2,240 yards (about 2,048 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, 20 steps to negotiate at the Meiji Shrine, and approximately 15 steps to negotiate at the Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Street.Walking at the Ginza shopping area is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Casual clothing is recommended. The lunch served during this tour includes a Japanese style set menu. For dietary restrictions please contact the on board Shore Concierge Team upon embarkation. Menu substitutions may be not be possible to accommodate. Japanese Yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme. Order of visit may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.
Travel to Kamakura, a coastal town that became the political centre of Japan when Minamoto Yoritomo, chose the city as the seat for his new military government in 1185.
The Great Buddha
Depart the pier for the approximate 90-minute drive to Kamakura. Visit Kotokuin Temple and the giant sitting Buddha cast, that was built in the 13th century. With a height of 43 feet (13 metres), it is the second tallest bronze Buddha in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in the Todaiji Temple in Nara. The Buddha was originally located inside a large temple. However, the buildings were destroyed by several typhoons and a tidal wave in the 14th and 15th centuries, so the Buddha now stands in the open air.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Visit Kamakura's most important shrine whose main pavilion was built by Minamoto Yoritomo in 1185 to celebrate the establishment of the Minamoto Shogunate, the first of the Kamakura government. The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the patron god of the Minamoto family and of the samurai in general. An uphill walk with approximately 62 steps is required to reach the main hall of the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The main hall stands on a terrace at the top of a wide stairway.
After enjoying lunch at a local hotel or restaurant in Kamakura, spend some free time exploring the shops along Komachi-Dori Street where traditional and moderns shops stand side by side.
Re-board your coach for the drive back to Tokyo.
Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of uphill walking with approximately 62 steps to reach the main hall of the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Casual clothing is recommended. The lunch served during this tour includes a Japanese style set menu. For dietary restrictions please contact the on board Shore Concierge Team upon embarkation. Menu substitutions may be not be possible to accommodate. Japanese Yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise. A minimum number of participants is required for this tour's operation. The drive between Tokyo and Kamakura is approximately 90-100 minutes each way, and is subject to traffic conditions. Order of visit may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.
This tour is available for disembarking guests with departing flights from Tokyo's Narita Airport after 4:00 p.m.
Tokyo, Hamarikyu Garden, Seaside Garden, Ponds, Oldest Pine Tree in Tokyo, Flowers, Teahouse
Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the exquisite Hamarikyu Garden. The only surviving seaside garden of Japan's Edo Period, the Hamarikyu Garden was constructed as a residence for a Japanese feudal lord in the 17th century. Later, it was an official duck-hunting ground for the Tokugawa Shogunate before passing into the hands of the Imperial family during the Meiji Period. Ponds in the garden are by seawater, and the scenery delicately changes with the ebb-and-flow of the tide. Two duck-hunting fields remain, and the 300-year-old pine tree by the garden's entrance is the largest such tree in Tokyo. The garden is rich in flowers, and sports a teahouse on a small island within a pond. After a guided walking tour of the Hamarikyu Garden, re-board your coach and head to Meji Shrine.
Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine is the largest shrine in Japan with 700,000 square meters in total, and is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, the father of modern Japan. This beautiful shrine stands in a dense forest glade in the very heart of Tokyo. The greatest number of people visit here for first visit shrine for a year. The setting symbolizes the separation of the spiritual from the worldly. Enter the shrine through twin, 40-foot-tall (12-metre-tall) Torii Gates, one of the largest in Japan.
Imperial Palace Plaza (Photo stop)
Following a guided tour of Meiji Shrine, re-board your coach and continue on to your last stop, the outer-garden of the Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace Plaza comprises the moats and spacious plaza between the east side of the Imperial Palace and Marunouchi office buildings. On either side of the road, through the middle of the plaza, stretches a lawn with pine groves. On the north side of the plaza stands a fountain commemorating the marriage of the Emperor and Empress. To the south is a bronze of Kusunoki Masashige, a 14th-century Samurai loyal to the Emperor.
At the conclusion of your tour, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 60-minute transfer to Narita Airport, and your flight home.
Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.4 miles (about 2.2 kilometres), at times over uneven, cobblestone and natural surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, ten steps at the Outer Gardens of the Imperial Palace, 20 steps at Hamarikyu Garden, and 50 steps at the Nezu Institute of Fine Art. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and local currency for purchases from the ship. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility. This tour is available for disembarking guests with departing flights from Tokyo's Narita Airport after 4:00 p.m.
This tour is available for disembarking guests with departing flights from Tokyo's Haneda Airport after 4:00 p.m.
