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Japans uralte Traditionen und legendäre Schreine
Osaka - Maizuru
Datum:
22.05.2025
bis
03.06.2025
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Die traditionelle japanische Küche, die von der UNESCO als immaterielles Kulturerbe anerkannt wurde, ist wie das Land selbst: fesselnd in seinen Kontrasten und seiner Schönheit. Lassen Sie sich von Osaka aus auf eine wahre sensorische und kulinarische Entdeckungsreise durch das Reich der aufgehenden Sonne entführen, in Zusammenarbeit mit Cuisine et vins de France und mit der außergewöhnlichen Anwesenheit von Christian Le Squer, Küchenchef mit drei Michelin-Sternen und 5 Toques im Gault & Millau-Führer und Philippe Bourguignon, bester Sommelier Frankreichs 1978 und Mitglied der Académie du Vin de France.
Galadinner, 4-Hände-Menü, kulinarische Vorführungen, Interview... Begeben Sie sich an Bord der Le Soléal auf eine brandneue 13-tägige gastronomische Kreuzfahrt, bei der die Liebe zum guten Essen die Landschaft unterstreicht, bei der die Geschichte der Samurai mit der Delikatesse der Geisha zusammentrifft und bei der sich die Düfte der Teeplantagen mit dem Parfüm der Kirschblüten vermischen.
Während Ihrer gesamten Reise profitieren Sie von einem bereits im Reisepreis inkludierten Landausflug pro Anlaufhafen und Person. Dieser ist aus einem vom PONANT sorgfältig zusammengestellten Angebot auszuwählen. Besuchen Sie auf dieser Kreuzfahrt beispielsweise das Wahrzeichen der Stadt Himeji, die zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe gehörende Burg, bewundern Sie den Itsukushima-Schrein von der Insel Miyajima aus und entdecken Sie die befestigte Stadt Hagi, die zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehört. Die Vielfalt der angebotenen Erlebnisse verspricht ebenso intensive wie abwechslungsreiche Momente (gesamtes Angebot unter dem Reiter „Reiseroute“ einsehbar).
Mit den Passatwinden des Japanischen Meeres fährt die Le Soléal zum südlichsten Punkt der Insel Kyushu. Toba, das Tor zur bezaubernden Ise-Bucht und ihrer prächtigen Rias-Küste, lädt Sie ein, einen einzigartigen Moment in dieser historischen Stadt zu erleben, wo einst die kaiserliche Familie residierte. Sie werden unter anderem Gelegenheit haben, Ise-jingū, den wichtigsten Shintō-Schrein Japans, zu bestaunen. Wandern Sie in Shingu auf den alten Kumano-Kodo-Pilgerpfaden, die zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehören und mehrere religiöse Stätten inmitten tropischer Natur miteinander verbinden.
Nach einem einzigartigen Zwischenstopp in der historischen Stadt Himeji kommen die gezackten Küsten der bezaubernden Insel Miyajima näher. Das zinnoberrote Torii des ikonischen Itsukushima-Schreins, der zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehört, liegt inmitten eines üppigen Waldes vor Ihnen. Weiter südlich lädt Beppu, das im ganzen Archipel für seine Heißwasserquellen vulkanischen Ursprungs berühmt ist, Sie dazu ein, sein grünes und friedliches Tal zu entdecken, in dem fast 60 Steinbuddhas thronen, die zwischen dem 12. und 14. Jahrhundert aus den Klippen gehauen wurden.
Ihr Schiff bringt Sie nach Busan in die ehemalige Hauptstadt der Silla-Dynastie. Diese kontrastreiche tausendjährige Stadt wartet mit zahlreichen Überresten auf, die von ihrer prestigeträchtigen Vergangenheit zeugen.
Nach der Entdeckung der charmanten Feudalstadt Karatsu setzt die Le Soléal ihre Reise durch die Seto-Inlandsee fort, um auf der Insel Honshu in Hagi vor Anker zu gehen. Sie werden von den engen Gassen, den traditionellen Häusern und den stattlichen Samurai-Anwesen des ehemaligen Feudalsitzes begeistert sein, dessen Symbol die mythische Burg Shizuki aus dem 17. Jahrhundert ist. Weiter im Norden zeichnet sich Izumo vor von Ihnen ab. Hier entdecken Sie Izumo Taisha, einen der symbolträchtigsten Schreine Japans, der Kami Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, dem Gott der Medizin, der Landwirtschaft und der Geschäfte, gewidmet ist.
Weiter geht es nach Tottori, einen unerwarteten Höhepunkt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt. In dieser alten Festungsstadt befindet sich eine der größten Sanddünen Japans. Strahlender Sonnenschein, ockerfarbene Dünen am Ufer des Japanischen Meers, der schaukelnde Gang der Kamele und vieles mehr. In der majestätischen Landschaft aus Sandriesen, die sanft von den Wellen des Windes umschmeichelt werden, scheint die Zeit stillzustehen. Entlang der Ufer der Präfektur Kyoto können Sie sich von ihren malerischen Städten verzaubern lassen. Ine und seine Authentizität aus vergangenen Zeiten, Miyazu und seine zauberhafte Bucht: Jedes bietet ein einzigartiges und verblüffendes Erlebnis.
Als letzte Etappe Ihrer Reise gehen Sie in der charmanten Stadt Maizuru an Land.
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06.03.2025 bis 21.03.2025
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03.03.2025 bis 21.03.2025
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Christian Le Squer
Christian Le Squer personifies French haute cuisine. More than a Michelin star chef, he brings that indefinable quality of emotion to his cuisine after a lifetime working with undimmed enthusiasm for reknowned Paris restaurants including Le Divellec, Lucas Carton, Taillevent and the Ritz. With the Opéra restaurant in the late nineties he earned a Michelin star within two years, then two and then three in 2002 at Pavillon Ledoyen.
Christian Le Squer continues to explore and expand his repertoire, encouraging associations that produce concentrated, condensed bursts of flavour with an afterglow like an exquisite perfume. With their aromatic impulses and persistence of flavours his dishes deliver like a fine wine with a lasting complex bouquet.
