Princess Cruises 2020 - Japan

Shikoku Kyushu RU RUSSIA CHINA SOUTH KOREA Vladivostok Otaru Hakodat Sakaiminato Maizuru Tsuruga Kyoto Hiroshima Busan Sasebo Hakata (Fukuoka) Kanmon Straits Korsakov (Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk) Aomori Kochi Takamatsu Matsuyama Beppu Nagasaki Gunkanjima (Hashima Island) Kagoshima Okinawa Ishigaki Miyakojima Xiamen Hong Kong Miyazaki (Aburatsu) Toyama (Fushiki) Wakayama Taipei (Keelung) Akita Miyako Sakata Ishinomaki Niigata Kanazawa Tokushima Kumano Tokyo (Yokohama) Kobe Osaka Shimizu Yokkaichi Gamagori Toba Hokkai Honshu R Y U K Y U I S L A N D S JAPAN TAIWAN 2 explore the ports Steeped in history and brimming with modern technology, Japan’s rousing cities and traditional landmarks beckon to be explored and understood. Witness memorials that represent human resilience, temples that reflect Japan’s enduring culture and bustling cities framed by towering skyscrapers. Akita, Japan Get to know Akita with a More Ashore Late Night port of call, timed to the harvest- themed Akita Kanto Festival with its incredible procession of 200 towering bamboo poles adorned with lanterns. Kobe, Japan Though famous for succulent beef, it was also know for Japanese art and culture during the 8th century. In Kobe, visit Nofukuji Temple, which holds one of Japan’s three biggest Buddha statues. Sakaiminato, Japan You’ll notice an array of whimsical characters in Sakaiminato: bronzed testaments to manga artist Shigeru Mizuki. Access to fresh seafood and classic Japanese gardens are also among the local highlights. Busan, South Korea Stroll through markets and temples, drive along coastal vistas and contemplate South Korea’s history at the 35-acre UN Memorial Cemetery. Hiroshima, Japan The past will never be forgotten in Hiroshima, destroyed and rebuilt from the ashes. A peace memorial now stands tall and the proudly restored Hiroshima Castle tells of the city’s history. Taipei, Taiwan You can’t help but notice Taipei 101 towering boldly against the sky. Beyond this landmark, explore Buddhist temples, herb markets and a rich collection of Chinese art. Okinawa, Japan Renowned as the birthplace of karate, this strategically located island also boasts rich military history sites, the vermilion Shurijo Castle and the always buzzing Kokusai Street. Kagoshima, Japan Enjoy well-preserved samurai houses, as well as nature’s wonders that include the active Sakurajima volcano and thousands of hot springs. ©JNTO ©JNTO