Through the Heart of Japan: Tokyo to Fukuoka Cruise - Premium Adventure

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Departing from Tokyo, you begin this premium cruise adventure experiencing traditional Japanese culture at the township of remote Shimizu and walking the cobblestone staircase to the sacred Kamikura Shrine at Shingu. Continue to the ideal vantage point of Kobe Port to explore the bustling streets of Osaka for an authentic food tour or spend time in Kyoto amon...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Create traditional Arita-yaki pottery at Atelier Yume
    • Experience Awa (Fool’s Dance), a traditional dance with origins some 400 years’ old at Tokujima
    • View the iconic red torii gate of the Itsukujima shinto shrine ‘floating’ in the Seto Inland Sea
    • Uncover Second World War history at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit Osaka, the food capital of Japan, or the historic city of Kyoto where traditional and modern architecture collide
    • Explore the Unesco-listed Manjanggul lava tube on South Korea’s Jeju Island
    • Discover the natural beauty of Tsushima’s untouched forests and visit the ancient Banshoin temple
    • Visit Matsuyama Castle on top of Mount Katsuyama, one of Japan’s 12 original castles constructed in the early 1600s

What's this trip about?

    Departing from Tokyo, you begin this premium cruise adventure experiencing traditional Japanese culture at the township of remote Shimizu and walking the cobblestone staircase to the sacred Kamikura Shrine at Shingu. Continue to the ideal vantage point of Kobe Port to explore the bustling streets of Osaka for an authentic food tour or spend time in Kyoto among modern architecture and ancient temples. Discover the lush mountainous landscape of Iya Valley at remote Tokujima, learn about the history of soy sauce in Shodojima and explore the ancient castle at little-visited Karatsu. Visit Jeju Island in South Korea to view the Unesco-listed Manjanggul lave tube before discovering the little-known Goto Islands and concluding your journey in Fukuoka.Experience the dynamic landscape of Japan on a 15-day premium cruise adventure that includes South Korea

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 120 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityTokyo
End CityFukuoka

Destinations

  • Japan

Trip includes

    • Premium accommodation on board the Coral Geographer
    • All excursions and sightseeing
    • Use of Xplorer and Zodiacs
    • Daily lectures and briefings & demonstrations
    • All meals, chef-prepared on board
    • Captain’s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
    • Selected wines, beers, and spirits with juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
    • 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
    • All entrance fees to National Parks and Ports
    • Tips and gratuities for guides and crew
    • Your expedition photos captured during the voyage

Itinerary

Day 1 Depart Tokyo

Board the Coral Geographer from Tokyo Bay at 4pm for a 7pm departure. Settle into your cabin and relax as we set sail towards the Sea of Japan. This evening, join the Captain’s Welcome drinks and meet your crew and fellow guests as the sun sets. Premium accommodation: Coral Geographer

Day 2 - 14 Days 2 to 14 – key destinations

These are expedition itineraries covering remote regions. Your Captain and Expedition Team may make changes to the daily schedule when necessary to maximise guest experience. Below are the key destinations we visit between days 2 to 14 of the cruise itinerary:

Day 15 Arrive Fukuoka

Our voyage ends in the Japanese port of Fukuoka. Disembark from the Coral Geographer at 8.30am and bid farewell to new-found friends, the Master and crew. Fukuoka has great shopping, excellent cuisine and nature nearby. Please be advised, disembarkation time is appro...

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Dates & Availability

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Last Updated: 4/26/2024
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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It is all about adventure. That is what Exodus was founded upon and what the company is still all about. Discovering countries, cultures, environments, cities, mountain ranges, deserts, coasts and jungles; exploring this amazing planet we all live on.

At Exodus, we know what makes you tick when it comes to holidays. It’s a desire shared by so many others. A yearning to visit new places and come home with a real sense of what they’re all about. This means delving into local traditions, cultures, cuisine, lifestyles – anything that contributes to its unique identity. At the same time, we always remember that we are only guests. So we travel courteously and respectfully, in smaller groups to minimise our impact, to ensure that every Exodus holiday is a beneficial experience for everyone involved.

This is a philosophy we take with us around the world, helping you reach some incredible destinations on 500 itineraries across over 90 separate countries. We also strive to provide as much flexibility and choice as we possibly can, making it simple for you to experience a very different holiday.

Exodus started life on 4 February 1974 when two friends got together to provide an overland truck to travel to the Minaret of Jam, deep in the heart of the Hindu Kush, the most inaccessible of the world’s great monuments.

All our office staff have a passion for travel and adventure, and between us we’ve notched up experience that spans 171 different countries. That’s not all. In their former lives, our team members have been professional archaeologists, wildlife guides, overland drivers, mountain leaders, diving and ski specialists and mountain bike gurus – so no-one is better placed to create tours that appeal to a wide range of specialist interests.

