A new cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Cruise the full length of Japan’s Seto Inland Sea on an eight-day voyage, visiting shrines, castles, World War II sites, and two of Japan’s most renowned gardens at the height of spring.

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Starting at: $6,500 Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542

Treasures of Japan by Sea

From Kobe to Osaka Aboard the 264-guest Le Soléal

8 days from $6,500

A new cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Cruise the full length of Japan’s Seto Inland Sea on an eight-day voyage, visiting shrines, castles, World War II sites, and two of Japan’s most renowned gardens at the height of spring.

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Dates & Prices

April 15, 2022 - April 22, 2022

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Superior Stateroom
Superior stateroom (226 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,500	$1,310	$1,460	Double
$11,310	$1,710	$1,890	Single
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Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (200 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,930	$1,310	$1,460	Double
$8,500	$1,710	$1,890	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,550	$1,310	$1,460	Double
$9,300	$1,710	$1,890	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,860	$1,310	$1,460	Double
$9,710	$1,710	$1,890	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$8,230	$1,310	$1,460	Double
$10,190	$1,710	$1,890	Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (290 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (54 sq. ft.), sitting area with daybed. Deck 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$10,940	$1,310	$1,460	Double
$13,710	$1,710	$1,890	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite (398 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$14,330	$1,310	$1,460	Double
$18,120	$1,710	$1,890	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite (398 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$15,020	$1,310	$1,460	Double
$19,010	$1,710	$1,890	Single
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Owner's Suite
Owner's suite, extra large suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to private terrace (97 sq. ft.). Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$22,170	$1,310	$1,460	Double
$39,560	$1,710	$1,890	Single
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Price Notes

A deposit of 25% of the cruise price is required to reserve space on a cruise. Deposits are applied toward final payment of the cruise price.

Rates include port taxes and fees. Most shore excursions are included in the rates.

Pre- and post-program options and optional excursions, where applicable, are available at an additional cost.

Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.