Key dates in the career of Christian Le Squer
1986: Graduates from the Vannes hotel school with a CAP/BEP in cookery
1996: At the helm of Café de la Paix, earns his first Michelin star at the age of just 34
1999: Takes the reins at the Pavillon Ledoyen, securing two Michelin stars
2002: Secures a third Michelin star for the Pavillon Ledoyen
2013: Joins the exclusive group of chefs awarded 5 Toques in the Gault & Millau guide
2014: Takes the helm of the restaurant Le Cinq and achieves two Michelin stars
2016: Obtains three Michelin stars, 5 Toques and 19/20 in the Gault & Millau guide
2016: Voted Chef of the Year by his peers
2022: Celebrates 20 years of holding three Michelin stars, a rare achievement as fewer than ten chefs in the world can boast such longevity since the Michelin Guide was launched in 1900
Language spoken: French
Photo credit: Anne Emmanuelle Thion
Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
For women:
- Simple dress
- Skirt or trousers
- Blouse
- Polo
For men:
- Pleated trousers or chinos
- Sports jacket
- Shirt
- Polo
Officer’s evening:
For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
For women:
- Cocktail attire
- Evening dress (if you wish to)
For men:
- Dark suit
- Tie recommended, possibly bow tie (if you wish to)
SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
ACCESSORIES:
- Polarized sunglasses
- Swimsuit (for the Spa on board)
- Gym wear (fitness)
- Battery charger and memory cards for your camera
- Mobile phone charger
- Hat/cap
HEALTH CARE:
- Sunscreen and after-sun lotion
- Medications and prescriptions
OUTFITS ON BOARD:
- Casual outfits for the day
- Smarter outfits for dinners
- Elegant outfits for Gala evenings
- White or black and white outfit
PRECAUTIONS:
In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
PONANT Aktivitäten
Cuisine et Vins de France
Das im für den französischen Wein mythischen Jahr 1947 von Curnonsky, einem legendären französischen Gourmet-Kritiker mit dem Beinamen „Prinz der Gastronomen“, gegründete Magazin Cuisine et Vins de France setzt seit 70 Jahren Maßstäbe in der Gastronomiepresse.
Marktführer, generationenübergreifend, einflussreich und Experte im Bereich Gastronomie und Weine, nimmt Cuisine et Vins de France seine Leser auf seinen Seiten mit in die Weinberge und Restaurants und zu Begegnungen mit den Chefs, den Regionen und ihren Produkten und zu denen, die sie herstellen.
In jeder Ausgabe finden die Leser, ob Hobbykoch oder Experte, auf die Jahreszeit zugeschnittene Rezepte für den Alltag und für besondere Anlässe. Als eins der Flaggschiffe der Mediengruppe Marie-Claire gilt Cuisine et Vins de France heute als maßgebliches Markenzeichen in der französischen Gastronomie.
Cuisine et Vins de France bietet in Zusammenarbeit mit PONANT auf gastronomischen Kreuzfahrten eine wahre Gourmet-Odyssee, auf der kulinarische Demonstrationen, Weinproben, Konferenzen, feine Mahlzeiten und Gala-Diners in einem luxuriösen und intimen Rahmen vorgestellt werden. Eine einmalige Gelegenheit, das Können französischer Küchenchefs und herausragende, von den Experten von Cuisine et Vins de France ausgewählte Weine kennenzulernen.
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Highlights
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Gastronomische Kreuzfahrt in Partnerschaft mit Cuisine et Vins de France und mit der außergewöhnlichen Anwesenheit des 3-Sterne-Kochs Christian Le Squer, ausgezeichnet mit 5 Toques im Gault & Millau-Führer und Philippe Bourguignon, bester Sommelier Frankreichs 1978 und Mitglied der Académie du Vin de France.
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Während der Kreuzfahrt werden zwei Galadinner sowie zwei Kochdemonstrationen vom Gastkoch orchestriert.
- Brandneue Kreuzfahrt zur Entdeckung des Reiches der aufgehenden Sonne mit seinen uralten Traditionen, seinem kulturellen Erbe und seinen symbolträchtigen Stätten
- UNESCO-Welterbestätten: die Feudalstadt Hagi, der Miyajima-Schrein, die alten Kuano-Kodo-Pilgerpfade, die Burg von Himeji
- Neue Anlaufhäfen: Toba und Izumo, zwei historischen Städte mit einem reichen Shintō-Erbe
- Möglichkeit, drei der emblematischsten Schreine Japans zu besuchen: Ise-jingu von Toba aus, den Itsukushima-Schrein von Miyajima aus und Izumo Taisha von Izumo aus
- Ine und Miyazu, alte Fischerdörfer mit authentischem Flair aus vergangenen Zeiten
- Aufenthalt auf der Insel Uwajima, zwischen feudaler Vergangenheit und uralten Traditionen
*Vorreservierungen der Landausflüge ab etwa zwei Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt möglich. Anfragen werden nach Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs und unter Berücksichtigung einer entsprechenden Verfügbarkeit bearbeitet.
Häfen & Landausflüge
22. Mai 2025 - Osaka
Einschiffung 22.05.2025 von 15:00 bis 16:00
Abfahrt 22.05.2025 um 17:00
Wie ihre große Schwester Tokio ist die Stadt Osaka das Ergebnis uralter Traditionen und einer fehlerfreien technologischen Innovation. Mit dem gewissen Etwas mehr an Heiterkeit dank der geografischen Lage an der Pazifikküste. Sie empfinden dieses beruhigende Gefühl gleich beim ersten Anblick der Burg von Osaka, die sich stolz zwischen majestätischen Wolkenkratzern erhebt. Und es verlässt Sie nicht mehr, weder in der Mitte der belebten Gassen von Dotomburi oder im seltsamen Viertel Shinsekai, wo die Uhren anders zu ticken scheinen. Vor Ihren Augen ziehen eine Vielzahl von Restaurants vorbei, welche die regionalen Spezialitäten auftischen: Takoyaki aus Tintenfisch und schmackhafte Kushikatsu in Form von Spießen.
23. Mai 2025 - Toba
Ankunft 23.05.2025 mittags
Abfahrt 23.05.2025 abends
Toba ist eine japanische Küstenstadt in der Präfektur Mie an der Küste des Pazifischen Ozeans. Toba liegt im Isé-Shima-Nationalpark und ist Namensgeber für eine majestätische Bucht mit einer Kette kleiner Inseln, die für die Schönheit ihrer Wälder und die Produktion von Austernperlen berühmt sind. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, den Isé-Schrein zu erkunden, den Wohnsitz der kaiserlichen Familie, der vom japanischen Volk als „Seele Japans“ verehrt wird.
24. Mai 2025 - Shingu
Ankunft 24.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 24.05.2025 am späten Nachmittag
25. Mai 2025 - Himeji
Ankunft 25.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 25.05.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Westlich von Osaka auf der Insel Honshu liegt Himeji, die Feudale. Aufgrund ihrer wunderschönen Burg, ein wahres architektonisches Meisterwerk und UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe, ist die japanische Stadt im Land und darüber hinaus bekannt. Ursprünglich im 14. Jahrhundert errichtet, dann im 17. Jahrhundert neu erbaut, scheint sie ihre Flügel wie ein weißer Reiher über der Stadt auszubreiten. Das ist übrigens auch ihr Beiname:die "Burg des weißen Reihers". Sie haben vielleicht das Gefühl, das Gebäude schon gesehen zu haben, denn es war schon öfters auf der Leinwand zu sehen. An dessen Fuß erstreckt sich der angenehme Garten Koko-en. Ein schöner grüner Übergang, bevor Sie eine Schale Ekisoba, die lokale Spezialität, kosten gehen.
