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28-Day Japan's Cherry Blossom Exploration

Mar 24, 2029 – Apr 21, 202928 nightsRound trip from Tokyo

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Kochi

Japan

Day
3
Date
Mar 26, 2029
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Japan's Shikoku island is a popular place of pilgrimage among Japanese Buddhists. Kochi has three of the 88 temples on the route. Chikurinji Temple, with its five-story pagoda, is one of them. Located on Mount Godaisan, it also features an adjacent botanical garden.

Seabourn Encore

Guests
600
Deck plans

Seabourn Encore

Guests
600
Deck plans

Seabourn Encore

Guests
600
Deck plans

Tokyo

Japan

Day
1
Date
Mar 24, 2029
Depart
7:00 PM

Welcome to Japan's cutting-edge capital, the world's largest city famed for its blazing neon, techno-gadgets, and serious fashion sense.

Hososhima (Miyazaki)

Japan

Day
4
Date
Mar 27, 2029
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Hososhima is a tranquil retreat where natural beauty and timeless charm create a truly enchanting escape. This idyllic coastal haven beckons with its serene ambiance, where ancient landscapes meet the allure of a picturesque seaside setting.

Kagoshima

Japan

Day
5
Date
Mar 28, 2029
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Tucked into a deep-cut bay at the southern end of Kyushu Island, this port has been compared to Naples in Italy, because it is also dominated by views of an active stratovolcano, Sakurajima. Enjoy its magnificence from the Shiroyama Observatory, or from the tranquil Edo-period Senganen Japanese Garden.

Nagasaki

Japan

Day
6
Date
Mar 29, 2029
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
7:00 PM

Nagasaki's fine natural harbor on Kyushu island was mostly of local interest until Portuguese explorers landed there in 1543. It quickly flourished as a trading center for European and Asian merchants, which continued throughout its history. It also developed into an important industrial center.

Busan (Pusan)

South Korea

Day
7
Date
Mar 30, 2029
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Home to approximately 3.4 million people, Busan is a fast-moving coastal metropolis that guarantees you'll never have the same experience twice.

Fukuoka (Hakata)

Japan

Day
8
Date
Mar 31, 2029
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Located on the northern tip of Japan's Kyushu Island, Hakata harbor's location close to the Asian mainland made it an important port from very ancient times, serving the early administrative center at Dazaifu near by.

Hiroshima

Japan

Day
9
Date
Apr 1, 2029
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
7:00 PM

Hiroshima means "wide island" in Japanese. The city was established in the 16th Century on Japan's largest island, Honshu, and grew into an important shipping center and prefecture capital, boasting a fine castle.

Kobe

Japan

Day
11
Date
Apr 3, 2029
Arrive
6:30 AM

Once the busiest port in Japan, this attractive city was devastated by an earthquake in 1995 and even after rebuilding never regained its maritime dominance. Nevertheless, its ultra-modern Harborland, crowned by the Kobe Port Tower offers a warm welcome to the Kansai district of Japan.

Shimizu

Japan

Day
14
Date
Apr 6, 2029
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

A busy port located on the Suruga Bay, Shimizu is renowned for the surrounding views of Mt. Fuji. One of the most famous is from Miho no Matsubara, a shoreline lined with groves of lovely pine trees that is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site.

Beppu

Japan

Day
17
Date
Apr 9, 2029
Arrive
8:30 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

This unparalleled hot spring haven makes for an extraordinary spa day. Celebrated for its remarkable abundance of thermal waters, an array of baths each offering a unique experience - from ordinary hot water baths to rejuvenating mud baths, natural exfoliation in sand baths, and detoxifying steam baths.

Sakaiminato

Japan

Day
19
Date
Apr 11, 2029
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Renowned for its bounty of fresh seafood, Sakaiminato is a fishing town backed by mountains in the Honshu region. Izumo Grand Shrine is one of Japan's most important Shinto temples, and the six-story, black Matsue Castle is one of the oldest surviving Tokugawa Samurai castles.

Maizuru

Japan

Day
20
Date
Apr 12, 2029
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
7:00 PM

Whether you're exploring its historical sites, enjoying its natural beauty, or indulging in its culinary delights, Maizuru is a hidden gem that promises a memorable experience for all who visit.

Kanazawa

Japan

Day
21
Date
Apr 13, 2029
Arrive
8:00 AM

This splendid castle town, with over 400 years of history, beckons visitors to its unique time capsule of history and culture. As the seat of the Maeda Clan during the Edo Period, it rivaled Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) in cultural achievements, making it a city with a rich legacy.

