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PRI-013 Japan MB-In Euro LR 2018 japan sensational celebrations Set sail on a voyage timed perfectly with festivals throughout Japan. From the deck of your ship, watch the skies light up in a kaleidoscope of colors during summer’s Kumano Fireworks enter a world of wonder Festival. Marvel over the illuminated float parade in the Aomori Nebuta Festival and the thousands of lanterns suspended from From city skyscrapers that soar over bamboo poles in the Akita Kanto procession. ancient temples to tranquil garden retreats, discover Japan’s alluring culture, profoundly beautiful natural attractions and historic sites steeped in tradition… allowing you to truly come back new.® artistic influences Gain an insider’s perspective of Japan’s complex artistic traditions, from classical dance, music and architecture to kyo-yuzen silk painting in Kyoto. Culinary arts may feature an intricate tea ceremony in Shimizu, sipping shochu in a Kagoshima brewery or savoring fresh seafood at Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, among many exciting excursions available. special sights Each journey transports you toward UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as ancient Kyoto, Okinawa’s Shurijo Castle and the majestic Shirakami Mountains from Aomori. Your connection to this storied land deepens as you more ashore explore both iconic cities Our itineraries are and hidden villages. what’s inside crafted to offer endless extra savings for our valued past guests opportunities to Call your travel agent or experience the sights, contact Cruise Selection LIMITED-TIME OFFER! • An extra savings of up Call your travel agent sounds and flavors of Japan. With several port Book any of these vacations to $200 per person* SHARE YOUR STORY calls that are LATE NIGHT for details to enjoy Princess Cruises • Enjoy a 2-for-1 deposit Connect with Princess and fellow guests (departing 9pm or later) Captain’s Circle Launch Savings (10% of cruise fare) via Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+. you can delve into each *Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Launch Savings of up to $200 per person discount is applicable in all categories and Share stories of your Princess adventures, #comebacknew destination and spend combinable only with Launch Fares and Group Fares. Specific discount amounts vary by itinerary and cruise length. @princesscruises more time celebrating the Regional and other past guest promotions or “new booking only” promotions are not combinable with the discount. Princess watch videos and much more. Cruises Captain’s Circle Launch Savings is not applicable to third- and fourth-berth guests. Reduced deposit offer is 10% per awe-inspiring festivals. person and does not apply to third- and fourth-berth guests. Reduced deposit is not combinable with other reduced deposit offers. Offer expires August 31, 2017 for 2018 sailings. *#1 International Cruise Line in Japan by Japan’s CRUISE Magazine Readers’ Poll. COVER: Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto. OPPOSITE PAGE: Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima. THIS PAGE, IMAGES CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Aomori Nebuta Festival ©Yasufumi Nishi/©JNTO; Asakusa Temple, Tokyo; Aomori Nebuta Festival ©Yasufumi Nishi/©JNTO; II BOOK NOW! Contact your travel agent | Visit princess.com/japan Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto; fresh sushi at Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. III Your cruise transports you throughout the archipelago of Japan to reveal a unique tapestry Princess is a proud of cultures. Each of the four main islands of Japan is a study in contrasts: tranquil retreats partner of the Japan explore the islands lie just outside cities where skyscrapers soar over ancient temples and shrines. From National Tourism being dazzled by the panoramic views of iconic Mount Fuji to exploring the exquisite Organization temples of Kyoto, Princess® is your ultimate guide to this incredibly diverse country. KYO-YUZEN SILK PAINTING RUSSIA Korsakov I ntroduced to Japan in the (Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk) 8th century, the yuzen dying technique has evolved as an RUSSIA integral part of Kyoto’s cultural life. This tradition utilizes a variety of colors to dye kimonos in picturesque designs. Vladivostok Otaru HOKKAIDO Kushiro HOKKAIDO Hakodate Japan’s second-largest island, FLAVORS OF JAPAN located at the country’s far north Aomori The exquisite tastes of Japan will come to life near Russia, Hokkaido is known for spectacular mountains and as you attend a tea ceremony in Shimizu, visit a shochu brewery in Kagoshima, partake in an oyster volcanic plateaus. Explore the city of Akita lunch in Kushiro or one of the many other delicious Hakodate via aerial tram, or explore ©JNTO the canals of the port city Otaru. excursions available. Sakata Ishinomaki Niigata FESTIVAL SEASON CHINA