26. Mai 2025 - Insel Miyajima
Ankunft 26.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 26.05.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Unzählige Schätze birgt die „Schrein-Insel“ Miyajima, die in der Seto-Inlandsee verankert ist. Während die zerklüftete Küstenlinie näher kommt, schlagen die Wellen gegen den zinnoberroten Torii, dessen beeindruckende Pfeiler sich stolz vor den fast unwirklichen Farben des Sonnenuntergangs abzeichnen. Im Hintergrund erscheint der große Shinto-Schrein Itsukushima, einer der schönsten Japans.
27. Mai 2025 - Beppu, Oita
Ankunft 27.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 27.05.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Beppu ist wegen seiner Onsen genannten heißen Quellen vulkanischer Herkunft in ganz Japan berühmt und gehört zu den beliebtesten Reisezielen der Japaner, die sich darin mit Familie und Freunden entspannen. Von Beppu aus fahren Sie durch ein friedliches grünes Tal, in dem 60 Buddhas, die vom 12. bis zum 14. Jahrhundert in den Stein gehauen wurden, majestätisch thronen. Die Statuen, die zum Nationaldenkmal Japans erklärt wurden, vermitteln dem Besucher ein einzigartige Emotion.
28. Mai 2025 - Busan
Ankunft 28.05.2025 am späten Vormittag
Abfahrt 28.05.2025 abends
Mit etwa vier Millionen Einwohnern ist Busan nach der Hauptstadt Seoul die zweitgrößte Metropole Südkoreas. Diese dynamische Hafenstadt im Südosten, die von dem warmen Wasser des Japanischen Meers umspült wird, zeichnet sich durch ein angenehmes und mildes Klima aus. Sie können durch die belebten Straßen schlendern und zwischen Galerien, Museen und buddhistischen Stätten ein einzigartiges Kulturerbe wie den elegant das Meer säumenden Tempel Haedong Yonggungsa entdecken. Auch an herrlichen Stränden und großartigen natürlichen Landschaften fehlt es nicht. Busan besticht durch seine Ruhe ganz wie dessen Einwohner, zu deren Begegnung Sie Gelegenheit haben.
29. Mai 2025 - Karatsu
Ankunft 29.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 29.05.2025 abends
Die Bucht von Karatsu ist von langen Sandstränden und einem großen Kiefernwald gesäumt, der vor mehr als 350 Jahren gepflanzt wurde, um die Küste vor dem rauen Genkai-Meer zu schützen. Vom Bergfried der Burg von Karatsu oder dem Gipfel des Mount Kagamiyama bieten sich Ihnen grandiose Aussichten. Im Norden der Halbinsel von Higashi-Matsuura haben die Wellen das Lava-Plateau ausgehöhlt und die wunderschöne Naturstätte der sieben Höhlen von Nanatsugama in den Basalt gegraben. Die Stadt Karatsu ist für die Qualität ihrer Keramik bekannt, die vom Kunsthandwerk des nahen Koreas beeinflusst wurde. In den Galerien der Stadt und in der Burg Karatsu werden neben wunderschönen Samurai-Rüstungen prächtige Stücke ausgestellt.
30. Mai 2025 - Hagi
Ankunft 30.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 30.05.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Im Süden der Insel Honshu umgeben von Bergen erweist sich Hagi als eine Stadt des Wassers. Denn sie ist auf der Mündung des Flusses Abu-gawa erbaut. Von der im 17. Jahrhundert errichteten Burg sind nur noch die Umfassungsmauern erhalten. Auf der Anlage befindet sich nun der Park Shizuki, wo Sie sich einen kleinen Spaziergang gönnen können. Die Stadt war einer der Wiegen der Meiji-Restauration. Sie entdecken deren reiche Vergangenheit entlang der von alten Häusern und Herrensitzen der Samurai gesäumten Straßen, oder in den zahlreichen Museen und Werkstätten von Hagi-Keramiken – eine jahrhundertealte Kunst, die auf der ganzen Welt hohes Ansehen genießt.
31. Mai 2025 - Izumo
Ankunft 31.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 31.05.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Wenn Sie in Izumo an Land gehen, tauchen Sie in das mythische Japan ein, das Land der Legenden und der Götter. Die Stadt beherbergt einen der ältesten und bedeutendsten Schreine Japans, den „Izumo Taisha“, der als Wiege der spirituellen Geschichte des Landes der aufgehenden Sonne gilt. In Izumo werden Sie das traditionelle japanische Leben zwischen Reisfeldern, Tempeln, heißen Quellen und Stränden kennenlernen. Hier gibt es viele traditionelle Gasthäuser und Handwerksläden, die von einer typischen und althergebrachten lokalen Kultur zeugen. Vielleicht bietet sich die Gelegenheit, die lokale Spezialität Izumo Soba, Nudeln aus Buchweizenmehl, zu probieren.
1. Juni 2025 - Tottori
Ankunft 01.06.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 01.06.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Tottori, eine Stadt an der Küste von San-In im Norden der Insel Honshû, verspricht absolute Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit in Japan. Gesäumt von üppigen Wäldern mit Bergschreinen, die lange als die Wohnstätten der Götter galten, umschließt Tottori in seinem Inneren die Authentizität vergangener Zeiten. Die Stadt in der gleichnamigen Region ist ein Symbol für Japan abseits der ausgetretenen Pfade und stellt sich als unerwarteter Höhepunkt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt dar. In dieser alten Festungsstadt, die die Überreste dieser Zeit noch immer bewahrt, befinden sich die größten Sanddünen Japans. Strahlender Sonnenschein, ockerfarbene Dünen am Ufer des Japanischen Meers, der schaukelnde Gang der Kamele … In der majestätischen Landschaft aus Sandriesen, die sanft von den Wellen des Windes gestreichelt werden, scheint die Zeit stillzustehen.
2. Juni 2025 - Ine
Ankunft 02.06.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 02.06.2025 mittags
Im Norden der Präfektur Kyoto, in der Bucht von Ine am Japanischen Meer, liegt dieses kleine Fischerdorf zwischen grünen Bergen und smaragdgrünem Wasser. Es gilt als eines der schönsten in ganz Japan. Ine genießt eine malerische Ruhe und hat sich seine Authentizität bewahrt. Die traditionellen Holzhäuser Funaya wurden über dem Wasser gebaut, um die Fischer und ihre kleinen Boote zu beherbergen. Der Besuch in Ine ist eine schöne Reise ins 18. Jahrhundert des Edo-Zeitalters und der Epoche der Kitamae-Handelsstraße.
