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GR AND JAPAN

CULINARY THEMED
CRUISE
Star Breeze
TOKYO/YOKOHAMA TO KOBE/OSAKA, (or reverse ) | September 21, 2023
9* or 10 DAYS
Immerse yourself in Japan’s unique culture — celebrate a
respect of order, harmony, and self-development as you Sea of Japan Yokohama
embrace new technologies and celebrate ancient traditions. (Tokyo)
Admire Tokyo’s sparkling skyline bathed in glowing pastel Osaka
neon lights. Indulge in Takamatsu’s tiny restaurants and SOUTH Hiroshima (Kobe) Shingu Shimizu
generous portions of sizzling chicken, steaming noodle KOREA JAPAN
bowls, and mysterious seafood pieces shrouded in delectable Busan
fried batter. Escape to quiet, sandalwood-scented ancient
Shingu temples and join a jostling crowd in an aromatic Hashima Island Karatsu Takamatsu
Shimizu seafood market. This voyage remains one of the Nagasaki
most highly personalized and authentic explorations of Kagoshima
Japan’s iconic islands at the edge of the Far East.
PORTS OF CALL: Tokyo or Yokohama; Shimizu; Shingu;
Kagoshima; Scenic Cruising Hashima Island; Nagasaki; Busan; Karatsu;
Hiroshima; Takamatsu; Kobe or Osaka
DEPARTURE DATES: Star Breeze: May 6 , 16 ; Sep 21* , 30 † ;
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Oct 10, 20 , 2023
† Itinerary varies, visit WindstarCruises.com for details.
IN S ID E R T IP S Temple etiquette

• Bring along a pair of • Tattoos are taboo in public from ramen to collectible
comfortable slip-off shoes. pools, gyms, beaches, water toys in capsules.
Temples and traditional parks and onsens (bath • Japan is a community-
restaurants require shoe houses). If you have tattoos, oriented culture where
removal. The presence of cover them prior to visiting citizens put the good of
woven rice straw mats temples or sacred sites. the community over the
(Tamati) and shoe storage • Carry extra Japanese yen for individual. You’re more likely
shelves are your cues to stow the ubiquitous vending to blend in while following
your shoes. machines to try everything all posted rules on signs.

Go in-land and combine the best of the land and sea with the Kyoto & the Zen of Japan Cruise Tour.
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