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From AU$9,499* per person, twin share
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INCLUDES IMMERSIVE 10-NIGHT JAPAN RAIL TOUR | DISCOVER OSAKA, HIROSHIMA, KYOTO & TOKYO | INCLUDES ESCORTED TOUR OF MOUNT FUJI
From the temple-lined streets of ancient Kyoto to the timeless sophistication of a Princess Cruises voyage, this exceptional journey unites Japan’s storied heartland with the romance of the waves.
There is no finer way to discover Japan than by rail. Sleek bullet trains sweep you between the great cities, while characterful mountain lines like the Sagano Romantic Train carry you deep into forested valleys and along glittering rivers. Over 10 nights of escorted touring, the country unfolds at its own gentle pace: the hush of Arashiyama’s bamboo groves, a moment of reflection at Hiroshima, the snow-capped symmetry of Mount Fuji.
When the rails give way to the water, Sapphire Princess® becomes your elegant home from home. She traces a graceful loop from Tokyo, calling at lesser-known northern ports, crossing to lively Busan in South Korea, and pausing at poignant Nagasaki.
Immersive Japanese Rail Adventure & Princess Cruises East Asia Voyage Cruise & Rail Package
Ship: Sapphire Princess®
Duration: 24 Days/ 23 Nights
Departure 24 July 2027
Highlights:
- Hiroshima Peace Museum
- Southern Alps Train Tour
- Sagano Romantic Train Journey
- Bullet Train
- Mount Fuji
Package Pricing
Payment options: The use of part payment using your vacation credits is available with the Travel Flex benefit, currently available to Owners who are Lifestyle Gold and above.
| Prices Per Person, twin share | |||
| Stateroom | Sydney/ Melbourne |
Brisbane/ Adelaide |
Perth |
| Interior- IF |
AU$9,999 | AU$9,699* | AU$9,499* |
| Oceanview | AU$10,999* | AU$10,699* | AU$10,499* |
| Balcony | AU$12,499* | AU$12,199* | AU$11,999* |
| Mini Suite | AU$13,999* | AU$13,699* | AU$13,499* |
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| Bookings subject to availability. Valid for sale until sold out. Prices and availability correct at time of publishing. Prices above are based in lead in cabins – may be obstructed staterooms. | |||
Itinerary & Inclusions
Rail Journeys*
Bullet Train from Osaka to Hiroshima
Bullet Train from Hiroshima to Kyoto
Sagano Romantic Train Journey
Kyoto to Kanazawa Thunderbird Train
Bullet Train from Nagoya to Shizuoka
Southern Alps Abt Scenic Train
Escorted Tours
Osaka Castle half-day tour
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park half-day tour
Miyajima Island half-day tour
Fushimi Inari Shrine and Tea Ceremony
Kyoto half-day tour including Nijo Castle and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Reserved seat on the Bullet Train
Kubota Itchiku Art Museum visit
Views over Oishi Park with Mount Fuji
Full-Board Cruise
11 night full-board cruise on board Sapphire Princess®
Hotel Stays
2 night four-star stay in Osaka at the Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
2 night four-star stay in Hiroshima at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
2 night four-star stay in Kyoto at Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
2 night four-star stay in Shizuoka at the Hotel Associa Shizuoka
2 night four-star hotel stay in Tokyo at the Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
All hotel stays include breakfast
All Flights, Taxes & Transfers Overnight flights
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Itinerary
Day 1 Fly Overnight to Osaka
Your holiday begins as you fly from Australia to your destination.
Day 2 Osaka: Hotel Stay
Touch down in Osaka and transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. Japan’s spirited kitchen city greets you with neon-lit streets, canal-side bustle, and an easy, welcoming energy that sets the tone for the journey ahead. Overnight: Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
Day 3 Osaka: Tour & Hotel Stay
Spend the morning at leisure before an afternoon tour of Osaka Castle, the green-roofed fortress at the heart of the city. Its gilded turrets and sweeping grounds tell the story of feudal Japan’s most ambitious warlords. Overnight: Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
Day 4 Hiroshima: Tour & Hotel Stay (B)
Board the bullet train and glide west to Hiroshima, checking in for two nights. A half-day tour introduces a city defined by resilience, where moving memorials and tranquil gardens stand as a quiet testament to peace. Overnight: RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Day 5 Hiroshima: Tour & Hotel Stay (B)
Cross the water to sacred Miyajima Island, home to the famous Itsukushima Shrine and its great vermilion torii gate, appearing to float on the tide. Wander the wooded paths where tame deer roam freely. Overnight: RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Day 6 Kyoto: Tour & Hotel Stay (B)
Transfer to the bullet train for Kyoto, your home for two nights. A half-day coach tour reveals Japan’s cultural soul, a city of imperial palaces, lantern-lit lanes, and more than a thousand temples and shrines. Overnight: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Day 7 Kyoto: Tour & Hotel Stay (B)
Today, walk the towering bamboo groves of Arashiyama, admire the raked Zen garden of Ryoanji and the gold-leaf splendour of Kinkakuji, and ride the Sagano Romantic Train through the scenic Hozugawa gorge. Overnight: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Day 8 Shizuoka: Hotel Stay (B)
Take the bullet train east to Shizuoka, settling in for two nights. Set against tea-covered hills with Mount Fuji often on the horizon, this coastal prefecture offers a calmer, more rural side of Japan. Overnight: Hotel Associa Shizuoka
Day 9 Shizuoka: Tour & Hotel Stay (B)
Journey on board the nostalgic Oigawa Railway before connecting to the Southern Alps Abt Line, a charming mountain railway that climbs through dramatic gorges and emerald valleys deep in the heart of Japan’s high country. Overnight: Hotel Associa Shizuoka
Day 10 Tokyo: Tour & Hotel Stay (10)