Their care in putting all the details in place really shines through too. Extensive planning, research, fact-finding and training are a sign of our commitment to providing a holiday where your enjoyment, value for money and safety come first. It’s a telling reason why we remain one of the leading worldwide adventure tour companies. It is no exaggeration to say that our tour leaders can make a world of difference to the enjoyment of your holiday – so we choose them carefully. The result is that, in 2013, 93% of our clients stated that their leader exceeded their expectations. Where possible, we train and employ local leaders because they can provide invaluable insights that enrich the trip. What’s more, this investment in local staff really helps us benefit both them and their community.

Why we love this operator
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
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Global trips to both classic and exotic destinations with a focus on themed adventures, exciting physical activities and discovery of local culture.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Pre and post cruise flights
    • Pre and post cruise accommodation
    • Travel insurance
    • Arrival & departure transfers
    • Entry visas to Japan
    • Vaccinations
    • Alcoholic drinks (including beer and wine) outside of lunch and dinner service
    • Items of a personal nature including but not limited to phone and internet communications and bar charges (outside of the included drinks package as highlighted), laundry charges and souvenir purchase

Accommodation

,During this premium adventure cruise, you spend 14 nights on the Coral Geographer. Coral Geographer Launched in March 2021, Coral Expeditions are proud to introduce their newest ship – Coral Geographer. A sister ship to Coral Adventurer, the Coral Geographer remains true to the nature of authentic expeditions. When designing their next generation of ships, Coral Expeditions stubbornly resisted the idea of large and glitzy so they can remain small enough to go to untouched places, focusing on bringing small numbers of like-minded guests closer to nature and cultures with personal attention and professional Australian service. The shallow draught and manoeuvrability of the ship allow it to go where larger vessels cannot. The 99-passenger ship features the same state-of-the-art specifications and expedition features as Coral Adventurer; however, due to popular demand, it has an increased number of six Bridge Deck Suites with horizon bathtubs. Bridge Deck Balcony Suites There are six spacious and elegant suites on the Coral Geographer They are equipped with a lounge area, minibar and personal coffee machine They have special junior king-size beds A 38sqft (3.5sqm) private balcony has an outdoor daybed and lounge chair for two The unique outside-facing bathroom with floor-to-ceiling windows is the feature of the suites, with an infinity bathtub with sky views The complimentary minibar is replenished daily Bridge Deck Balcony Suites are 404sqft (37.5sqm) Explorer Deck Balcony Staterooms Explorer Deck Staterooms are comfortably furnished with a junior king-size bed, which can be separated into two singles A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included The compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storage Your private balcony has seating for two from which to view the passing coastal vistas These staterooms are on the Explorer deck Explorer Deck Balcony Staterooms are 230sqft (21.4sqm) Promenade Deck Staterooms Promenade Deck Staterooms are below the Explorer Deck and furnished with a junior king-size bed, which can be separated into two singles A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included The compact private bathroom has a toilet, shower and ample storage A large picture window gives you wide views of the world outside Promenade Deck Staterooms are 183sqft (17sqm) Coral Deck Staterooms Coral Deck Staterooms are below the Promenade Deck and are identically furnished with a junior king-size bed, which can be separated into two singles A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included The compact private bathroom has a toilet, shower and ample storage A porthole window gives you views of the world outside Coral Deck Staterooms are 183sqft (17sqm) Specific cabin types can be booked for sole use (subject to availability). Passengers who are paying for sole use will have a choice of a twin or junior king bed. Please enquire with your sales representative for further details. Share policy Accommodation on the ship is based on twin-share occupancy. If guests are travelling alone and wish to share accommodation, a roommate will be assigned to your cabin whenever possible. When pairing roommates, we always pair participants of the same sex. Please note, in the event of a share partner not being found, you will be charged the full room rate (double the twin-share fare).
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

If You Cancel Your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

  • More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) - No cancellation fee. Balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original bookingThis excludes all non-refundable costs as further explained in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 20 and 15 days (inclusive) - 80% of the holiday cost
  • 14 days or less; or failure to join the holiday (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Certain trips may involve different cancellation charges; you will be advised if this is applicable to your holiday during the booking process.For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made for all Polar holidays. Period before departure in which you notify us: 

Cancelation charge

  • More than 133 days - Deposit only
  • 133 days or less (or failure to join the holiday) (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Notes (i) Your deposit is non-refundable, even if the cancellation charge calculated is lower than the deposit amount paid; (ii) If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges; (iii) certain travel arrangements may be subject to higher cancellation charges and could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements from the moment the booking is confirmed.

If You Change Your Booking

If, after our Booking Confirmation has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the lead name or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $60, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration (including those charged by third party suppliers who provide the component parts of your booking).  You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing at least 7 days before departure provided that the new lead passenger accepts the transfer and these Terms and Conditions. Both you and the new traveler are responsible for paying all costs we incur in making the transfer. Please bear in mind that certain airlines and other transport providers treat changes as a cancellation and charge accordingly, up to 100% of the cost for that part of the arrangement. Where applicable these charges will be passed on to you.

