A NCIENT TRADITIONS OF Japan’s Inland Sea INCLUDING Gyeongju, South Korea April 19 to 30, 2022 ExExclusivelyclusively ChCharteredartered Kyoto u Himeji u Hiroshima u Hagi u Matsue FFive-Starive-Star SmSmallall SShiphip Gyeongju u Kurashiki u Okayama 1 Depart the U.S. or Canada/ LLee BBellotellot Cross the International Date Line 2 Osaka, Japan/Kyoto 3-4 Kyoto 5 Kyoto/Himeji/Embark Le Bellot 6 Hiroshima/Miyajima 7 Hagi 8 Sakaiminato for Matsue (Adachi Museum of Art) 9 Ulsan, South Korea, for Gyeongju 10 Moji, Japan, for Shimonoseki 11 Uno for Kurashiki/Okayama (Koraku-en Garden) a specially arranged opportunity to cruise 12 Osaka/Disembark ship/Depart for the U.S. or Canada/ with acclaimed guest speaker Cross the International Date Line/ Arrive in the U.S. or Canada Jim Laurie Itinerary is subject to change. Media consultant and producer; former TV news correspondent UNESCO World u Heritage Site Sea of Japan Uniquely crafted small ship itinerary in Gohagan & Company’s Cruise Itinerary tradition of innovative programming and educational travel. Air Routing Land Routing Sakaiminato u Matsue Lake Ten-night land/cruise program—three nights in Kyoto and JAPAN Kyoto Biwa a seven-night cruise including Japan’s Inland Sea and nshu Himeji Ho Okayama South Korea—all excursions included. Hagi Kurashiki Hiroshima Uno Nara u Visit smaller towns and ports inaccessible to larger vessels to Osaka Miyajima Sea experience authentic Japanese and South Korean culture. n d Shimonoseki la In u Visit eight important UNESCO World Heritage sites. Moji u SOUTH Sea of Japan Admire the dramatic architecture of Japan’s Shogun period KOREA JAPAN Shikoku Gyeongju Tokyo during a guided visit of the lush grounds surrounding Honshu Ulsan imposing Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. K u yush ku u iko h Sh u s Tokyo Pre-Program Option and Osaka and Nara u Pacific y Philippine Ocean K Sea Post-Program Option. Ancient Traditions of Japan’s Inland Sea Program Features ExExclusivelyclusively ChCharteredartered FFive-Starive-Star SmSmallall SShiphip UNESCO World Heritage Site Highlights Le Bellot u Visit to Kyoto’s renowned historic monuments of Kiyomizu-dera, Ryoan-ji, Kinkaku-ji Temples and the impressive Tokugawa-era Nijo Castle. u Guided visit of the verdant grounds surrounding Himeji Castle, the world’s finest surviving example of 17th-century Japanese castle architecture. u In Kyoto, Japan Visit to Hiroshima’s u New generation of small ship u Three nights in the deluxe compelling Genbaku Dome expedition cruising Kyoto Hotel Okura. Peace Memorial, with a tour of the Peace Memorial Museum. u Launched in 2020 u Full buffet breakfast each morning. u Excursion on Miyajima (known as u Only 92 Five-Star Suites and Staterooms u Welcome Reception. “Shrine Island”) to tour the sixth-century u Private balcony in all accommodations Transfer from Kyoto to Himeji, Itsukushima Shrine and see the iconic including lunch. Great Torii Gate. u Complimentary alcoholic and On Board the Exclusively u Excursion to historic Gyeongju, nonalcoholic beverages available South Korea, the cradle of throughout the cruise Chartered, Five-Star the Silla Kingdom, with visits u Small Ship Le Bellot All meals aboard ship to Bulguksa Temple and the u u Seven-night cruise from Himeji, Japan, Royal Burial Mounds at Tumuli Park. Complimentary Wi-Fi access (conditions permitting) to Osaka, including a port call in Always Included Ulsan, South Korea. u Certified “Clean Ship” distinction u u Transfers and luggage handling abroad if Elegantly appointed, Five-Star Suite your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with or Stateroom, each with a private balcony. the scheduled group transfer(s). u Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. u Experienced, English-speaking local guides u Visit to the Hagi Uragami Museum to for included excursions. see the famous craftsmanship of original u Gratuities to local guides and drivers on ukiyo-e woodblock prints. included excursions and transfers. u Tour of Hagi’s old samurai district, u Complimentary bottled water in your featuring a visit to a merchant’s home. accommodations and on excursions. u Excursion to Matsue’s acclaimed u Hospitality desk in the hotel and Adachi Museum of Art, featuring modern aboard ship. Japanese works and the living art of perfectly landscaped gardens. u Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service. u Tour of Shimonoseki, featuring a visit to Akama Shrine and a stop at the u Complimentary use of an audio headset Karato Fish Market. during guided excursions. u Time to explore Kurashiki, celebrated for u Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy its 17th-century merchant buildings. for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company. u Visit to the Japanese strolling garden Koraku-en, located beside All Program Features are contingent upon final Okayama Castle. brochure pricing. ToTokyokyo Pre-Program Option OOsakasaka u NNaraara Post-Program Option 09/18/20-1 mv Le Bellot E S TABLISHED 1984 Gohagan Categories Category 8 Category 7 Category 6 Category 5 Category 4 Category 3 Category 2 Category 1 Deluxe Suite Privilege Suite Grand Deluxe Owner’s Suite Sun Deck Spa Convert to adjoining suites EE Modified accessible suites: Feature a queen-size bed Deck 7 Fitness Center (no twin option) Art Gallery/ Prestige Suites, Deck 5 Photo Video Observation Lounge capacities to be advised 4 1111 1 1 1 Suite Grand Deluxe Privilege 4EE 1 1 1 1 1 Suite Deluxe Suite Deluxe Suite Privilege Grand Deluxe Deck 6 Bridge 44 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 Suite Suite Suite Owner’s Deluxe Privilege 44 EE 222 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 Suite Suite Privilege Owner’s Deck 5 Restaurant 555555 66 EE Deluxe Suite 555 55555 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 Deck 4 Infinity Pool Grill Main Lounge Boutique Theater 7 7 7 7 7 Deluxe Suite EE 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 Deck 3 Excursion Desk Reception Medical Center Marina Deck 2 FC-08/6/19-5.