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Das faszinierende und überraschende Reich der aufgehenden Sonne lädt zu einer Reise außerhalb der Zeit ein: Zügellose Moderne und alte Traditionen bilden eine würzige Mischung, die Geschichte der Samurai begegnet der Zartheit der Geishas, der Duft der Teeplantagen vermischt sich mit dem Duft der Kirschblüten. In der pulsierenden Stadt Osaka gehen Sie an Bord der Le Soléal zu einer 9-tägigen Entdeckungsreise in dieses Land mit tausend Traditionen.
Die Le Soléal folgt der Strömung an den Ufern des Seto-Binnenmeers entlang nach Westen. Am Fuße eines tropischen Regenwaldes voller Leben erhebt sich Tamano stolz in einer zauberhaften Umgebung. Im Edo-Zeitalter war die Stadt ein bedeutender Handelsplatz. Davon zeugen vielfältige Spuren des traditionellen Lebens im Japan des 18. Jahrhunderts und die besondere Architektur.
Hiroshima weckt Emotionen. Vor dem Binnenmeer zeugt nur die Atombombenkuppel von den schrecklichen Ereignissen, die in der „Stadt des Friedens“ stattgefunden haben. Sie werden die moderne und weltoffene Atmosphäre, die quirligen Gassen und die Ruhe der natürlichen Umgebung wie den wunderschönen historischen Garten Shukkei-en schätzen.
Die gezackten Küsten der bezaubernden Insel Miyajima kommen näher, das zinnoberrote Torii des ikonischen Itsukushima-Schreins, der zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehört, liegt inmitten eines üppigen Waldes vor Ihnen. Hier scheint die Zeit in der Feudalzeit stehengeblieben zu sein. Die Hektik und Modernität der großen japanischen Metropolen weichen einer überwältigenden Ruhe und Gelassenheit, Hunderte von Hirschen ziehen zwischen den spirituellen und architektonischen Schätzen umher.
Nach einem Aufenthalt in der Geschichte auf der Insel Uwajima nimmt die Le Soléal Kurs auf Kagoshima, einen der wunderbarsten Orte Japans. Die alte Feudalstadt liegt gegenüber dem Berg Sakurajima, einem der aktivsten Vulkane Asiens, und grenzt an die majestätische Bucht von Kinko, wo die Sonnenstrahlen auf dem Ozean schillern. Die Ruinen der Burg des Shimazu-Clans und seiner Samurai zeugen von den Überresten dieser glanzvollen Epoche.
Weiter im Nordern steuern Sie Nagasaki an, das weltweit bleibende Symbol für den Schrecken der Atombombe. Glücklicherweise hat sich die Stadt, ähnlich wie Hiroshima, zu einer der friedlichsten und attraktivsten Städte des Archipels entwickelt. Die Stadt ist warmherzig und weltoffen, und zahlreiche Reichtümer füllen ihre Gassen: die katholische Oura-Kirche und ihr Garten, der Suwa-Schrein, prächtige buddhistische Tempel …
Ihr Schiff bringt Sie nach Busan in die ehemalige Hauptstadt der Silla-Dynastie. Diese kontrastreiche tausendjährige Stadt wartet mit zahlreichen Überresten auf, die von ihrer prestigeträchtigen Vergangenheit zeugen.
Mit den Passatwinden des Japanischen Meers fährt die Le Soléal nach Osten und läuft die hübsche Feudalstadt Sakaiminato an. Tauchen Sie ein in das mittelalterliche Japan und lassen Sie sich von den Samurai-Häusern in den malerischen Gassen der Altstadt verzaubern.
Die letzte Station dieser zauberhaften Auszeit in Japan ist Maizuru, eine faszinierende Stadt in einem Meeresarm mit wilden und grünen Inseln.
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Entdeckung des „Reichs der aufgehenden Sonne", seiner Kultur, seiner alten Traditionen und seiner symbolträchtigen Stätten UNESCO-Welterbestätten: das Heiligtum Miyajima und sein zinnoberrotes Torii, der...