If We Cancel Your Booking

Exodus reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants ,logistical problems, a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 8), or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of Exodus’s liability without any further obligation on Exodus’s part. Exodus is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

If We Change Your Booking

  1. Changes to the price. We can change your holiday price after you’ve booked, only in certain circumstances. Changes in the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, or exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked.

  2. Changes other than the price. It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your accommodation to another of the same or higher standard. If we are forced by circumstances beyond our control to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services that make up your package you will have the rights set out below.

    2.1 - We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, where we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). We will tell you the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to us within the timescale given your booking may be canceled.

    2.2 - If you choose to accept a refund then that is the only liability we have and we will not be liable for any further sums, compensation or otherwise and you are advised to adequately insure yourselves against cancellation for any reason

Please note that insurance premiums and amendments charges are not refundable in any circumstances. 

Once you have put down a deposit for a tour, you are unable to cancel and re-book within a promotional period and we reserve the right to amend the pricing on any new booking you make within that time. If you cancel a tour and book the same tour under a promotional code, we reserve the right to decline the booking.

Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of TruTravels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions.

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Meals Included
All inclusive Meals: All meals are fresh and chef-prepared on board Tea and coffee: 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station Beverages: Selected wines, beers, juices, soft drinks and selected spirits are served complimentary with lunch and dinner. Drinks are available for purchase at other times. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Start your day with a tempting choice from a fresh continental or hot à la carte menu with options changing daily. Lunches showcase a selection of hot and cold dishes, from salads and cold cuts to soups, fresh local seafood and seasonal tropical fruits both individually plated and small sharing plates. Evenings are a convivial time to dine with new friends and reflect on an exciting day of discovery over dinner. We welcome you on board with a seafood-sharing concept dinner on the first night. Other evening meals are served over a three-course table d’hote dinner menu, when selections are offered as you enjoy table service from the friendly dining room staff. All Coral Expeditions feature a memorable pre-dinner event ashore where sunset drinks and canapés are served, often on a beach, and always in a beautiful location with a sunset view. Casual sundowners are hosted by the captain and are the perfect time to kick off your shoes and enjoy a beer, wine or cocktail while mingling with fellow guests in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch and dinner are accompanied by a curated beverage list featuring boutique Australian and New Zealand wines, beers and ciders. Each voyage, the captain hosts a Captain’s Table for invited guests and officers will endeavour to host dinner guests on an evening when operational matters allow. Beverages onboard Lunch and dinner are accompanied by a curated beverage list; each evening, sunset drinks are held on the Vista Deck (weather permitting) where guests relax or socialise before dinner. Each voyage, the captain hosts a welcome and farewell event with complimentary canapés and beverages. Drinks are complimentary during the official Captain’s Welcome and farewell events and the offshore sunset drinks. We invite guests to join the pre-dinner drinks at other times, but alcoholic beverages during these times will be at your own expense. Sustainability in food and beverage Across the Coral Expedition fleet, they are continually looking for ways to improve sustainability and reduce waste, partner with more organic and Fairtrade suppliers, and deliver a food and beverage experience in line with expedition roots and beliefs. They have successfully implemented measures to remove PC plastics and reduce packaging waste in their food and beverage supply chain. Since 2020, Coral Expeditions offer a selection of ecofriendly, Fairtrade and organic beverage products including: Pukka Tea range: 100 percent certified organic herbs, ethically sourced. Veneziano Coffee: 100 percent fairtrade and Australian certified organic by the Biological Farming Association. Tablelands Coffee Black Mountain: Grown locally in Mareeba, Cairns Tablelands of Far North Queensland. JUST Water: Packaged in reusable, recycled paper-based containers with a lid made from sugarcane in Far North Queensland. Made in Australia with water from Victoria. Snacks and pre-dinner canapés In between shore adventures, the chefs will welcome you back on board with freshly baked treats or delicious canapés to accompany pre-dinner or sunset drinks. When local regulations allow, there may be the chance for impromptu stops to enjoy sunset drinks and canapés in scenic locations. Special meal requirements Vegetarian, vegans, gluten- and dairy-free items are included in all menus. The chefs will happily cater to other special dietary requirements with advance notice. Please advise at time of booking.
Age Requirements
16 years and up
Additional Information
  • 15 days/14 nights’ premium small-ship cruise
  • All meals while on the ship
  • Beer, house wine, spirits, juices and soft drinks during lunch and dinner
  • Stay on the Coral Geographer, which provides premium accommodation and a more personalised service compared to larger vessels
  • All excursions and sightseeing
  • Daily lectures and briefings
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