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Day Destination

1 Depart the U.S.

2 Osaka, Japan/Kyoto

3 Kyoto

4 Kyoto

5 Kyoto/Himeji/Embark m.s. Le soLéaL

6 Hiroshima/Miyajima

7 Hagi

8 Matsue

9 Ulsan, South Korea, for Gyeongju

10 Moji

11 Uno for Kurashiki

12 Osaka/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S.*Cruise itinerary subject to change.

During high tide, Itsukushima Shrine’s great Torii, a gate between the spirit and human worlds, appears to be floating on the sea off the shore of Miyajima.

m.s. le soléalexclusively cHartered FIVE-STAR SMALL SHIP

INLAND SEA O F JAPANAccompanied by Dylan Davis

A N C I E N T T R A D I T I O N S O F T H E

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The opulence of Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto’s “Golden Pavilion” and former residence of a 14th-century shogun, is reflected in Kyōko-chi, “mirror pond.”

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in Kyoto◆◆ Three nights in the Five-Star KYOTO OKuRA HOTEL.◆◆ Full American buffet breakfast each morning. ◆◆ Welcome Reception.◆◆ Excursions in Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage site, including visits to Nijo Castle and the magnificent temples of Kiyomizu, Kinkaku-ji, Ryōan-ji and Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Transfer from Kyoto to Himeji.

on board tHe exclusively cHartered Five-star small sHip m.s. le soléal

◆◆ Seven-night cruise round trip from Himeji to Osaka, Japan, with port calls at Hiroshima, Miyajima, Hagi, Matsue, Moji, Iwakuni and Uno for Kurashiki, Japan; and Ulsan for Gyeongju, South Korea.

◆◆ Spacious, Five-Star, ocean-view Suite and Stateroom accommodations, each with a private bathroom.

◆◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.◆◆ All meals—continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and dinner—throughout the cruise, featuring fine international and regional cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings.

◆◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages served throughout the cruise.

◆◆ Visit to the renowned Himeji Castle dating from the beginning of the Shogun period, a UNESCO World Heritage site regarded as the finest surviving example of medieval Japanese architecture from the 17th century.

◆◆ Visit to Hiroshima’s compelling Peace Memorial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site honoring those who lost their lives during World War II.

◆◆ Visit to Miyajima (“Shrine Island”) to tour the UNESCO World Heritage site of sixth-century Itsukushima Shrine and its stunning Torii Gate, both of which appear to float on the water during high tide.

◆◆ Walking tour of Hagi’s old samurai quarter featuring visits to the early 17th-century Kikuya House, the former residence of a merchant wealthy enough to live among the samurai, and the 17th-century Toko-ji Temple from the Obaku School of Japanese Zen Buddhism adorned with 500 stone lanterns honoring Mori clan lords.

◆◆ Excursion in the Shimane Prefecture from Matsue, known as the “City of Water,” inland to the Adachi Museum of Art, featuring a vast collection of Japanese modern art and perfectly landscaped gardens.

INCLuDED FEATuRES

◆◆ From Ulsan, South Korea, excursion to Bulguksa Temple and the royal burial mounds in historic Gyeongju, the cradle of the Silla Kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage site, including a Korean barbecue lunch.

◆◆ Panoramic tour of Moji, including the Mekari Shrine, built by 14th-century Empress Jingu; the Akama Shrine, dedicated to the Emperor Antoku, who was killed in the Battle of Dan-no-Ura in 1185; Mimosusogawa Park; and the traditional Karato Fish Market, where professional chefs come from neighboring areas to purchase varieties of fresh seafood to prepare in their restaurants.

◆◆ From Uno, tour of Kurashiki located in Okayama Prefecture, known for its willow-lined canals and wooden merchant buildings featuring distinctive white walls, latticed windows and black ceramic square tiles dating from the 17th century.

enHanced travel services◆◆ Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).

◆◆ All excursions and visits, as outlined in the itinerary, with experienced local guides.

◆◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.

◆◆ Hospitality desk aboard ship.◆◆ The services of experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors throughout the program.

◆◆ Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information.◆◆ Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headset for each participant during guided excursions.

◆◆ Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.

ANCIENT TRADITIONS OF THE INLAND SEA OF JAPAN

◆◆ Exclusively chartered

◆◆ Launched in 2013

◆◆ Only 110 deluxe Suites and Staterooms

◆◆ Five-Star, sophisticated French elegance

◆◆ 100% ocean-view accommodations

◆◆ 95% of accommodations feature balconies

◆◆ Exclusive, custom-designed itinerary

◆◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise

◆◆ Certified “green” clean ship

FIVE-STAR SMALL SHIP m.s. le soléal

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Cruising Tahiti and French Polynesia o$800 per person oFrom $5995 per person, double occupancy (land/cruise only) Dates: February 4 to 14, 2016 Tour No. 041-02/04/16-012

European Coastal Civilizations o$800 per person oFrom $3995 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) Dates: April 16 to 24, 2016 Tour No. 095-04/16/16-012

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