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Timeless Japan – Hiroshima, Snow Monkeys & Singapore
Discover Japan and beyond on this exclusive CruiseAway Tour, designed by our Aussie cruise experts! Fly from Sydney to Japan for an unforgettable pre-cruise adventure, exploring Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Shirakawa-go, Tokyo and beyond. Discover gems like the Jigokudani Monkey Park, Mt Fuji, and the Imperial Palace. Then, step on board the Sapphire Princess and sail through Vietnam, China and Singapore. With seamless flights home to Sydney included, this tailor-made journey is packed with incredible sights, cultural treasures, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
25 nights
Timeless Japan – Hiroshima, Snow Monkeys & Singapore
- Sapphire Princess
- From Tokyo to Singapore
- 03/12/2026 - 28/12/2026
- Hotel
- Tour
- Flight
Escorted Tour Highlights
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- ● 9 day tour from Hiroshima to Tokyo
- ● Full-day Hiroshima tour, including Miyajima Island, the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Museum
- ● Osaka city tour with a visit to the Osaka Castle
- ● A tour of Nara with its Todaiji Temple and Nara Park with the free-roaming deer
- ● Half-day Kyoto tour, including visits to Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Golden Pavilion and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- ● Scenic drive to Takayama followed by a stop at Shirakawa-go
- ● Visit to the Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano followed by sake-tasting and lunch and then a visit to the Jigokudani Monkey Park
- ● Visit to the Mt Fuji 5th Station (2300m above sea level) and a Lake Kawaguchiko cruise
- ● Half-day introductory tour of Tokyo's highlights
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Your Tour Itinerary in Detail
Sapphire Princess, 03 December 2026
‣ Day 1: 04 December 2026 – Arrival in Hiroshima
● Upon arrival in Hiroshima, you will be transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
‣ Day 2: 05 December 2026 – Hiroshima and Miyajima Island
● Enjoy a full-day tour of Hiroshima and its surroundings, including Miyajima Island, the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Museum.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 3: 06 December 2026 – Hiroshima to Kyoto
● After breakfast, transfer to Osaka for a visit to the Osaka Castle. Continue on to Nara to explore the Todaiji Temple and see the free-roaming deer at Nara Park.
● Late afternoon transfer to Kyoto.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 4: 07 December 2026 – Kyoto to Gifu (Nagoya)
● After breakfast, enjoy a half-day tour of Kyoto with visits to the Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Golden Pavilion and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
● In the late afternoon, drive to Gifu (Nagoya).
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 5: 08 December 2026 – Gifu (Nagoya) to Nagano
● After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside to Takayama. Visit the Takayama Old Town and stroll along the Sannomachi Street.
● Continue on to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site before transferring to Nagano in the evening.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
‣ Day 6: 09 December 2026 – Nagano
● Visit the Zinko-ji Temple in the morning and enjoy sake-tasting and a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant after.
● In the afternoon, continue on to the Jigokudani Monkey Park for an unforgettable encounter with the snow monkeys.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
‣ Day 7: 10 December 2026 – Nagano to Tokyo
● After breakfast, you will be transferred to Tokyo with a stop at Mt Fuji on the way. Visit the 5th Station that is located 2,300m above sea level.
● Enjoy a cruise on the nearby Lake Kawaguchiko before driving on to Tokyo.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 8: 11 December 2026 – Tokyo City Tour
● After breakfast, explore the best of Tokyo, including the Meiji Shrine and the Imperial Palace.
● Afternoon at leisure.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 9: 12 December 2026 – Tokyo to Yokohama Cruise Terminal
● After breakfast, transfer to the Yokohama Cruise Terminal for the next chapter of your journey.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
See the full itinerary here.
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