Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:07

World Journeys’ off-beat Japan with PONANT

Yakushima forest walkway Yakushima forest walkway

World Journeys is promoting its PONANT charter cruises as a way to escape the crowds and experience authentic Japan.

The two 13-day cruises are aboard Le Jacques-Cartier and include shore excursions by Zodiac into less-visited ports, revealing insights into the history, traditions and daily-lives of the locals. 

The Essence of Japan cruise between Kobe and Yokohama explores the villages of the Seto Inland Sea, with departures 13 and 25 March 2027. The Hidden Gems cruise from Kobe to Kumamoto, 6 April 2027, cruises the Seto Inland Sea, the west coast of Kyushu and Yakushima Island. 

Prices are from $28,990 per person twin share in a Deluxe Stateroom which includes 12 nights aboard, all onboard meals and beverages (excluding premium), guided shore excursions and sightseeing, plus port taxes.  

worldjourneys.co.nz/destinations/asia/japan/

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