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Le Soleal, 12 Night Authentic Japan ex Osaka, Japan to Busan, (Pusan) South Korea

Cruise Le Soleal, 12 Night Authentic Japan ex Osaka, Japan to Busan, (Pusan) South Korea
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Soleal
Destination Asia
Brief Description 12 Night Cruise sailing from Osaka, Japan onboard Le Soleal
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 07 May 2026
Cruise Description With this itinerary, PONANT invites you aboard Le Soléal for a unique expedition cruise between Osaka and Busan. A 13-day escapade discovering a traditional Japan shaped by age-old traditions, natural wonders and mythical legendary sites.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, visit Himeji’s emblematic castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, admire the Itsukushima Shrine from the island of Miyajima, and discover the cultural heritage of Nagasaki. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments.

At the whim of the trade winds in the Sea of Japan, Le Soléal will sail towards the southern tip of the island of Kyushu. The gateway to the enchanting Ise Bay and its sumptuous ria coast, Toba invites you to enjoy a unique moment in this historic city, residence of the Imperial family. Among other things, you will have the opportunity to admire the most important Shinto shrine in Japan, Ise-jingu. In Shingu, walk the ancient pilgrimage routes of Kumano Kodō, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, connecting several religious sites nestling in tropical nature.

After a unique stop in the historic city of Himeji, you will head for Takamatsu, famous for its green expanses, tranquil ponds and magnificent Ritsurin Garden, considered one of the most beautiful in Japan. Then, you will visit Itozaki, a charming coastal town surrounded by green hills.

Le Soléal will sail towards the western part of the Seto Inland Sea. The jagged coastlines of the captivating Miyajima Island come into view. The vermillion Torii gate of the emblematic Shinto Shrine of Itsukushima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unfolds before you in a lush forest setting. Then, Hiroshima remains in the world’s imagination as the symbol of the nuclear disaster. Fortunately, like Nagasaki, the city has become one of the archipelago’s most peaceful towns and one of its most attractive. Only the Hiroshima Peace Memorial bears witness to the events that occurred in what is now known as “the City of Peace”.

Further south, Beppu, famous across the archipelago for its hot volcanic springs, invites you to discover its green and peaceful valley, home to almost 60 stone buddhas, carved into the cliffside between the 12th and 14th centuries. You will set a course southward to reach Miyazaki. Spend a unique time in this little corner of paradise featuring white-sand beaches, volcanic landscapes and rich local culture. Next, Le Soléal will sail to the bustling city of Kagoshima. Bathed in the waters of the bay that shares the same name, it is dominated by the majestic Sakurajima volcano, which stands guard on the horizon.

Once you have discovered the charming feudal city of Karatsu, Le Soléal will sail to Busan, South Korea's second largest city and the final stop on your unique cruise.
Sailing Dates
07 May 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $34,100 AU $17,490 AU $9,190
DEL AU $37,030 AU $18,960
PR4 AU $41,230 AU $21,060
PR5 AU $43,350 AU $22,120
PR6 AU $45,850 AU $23,370
PS5 AU $87,420 AU $44,150 AU $22,520
PS6 AU $92,040 AU $46,460 AU $23,670
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
7 May 2026 Osaka, Japan 6:00 PM
8 May 2026 Toba Japan 12:00 PM 9:00 PM
9 May 2026 Shingu, Japan 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
10 May 2026 Himeji, Japan 7:00 AM 9:30 PM
11 May 2026 Takamatsu, Japan 6:00 AM 9:00 PM
12 May 2026 Itozaki, Japan 6:00 AM 8:30 PM
13 May 2026 Miyajima Japan 6:30 AM 12:00 PM
13 May 2026 Hiroshima, Japan 1:45 PM 10:00 PM
14 May 2026 Beppu, Japan 8:30 AM 8:00 PM
15 May 2026 Miyazaki, Japan 7:30 AM 8:00 PM
16 May 2026 Kagoshima, Japan 7:30 AM 6:00 PM
17 May 2026 Nagasaki, Japan 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
18 May 2026 Karatsu, Japan 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
19 May 2026 Busan, (Pusan) South Korea 6:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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