2. Juni 2025 - Miyazu
Ankunft 02.06.2025 am frühen Nachmittag
Abfahrt 02.06.2025 am frühen Abend
In der Präfektur Kyoto, an der Küste des Japanischen Meers, verbirgt sich die bezaubernde Stadt Miyazu. Zahlreiche Kultstätten sind in der ganzen Stadt verstreut, wie z. B. die Schreine von Manai und Nariaiji, und formen eine schöne Mischung aus üppiger Natur und einem reichen Kulturerbe. Sie entdecken auch eines der drei schönsten Panoramen Japans: Amanohashidate, eine mit 8000 Kiefern bepflanzte Sandzunge zwischen dem Binnenmeer von Asokai und der Bucht von Miyazu. Der Legende nach stammt diese Sandbank von einer vom Himmel gefallenen Leiter, über die die Gottheiten Izanagi und Izanami einst in die Wolken gelangten.
3. Juni 2025 - Maizuru
Ankunft 03.06.2025
Ausschiffung 03.06.2025 um 07:00
Das an der Westküste der Insel Honshu in der Präfektur Kyoto gelegene charmante Etappenziel Maizuru lässt Sie eine der schönsten geschlossenen Buchten Japans entdecken. Ein Aufstieg auf das Observatorium ermöglicht Ihnen, die Schönheit dieses mit unberührten Inseln übersäten Meeresarms zu betrachten. Sie können auch einige Schätze traditioneller Architektur bewundern, indem Sie den Tempel Enryu-ji oder die Burg Tanabe-jo besichtigen. Die Stadt weist zudem Spuren einer reichen militärischen Vergangenheit auf: die ehemaligen Marinewerften, rote Backsteingebäude, in denen sich heute ein Museum befindet.
Le Soléal
Wie Le Boréal und L'Austral, die beiden vorherigen Schwesterschiffe, trägt Le Soléal die Handschrift von PONANT: Unsere Passagiere reisen an Bord von 5-Sterne-Schiffen mit erstklassigen Dienstleistungen an die entlegensten Enden der Welt.
Elegante Optik und raffiniertes Innendesign verbinden sich mit modernsten Technologien zu einem neuen Kreuzfahrtstil: Abenteuer in luxuriösem Ambiente.
Decks
Auf jeder Kreuzfahrt inkludierte Leistungen
Savoir vivre inklusive
Französische Lebenskunst (oder eine entspannte, internationale Atmosphäre an Bord der Paul Gauguin), aufmerksamer Service, feinste Gourmetküche, Freizeitangebote, Spa: Unsere Kreuzfahrten schenken wertvolle Momente voller Ruhe und Entspannung, Abenteuer und Entdeckung. Und mit unserer Vielzahl an bereits inkludierten Leistungen wird aus Ihrer Zeit an Bord eine richtige Auszeit vom Alltag.
INKLUDIERTE LEISTUNGEN BEI ALLEN KREUZFAHRTEN
- Vollpension, von der Anreise bis zum Tag der Abreise
- Hochwertige Gourmetküche in allen Restaurants
- Sämtliche Getränke in Markenqualität(1) in den Restaurants, Bars und der Minibar (darunter u.a. Haus-Champagner, ausgewählte Weine und Marken-Spirituosen, Bier, Mixgetränke, Wasser, Softdrinks, Säfte, Kaffee und Tee)
- 24-Stunden-Roomservice (ausgewählte Speisen)
- Butler-Service in ausgewählten Suitenkategorien(2)
- Kostenfreier und unbegrenzter Internetzugang an Bord(3)
- Abendprogramm, Shows und sonstiges Entertainment
- Zugang zu Fitnessbereich und Hamam/Sauna (je nach Schiff)
- Alle Hafen-/Sicherheitsgebühren
ZUSÄTZLICHE LEISTUNGEN JE NACH ART DER KREUZFAHRT BZW. ABHÄNGIG VOM SCHIFF
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20.05.2025 - FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + DISCOVER OSAKA 1N (PRE) + DISCOVER THE VILLAGE OF MIYAMA 1N (POST)
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€ 8'900
DetailsKYOTO AND NARA, IMPERIAL HERITAGE (4 NIGHTS)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Take advantage of four unforgettable days between Kyoto and Nara to discover the ancient imperial capitals. Immerse yourself in traditional Japan, between temples, meditation, Geisha dances and tea ceremony. This programme, rich in experience, will be the perfect prelude to your embarkation.
Day 1 - Osaka/Kyoto
Meet at Osaka International airport. You will be greeted by our local representative off your flight provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent.
Transfer from the airport to the Good Nature Kyoto 4* hotel selected by PONANT.
Lunch, afternoon, and dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Kyoto
Breakfast.
The tour will take you first to take part in Zazen, seated Zen meditation. Zazen is a way of training for monks to obtain enlightenment. It is considered the heart of Zen Buddhist practice. You will sit in the silent room separated from the ordinary life. Also, you will have a chance to experience Japanese tea ceremony. The tea ceremony is one of the most representative forms of Japanese beauty, and participating in a ceremony is one of the best ways to come into contact with the Japanese sense of spirituality.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Then, you will proceed to Kiyomizu Temple; kiyoi mizu means "pure water" or "spring water". Kiyomizu Temple is noted for its cliff top Main Hall with a broad wooden veranda offering a panoramic view of Kyoto and environs. The veranda is supported on a towering scaffold of wood. The Main Hall has been designated a National Treasure.
Enjoy some time at leisure to purchase souvenirs in the nearby shopping streets.
After your visit, you will return to your hotel to freshen up.
Before your transfer to enjoy a Japanese kaiseki dinner (consisting up of several small courses), you will stop in Gion, one of Kyoto's historic districts, with beautiful traditional houses. It is the city's Geiko district (geisha are known as Geiko in Kyoto).
Enjoy a Kaiseki dinner which is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner, with a Maiko (an apprentice geisha in Kyoto) and a Geiko (a full-fledged artist known as Geisha outside of Japan) who will perform.
You will then be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - Kyoto
Breakfast.
The tour will take you first to Kinkakuji Temple, or the Temple of the Golden Pavilion. It is a temple dedicated to the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third of the Ashikaga Shoguns, built a retirement estate there in 1398. After his death in 1419, the grounds were turned into a Buddhist temple for the Rinzai sect. The only building to remain standing of Yoshimitsu's estate was the Golden Pavilion. The upper stories are covered in gold leaf and the roof is topped by a bronze phoenix. It was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1994.
You will then arrive at Ryoan-ji Temple, literally "The Temple of the Dragon at Peace". It belongs to the Myoshin-ji school of the Rinzai branch of Zen Buddhism. The name of the temple evokes its famous 15th-century rock garden, considered one of the masterpieces of Japanese Zen culture. It is the country's most-visited rock garden.