Travel to Mount Fuji, Japan’s most sacred and revered peak, for an escorted tour of its lakes and lower slopes. Continue to Tokyo, your base for two nights in the dazzling capital. Overnight: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Day 11 Tokyo: Hotel Stay
Enjoy a free day to explore Tokyo at your own pace. Lose yourself in the energy of Shibuya, seek out serene shrines and pristine gardens, or browse the boutiques and backstreets of this endlessly surprising metropolis. Overnight: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Day 12 Tokyo: Embark Ship (LD)
With an array of entertainment, great dining options, and fantastic activity programmes, it’s no wonder Sapphire Princess® is considered such a gem. The elegant lounges, beautifully designed public spaces, and spacious pool areas provide the perfect atmosphere. Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Day 13 Relax At Sea
Day 14 Akita (BLD)
Discover Akita, a northern port framed by mountains and rice fields. Known for its samurai heritage and sake breweries, it offers a glimpse of a quieter, tradition-rich corner of Japan. Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Day 15 Sakata (BLD)
Once a thriving merchant port, Sakata charms with historic rice warehouses, elegant former geisha houses, and beautifully preserved gardens, all set beside the Mogami River as it meets the Sea of Japan. Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Day 16 Relax At Sea
Day 17 Kanazawa (BLD)
Step ashore in Kanazawa, celebrated for Kenrokuen, one of Japan’s three great gardens. Gold-leaf workshops, a preserved samurai district, and atmospheric geisha quarters reward those who linger. Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Day 18 Sakaiminato (BLD)
Arrive in Sakaiminato, a lively fishing port on the San’in coast. Famed for its fresh seafood and quirky folklore-themed streets, it makes a colourful gateway to the surrounding region. Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Day 19 Busan (BLD)
Cross to South Korea and the energetic port of Busan. Hillside temples, bustling fish markets, and golden beaches sit side by side in the country’s spirited second city. Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Day 20 Nagasaki (BLD)
Return to Japan at Nagasaki, a city of poignant history and rich cultural crossover. Its hillside churches and tranquil peace memorial reflect a fascinating story of resilience and renewal. Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Day 21 Kagoshima (BLD)
Discover Kagoshima, watched over by the smouldering Sakurajima volcano across the bay. Often likened to Naples, this warm southern city pairs dramatic scenery with relaxed hospitality and natural hot springs. Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Day 22 Relax At Sea
Days 23 – 24 Tokyo: Disembark Ship & Fly Home (B)
Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home
Important Information
- Bookings subject to availability.
- Prices are per person twin share, in Australian Dollars.
- Pricing corrects as of 7 August 2026 and may fluctuate due to changes in availability, surcharges, fees or taxes and currency fluctuation. The departure date is subject to change based on flight times specified during the booking process. Named hotels are based on availability and are subject to change without notice. Alternative hotels will always be of equal or higher star rating.
- Standard Travel Club Terms and Conditions apply.
- This tour is offered and managed by Imagine Cruising and their terms and conditions apply.
- Cancellation and change fees apply. Bookings are non-transferable.
- Travel insurance is not included in the package. Please ensure you have valid Travel Insurance or request a quotation.
- Prices are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change without notice. The prices quoted represent the best available at the time of publication.
- We do not assume responsibility for changes made by suppliers, as many departures are subject to capacity controls. Any updates to pricing will be provided at the time of your enquiry
Travel Flex ^ guidelines
- These offers are provided by Travel and Leisure Australia Pty Ltd ACN 090 083 613 (Developer) via the Travel Flex benefit as part of Lifestyle by Wyndham membership and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Travel Flex is available to all Lifestyle Gold members and above.
- You can exchange up to the equivalent of your annual holding of Lifestyle Qualified Credits toward Travel Flex:
- For Gold members, this will be between 35,000 and 62,999 credits per year.
- For Platinum members, this will be between 63,000 and 99,999 credits per year.
- For 100 Club members, this will be from 100,000 credits per year with a maximum cap of 150,000 credits permitted per year.
- For 200 Club members, this will be a maximum cap of 200,000 credits per year
- NOTE – only your annual holding of Lifestyle Qualified credits may be used; you cannot use saved or borrowed credits.
- Lifestyle Platinum and 100 Club members can make up to two transactions per promotional period (provided the total amount of exchanged credits does not exceed your annual holding of credits or the cap of 150,000 credits for 100 Club members).
- 200 Club members can make as many transactions as they like per promotional period (provided the total amount of exchanged credits does not exceed the cap of 200,000 credits for 200 Club members)
- Your credits must have a minimum of 6 months / 180 days validity for use with Travel Flex
- You must provide a Housekeeping Token for the first 19,999 credits and for each additional 10,000 Lifestyle Qualified Credits exchanged for Travel Flex.
- If you do not have enough allocated tokens per above, a fee of AU$139 is payable per 10,000 credits (or part thereof) exchanged.
- If you prefer to use fewer credits and more cash, we can adjust the pricing accordingly.
- This is a benefit provided by the Developer, Travel and Leisure Australia, and can be extended, changed, or removed at any time.
If you prefer to use less credits and more cash, we can adjust the pricing accordingly