HONSHU Renowned worldwide for its traditional festivals, many of our Kanazawa JAPAN Japan itineraries are designed to Maizuru Tokyo SOUTH (Yokohama) coincide with some of the most KOREA Sakaiminato Tsuruga Nagoya popular celebrations throughout Busan Hiroshima Kyoto Shimizu the country. On select sailings you Kanmon Straits Kobe Iwakuni Osaka Yokkaichi can experience the mesmerizing Scenic cruising Toba Kumano spectacle known as the Awa Odori Hakata Dance Festival in Tokushima (Fukuoka) SHIKOKU Kochi or get an up-close look at the Tokushima HONSHU KYUSHU Beppu exquisite parade floats used in KYUSHU The country’s largest island is also Yatsushiro Aomori’s annual Nebuta Festival. Kyushu offers a treasure trove of home to its largest cities, including historical and natural highlights Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Bustling Miyazaki in cities including Kagoshima, a cityscapes contrast with serene (Aburatsu) mountainous region of hot springs Nagasaki temples, offering a multitude of and geysers and the site of the final Kagoshima opportunities to explore. defeat of the Satsuma samurai. SHIKOKU The island of Shikoku charms with its port cities like Kochi and Tokushima, well-preserved castles, local fare and a pilgrimage route of 88 temples and other ©JNTO sacred sites that follows in the footsteps of famous Buddhist Kobo Daishi. CULTURAL IMMERSION Okinawa Authentically experience this welcoming culture Taipei RYUKYU ISLANDS u through excursions led by destination experts and y (Keelung) k s u d y n This archipelago south of Japan’s main islands includes locals, giving you an insider’s view into life in Japan. R l a I s Okinawa, a trading center and the birthplace of karate, and Enjoy performances of traditional Japanese dance and TAIWAN Ishigaki Ishigaki, a tropical paradise known for its turquoise waters, music. Plunge into natural hot springs, wind through Hualien palm forests and jungle-covered mountains. temples and art museums or stroll through vibrant ©JNTO seafood markets. The country is yours to discover, with the help of Princess. IV BOOK NOW! Contact your travel agent | Visit princess.com/japan V Pacific Ocean Equator Equator Indian Ocean spring flowers cruises fall foliage cruises Japan’s gardens and parks are awash in colors when spring flowers are in full bloom. Stroll the magnificent Brilliant red and gold hues are the hallmarks of an autumn voyage that transports you from Japan’s ancient shrines and gardens of Kenrokuen in Kanazawa, and wander under canopies of flowers in Hakodate, where a late departure temples to the shores of South Korea and Taiwan. Step foot on sacred grounds in Kyoto, home to an incredible variety of allows ample time to ascend Mt. Hakadote by aerial tram for breathtaking views of the city at night. breathtaking sites, and revel in the dazzling cityscapes of Busan and Taipei where ancient relics meet modern attractions. Spring Flowers days Spring Flowers days Japan Fall Foliage days Roundtrip from Tokyo 7 Roundtrip from Tokyo 8 Roundtrip from Tokyo 8 temples Perhaps nothing is more symbolic Akita Hokkaido of Kyoto than Kinkaku-ji’s golden Hakodate SOUTH KOREA JAPAN reflection shimmering across the Nagoya Tokyo Tsuruga Kanazawa Busan Honshu (Yokohama) pond before it. The temple’s grounds Pacific Sakaiminato Ocean Sakaiminato Aomori Iwakuni were built to illustrate the harmony JAPAN Shimizu Honshu Hakata between heaven and earth. Busan SOUTH KOREA (Fukuoka) Honshu Tokyo Toba SOUTH KOREA Tokyo Busan JAPAN (Yokohama) (Yokohama) Kanmon Kyushu Osaka Kanmon Kanmon Straits Straits Scenic cruising Pacific Ocean Scenic cruising Straits Pacific Ocean Scenic cruising more ashore more ashore DiamondTokyo (Yokohama) Princess Kanmon Straits scenic cruising Busan Sakaiminato Tsuruga Akita Tokyo (Yokohama) DiamondTokyo (Yokohama) Princess Kanmon Straits scenic cruising Busan Sakaiminato Kanazawa DiamondTokyo (Yokohama) Princess Toba Osaka (for Kyoto) Iwakuni LATE NIGHT Kanmon Straits 7 Day Spring Flowers 018_R1_NL 8 DayHakodate Spring LATE NIGHT Flowers Aomori 018_R1_NL Tokyo (Yokohama) 8 Dayscenic cruising Japan Fall Hakata Foliage (Fukuoka) 018_R4_NL Busan LATE NIGHT Kanmon Straits scenic cruising Shimizu Tokyo (Yokohama) Inside Outside Balcony Mini-Suite fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ Inside Outside Balcony Mini-Suite €1.263 €1.671 €1.899 €2.317 fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ Inside Outside Balcony Mini-Suite €1.443 €2.023 €2.194 €2.612 fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ €1.359 €1.719 €2.069 €2.465 2018 Diamond Princess® DEPARTURE Apr 13 FRI 2018 Diamond Princess® DEPARTURE Apr 20 FRI Diamond Princess® ^See page 23 for more details. 2018 ^See page 23 for more details. DEPARTURES Oct 8* MON Nov 5 MON ^See page 23 for more details. *Nagoya replaces Shimizu. Spring Flowers & Golden Week days Tokyo to Kobe 12 Japan Fall Foliage Explorer days Roundtrip
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