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Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
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Officer’s evening:
For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
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SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
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In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
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Einschiffung 13.05.2024 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 13.05.2024 um 22:00
Wie ihre große Schwester Tokio ist die Stadt Osaka das Ergebnis uralter Traditionen und einer fehlerfreien technologischen Innovation. Mit dem gewissen Etwas mehr an Heiterkeit dank der geografischen Lage an der Pazifikküste. Sie empfinden dieses beruhigende Gefühl gleich beim ersten Anblick der Burg von Osaka, die sich stolz zwischen majestätischen Wolkenkratzern erhebt. Und es verlässt Sie nicht mehr, weder in der Mitte der belebten Gassen von Dotomburi oder im seltsamen Viertel Shinsekai, wo die Uhren anders zu ticken scheinen. Vor Ihren Augen ziehen eine Vielzahl von Restaurants vorbei, welche die regionalen Spezialitäten auftischen: Takoyaki aus Tintenfisch und schmackhafte Kushikatsu in Form von Spießen.
Ankunft 14.05.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 14.05.2024 abends
Tamano befindet sich auf der Insel Honshu an den Ufern der Seto-Inlandsee. Die Stadt ist aufgrund ihres sonnenreichen Klimas ein besonders beliebtes Reiseziel. Bei der Ankunft werden Sie von der Art und Weise überrascht sein, wie es die Stadt geschafft hat, sich entlang der Küste am Fuße eines dichten und üppigen Waldes zu entwickeln. In der Umgebung von Tamano haben Sie Gelegenheit, durch die Straßen von Kurashiki zu bummeln, der トStadt der weißen Wändeモ, was sich auf ihre hübschen Häuserfassaden bezieht, welche die Straßen dieser ehemaligen Händlerstadt der Ero-Zeit umsäumen. Eine weitere Attraktion der Region, die Sie sich keinesfalls entgehen lassen sollten, ist die Seto-Ohashi-Brücke. Sie ist 12,5 km lang und damit die längste zweistöckige Brücke der Welt.
Ankunft 15.05.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 15.05.2024 mittags
Ob man die Gelegenheit hat, hierher zu kommen oder nicht, man kann Hiroshima nicht ohne Emotion erwähnen. Die Stadt erstreckt sich weiterhin stolz auf der Insel Honshu entlang der Küsten des Seto-Binnenmeers. Entschieden zukunftsgewandt, vergisst Hiroshima dennoch nicht die Vergangenheit und eine Besichtigung des Friedensparks mit der Atombombenkuppel sind ein unbedingtes Muss. Doch Sie genießen sicherlich auch die moderne und kosmopolitische Atmosphäre, das quirlige Nachtleben ebenso wie die Ruhe der Naturoasen nach dem Beispiel des prachtvollen Shukkei-en, historischer Garten der Stadt.
Ankunft 15.05.2024 am frühen Nachmittag
Abfahrt 15.05.2024 abends
Unzählige Schätze birgt die „Schrein-Insel“ Miyajima, die in der Seto-Inlandsee verankert ist. Während die zerklüftete Küstenlinie näher kommt, schlagen die Wellen gegen den zinnoberroten Torii, dessen beeindruckende Pfeiler sich stolz vor den fast unwirklichen Farben des Sonnenuntergangs abzeichnen. Im Hintergrund erscheint der große Shinto-Schrein Itsukushima, einer der schönsten Japans.
Ankunft 16.05.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 16.05.2024 am frühen Nachmittag
Die Stadt Uwajima an der Westküste der Insel Shikoku begeistert alle, die sich für Geschichte und Traditionen interessieren. Sie können hier u. a. die wunderschöne Burg von Uwajima bewundern. Sie wurde im 17. Jahrhundert von dem mächtigen Clan Date errichtet und deren Garten sowie die Brücke sind besonders sehenswert. Der Tempel Taga wiederum birgt ein Heiligtum und ein der Fruchtbarkeit gewidmetes Museum. Auf kulinarischer Ebene können Sie Jakoten, eine lokale Köstlichkeit aus frittiertem Fisch, kosten.
