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Inland Seaof Japan distinguished travel for more than 35 years A NCIENT T RADITIONS OF THE Inland Sea OF Japan INCLUDING Gyeongju, South Korea UNESCO World Heritage Site Sea of Japan Cruise Itinerary Air Routing Land Routing Sakaiminato Matsue Lake JAPAN Kyoto Biwa nshu Himeji Ho Okayama Hagi Kurashiki Hiroshima Uno Nara Osaka Miyajima S e a n d Shimonoseki l a In Moji SOUTH Sea of Japan KOREA JAPAN Shikoku Gyeongju Tokyo Honshu Ulsan K u u y h u us ok h k i s Sh u Pacific y K PhilippineSea Ocean May 16 to 27, 2021 Osaka u Kyoto u Himeji u Hiroshima u Hagi u Matsue u u Experience the timeless splendor of Japan and South Korea Gyeongju, South Korea Kurashiki Okayama 1 Depart the U.S./ on this unique itinerary, featuring a seven‑night cruise Cross the International Date Line across the 280‑mile length of the serene Inland Sea, plus 2 Osaka, Japan/Kyoto three nights in Kyoto. On board the exclusively chartered, 3-4 Kyoto Five‑Star small ship Le Lapérouse, featuring only 5 Kyoto/Himeji/Embark Le Lapérouse 92 ocean‑view Suites and Staterooms, enjoy spectacular 6 Hiroshima/Miyajima coastal scenery and captivating port calls, including seven 7 Hagi UNESCO World Heritage sites. From enchanting Kyoto 8 Sakaiminato for Matsue to storied Hiroshima, Miyajima and the Buddhist wonders 9 Ulsan, South Korea, for Gyeongju 10 Moji, Japan, for Shimonoseki of Gyeongju, South Korea, relish in the awe‑inspiring 11 Uno for Kurashiki/Okayama beauty and spiritual mystique of Japan’s and South Korea’s 12 Osaka/Disembark ship/Depart for the U.S./ historic ports. Tokyo Pre‑Program and Osaka and Nara Cross the International Date Line/ Arrive in the U.S. Post‑Program Options. Itinerary is subject to change. Exclusively Chartered, Five-Star Small Ship Le Lapérouse Japan’s Inland Sea Included Features* In Kyoto, Japan reserve early! u Three nights in the deluxe Kyoto Hotel Okura. From $6595 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only)* u Full buffet breakfast each morning. u Welcome Reception. ancient traditions of the INLAND SEA of JAPAN Transfer from Kyoto to Himeji, including lunch. o Please send me/us the travel program brochure On Board the Exclusively (anticipated publication date September 2020). Chartered, Five-Star _______ ___________________________________________ Small Ship Le Lapérouse u Walking tour of Hagi’s old samurai Title Name (as it appears on passport) u quarter, one of the Sites of Japan’s Seven‑night cruise from Himeji, Japan, _________________________________________________________ Meiji Industrial Revolution, featuring Affiliation(s) to Osaka, including a port call in th Ulsan, South Korea. visits to the early 17 ‑century Toko‑ji Temple and Kikuya House, a former u Elegantly appointed, Five‑Star Suite _______ ___________________________________________ merchant home. Title Name (as it appears on passport) or Stateroom, each with a private balcony. u Excursion to historic Gyeongju, u Captain’s Welcome and _________________________________________________________ South Korea, the cradle of Affiliation(s) Farewell Receptions. the Silla Kingdom, with visits u Visit to the Hagi Uragami Museum to to Bulguksa Temple and the _________________________________________________________ see the famous craftsmanship of original Royal Burial Mounds at Tumuli Park. Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please) ukiyo-e woodblock prints. u Always Included _________________________________________________________ Excursion to Matsue’s acclaimed City Adachi Museum of Art, featuring u Transfers and luggage handling abroad modern Japanese works and the living if your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide ____________ _______________________ - _____________ art of perfectly landscaped gardens. with the scheduled group transfer(s). State Zip Code u Tour of Shimonoseki, featuring a visit to u Experienced, English‑speaking local guides for included excursions. ____________________________________________________ Akama Shrine and a stop at the Email Address Karato Fish Market. u Gratuities to local guides and drivers on u Time to explore Kurashiki, celebrated included excursions and transfers. ____________________________________________________ for its 17th‑century merchant buildings. u Complimentary bottled water in your Telephone: (Home) u Visit to the Japanese strolling accommodations and on excursions. ____________________________________________________ garden Koraku-en, located beside u Hospitality desk in the hotel and Telephone: (Mobile) Okayama Castle. aboard ship. UNESCO World Heritage u Experienced Gohagan & Company Program reservations require a deposit of Site Highlights Travel Directors at your service. $800 per person. u o Enclosed is my/our deposit check(s) for u Visit to Kyoto’s renowned historic Complimentary use of an audio headset monuments of Kiyomizu‑dera, during guided excursions. $_________ as deposit. Ryoan‑ji and Kinkaku‑ji Temples and the u Automatic $250,000 flight insurance Make check(s) payable to: Gohagan & Company impressive Tokugawa‑era Nijo Castle. policy for each participant ticketed on o I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $_________ to: u Guided visit of the verdant grounds flights by Gohagan & Company. surrounding Himeji Castle, the world’s o Visa o MasterCard th finest surviving example of 17 ‑century ____________________________________________________ Japanese castle architecture. Tokyo Card Number u Visit to Hiroshima’s compelling Pre‑Program Option* _____________ Genbaku Dome Peace Memorial, with a Exp. Date tour of the Peace Memorial Museum. Osaka u Nara u Excursion on Miyajima (known Post‑Program Option* ____________________________________________________ as “Shrine Island”) to tour the Signature as it appears on credit card sixth‑century Itsukushima Shrine and see the iconic Great Torii Gate. Send to: Gohagan & Company * The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the final Itinerary, Included Features, Pre-Program and Post-Program Options, 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 pricing and terms and conditions as set forth in the final printed 2021 Ancient Traditions of Japan’s Inland Sea Including Gyeongju, South Korea, brochure. Upon your receipt of the corresponding printed brochure, you will be asked to select your cabin category and Chicago, Illinois 60604‑1446 reconfirm your reservation(s). Phone: (800) 922‑3088 Gohagan & Company u 209 South LaSalle Street u Suite 500 Fax: (312) 609‑1141 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446 u (800) 922-3088 Program No. 140-05/16/21-015 01/02/20‑1.
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