A NEW cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Trace the northwest coast of Honshu, exploring lesser-known towns and villages that harbor the hallmarks of Japan’s rich culture: from traditional crafts and Japanese gardens to historic castles and shrines.

Starting at: $7,970 Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542
Matsue Castle
Matsue Castle
Adachi Gardens
Adachi Gardens
Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa
Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa
Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
Traditional paper making
Traditional paper making
Traditional Japanese tea ceremony
Traditional Japanese tea ceremony
At a goldleaf workshop
At a goldleaf workshop
Traditional Udon noodle dish
Traditional Udon noodle dish
Taiko drumming
Taiko drumming
Shirakawa-go village
Shirakawa-go village
The historic houses of Shirakawa-go
The historic houses of Shirakawa-go
Five-storied pagoda on Mount Haguro
Five-storied pagoda on Mount Haguro
Woman at traditional fishing village, Sado Island. Credit: Julien Fabro
Woman at traditional fishing village, Sado Island. Credit: Julien Fabro
Temple in Gyeongju, South Korea
Temple in Gyeongju, South Korea
Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju, South Korea
Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju, South Korea
Warrior guardians at the Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju, South Korea
Warrior guardians at the Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju, South Korea
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Busan, South Korea
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Busan, South Korea
Large buddha statue at Hongbeopsa Temple, Busan, South Korea
Large buddha statue at Hongbeopsa Temple, Busan, South Korea
Display at the Jagalchi fish market, Busan, South Korea
Display at the Jagalchi fish market, Busan, South Korea

Cultural and Natural Treasures of Japan by Sea

Aboard the 264-guest Le Soléal

8 days from $7,970

A NEW cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Trace the northwest coast of Honshu, exploring lesser-known towns and villages that harbor the hallmarks of Japan’s rich culture: from traditional crafts and Japanese gardens to historic castles and shrines.

or Call 855-330-1542

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