Ankunft 17.05.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 17.05.2024 am späten Nachmittag
Der Süden der Insel Kyushu wartet mit einem der außergewöhnlichsten Orte Japans auf: Kagoshima. Denn diese Stadt umfasst nicht nur eine majestätische Bucht mit den irisierenden Farbenspielen der Sonne auf dem Ozean, sondern auch einen aktiven Vulkan. Ein Besuch dieser belebten und fröhlichen Metropole zeigt Ihnen im Übrigen, wie sehr der Vulkan Sakurajima zum Alltag der Einwohner gehört: Infolge der fast täglichen Eruptionen überzieht eine feine Ascheschicht hier und dort die Baudenkmäler der Stadt. Aus dem Boden ragt auch plötzlich der obere Teil eines 3 Meter langen Torii, der vom gigantischen Lavastrom von 1914 "verschluckt" wurde. Sie empfinden dort - in sicherer Position - einen einmaligen Schauder angesichts einer grandiosen Natur.
Ankunft 18.05.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 18.05.2024 am späten Nachmittag
Die berühmte Stadt Nagasaki an der Westküste der Insel Kyushu beeindruckt durch den Reichtum des Kulturerbes. Trotz der Zerstörungen im Jahr 1945 finden Sie hier mehrere alte Stätten, darunter die schöne katholische Oura-Kirche und deren Garten, der Suwa-Schrein oder mehrere buddhistische Tempel. Die Besichtigung des Atombombenmuseums gibt Ihnen einen Eindruck von den Folgen des Atomangriffs. Ein Spaziergang durch den ganz nahen Friedenspark führt Sie zu einer erstaunlichen Sammlung von Kunstgegenständen, die von Ländern der ganzen Welt gestiftet wurden.
Ankunft 19.05.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 19.05.2024 am frühen Nachmittag
Mit etwa vier Millionen Einwohnern ist Busan nach der Hauptstadt Seoul die zweitgrößte Metropole Südkoreas. Diese dynamische Hafenstadt im Südosten, die von dem warmen Wasser des Japanischen Meers umspült wird, zeichnet sich durch ein angenehmes und mildes Klima aus. Sie können durch die belebten Straßen schlendern und zwischen Galerien, Museen und buddhistischen Stätten ein einzigartiges Kulturerbe wie den elegant das Meer säumenden Tempel Haedong Yonggungsa entdecken. Auch an herrlichen Stränden und großartigen natürlichen Landschaften fehlt es nicht. Busan besticht durch seine Ruhe ganz wie dessen Einwohner, zu deren Begegnung Sie Gelegenheit haben.
Ankunft 20.05.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 20.05.2024 am frühen Abend
Die an der Südwestküste der Insel Honshu gelegene Stadt Sakaiminato zelebriert den hier geborenen Mangaka Shigeru Mizuki durch ein Museum und unter freiem Himmel durch eine ihm gewidmete touristische Straße. Die Strecke enthüllt Ihnen entlang der Straßen und Plätze 134 Bronzestatuen von den Figuren des japanischen Autors. Doch Sakaiminato hat noch mehr zu bieten: Der bedeutende Fischereihafen macht sie zu einer dynamischen Stadt mit zahlreichen lokalen Spezialitäten und regelmäßig stattfindenden Festlichkeiten. Bemerkenswert sind auch die einzigartigen Panoramaausblicke auf den Berg Daisen oder die Halbinsel Yumigahama.
Ankunft 21.05.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 21.05.2024 um 08:00
Das an der Westküste der Insel Honshu in der Präfektur Kyoto gelegene charmante Etappenziel Maizuru lässt Sie eine der schönsten geschlossenen Buchten Japans entdecken. Ein Aufstieg auf das Observatorium ermöglicht Ihnen, die Schönheit dieses mit unberührten Inseln übersäten Meeresarms zu betrachten. Sie können auch einige Schätze traditioneller Architektur bewundern, indem Sie den Tempel Enryu-ji oder die Burg Tanabe-jo besichtigen. Die Stadt weist zudem Spuren einer reichen militärischen Vergangenheit auf: die ehemaligen Marinewerften, rote Backsteingebäude, in denen sich heute ein Museum befindet.
Sake is Japan's national drink, an alcoholic beverage which is made from fermented rice. It can be enjoyed hot or cold, often depending on the weather and the type of food with which it is being consumed. Saijo has long been a prime location for sake production, largely due to the high-quality spring water in its vicinity. The well water of the breweries originates from mountains 3km outside of Saijo. The quality of the water changes as it makes its way to the town, and the calcium and magnesium content in the well water becomes three times higher than that of the mountain spring water.