Tokyo, Hamarikyu Garden, Seaside Garden, Ponds, Oldest Pine Tree in Tokyo, Flowers, Teahouse
Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the exquisite Hamarikyu Garden. The only surviving seaside garden of Japan's Edo Period, the Hamarikyu Garden was constructed as a residence for a Japanese feudal lord in the 17th century. Later, it was an official duck-hunting ground for the Tokugawa Shogunate before passing into the hands of the Imperial family during the Meiji Period. Ponds in the garden are by seawater, and the scenery delicately changes with the ebb-and-flow of the tide. Two duck-hunting fields remain, and the 300-year-old pine tree by the garden's entrance is the largest such tree in Tokyo. The garden is rich in flowers, and sports a teahouse on a small island within a pond. After a guided walking tour of the Hamarikyu Garden, re-board your coach and head to Meji Shrine.
Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine is the largest shrine in Japan with 700,000 square meters in total, and is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, the father of modern Japan. This beautiful shrine stands in a dense forest glade in the very heart of Tokyo. The greatest number of people visit here for first visit shrine for a year. The setting symbolizes the separation of the spiritual from the worldly. Enter the shrine through twin, 40-foot-tall (12-metre-tall) Torii Gates, one of the largest in Japan.
Imperial Palace, Lawn with Pine Groves, Fountain, Samurai Sculpture
Following a guided tour of Meiji Shrine, re-board your coach and continue on to your last stop, the outer-garden of the Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace Plaza comprises the moats and spacious plaza between the east side of the Imperial Palace and Marunouchi office buildings. On either side of the road, through the middle of the plaza, stretches a lawn with pine groves. On the north side of the plaza stands a fountain commemorating the marriage of the Emperor and Empress. To the south is a bronze of Kusunoki Masashige, a 14th-century Samurai loyal to the emperor.
At the conclusion of your tour, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 75-minute transfer to Haneda Airport, and your flight home.
Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.4 miles (about 2.2 kilometres), at times over uneven, cobblestone and natural surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, ten steps at the Outer Gardens of the Imperial Palace, 20 steps at Hamarikyu Garden, and 50 steps at the Nezu Institute of Fine Art. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and local currency for purchases from the ship. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility. This tour is available for disembarking guests with departing flights from Tokyo's Haneda Airport after 4:00 p.m.
Discover the secrets to preparing traditional Japanese cuisine during this fun-filled and interactive, half-day cooking excursion with lunch.
Tokyo, Cooking Studio, Interactive Japanese Cooking Lesson
Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to a cooking studio in Tokyo. Upon arrival, meet your chef and begin your Japanese cooking lesson. The focus of today's lesson is tempura, the renowned Japanese food. Introduced to Japan during the 16th century by the Portuguese in Nagasaki, tempura has developed over the centuries into a popular Japanese dish both inside-and-outside of Japan. Tempura can be found in many types of restaurants across the country, where it is commonly served as a main dish, side dish, or as a topping for tendon rice bowls (udon) and soba noodle dishes.
Preparation of Tempura and Side Dishes, Lunch
In addition to tempura, learn about and participate in the preparation of two Japanese seasonal side dishes (rolled omelette, green beans with sesame seeds, or similar). Following your cooking lesson, proceed for a lunch consisting of the meal you have helped to prepare, which is served with miso soup, white rice, Japanese tea and mineral water. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 352 yards (about 322 metres). This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair but there are a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the cooking studio. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate on this tour. The lunch served during this tour includes a Japanese style set menu. For dietary restrictions please contact the on board Shore Concierge Team upon embarkation. Menu substitutions may be not be possible to accommodate. Japanese Yen is required for any purchases. Smoking is not permitted at the cooking studio. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.
Experience a unique blend of old and new during this scenic, full-day sightseeing visit to Mt Fuji 5th station and Hakone National Park with lunch. It consists of Mount Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone the Izu Peninsula and the Izu Islands. The National Park covers 1,227 square km (474 sq mi). The park includes a variety of geographic features including natural hot springs, coastlines, mountainous areas, lakes and more than 1,000 volcanic islands. Vegetation in the park ranges from species of mountainous trees to the subtropical vegetation on the Izu Islands. The National Park was established on February 2, 1936, and is one of the first four National Parks established in Japan.
Mt Fuji 5th Station, Lunch
Mt. Fuji attracts hikers and climbers from the world over, and most of them start their ascent at the 5th station, halfway up the mountain. A 30 minute drive from the pier will take you to the 5th station. Experience Mt. Fuji the symbol of Japan, as you drive to Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station for spectacular views. It lies at approximately the halfway point of the Yoshida Trail, which leads from the Shrine at the mountain's base to the summit of Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji is an active volcano approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called "Fuji-san" it's the country's tallest peak at 3,776meters. It has been a pilgrimage site for centuries and is considered one of Japan's 3 sacred mountains. After your visit drive for 45 minutes to a hotel for a set menu lunch.
