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8 Japan Small Ship Cruise Trips & Packages trips. Tours from 7 tour companies. 0 reviews.

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Splendid Japan and South Korea Tour
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Mt Seorak National Park
  • Explore a Korean traditional village in Andong
  • Visit Tumuli Park and Gyeongju National Museum
  • Explore the vibrant Osaka
  • Enjoy exploring Kyoto
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, Photography, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Tokyo To Seward (Anchorage)
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo by Silver Shadow
  • Discover economic, social and cultural centre of Kushiro
  • Visit to city of Unalaska
  • Explore Alaska
  • Explore Seward and its beautiful nature

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Silversea on our Alaska cruise was just perfect. The sites, service, and overall feel were great. I will say, the food was somewhat lacking in my opinion, but the overall experience was spectacular."

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Cruising the Land of the Rising Sun  - Northbound 2025
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Hiroshima, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Discover the people and places of the 'land of the rising sun'... a showcase of timeless traditions
  • revered settings and modern-day memories taking you beyond the Japan you think you know and introducing you to the rich culture this island nation has to offer. Your explorations begin during your stay in Osaka and include nearby Nara and Kyoto – city of two thousand temples and shrines – and end in Tokyo; on your cruise
  • sightseeing excursions include Uno Ko
  • Uwajima
  • Kagoshima
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Themes

Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked the Yellowstone tour with Tauck expecting so much more with the accommodations, food, and tour director based on the price point. We were sadly disappointed but still tried to enjoy the experience. Rooms were dirty, food were often buffets and other group dinners with some food inedible. We noticed other tours staying in our hotels and paying much less for their tours. One positive was we never touched our luggage which was nice but my small suitcase was damaged during one transfer. Word to the wise… read their emails thoroughly as the email we received a few weeks before our trip reads like a disclaimer for poor service and accommodations."

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Custom Designed Trip
Lodging level
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Physical level
N/A

Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Cruising the Land of the Rising Sun - Southbound 2025
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Hiroshima, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Discover the people and places of the 'land of the rising sun'... a showcase of timeless traditions
  • revered settings and modern-day memories taking you beyond the Japan you think you know and introducing you to the rich culture this island nation has to offer. Your explorations begin during your stay in Osaka and include nearby Nara and Kyoto – city of two thousand temples and shrines – and end in Tokyo; on your cruise
  • sightseeing excursions include Uno Ko
  • Uwajima
  • Kagoshima
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Themes

Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked the Yellowstone tour with Tauck expecting so much more with the accommodations, food, and tour director based on the price point. We were sadly disappointed but still tried to enjoy the experience. Rooms were dirty, food were often buffets and other group dinners with some food inedible. We noticed other tours staying in our hotels and paying much less for their tours. One positive was we never touched our luggage which was nice but my small suitcase was damaged during one transfer. Word to the wise… read their emails thoroughly as the email we received a few weeks before our trip reads like a disclaimer for poor service and accommodations."

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Treasures of Japan with South Korea
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit sacred Shinto shrines and ancient Buddhist temples
  • Stroll through the Peace Memorial Park at Hiroshima
  • Spend a full day in Gyeongju, South Korea, with a visit to Bulguksa Temple, a World Heritage Site
  • View Matsue’s architectural treasures, including a perfectly preserved medieval castle and a 250-year-old samurai house
  • Watch a master potter create distinctive pastel-glazed ceramics in Hagi
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Themes

Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Wilderness Travel is the BEST company to choose for the Galapagos Islands! We went as a family of 7 and every expectation was blown out of the water. Their team in the office quickly and thoroughly answered all our questions leading up to the trip (and we had a lot), and once we arrived we felt like we had the islands entirely to ourselves! Obviously, the animals were incredible (I was able to see everything on my "wishlist"), but the trip leader is really who made this a once in a lifetime trip. Fernando was kind, patient, funny, and an encyclopedia of knowledge (of course I've forgotten 90% of what I learned already!) He would give short "presentations" at the end of most days explaining the history of the islands, the geology, evolution, Darwin, and how modern politics affect tourism (for better and worse), which added a whole other dimension to our experience.. The boat crew was also magical. We were welcomed with tea and hot snacks immediately after returning from snorkeling excursions, fresh juice and fruit after walks in the sun, and feasts every night with a shocking amount of variety in meals. We were also traveling with a young child and the staff was extremely helpful (even offered babysitting during dinner) in making our trip as easy as possible. We were on the boat "the Passion" and there was a wonderful outdoor dining table that we ate at almost every meal, giving us nearly 360-degree views of the islands as we sailed to the next destination. It's one of the nicest yachts I've been on -- multiple different areas to lounge, a big screen TV/movie area, spacious bedrooms, and there was even a HOT TUB on the top floor! We would go back again in a heartbeat!"

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Diamond Princess by Princess Cruises
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy cruising Diamond Princess
  • Explore Singapore
  • Authentic Japanese culinary experience
  • Discover the major cities of Japan

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Sarah Potter has been great helping me with multiple itineraries and customer customization. She has been very patient with their changes and questions. Highly recommend them for your South Pacific vacation package needs.-Lisa"

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Island of Hokkaido Winter (Sapporo Snow Festival)
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Abashiri Prison Museum, opportunity to see the other world heritage sites
  • Unforgettable experiences await: Observe adorable penguins, polar bears, and other animals up close at the Asahiyama Zoo
  • Marvel at drift ice floating on the Okhotsk Sea from an icebreaker cruise and the Ryu-hyo Norokko train
  • Feel the chill in a -15c° room at the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum
  • Hike in snowshoes
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Themes

Cultural, Festivals & Special Events, Small Ship Cruise, Relaxing Retreats, Transformative

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Inside Japan Cultural Tour
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience walking Tour of Osaka
  • Walk through main areas of the city and through the Yasaka Shrine
  • Tour to the famous Fushimi-Inari Shrine, this shrine is famous for its thousands of red torii gates
  • Explore Tokyo
  • Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine, ‘cause you can’t leave Tokyo without visiting this spectacular Shinto Shrine next to the Yoyogi Park.

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I didn’t know what to expect on a group trip, but this ended up being one of the best vacations we’ve ever been on! Being an intense planner, I had a hard time giving the reins away, but it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Annie truly found the best of the best in Italy! We felt like we were on a luxury, private vacation that was perfectly customized for us! The tours, the food, the accommodations, while booked for the group, truly felt personalized, making the experience absolutely magical and so much fun! Not to mention, it was a huge value! Being in finance, I 'ran the number'. For accommodations, daily transportation, daily meals, and excursions, I thought the cost made sense. What I didn't factor in was the intimate experience. We ate amazing meals in local's private homes! Our tours were limited to our group and we we're shuffled into tour buses but privately chartered luxury vans to travel between destinations. It's hard to vacation without these amenities these days, I hope The Table Less Traveled continues to offer a new tour yearly, or else my vacations will be limited. :)"

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