From the pier, board your coach for the one-hour drive to Saijo Sake Street. Upon your arrival, your guided walking tour through the main brewery district will start. The area is recognizable by the number of red brick chimneys poking into the sky. Saijo's sake industry began at the turn of the 20th century, so many of the buildings in the area have an old-world charm. There are nine breweries in Saijo Sake Street. You will visit two of them and learn about the production process, followed by some tasting of different varieties of Sake.
On the way back the pier, a photo stop will be made at Hiroshima Castle. It is a good example of a castle built on a plain in the centre of a city as opposed to hilltop and mountaintop castles. Its main keep is five stories tall, and its grounds are surrounded by a moat. The castle tower was designated a National Treasure in 1931, but it was destroyed by the atomic bomb. Total renovation was completed in 1989.
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Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
In the years just following the atomic bomb blast on 6 August 1945, scientists doubted if Hiroshima could ever live again. Yet modern Hiroshima rose like a phoenix from its own ashes, and less than five decades since its obliteration, it is a vibrant city with a population of one million and growing.
From the pier, you will reach the poignant Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Consisting of two buildings, the museum surveys the history of Hiroshima and the advent of the nuclear bomb. Its main focus though is on the events of 6 August: the dropping of the bomb and its outcome in human suffering. The personal details displayed are quite upsetting and serve to remind us that we should not take peace for granted.
Then, you will walk from the museum to the Atomic Bomb Dome, passing by the Peace Memorial Park. This park is hugged by rivers on both sides. The large, leafy space is criss-crossed by walkways and dotted with memorials. Its central feature is the long tree-lined Pond of Peace leading to the cenotaph. This curved concrete monument holds the names of all the known victims of the bomb. Just north of the road through the park is the Children’s Peace Monument, inspired by Sadako Sasaki, who was two years old at the time of the atomic bomb. When Sadako developed leukaemia at 11 years of age, she decided to fold 1,000 orizuru (paper cranes). In Japan, the crane is the symbol of longevity and happiness, and she believed if she achieved that target she would recover. Her story inspired a nationwide spate of paper-crane folding that continues to this day.
Continue to the Hiroshima Orizuru Tower. Officially opened in September 2016, it is located beside the Atomic Bomb Museum. The 50-metre-tall tower is one of the few tall buildings around the Peace Memorial Park and offers a great view of the surroundings, including the less commonly seen view of the A-Bomb Dome from above. The Orizuru Square on the 12th floor is a station where you can try to fold orizuru. These cranes can be kept as a souvenir or dropped down into the Orizuru Wall, a glass panel wall that will one day be filled up with these folded cranes.
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€€: zwischen 50 € und 100 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Upon your tender landing, a 30-minute walk will bring you to the Daisho-in Temple, which is located at the foot of the thickly forested Mount Misen and is one of the most famous temples in Miyajima. There, you will meet a resident Buddhist monk who will perform a 30-minute meditation session with you.
Zazen is the form of meditation at the very heart of Zen practice. In fact, Zen is known as the “meditation school” of Buddhism. Basically, zazen is the study of the self.
Next, you will visit the Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine was established in 593, the first year of the reign of Empress Suiko, and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The current torii was erected in 1875 after the original one was destroyed. The shrine's torii rises 48 feet (16 metres) above the sea. Its columns, made of camphor, are 30 feet (10 metres) in circumference and are supported by smaller pillars, which are buried in the seabed.
The construction of the sanctuary, consisting of structures on piles and pontoons, is owed to the sacred status of the island. Visitors were not allowed to disembark on the island; when they arrived by boat, they passed under the torii and floating dock on the pontoons. The Noh theatre, which also stands on stilts, is located right by the temple.
After your visit to the shrine, you will enjoy free time to discover the numerous shops located in the narrow streets.
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€: weniger als 50 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Lektor
An Bord Ihres Schiffes bieten Ihnen ausgewählte Lektoren kulturelle und historische Einblicke, damit Sie noch mehr über Ihr Reiseziel erfahren können: den Ursprung der lokalen Traditionen, die Geschichte symbolischer Orte, berühmte Persönlichkeiten und historische Helden... Die Experten begleiten Sie während der gesamten Kreuzfahrt, an Bord und bei den Ausflügen an Land, um ihr Know-how und ihre Einsichten mit Ihnen zu teilen.
