Overnite LA to Tokyo!
2025年1月9日〜10日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Today we took a 11 plus hour flight to Tokyo, arriving January 10, about 3:00pm.
We were whisked away to the downtown Okura Hotel. Next day, we begin our 2-day private tour of Tokyo with Kenji!
Tokyo, Day One
2025年1月11日, 日本 ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
First full day in Tokyo! We are starting with a private 2-day tour: Imperial Palace, Beijing Jingu Shinto Shrine, lunch at a Japanese soba noodles restaurant, local Buddhist temple, and the Shibuyaもっと詳しく
Tokyo, Day Two
2025年1月12日, 日本 ⋅ ☁️ 37 °F
Today, we are off to our second day on a private tour: Ancient Tsukiji Buddhist Temple, Hama-Riku Gardens, Yeno Fish Market, Ginza Shopping District, and Yushukan Shrine & War Museum.
This evening,もっと詳しく
旅行者Looks like you’re off to a great start. Where can I find your itinerary or map? Would love to see pictures of the ship. Have a wonderful time! ❤️
Embarkation Day!
2025年1月13日, 日本 ⋅ ☀️ 41 °F
We had our final Okura Hotel breakfast buffet today, got our luggage out for the porters, and met downstairs for a coach to a fabulous venue - Happo-en - for a wonderful lunch which was to beもっと詳しく
At Sea, So Coast, Japan
2025年1月14日, Philippine Sea ⋅ 🌬 50 °F
Up at 6:30am, ready to join the day beginning with an egg white panini, yogurt parfait, and a veggie smoothie.
As we exited the Tokyo harbor, we had a great view of Mount Fuji from the Pacificもっと詳しく
Osaka, Japan
2025年1月15日, 日本 ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
We took a morningl excursion to Osaka Castle, Weapons, Armour, Artefacts; Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, plus the Four Sanctuaries Shinto Shrine, built in the 3rd century.
(The Sumiyoshi Taisha is the headもっと詳しく
Osaka to Kyoto
2025年1月16日, 日本 ⋅ ☁️ 37 °F
Today's highlights include the bullet train from Osaka to Kityo and visits to:
> Matsumyama Castle
> Kinkalu-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
> The Garden of Heian Jingu Shrine
At Sea
2025年1月17日, Philippine Sea ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
JP started the day with a glorious massage; Cathy and I worked on updating our journey on FB and FP.
Hiroshima, Japan
2025年1月18日, 日本 ⋅ ☀️ 34 °F
Today, we took the "HIJ-Art of the Japanese Brush" excursion to Kumano, where approximately 80% of the brushes made in Japan are still made by hand. The tour included the Fudenosato Kobo Museum, whichもっと詳しく
Beppu (Kyushu Island), Japan
2025年1月19日, 日本 ⋅ 🌙 34 °F
Upon our early morning arrival, we saw many smoky steam vents dotting the port village. By 8:30am, we were en route to our first 'landing' in Usuki Village to visit the castle ruins (built in 1562).もっと詳しく
Kagoshima, Japan
2025年1月20日, 日本 ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Another beautiful day in Japan. We sailed into a very nice port dominated by the imposing Sakurajima volcano. Our destiny today? A 60-minute coach ride ending in a tour through Chiran town where weもっと詳しく
At Sea
2025年1月21日, 日本 ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Today was both the US inauguration day and Martin Luther King Day. A big day in Washington DC.
The weather has finally turned warmer and I am out on our balcony drinking in the sounds of sailingもっと詳しく
Okinawa, Japan
2025年1月22日, 日本 ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Today, we have a panoramic coach tour including Umikaji Terrace (Amalfi in Japan), then returning to Naha City (capital), and finally, touring the Okinawa Prefectural and Art Museum for about 75もっと詳しく
Xiamen, China
2025年1月24日〜25日, 日本 ⋅ ☀️ 41 °F
Establjshed around 282 AD, Xiamen is a major Chinese city located on the Taiwan Strait coast. We toured the charming Island of Gulangyu. We were treated to a ride around the island in a littleもっと詳しく
Xiamen's Local Entertainment
2025年1月24日, 中国 ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
After returning from the Island, we were treated to a beautiful special onboard entertainment event: Xiamen's National Intangible Heritage Culture Show - consisting of two puppeteers, a singer, aもっと詳しく
Xiamen, Day Two
2025年1月25日, 中国 ⋅ 🌬 66 °F
Today, we were up early to tour two sites, South Putuo (Buddhist) Temple Heavenly King Hall, Laughing Buddha, and later the Xieman Museum, Valuable Atiquities
The temple was built more than 1000もっと詳しく
Xiemen Museum, Valuable Antiquities
2025年1月25日, 中国 ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Xiamen Museum possesses a collection about 20,000 objects in which about 4,000 objects are certificated as rare cultural relics. Most of the collections are ancient ceramics, paintings & calligraphy,もっと詳しく
Hong Kong, Day One
2025年1月26日〜27日, 香港 ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Wow... I have never seen such a wall of highrises in my whole life! The city is teeming with life and so many, many people!
Today, we independently visited the Hong Kong Art Museum and then took aもっと詳しく
Hong Kong, Day Two
2025年1月27日, 香港 ⋅ 🌬 48 °F
Our World Cruise is divided into many segments; durations of 8 tp 25 days each. Today is disembarkation day for some passengers and embarcation day for many new, excited cruisers coming on the nextもっと詳しく
Hong Kong, Day Two, Part 2 - On Our Own
2025年1月27日, 香港 ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
After our excursion and lunch, we walked the Avenue of the Stars.... people, busy road, many buses, high-end shopping -- for billionaires!
Sea Day
2025年1月28日, South China Sea ⋅ 🌬 66 °F
A nice, relaxing day. We both visited men's and women's groups after fitness.
Then... a great dinner and we enjoyed LIMELIGHT, a thrilling composition of Broadway Hits!
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
2025年1月29日〜30日, ベトナム ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Happy Chinese New Year!
We landed at about 9am in this UNESCO World Heritage remarkable 1ocation.
2,500 limestone, jutting out of the shallow sea, limestone karsts!
Early in the morning, weもっと詳しく
Ha Long Bay, Part 2
2025年1月30日, ベトナム ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
I blended yesterday's events with today's.
We are leaving Ha Long Bay at 1pm today, heading to Chan May.
Chan May (Hue/Da Nang), Vietnam
2025年1月31日, ベトナム ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
This morning, we had the opportunity to partake in the "Hue Heritage, Culture & Traditions" tour.
Cut in half by the Perfume River, Hue is home to a spectacular crawling citadel. Hue served as theもっと詳しく
Chan May, Part 2
2025年1月31日, ベトナム ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
This afternoon we took the "Ancient Hue & Perfume River" excursion.