Enjoy a Japanese style lunch served in a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will proceed to Arashiyama region, located on the western outskirts of Kyoto, and the Tenryuji Temple, founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339. As a temple related to both the Ashikaga family and Emperor Godaigo, the temple is held in high esteem.
Stroll through the 14th Century landscape garden, featuring Ryumon Falls and a stone bridge. This garden is part of part of the « Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto » and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Legend has it that if one day a fish were to swim up the Ryumon Falls, it would turn into a dragon. Enjoy a stroll through the bamboo groves, a natural beauty that is one of the region's main attractions.
Transfer back to your hotel for a short break to freshen up.
Enjoy a Japanese Shabu-shabu dinner served in a local restaurant. For your meal, a pot of boiling water to cook food will be placed on your table. You will dip thin slices of beef and fresh vegetables into a pot of broth several times for few seconds. "Shabu-shabu" is the sound of the meat swished in the broth.
You will then be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - Kyoto
Breakfast.
You will start your day with an immersion in Japanese tradition. Through the transcendent thumping rhythms, you will discover the art of the taiko, the large drum sculpted from elm or keyaki (zelkova or Japanese elm) wood. The word "taiko" also designates the way of playing the drum, meaning that the instrument and the way of playing its music are thus inextricably linked. Legend has it that the divinity of mirth, Uzume, helped the gods bring light to earth by drawing the goddess of sun, Amaterasu, out of her cave. To do this, she danced on a barrel, thus creating the taiko.
Then, dressed in kimono, a symbol of Japanese culture, you'll enjoy Japanese calligraphy, considered the art of achieving longevity and mastery of body and mind. Buddhist monks use calligraphy as a form of meditation. Dressed in kimono, symbol of Japanese culture.
A lunch will be served in a local restaurant (Japanese menu).
Optional activity (additional supplement): Fushimi-inari Shrine and dinner - limited to 35 participants.
Dinner will be at leisure if you have not chosen the optional activity.
Extend your day of discovery by letting yourself be tempted by an all-new experience that will plunge you into traditional Japan.
You will leave the hotel with your guide by private car.
First, you will arrive at Fushimi-Inari Shrine. This is the site where you can see hundreds of vermillion torii gates lining up, making a tunnel, one of the most iconic views in the country. Fushimi-Inari is the head shrine of some 40,000 Inari shrines located throughout the land. It was founded in 711 and is dedicated to five Shinto deities.
Then, you will be transferred to a restaurant for your dinner.
You will be drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 - Kyoto/Nara/Osaka
Breakfast before check-out.
To start your day, you will set off to meet the monumental bronze Buddha, who takes centre stage in the heart of the Todai-ji Temple. The building rises majestically in Nara Park. Commissioned in 743 by Emperor Shômu when Nara was the imperial capital of Japan, it took eight years to build and was restored during the Edo era. Standing 47 metres (150 feet) high and with enormous wooden pillars , the ancestral Great Buddha Hall remains the world's largest wooden building, earning its inclusion on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Then, you will continue with a visit of Nara's most celebrated shrine, Kasuga Taisha. Established in 768 and listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, its vermilion-red lacquered buildings form a striking contrast with the surrounding vegetation. Nearly two thousand bronze and stone lanterns line the sanctuary, and a thousand metal lanterns hang along the corridors.
Before lunch, you will stroll through the Isui-en Garden, a traditional Japanese garden created at the end of the 17th century as the private garden of a rich merchant and opened in the middle of the 19th century. Meticulously planned and maintained, it reveals the art of Japanese garden design, seeking balance and harmony while paying homage to the beauty of nature. It consists of two spaces: Minami Shin-en, in the heart of which you will discover a pond, a waterfall and a tea house; and Kita Shin-e, consisting of a bamboo grove, a small stream and a variety of flowering cherry trees and Japanese maples.
Enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant.
You will then be transferred to the port of Osaka to embark on board your ship. It is approximately a one-and-a-half-hour drive.
Your hotel:
The Good Nature Kyoto, located in the heart of Kyoto, is a true oasis of well-being. Each room is thoughtfully designed to provide a tranquil space, featuring breathtaking views of the city or the surrounding gardens. Experience serenity and comfort in a setting that embraces both nature and culture.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
- 4-night accommodation in Standard room at the Good Nature Kyoto 4* hotel selected by PONANT, local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
- Meals as mentioned in the programme.
- Beverages package during meals (water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 glass of wine + 1 Japanese tea).
- Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
- The services of a local English-speaking guide.
- Hospitality desk at the hotel, the day of your arrival.
Your programme does not include:
- Lunch and dinner on day 1, dinner on day 4.
- Personal expenses.
- Visa if necessary.
- Tips for the driver and local guide.
- Other services not mentioned in the programme.
- Early check-in upon arrival at your hotel.
Please note:
- It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
- Official hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m.
- Official hotel check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
- For guests booking an early flight schedule, we suggest an optional package (with extra fees) in order to have an early check-in at the Okura Kyoto 5* hotel. If you would like to have access to your room before official check-in time, please contact your travel agent for further detail.
- The local currency is the yen. We recommend that you bring the amount of money you will need for the trip, or you can use your credit card to withdraw yen from the cash machines (note that only Japan Post Bank & Seven Eleven machines accept foreign credit cards).
- You will have to take off your shoes before entering any of the temples. During visits, it is advisable to respect dress codes (covering the upper body and legs below the knees).
- There will be long walk on unpaved and bumpy roads with some stairs. Many steep steps involved. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
- Baggage allowance: 1 piece of baggage with a maximum of weight of 20 kg for the regular flight. We have included 3 extra kg, so you are allowed to check-in 1 piece of baggage of a maximum weight of 23 kg. Hand baggage: 1 piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg for which we have included 2 extra kg, so you are allowed to take a hand baggage of a maximum weight of 12 kg, and the sum of three dimensions shall not exceed 115 cm (45in) (55 x 40 x 25 cm) or (22 x 16 x 10 inches).
Contact of your hotel:
Hotel Good Nature Kyoto
318-6 Inari-cho, kawaramachidori shijosagaru,
Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Telephone : (+81) 75 352 6730
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 3'050
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.DISCOVER OSAKA (1 NIGHT)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Take advantage of one unforgettable day to discover the historical and cultural heritage of Osaka, Japan’s first capital. This programme will be the perfect prelude to your embarkation.
Day 1 – Osaka
Meet at Kansai International airport – Arrival Hall (look for PONANT sign). You will be greeted by our local representative off your flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Transfer from the airport located in Osaka to the hotel Centara Osaka 5*.
Day and meals at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Osaka
After breakfast and check-out, you will board the coach for a full day sightseeing tour of Osaka, the second largest city in Japan and the biggest merchant city in Western Japan.
