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www.noble-caledonia.co.ukRitsurin GardenImmerse yourself in the unique heritage and culture of Japan and the serene beauty of South Korea on this remarkable voyage aboard the 118-passenger MS Island Sky. Sailing from Kanazawa, our comprehensive exploration offers a marvellous balance of ancient castles, serenely beautiful gardens and opulent temples and shrines combined with witnessing some stunning natural landscapes and the futuristic city of Tokyo. So many of Japan%u2019s and South Korea%u2019s treasures are accessible from the coast and our ten night cruise allows you to immerse yourself in the myth and mystique of these ancient lands whilst returning each evening to the peace and comfort of the all-suite MS Island Sky.Amongst the many highlights will be our visit to the historical city of Kanazawa with its traditional crafts and the 17th century Matsue Castle, one of only a dozen original castles in Japan. We will also discover the shrines and pagodas of Miyajima and see the Peace Memorial at Hiroshima. For the garden enthusiasts we will visit one of Japan%u2019s most famed gardens, Koraku-en and on Shikoku Island, one of Japan%u2019s more traditional islands, we will learn about bonsai cultivation and explore the beautiful Ritsurin Garden which dates from the early Edo Period. In addition to our partial circumnavigation of Japan, our course takes us past the southeastern tip of South Korea where we will spend a day in Gyeongju, the %u2018Museum Without Walls%u2019 and visit the Haeinsa Temple, considered one of the three great temples in Korea. We will also discover the picturesque coastal city Yeosu, which translates to %u2018beautiful waters%u2019, from where there will be the opportunity to visit the fortress town of Naganeupseong or to explore the area%u2019s natural beauty including wildlife viewing at Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve. During our voyage we will be able to witness a variety of cultures, natural wonders and architectural styles and all of this will be achieved with great ease in the company of just over 100 fellow, like-minded passengers. In addition, helping us understand all we will see and experience will be our expert Guest Speaker and Japanese guides who will travel on board with us and will add immeasurably to your enjoyment and understanding of this captivating region.The ItineraryPACIFICOCEANSEA OFJAPANJAPANSOUTHKOREAHiroshimaUlsanMatsueKanazawaTokyoMiyajimaKobeTakamatsuKoraku-enKurashikiBullet TrainGyeongjuKitakyushuUno-Ko MasanHaeinsaYeosuDay 1 London to Tokyo, Japan. Fly by scheduled flight to Tokyo.Day 2 Tokyo. Arrive and transfer to our central hotel for an overnight stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure.Day 3 Tokyo to Kanazawa. After breakfast in the hotel, a morning city tour will include the Meiji Shrine and Sensoji Temple. Continue to the train station to join the bullet train to Kanazawa where, on arrival, we will transfer to the MS Island Sky. Day 4 Kanazawa. Kanazawa is a thriving centre of the arts, long known for its lacquer ware, outstanding collectable pottery of the Kutani style, gold leaf workmanship, delicate hand painting of silk for kimonos and Noh theatre dramas. The narrow and winding cobblestone streets have a quaint photogenic charm with old fashioned streetlamps and wooden lattice KanazawaMatsue Castle