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12.05.2024 - FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + A GLIMPSE OF OSAKA (PRE)+ THE VILLAGE OF MIYAMA AND TENRYUJI TEMPLE (1 NIGHT)(POST)
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Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your day time between the airport and your port of embarkation.
Osaka
Meet at Kansai International airport, arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT.
You will board the coach for a full day tour of Osaka, the second largest city in Japan and the biggest merchant city on the West coast of the Land of the Rising Sun.
After a one-hour drive, you will make a first stop at Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine. The entire Sumiyoshi Taisha classified “National Treasure”, dating from the third century and rebuilt from the nineteenth century, is dedicated to the four kami gods, of the sea and sea voyage, agriculture, diplomacy and waka poetry. The Empress Jingu (169-269), known for her conquest of Korea, is also worshiped. In the past, sea merchants would stop in Osaka to pray to Sumiyoshi Taisha, before returning to their ships.
A Japanese style lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
After lunch, continue your exploration by the visit of the main building of Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle was a monumental fortification constructed, upon the order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to be the strongest and enclosed by stone walls 12 kilometres in length. The castle took three and a half years to complete and required 30,000 to 40,000 men. It played a major role in the unification of Japan. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times. The entire Osaka Castle Park covers about two square kilometres.
You will then be transferred to the port of Osaka to embark on your ship.
Your programme includes:
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Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 520 €
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Take advantage of four unforgettable days between Kyoto and Nara to discover the ancient imperial capitals. Immerse yourself in traditional Japan, between temples, meditation, Geisha dances and tea ceremony. This programme, rich in experience, will be the perfect prelude to your embarkation.
Day 1 - Osaka/Kyoto
Meet at Kansai International airport - Arrival Hall (look for PONANT sign). You will be greeted by our local representative off your flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Transfer from the airport located in Osaka Bay to the 5* hotel selected by PONANT.
Lunch, afternoon, and dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Kyoto
Breakfast.
The tour will take you first to Kiyomizu Temple; kiyoi mizu means "pure water" or "spring water". Kiyomizu Temple is noted for its cliff top Main Hall with a broad wooden veranda offering a panoramic view of Kyoto and environs. The veranda is supported on a towering scaffold of wood. The Main Hall has been designated a National Treasure.
Enjoy some time at leisure to purchase souvenirs in the nearby shopping streets.
Next, you will take part in Zazen, seated Zen meditation. Zazen is a way of training for monks to obtain enlightenment. It is considered the heart of Zen Buddhist practice. You will sit in the silent room separated from the ordinary life. Also, you will have a chance to experience Japanese tea ceremony. The tea ceremony is one of the most representative forms of Japanese beauty, and participating in a ceremony is one of the best ways to come into contact with the Japanese sense of spirituality.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Then, you will proceed to Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site. Nijo Castle was built by leyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, in 1603. Ieyasu built the castle as his Kyoto residence. Look at its Ninomaru Palace designated a National Treasure on account of its splendid architecture and magnificent interior decoration. The floorboards of corridors, called « bush warbler boards », creak underfoot.
After your visit, you will return to your hotel to freshen up.
Before your transfer to enjoy a Japanese kaiseki dinner (consisting up of several small courses), you will stop in Gion, one of Kyoto's historic districts, with beautiful traditional houses. It is the city's Geiko district (geisha are known as Geiko in Kyoto).
Enjoy a Kaiseki dinner which is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner, with a Maiko (an apprentice geisha in Kyoto) and a Geiko (a full-fledged artist known as Geisha outside of Japan) who will perform. The performance consists of singing and dancing.
Day 3 - Kyoto
Breakfast.
The tour will take you first to Kinkakuji Temple, or the Temple of the Golden Pavilion. It is a temple dedicated to the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third of the Ashikaga Shoguns, built a retirement estate there in 1398. After his death in 1419, the grounds were turned into a Buddhist temple for the Rinzai sect. The only building to remain standing of Yoshimitsu's estate was the Golden Pavilion. The upper stories are covered in gold leaf and the roof is topped by a bronze phoenix. It was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1994.