You will start your exploration with a visit of the Umeda Sky Building. It is one of Japan's most iconic skyscrapers, blending architectural innovation with cultural immersion. Situated in the bustling Umeda district, this 173-meter-tall structure stands out with its bold and futuristic design, composed of two towers connected at the top by a striking observation platform.
Enjoy a Japanese style lunch in a local restaurant.
You will then proceed to Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine. The entire Sumiyoshi Taisha, dating from the third century and rebuilt from the nineteenth century, classified “National Treasure” is dedicated to the four kami gods, of the sea and sea voyage, agriculture, diplomacy and waka poetry. The Empress Jingu (169-269), known for her conquest of Korea, is also worshiped. In the past, sea merchants would stop in Osaka to pray to Sumiyoshi Taisha, before returning to their ships.
You will then be transferred to the port of Osaka to embark on your ship.
Your hotel:
With its modern architecture, the hotel Centara Osaka is a stunning 33-story visual masterpiece located in the heart of Namba, the city's vibrant entertainment and shopping district.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
- 1-night accommodation in Standard room at Centara Osaka Hotel 5*, local standards (or similar) including breakfast.
- Meal as mentioned in the programme.
- Beverages package during meal (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer or 1 glass of wine + 1 Japanese tea).
- Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
- Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
- Lunch and dinner on day 1.
- Tips for the driver and local guide.
- Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.
- Early check-in upon your arrival at the hotel.
Please note:
- It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
- Official hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m.
- Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 a.m.
- For guests booking an early flight schedule, we suggest an optional package (with extra fees) in order to have an early check-in at the Centara Osaka 5* hotel. If you would like to have access to your room before official check-in time, please contact your travel agent for further detail.
- The local currency is the yen. We recommend that you bring the amount of money you will need for the trip, or you can use your credit card to withdraw yen from the cash machines (note that only Japan Post Bank & Seven Eleven machines accept foreign credit cards).
- During visits, it is advisable to respect dress codes (covering the upper body and legs below the knees).
- There will be long walk on unpaved and bumpy roads with some stairs. Many steep steps involved.
- Please be aware that a double room with a king size bed is not common in Japan. Most of the hotels do offer double rooms with twin beds. The double room king size bed is not guaranteed at the hotel.
Contact of your hotel:
Hotel Centara Osaka
2 Chome-11-50 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward
Osaka, 556-0011, Japan
Telephone : (+81) 6 6616 9945
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 890
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.Ancient Capital 4nts - Relais and Chateux
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme
Day 1 - Kyoto/Nara
On arrival at Kansai Airport at 2:00pm you will be met by our local Ponant tour respresentative and transferred to your hotel, the Noborioji Hotel Nara (Member of Relais and Chateaux)
If you are unable to arrive at the specified time, please make your way to the Noborioji Hotel Nara.
Lunch is at leisure
Enjoy dinner in a private dining room featuring dishes served from the open kitchen, paired with a selection of sake and wine. The cuisine is French, supervised by a chef from a 3 star restaurant.
Overnight at the Noborioji Hotel
Day 2 - Nara
After breakfast we set off to meet the monumental bronze Buddha who takes centre stage in the heart of the Toda-jo Temple.
The building rises majestically in Nara Park. Commissioned in 743 by Emperor Shomu when Nara was the imperial capital of Japan, it took eight years to build and was restored during the Edo era.
Standing 47 metres (150 feet) high and with enormous wooden pillars the ancestral Great Buddha Hall remains the worlds largest wooden building, earning its inclusion on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant
Continue your tour of Nara with a visit to the most celebrated shrine, Kasuga Taisha. Established in 768 and UNESCO listed, its vermilion-red lacquered buildings form a striking contrast with the surrounding vegetation. Nearly two thousand bronze and stone lanterns line the sanctuary, and a thousand metal lanterns hand along the corridors. Enjoy some time at leisure, after your visit we return to your hotel
Dinner at Hotel (French cuisine)
Overnight at the Hotel Noborioji
Day 3 - Nara/Kyoto
Enjoy breakfast before check out
Depart the hotel and head to Kyoto. We will visit Tofuku-ji, a place where you can feel the history and beauty of Kyoto. Tofuku-ji is the head temple of the Tofuku-ji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, boasting a magnificent temple complex. It was founded in the early Kamakura period by the regent Kujo Michiie. You will be able to enjoy the quintessentially Japanese scenery, including the famous Hojo Garden, designated as a "national site of scenic beauty".
For lunch you will enjoy "Shojin Ryori", a type of buddhist cuisine that excludes meat and fish based on buddhist teachings.
Afterward we will head to the Hotel Granvia Kyoto, excellently located at Kyoto Station.
Afternoon at leisure to explore Kyoto
Dinner is at a local restaurant
Overnight at the Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Day 4 - Kyoto
After breakfast we will depart from the hotel and head to the Gion area and tour the area by rickshaw.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant
After lunch we head to the histoic UNESCO listed Shimogamo Shrine. Together with Kamigamo Shrine,
Shimogamo Shrine is an ancient shrine revered as a guardian of the imperial palace. The shrines layout preserves the appearance of the Heian period, and the National Treasure main hall features an elegant cypress bark roof. AtShimogamo Shrine we will have a special guided tour. You will observe the process of dressing in a Juni-hitoe (12 layered kimono) still used in the traditional Aoi Matsuri festival, and hear explanations of the ceremonial attire. Afterward enjoy watching an elegant court dance accompanied by live gagaku music.
Dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight at the Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Day 5 - Kyoto/Osaka
Enjoy breakfast before check out
Departing from the hotel you will visit Nishiki Market, affectionately known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
It has a long history dating back to the Heian period when it was a place where shops gathered to supply fresh fish to the Kyoto imperial palace, as such it has supported the people of Kyoto for over 1,300 years.
Lunch at leisure in the market.
You will then be transferred approx 1.5 hours to the port of Osaka to embark your ship
Your Hotel
Noborioji Hotel Nara - 2nights
40-1 Noboriojicho
Nara City
P: 81-120-995-546
Hotel Granvia Kyoto - 2 nights
JR Kyoto Station Central Exit
Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori
Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Your programme includes:
- 2 nights in Deluxe Room at Noborioji Hotel Nara. Breakfast and dinner included
- 2 nights in standard room at Hotel Granvia Kyoto. Breakfast included
- Meals as mentioned in the programme
- Transfers, visits and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme
- The services of an english speaking guide
Your programme does not include:
- Lunch on day 1 and day 5
- Dinner on day 5
- personal expenses
- Visa if necessary
- Tips for the driver and local guide
- Other services not mentioned in the programme
- early check in upon arrival at your hotel
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 4'027
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.KYOTO AND NARA, IMPERIAL HERITAGE (4 NIGHTS)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Take advantage of four unforgettable days between Kyoto and Nara to discover the ancient imperial capitals. Immerse yourself in traditional Japan, between temples, meditation, Geisha dances and tea ceremony. This programme, rich in experience, will be the perfect prelude to your embarkation.