Hakone Ropeway (Aerial Tramway)
After lunch a one hour drive will take you to the Hakone Ropeway. The Hakone Ropeway was a single line until 2001. From 2002, it became a system consisting of two distinct sections, although they are still treated as the same line. You will then ride on the Hakone Ropeway (Aerial Tramway) to Owakudani Valley.
Owakudani Valley
Blessed with views of Mt. Fuji, Owakudani Valley is one of the most scenic spots in the picturesque Hakone sightseeing area, which contains clear lakes, volcanic peaks, steaming hot springs and shady valleys. At Owakudani Valley you can enjoy a stroll for picturesque views and shopping.
Owakudan is a volcanic valley with active sulphur vents and hot springs. It was created around 3,000 years ago as a result of the explosion of the Hakone volcano. A local specialty of eggs hard boiled in the hot springs, then when the eggs turn black and smell slightly sulphuric, eating one is said to add seven years to your life!!!!!!.
After enjoying the Owakudani Valley you will ride on the ropeway to Sounzan Station and head back to the pier by coach which will take approximately 2 hours.
Please note: This tour involves a moderate to extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.55 miles (2.5 kilometers), with 30/50 steps in total to negotiate at the visited sites and a few to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and for those guests who utilize a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. The lunch served during this tour includes a Japanese style set menu. For dietary restrictions please contact the on board Shore Concierge Team upon embarkation. Menu substitutions may be not be possible to accommodate. The view from Mt.Fuji is dependant upon weather conditions. In case of bad weather ropeway might be cancelled without any previous notice. Japanese Yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme. Order of visit may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.
Indulge your senses with a unique blend of ancient and modern-day cultures, lifestyles and architecture during this half-day excursion to northern Tokyo.
Rikugien Japanese Garden
Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to a quiet residential area in northern Tokyo for a visit to the Rikugien Japanese Garden. Feudal lords of Edo, present-day Tokyo, built their residences here during the 17th to 19th centuries. Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu, one of the most influential feudal lords at the time, designed this garden, which was completed after seven years in 1695.
Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise-Dori
Next, re-board your coach for the drive to the Senso-ji Temple. Founded in the early-7th century, this is the oldest extant temple in Tokyo. Enter through the Nitenmon or Kaminarimon Gate, which is bedecked, weather permitting, with a huge red paper lantern, to view the shrine. Your guided visit includes a stroll down the Nakamise-dori. Also known as the 'Street of Inside Shops', this alley is lined with traditional vendors selling food, souvenirs and handmade crafts. Following your visit, re-board the coach and commence the approximate 30-minute drive back to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 0.9 miles (about 1.4 kilometres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and narrow passes and gravel surfaces at the Rikugien Garden. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility, and is not wheelchair-accessible. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise. Order of visit may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.
Explore Tokyo at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.
Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.
Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Team on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary. Please note that private services in this part of the world are at a high premium and we thank you for your understanding. Guides may be heavily accented. Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise.
Explore Tokyo at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.
Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.
Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Team on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary. Please note that private services in this part of the world are at a high premium and we thank you for your understanding. Guides may be heavily accented. Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise.
Explore Tokyo at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.
Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.
Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 6 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Team on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary. Please note that private services in this part of the world are at a high premium and we thank you for your understanding. Guides may be heavily accented. Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise.
Explore Tokyo at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.
Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.
Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 6 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Team on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary. Please note that private services in this part of the world are at a high premium and we thank you for your understanding. Guides may be heavily accented. Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise.
Departing the ship, drive to the Teppanyaki Restaurant for your dinner experience.
Teppanyaki Dinner
At a local restaurant enjoy a Japanese Meal "Teppanyaki". Teppanyaki is a modern style of Japanese cuisine based around an open iron cooktop, where the food is grilled right in front of you. You will enjoy Japanese Kuroge Wagyu beef with seasonal vegetables accompanied by local wine.
Wagyu is a type of high-quality beef produced within Japan. The name wagyu translates simply to "Japanese beef", but this does not mean that all beef from Japan is considered wagyu. This is because true wagyu beef must come from the following four Japanese breeds of cow: Japanese Black, Japanese Polled, Japanese Brown, and Japanese Shorthorn, or a mix of these breeds. By far the most common breed is the Japanese Black, called "kuroge wagyu" in Japanese. True wagyu must also be born and raised in Japan, and for authenticity and safety, must be registered in an official tracking system that both the industry and public can access.
After dinner you will drive back to pier around the Tokyo Metropolitan Area to enjoy night views from the coach.
Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 300 yards (300 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. The dinner served during this tour includes a Japanese style set menu. For dietary restrictions please contact the on board Shore Concierge Team upon embarkation. Menu substitutions may be not be possible to accommodate. Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.
Departing the ship, you will head to the Asakusa area to start your independent tour.
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple. Founded in the early-7th century, it is the oldest extant temple in Tokyo. Enter through the Kaminarimon Gate, or 'Nitenmon'. This tour includes a stroll down the Street of Inside Shops, or 'Nakamise-Dori', an alley lined with traditional vendors selling food, souvenirs and handmade crafts. After an orientation from your guide you will have free time at Asakusa to enjoy the local area.
Ginza
Your tour concludes with a visit to the Ginza. The site of a former coin mint (ginza means "silver mint") in Japanese. Tokyo's central Ginza district has been an upmarket shopping destination since its reconstruction following the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923. During your visit you can enjoy the best of Japanese culture, fashion and style on the charming streets. The wide boulevards and narrow lanes of Ginza are lined with high-end boutiques, department stores and exclusive restaurants.
You may wish to visit Chuo-dori Street which means "Central Street" which is the main shopping avenue of Ginza. Harumi-dori Street is the other main shopping avenue of Ginza. These two streets should be the first place you explore in Ginza. There is also a Kabuki Theatre, Tokyo's main venue for Kabuki or alternately the Ginza Graphic Gallery (photo gallery) which is not a big name attraction but it's worth stopping by when in the area to see if the current exhibition looks interesting.
Upon arrival, approximately 3 hours is made available for browsing the shops at your leisure before commencing the brief panoramic drive to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves a minimal to moderate amount of walking at the various sites guests choose to visit and a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not guided. Walking in Tokyo is at the discretion of each guest. Lunch is at gues's own expense. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility but not for those who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Japanese Yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise.
Tsukiji Outer Market
Departing the pier, you will head to the Tsukiji Outer Market. It is a traditional wholesale market selling seafood, vegetables, produce and housewares and was established in 1935. It was also one of the largest wholesale supermarkets of any kind. When established in 1935 it was a replacement for an older market that was destroyed in the 1923 Great Kanto earthquake. The land on which the fish market sat was created during the Edo period by the Tokugawa shogunate after the Great fire of Meireki of 1657. It was created through land reclamation on the Tokyo Bay and the area was therefore named Tsukiji, meaning," constructed land" or "reclaimed land". The fish market however, was not sited here until the 20th century. The market handles more than 480 different kinds of seafood as well as 270 types of other produce ranging from cheap seaweed to the most expensive caviar. Overall, more than 700,000 metric tons of seafood are handled every year at the three seafood markets in Tokyo. At Tsukiji Market around 1,628 ton of seafood worth approximately 1.6 billion yen (US$14 million) may be sold on a typical day.
Sushi Restaurant and Lunch
Then you will head to a Sushi Restaurant for lunch. Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice usually with some sugar and salt, accompanying a variety of ingredients such as seafood, often raw and vegetables. At the local restaurant enjoy Japanese Nigiri Sushi. Nigiri translates to "two fingers". As the name implies, this is a small, delicious treat that features a thinly-sliced drapery of raw fish, laid over a cluster of sweet and salt vinegared rice. There are several types of sushi, making it an appealing food to people with a wide range of tastes. After lunch you will drive back to the pier via the Tokyo Metropolitan area to enjoy views from the coach.
Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.5 miles (800-900 meters), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. The lunch served during this tour includes a Japanese Sushi Nigiri set menu. For dietary restrictions please contact the on board Shore Concierge Team upon embarkation. Menu substitutions may be not be possible to accommodate. Japanese Yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise. A minimum number of participants is required for this tour's operation. The order of the visits may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.
Explore the highlights and landmarks of Tokyo during a relaxing orientation drive through this bustling city.
Tokyo City Sightseeing
Depart the pier for a scenic sightseeing drive through Tokyo City. Along the way, pass by landmarks that include the Imperial Palace Plaza, National Diet Building and National Guest House, then continue on through the Roppongi area.
Tokyo Tower
Next, a photo stop is made at the Tokyo Tower. At a height of 1,092 feet (333 metres), the Tokyo Tower is the world's tallest self-supported iron structure, and higher than the Eiffel Tower by approximately 30 feet (about 9 metres). Upon arrival at the Tokyo Tower, take the elevator up to the 500-foot-high (152-metre-high) observation platform for panoramic vistas overlooking the city. Following your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximate 30-minute drive back to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 300 yards (275 metres) at the Tokyo Tower, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise. The view from the Tokyo Tower observatory is dependant upon the weather conditions. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.