Princess Cruises 2020 - Japan

4 port spotlights Not only does Princess® escort you to Japan’s most incredible port cities, we take you deeper into its storied regions. These stunning ports of call are the gateway to Japan’s islands that lie off the beaten path and reward with revered history and pristine natural wonders. BEST SHORE EXCURSIONS CRUISE CRITIC EDITORS’ PICKS hakodate hokkaido Explore Hakodate on the island of Hokkaido, with its seafood-rich Morning Market and historic warehouse district. A More Ashore Late-Night call allows you to access a truly memorable event: watching the city sparkle as the Mt. Hakodate ropeway cable car ascends the summit. kanazawa honshu Sail during the spring to experience Kenrokuen, one of Japan’s most treasured gardens. Wander through the narrow, winding streets of the samurai district, known as Nagamachi Samurai House Row, which sits at the foot of the Kanazawa Castle. kyoto (osaka) honshu Founded in 778, Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto is one of the most celebrated in Japan and renowned for its great veranda, supported by hundreds of pillars, which sticks out over the breathtaking hillside, towering over Kyoto. E X C L U S I V E Hakodate Excursion THE HERRING VILLAGE & FOLKLORIC PERFORMANCE Enjoy a music performance, a walking tour of downtown and a delicious noodle lunch. Kanazawa Excursion GOLD LEAF ART & JAPANESE SWEET MAKING Make tea ceremony sweets and your own gold leaf art on a half-day cultural experience. Kyoto Excursion FUSHIMI-INARI TAISHA & TEMPLES Explore the Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine; the Kiyomizu Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and the Ryoanji Temple, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ©JNTO