Day 1 - Osaka/Kyoto
Meet at Osaka International airport. You will be greeted by our local representative off your flight provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent.
Transfer from the airport to the Good Nature Kyoto 4* hotel selected by PONANT.
Lunch, afternoon, and dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Kyoto
Breakfast.
The tour will take you first to take part in Zazen, seated Zen meditation. Zazen is a way of training for monks to obtain enlightenment. It is considered the heart of Zen Buddhist practice. You will sit in the silent room separated from the ordinary life. Also, you will have a chance to experience Japanese tea ceremony. The tea ceremony is one of the most representative forms of Japanese beauty, and participating in a ceremony is one of the best ways to come into contact with the Japanese sense of spirituality.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Then, you will proceed to Kiyomizu Temple; kiyoi mizu means "pure water" or "spring water". Kiyomizu Temple is noted for its cliff top Main Hall with a broad wooden veranda offering a panoramic view of Kyoto and environs. The veranda is supported on a towering scaffold of wood. The Main Hall has been designated a National Treasure.
Enjoy some time at leisure to purchase souvenirs in the nearby shopping streets.
After your visit, you will return to your hotel to freshen up.
Before your transfer to enjoy a Japanese kaiseki dinner (consisting up of several small courses), you will stop in Gion, one of Kyoto's historic districts, with beautiful traditional houses. It is the city's Geiko district (geisha are known as Geiko in Kyoto).
Enjoy a Kaiseki dinner which is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner, with a Maiko (an apprentice geisha in Kyoto) and a Geiko (a full-fledged artist known as Geisha outside of Japan) who will perform.
You will then be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - Kyoto
Breakfast.
You will start your day with an immersion in Japanese tradition. Through the transcendent thumping rhythms, you will discover the art of the taiko, the large drum sculpted from elm or keyaki (zelkova or Japanese elm) wood. The word "taiko" also designates the way of playing the drum, meaning that the instrument and the way of playing its music are thus inextricably linked. Legend has it that the divinity of mirth, Uzume, helped the gods bring light to earth by drawing the goddess of sun, Amaterasu, out of her cave. To do this, she danced on a barrel, thus creating the taiko.
Then, dressed in kimono, a symbol of Japanese culture, you'll enjoy Japanese calligraphy, considered the art of achieving longevity and mastery of body and mind. Buddhist monks use calligraphy as a form of meditation. Dressed in kimono, symbol of Japanese culture.
Enjoy a Japanese style lunch served in a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will proceed to Arashiyama region, located on the western outskirts of Kyoto, and the Tenryuji Temple, founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339. As a temple related to both the Ashikaga family and Emperor Godaigo, the temple is held in high esteem.
Stroll through the 14th Century landscape garden, featuring Ryumon Falls and a stone bridge. This garden is part of part of the « Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto » and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Legend has it that if one day a fish were to swim up the Ryumon Falls, it would turn into a dragon. Enjoy a stroll through the bamboo groves, a natural beauty that is one of the region's main attractions.
Transfer back to your hotel for a short break to freshen up.
Enjoy a Japanese Shabu-shabu dinner served in a local restaurant. For your meal, a pot of boiling water to cook food will be placed on your table. You will dip thin slices of beef and fresh vegetables into a pot of broth several times for few seconds. "Shabu-shabu" is the sound of the meat swished in the broth.
You will then be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - Kyoto
Breakfast.
The tour will take you first to Kinkakuji Temple, or the Temple of the Golden Pavilion. It is a temple dedicated to the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third of the Ashikaga Shoguns, built a retirement estate there in 1398. After his death in 1419, the grounds were turned into a Buddhist temple for the Rinzai sect. The only building to remain standing of Yoshimitsu's estate was the Golden Pavilion. The upper stories are covered in gold leaf and the roof is topped by a bronze phoenix. It was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1994.
You will then arrive at Ryoan-ji Temple, literally "The Temple of the Dragon at Peace". It belongs to the Myoshin-ji school of the Rinzai branch of Zen Buddhism. The name of the temple evokes its famous 15th-century rock garden, considered one of the masterpieces of Japanese Zen culture. It is the country's most-visited rock garden.
A lunch will be served in a local restaurant (Japanese menu).
Optional activity (additional supplement): Fushimi-inari Shrine and dinner - limited to 35 participants.
Dinner will be at leisure if you have not chosen the optional activity.
Extend your day of discovery by letting yourself be tempted by an all-new experience that will plunge you into traditional Japan.
You will leave the hotel with your guide by private car.
First, you will arrive at Fushimi-Inari Shrine. This is the site where you can see hundreds of vermillion torii gates lining up, making a tunnel, one of the most iconic views in the country. Fushimi-Inari is the head shrine of some 40,000 Inari shrines located throughout the land. It was founded in 711 and is dedicated to five Shinto deities.
Then, you will be transferred to a restaurant for your dinner.
You will be drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 - Kyoto/Nara/Osaka
Breakfast before check-out.
To start your day, you will set off to meet the monumental bronze Buddha, who takes centre stage in the heart of the Todai-ji Temple. The building rises majestically in Nara Park. Commissioned in 743 by Emperor Shômu when Nara was the imperial capital of Japan, it took eight years to build and was restored during the Edo era. Standing 47 metres (150 feet) high and with enormous wooden pillars , the ancestral Great Buddha Hall remains the world's largest wooden building, earning its inclusion on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Before lunch, you will stroll through the Isui-en Garden, a traditional Japanese garden created at the end of the 17th century as the private garden of a rich merchant and opened in the middle of the 19th century. Meticulously planned and maintained, it reveals the art of Japanese garden design, seeking balance and harmony while paying homage to the beauty of nature. It consists of two spaces: Minami Shin-en, in the heart of which you will discover a pond, a waterfall and a tea house; and Kita Shin-e, consisting of a bamboo grove, a small stream and a variety of flowering cherry trees and Japanese maples.
Enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant.
Then, you will continue with a visit of Nara's most celebrated shrine, Kasuga Taisha. Established in 768 and listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, its vermilion-red lacquered buildings form a striking contrast with the surrounding vegetation. Nearly two thousand bronze and stone lanterns line the sanctuary, and a thousand metal lanterns hang along the corridors.
You will then be transferred to the port of Osaka to embark on board your ship. It is approximately a one-and-a-half-hour drive.