You will then arrive at Ryoan-ji Temple, literally "The Temple of the Dragon at Peace". It belongs to the Myoshin-ji school of the Rinzai branch of Zen Buddhism. The name of the temple evokes its famous 15th-century rock garden, considered one of the masterpieces of Japanese Zen culture. It is the country's most-visited rock garden.
Enjoy a Japanese style lunch served in a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will proceed to Arashiyama region, located on the western outskirts of Kyoto, and the Tenryuji Temple, founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339. As a temple related to both the Ashikaga family and Emperor Godaigo, the temple is held in high esteem. It was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the « Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto ». The garden created by Muso Soseki, features a circular promenade around Sogen Pond. You may appreciate to stroll along a bamboo path admiring the beauty of the area.
Stroll through the 14th Century landscape garden, featuring Ryumon Falls and a stone bridge. This garden is part of part of the « Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto » and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Legend has it that if one day a fish were to swim up the Ryumon Falls, it would turn into a dragon. Enjoy a stroll through the bamboo groves, a natural beauty that is one of the region's main attractions.
Transfer back to your hotel for a short break to freshen up.
Enjoy a dinner in a local restaurant.
You will then be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - Kyoto
Breakfast.
You will start your day with an immersion in Japanese tradition. Through the transcendent thumping rhythms, you will discover the art of the taiko, the large drum sculpted from elm or keyaki (zelkova or Japanese elm) wood. The word "taiko" also designates the way of playing the drum, meaning that the instrument and the way of playing its music are thus inextricably linked. Legend has it that the divinity of mirth, Uzume, helped the gods bring light to earth by drawing the goddess of sun, Amaterasu, out of her cave. To do this, she danced on a barrel, thus creating the taiko.
You will then be driven to the Fushimi Ward, the traditional district of sake breweries bordering the Horikawa River. You will enjoy a sensory experience as you pass through the streets perfumed with the aroma of fermented rice and witness the authenticity of the little shopping streets, arcades and distilleries.
A lunch will be served in a local restaurant (Japanese menu).
End of the day and dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Optional activity (with extra fees): Fushimi-inari Shrine and dinner:
Extend your day of discovery by letting yourself be tempted by an all-new experience that will plunge you into traditional Japan.
You will leave the hotel with your guide by private car.
First, you will arrive at Fushimi-Inari Shrine. This is the site where you can see hundreds of vermillion torii gates lining up, making a tunnel, one of the most iconic views in the country. Fushimi-Inari is the head shrine of some 40,000 Inari shrines located throughout the land. It was founded in 711 and is dedicated to five Shinto deities.
Then, you will be transfered to a restaurant for your Tempura dinner. Tempura are deep-fried seafood, meat, and vegetable. Introduced to Japan during 16th century by the Portuguese, the dish has evolved in the country to match the locals' taste and has become one of the staple Japanese dishes.
Day 5 - Nara/Osaka
Breakfast before check-out.
You will start your day with a visit of Nara's most celebrated shrine, Kasuga Taisha. Established in 768 and listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, its vermilion-red lacquered buildings form a striking contrast with the surrounding vegetation. Nearly two thousand bronze and stone lanterns line the sanctuary, and a thousand metal lanterns hang along the corridors.
Then you will stroll through the Isui-en Garden, a traditional Japanese garden created at the end of the 17th century as the private garden of a rich merchant and opened in the middle of the 19th century. Meticulously planned and maintained, it reveals the art of Japanese garden design, seeking balance and harmony while paying homage to the beauty of nature. It consists of two spaces: Minami Shin-en, in the heart of which you will discover a pond, a waterfall and a tea house; and Kita Shin-e, consisting of a bamboo grove, a small stream and a variety of flowering cherry trees and Japanese maples.
Enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will set off to meet the monumental bronze Buddha, who takes centre stage in the heart of the Todai-ji Temple. The building rises majestically in Nara Park. Commissioned in 743 by Emperor Shômu when Nara was the imperial capital of Japan, it took eight years to build and was restored during the Edo era. Standing 47 metres (150 feet) high and with enormous wooden pillars , the ancestral Great Buddha Hall remains the world's largest wooden building, earning its inclusion on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
You will then be transferred to the port of Osaka to embark on board your ship. It is approximately a one-and-a-half-hour drive.