Niigata

Japan

Day
23
Date
Apr 15, 2029
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Nestled along the captivating shores of the Sea of Japan, Niigata awaits to envelop you in the crimson and golden hues of Japan's fall foliage walking through Yahiko Park, Akasakayama Park, or visit the grounds of the Kimura Tea Ceremony Museum or Saito Villa for beautiful fall scenery as well as Confidential cultural...

Akita

Japan

Day
24
Date
Apr 16, 2029
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

The vibrant heart of the expansive Akita Prefecture in northern Tohoku stands out as a unique destination where modernity entwines with tradition.

Length
28 nights
Departs
Mar 24, 2029, Tokyo
Returns
Apr 21, 2029, Tokyo
Ports of call
18
Days at sea
6
Ship
Seabourn Encore

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Offers on this sailing

  • Seabourn Combo Savings
  • Explore Beyond Event

Highlights

  • Scenic Cruising Kanmon Strait

Itinerary

  1. Day 1Mar 24

    Tokyo, Japan

    Depart 7:00 PM

    Embark

    Tokyo
  2. Day 2Mar 25

    At sea

  3. Day 3Mar 26

    Kochi, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

  4. Day 4Mar 27

    Hososhima (Miyazaki), Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Hososhima (Miyazaki)
  5. Day 5Mar 28

    Kagoshima, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Kagoshima
  6. Day 6Mar 29

    Nagasaki, Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM

    Nagasaki
  7. Day 7Mar 30

    Busan (Pusan), South Korea

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Busan (Pusan)
  8. Day 8Mar 31

    Fukuoka (Hakata), Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Fukuoka (Hakata)
  9. Day 8Mar 31

    Scenic Cruising Kanmon Strait

    Scenic cruising

  10. Day 9Apr 1

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM

    Hiroshima
  11. Day 10Apr 2

    At sea

  12. Day 11Apr 3

    Kobe, Japan

    Arrive 6:30 AM

    Overnight

    Kobe
  13. Day 12Apr 4

    Kobe, Japan

    Depart 7:00 PM

    Overnight

  14. Day 13Apr 5

    At sea

  15. Day 14Apr 6

    Shimizu, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Shimizu
  16. Day 15Apr 7

    Tokyo, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM

  17. Day 16Apr 8

    At sea

  18. Day 17Apr 9

    Beppu, Japan

    Arrive 8:30 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Beppu
  19. Day 17Apr 9

    Scenic Cruising Kanmon Strait

    Scenic cruising

  20. Day 18Apr 10

    Busan (Pusan), South Korea

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

  21. Day 19Apr 11

    Sakaiminato, Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Sakaiminato
  22. Day 20Apr 12

    Maizuru, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM

    Maizuru
  23. Day 21Apr 13

    Kanazawa, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AM

    Overnight

    Kanazawa
  24. Day 22Apr 14

    Kanazawa, Japan

    Depart 6:00 PM

    Overnight

  25. Day 23Apr 15

    Niigata, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Niigata
  26. Day 24Apr 16

    Akita, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Akita
  27. Day 25Apr 17

    Aomori, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 10:00 PM

    Aomori
  28. Day 26Apr 18

    Hakodate, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 11:00 PM

    Hakodate
  29. Day 27Apr 19

    At sea

  30. Day 28Apr 20

    At sea

  31. Day 29Apr 21

    Tokyo, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AM

    Disembark

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Veranda Suite

From $29,298 per person

All Veranda Suites feature a full-length window and glass door to private veranda, comfortable living area, queen-size bed or two twin beds, dining table for two, walk-in closet, interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower..

Penthouse Suite

From $55,098 per person

All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

Penthouse Spa Suite

All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

Owner's Suite and Above

From $63,698 per person

Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Guests
600
Dining and venues
  • Fitness Center
  • Seabourn Square
  • The Spa at Seabourn
  • The Retreat
  • Sun Terrace

Videos

  • Caviar in the Surf

  • Ship tour: Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation

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Deck plans

Open Ovation 110124 plan (PDF)

Ovation 110124
Seabourn Encore, Ovation 110124 deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Veranda Suite

    Veranda Suite

    All Veranda Suites feature a full-length window and glass door to private veranda, comfortable living area, queen-size bed or two twin beds, dining table for two, walk-in closet, interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower..

    $29,298

  • Penthouse Suite

    Penthouse Suite

    All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

    $55,098

  • Owner's Suite and Above

    Owner's Suite and Above

    Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

    $63,698

  • Penthouse Spa Suite

    Penthouse Spa Suite

    All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

Taxes and fees included.

Dates and prices

28 nights, 28-Day Japan's Cherry Blossom Exploration

On Seabourn Encore

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