Your programme includes:
· 4-night accommodation in Standard room at a 5* hotel selected by PONANT, local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
· Meals as mentioned in the programme.
· Beverages package during meals (water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 glass of wine + 1 Japanese tea).
· Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
· The services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
· Lunch and dinner on day 1, dinner on day 4.
· Personal expenses.
· Visa if necessary.
· Tips for the driver and local guide.
· Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
· It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
· The local currency is the yen. We recommend that you bring the amount of money you will need for the trip, or you can use your credit card to withdraw yen from the cash machines (note that only Japan Post Bank & Seven Eleven machines accept foreign credit cards).
· You will have to take off your shoes before entering any of the temples. During visits, it is advisable to respect dress codes (covering the upper body and legs below the knees).
· There will be long walk on unpaved and bumpy roads with some stairs. Many steep steps involved. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
· Baggage allowance: 1 piece of baggage with a maximum of weight of 20 kg for the regular flight. We have included 3 extra kg, so you are allowed to check-in 1 piece of baggage of a maximum weight of 23 kg. Hand baggage: 1 piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg for which we have included 2 extra kg, so you are allowed to take a hand baggage of a maximum weight of 12 kg, and the sum of three dimensions shall not exceed 115 cm (45in) (55 x 40 x 25 cm) or (22 x 16 x 10 inches).
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 3.600 €
Sake is Japan's national drink, an alcoholic beverage which is made from fermented rice. It can be enjoyed hot or cold, often depending on the weather and the type of food with which it is being consumed. Saijo has long been a prime location for sake production, largely due to the high-quality spring water in its vicinity. The well water of the breweries originates from mountains 3km outside of Saijo. The quality of the water changes as it makes its way to the town, and the calcium and magnesium content in the well water becomes three times higher than that of the mountain spring water.
From the pier, board your coach for the one-hour drive to Saijo Sake Street. Upon your arrival, your guided walking tour through the main brewery district will start. The area is recognizable by the number of red brick chimneys poking into the sky. Saijo's sake industry began at the turn of the 20th century, so many of the buildings in the area have an old-world charm. There are nine breweries in Saijo Sake Street. You will visit two of them and learn about the production process, followed by some tasting of different varieties of Sake.
On the way back the pier, a photo stop will be made at Hiroshima Castle. It is a good example of a castle built on a plain in the centre of a city as opposed to hilltop and mountaintop castles. Its main keep is five stories tall, and its grounds are surrounded by a moat. The castle tower was designated a National Treasure in 1931, but it was destroyed by the atomic bomb. Total renovation was completed in 1989.
Preisspanne:
Details
€€: zwischen 50 € und 100 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
In the years just following the atomic bomb blast on 6 August 1945, scientists doubted if Hiroshima could ever live again. Yet modern Hiroshima rose like a phoenix from its own ashes, and less than five decades since its obliteration, it is a vibrant city with a population of one million and growing.
From the pier, you will reach the poignant Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Consisting of two buildings, the museum surveys the history of Hiroshima and the advent of the nuclear bomb. Its main focus though is on the events of 6 August: the dropping of the bomb and its outcome in human suffering. The personal details displayed are quite upsetting and serve to remind us that we should not take peace for granted.
Then, you will walk from the museum to the Atomic Bomb Dome, passing by the Peace Memorial Park. This park is hugged by rivers on both sides. The large, leafy space is criss-crossed by walkways and dotted with memorials. Its central feature is the long tree-lined Pond of Peace leading to the cenotaph. This curved concrete monument holds the names of all the known victims of the bomb. Just north of the road through the park is the Children’s Peace Monument, inspired by Sadako Sasaki, who was two years old at the time of the atomic bomb. When Sadako developed leukaemia at 11 years of age, she decided to fold 1,000 orizuru (paper cranes). In Japan, the crane is the symbol of longevity and happiness, and she believed if she achieved that target she would recover. Her story inspired a nationwide spate of paper-crane folding that continues to this day.
Continue to the Hiroshima Orizuru Tower. Officially opened in September 2016, it is located beside the Atomic Bomb Museum. The 50-metre-tall tower is one of the few tall buildings around the Peace Memorial Park and offers a great view of the surroundings, including the less commonly seen view of the A-Bomb Dome from above. The Orizuru Square on the 12th floor is a station where you can try to fold orizuru. These cranes can be kept as a souvenir or dropped down into the Orizuru Wall, a glass panel wall that will one day be filled up with these folded cranes.
Preisspanne:
Details
€€: zwischen 50 € und 100 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Upon your tender landing, a 30-minute walk will bring you to the Daisho-in Temple, which is located at the foot of the thickly forested Mount Misen and is one of the most famous temples in Miyajima. There, you will meet a resident Buddhist monk who will perform a 30-minute meditation session with you.
Zazen is the form of meditation at the very heart of Zen practice. In fact, Zen is known as the “meditation school” of Buddhism. Basically, zazen is the study of the self.
Next, you will visit the Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine was established in 593, the first year of the reign of Empress Suiko, and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The current torii was erected in 1875 after the original one was destroyed. The shrine's torii rises 48 feet (16 metres) above the sea. Its columns, made of camphor, are 30 feet (10 metres) in circumference and are supported by smaller pillars, which are buried in the seabed.
The construction of the sanctuary, consisting of structures on piles and pontoons, is owed to the sacred status of the island. Visitors were not allowed to disembark on the island; when they arrived by boat, they passed under the torii and floating dock on the pontoons. The Noh theatre, which also stands on stilts, is located right by the temple.
After your visit to the shrine, you will enjoy free time to discover the numerous shops located in the narrow streets.
Preisspanne:
Details
€: weniger als 50 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Take advantage of one day to explore a traditional Japanese village surrounded by mountains. This programme will be a pleasant conclusion to your cruise.
Day 1 – Maizuru/Miyama
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative.
You will depart the port for the village of Miyama.
In Miyama, there remain many thatched houses surrounded by beautiful mountains and streams. The scenery is one of a typical Japanese farm village that was once seen everywhere in Japan and has become very rare today. The area is now a Traditional Architecture Preservation Area. Some of the houses are still lived in by locals, some are turned into a small museum.
First, you will visit the Miyama Folklore Museum. Step inside a traditional thatched roof house to see how life was in the old days in the Kyoto countryside. On the premises, there are approximately 200 items on display such as traditional farming devices and so on gathered from the local area.
Your next stop will be the Little Indigo Museum. Established in 2005 by Hiroyuki Shindo, it is an Indigo studio with a collection of indigo-dyed textiles. Also, there is a gallery with Shindo’s Indigo pieces. He has been creating indigo pieces in Miyama since 1981, and his works have been exhibited in Japan and abroad. The museum building is a village house built in 1796 during the Edo period. The characteristic roof with seven pairs of saddles indicates that this house was once lived in by a village headman. There is a museum shop, giving you the opportunity to purchase your favourite small indigo-dyed pieces.
Then you will have some free time to stroll around Miyama’s Thatched Village. As you walk around, you will see an old-fashioned post box, stone deities. You can go and see a 400-year-old horse-chestnut tree at a local Inari Shrine, or have some coffee at a local café, or just simply walk around admiring the lovely houses. Enjoy getting lost in this beautiful village and make sure to take lots of lovely pictures.
A lunch will be served in a local restaurant (Japanese menu).
After your refreshing stroll in Miyama, you will reboard your coach and head for Osaka.
You will be transferred to your 5* hotel selected by PONANT.
Check-in.
Dinner will be served in the restaurant of your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 – Osaka
After breakfast and check-out, time at leisure depending on your flight schedule.
You will be transferred to Kansai International Airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Your programme includes:
• 1-night accommodation in standard room at the 5* hotel selected by PONANT, local standard (or similar), including breakfast.
• Lunch (Japanese style) with beverages package (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer or 1 glass of wine + 1 coffee or 1 Japanese tea).
• Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
• Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
• Tips for the driver and local guide.
• Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
• It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
• The local currency is the yen. We recommend that you bring the amount of money you will need for the trip, or you can use your credit card to withdraw yen from the cash machines (note that only Japan Post Bank & Seven Eleven machines accept foreign credit cards).
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 1.320 €
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 4.170 €