Your hotel:
The Good Nature Kyoto, located in the heart of Kyoto, is a true oasis of well-being. Each room is thoughtfully designed to provide a tranquil space, featuring breathtaking views of the city or the surrounding gardens. Experience serenity and comfort in a setting that embraces both nature and culture.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
- 4-night accommodation in Standard room at the Good Nature Kyoto 4* hotel selected by PONANT, local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
- Meals as mentioned in the programme.
- Beverages package during meals (water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 glass of wine + 1 Japanese tea).
- Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
- The services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
- Lunch and dinner on day 1, dinner on day 4.
- Personal expenses.
- Visa if necessary.
- Tips for the driver and local guide.
- Other services not mentioned in the programme.
- Early check-in upon arrival at your hotel.
Please note:
- It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
- Official hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m.
- Official hotel check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
- For guests booking an early flight schedule, we suggest an optional package (with extra fees) in order to have an early check-in at the Good Nature Kyoto 4* hotel. If you would like to have access to your room before official check-in time, please contact your travel agent for further detail.
- The local currency is the yen. We recommend that you bring the amount of money you will need for the trip, or you can use your credit card to withdraw yen from the cash machines (note that only Japan Post Bank & Seven Eleven machines accept foreign credit cards).
- You will have to take off your shoes before entering any of the temples. During visits, it is advisable to respect dress codes (covering the upper body and legs below the knees).
- There will be long walk on unpaved and bumpy roads with some stairs. Many steep steps involved. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
- Please be aware that a double room with a king size bed is not common in Japan. Most of the hotels do offer double rooms with twin beds. The double room king size bed is not guaranteed at the hotel.
- Baggage allowance: 1 piece of baggage with a maximum of weight of 20 kg for the regular flight. We have included 3 extra kg, so you are allowed to check-in 1 piece of baggage of a maximum weight of 23 kg. Hand baggage: 1 piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg for which we have included 2 extra kg, so you are allowed to take a hand baggage of a maximum weight of 12 kg, and the sum of three dimensions shall not exceed 115 cm (45in) (55 x 40 x 25 cm) or (22 x 16 x 10 inches).
Contact of your hotel:
Hotel Good Nature Kyoto
318-6 Inari-cho, kawaramachidori shijosagaru,
Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Telephone : (+81) 75 352 6730
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 3'070
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.DISCOVER THE VILLAGE OF MIYAMA (1 NIGHT)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Take advantage of one day to explore a traditional Japanese village surrounded by mountains. This programme will be a pleasant conclusion to your cruise.
Day 1 – Maizuru/Miyama/Osaka
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative.
You will depart the port for the village of Miyama.
In Miyama, there remain many thatched houses surrounded by beautiful mountains and streams. The scenery is one of a typical Japanese farm village that was once seen everywhere in Japan and has become very rare today. The area is now a Traditional Architecture Preservation Area. Some of the houses are still lived in by locals, some are turned into a small museum.
First, you will visit the Miyama Folklore Museum. Step inside a traditional thatched roof house to see how life was in the old days in the Kyoto countryside. On the premises, there are approximately 200 items on display such as traditional farming devices and so on gathered from the local area.
Your next stop will be the Little Indigo Museum. Established in 2005 by Hiroyuki Shindo, it is an Indigo studio with a collection of indigo-dyed textiles. Also, there is a gallery with Shindo’s Indigo pieces. He has been creating indigo pieces in Miyama since 1981, and his works have been exhibited in Japan and abroad. The museum building is a village house built in 1796 during the Edo period. The characteristic roof with seven pairs of saddles indicates that this house was once lived in by a village headman. There is a museum shop, giving you the opportunity to purchase your favourite small indigo-dyed pieces.
Then you will have some free time to stroll around Miyama’s Thatched Village. As you walk around, you will see an old-fashioned post box, stone deities. You can go and see a 400-year-old horse-chestnut tree at a local Inari Shrine, or have some coffee at a local café, or just simply walk around admiring the lovely houses. Enjoy getting lost in this beautiful village and make sure to take lots of lovely pictures.
A lunch will be served in a local restaurant (Japanese menu).
After your refreshing stroll in Miyama, you will reboard your coach and head for Osaka.
You will be transferred to your 5* hotel Imperial Osaka selected by PONANT.
Check-in.
Dinner will be served in the restaurant of your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 – Osaka
After breakfast and check-out, time at leisure depending on your flight schedule.
You will be transferred to Kansai International Airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Your hotel:
The Imperial Osaka hotel welcome you into a patrician atmospere of beguiling and care. Accommodations overlook fascinating cityscapes and the meandering Okawa River below, in spring alive with cherry blossoms.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.Your programme includes:
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1-night accommodation in Superior room at the Imperial Osaka 5* hotel selected by PONANT, local standard (or similar), including breakfast.
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Lunch (Japanese style) with beverages package (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer or 1 glass of wine + 1 coffee or 1 Japanese tea).
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Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
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Services of a local English-speaking guide.
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Hospitality desk at the hotel, the day of your departure.
Your programme does not include:
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Lunch on day 2.
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Personal expenses.
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Visa costs, if necessary.
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Tips for the driver and local guide.
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Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
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It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
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Official hotel check-in time is 2:00 p.m.
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Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 a.m.
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Late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis, according to your flight schedule. Contact your travel agent for further detail.
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The local currency is the yen. We recommend that you bring the amount of money you will need for the trip, or you can use your credit card to withdraw yen from the cash machines (note that only Japan Post Bank & Seven Eleven machines accept foreign credit cards).
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Baggage allowance: 1 piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 20 kg for the regular flight. We have included 3 extra kg, so you are allowed to check-in 1 piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 23 kg. Hand baggage: 1 piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg for which we have included 2 extra kg, so you are allowed to take a hand baggage of a maximum weight of 12 kg, and the sum of three dimensions shall not exceed 115 cm (45in) (55 x 40 x 25 cm) or (22 x 16 x 10 inches).
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Baggage allowance: 1 piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 20 kg for the regular flight. We have included 3 extra kg, so you are allowed to check-in 1 piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 23 kg. Hand baggage: 1 piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg for which we have included 2 extra kg, so you are allowed to take a hand baggage of a maximum weight of 12 kg, and the sum of three dimensions shall not exceed 115 cm (45in) (55 x 40 x 25 cm) or (22 x 16 x 10 inches).
Contact of your hotel:
Imperial Osaka Hotel
8-50, Temmabashi 1-Chrome, Kita-Ku,
Osaka 530-0042
Telephone: 81 6 6881 1111
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 670
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.TOKYO, BETWEEN MODERNITY AND TRADITION (4 NIGHTS)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 – Maizuru/Osaka/Tokyo
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.
You will be transferred by coach to Osaka airport for your domestic flight selected by PONANT to Tokyo.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our local representative.
You will depart the Tokyo airport by coach for the Okura Tokyo 5* hotel selected by PONANT, for checking in.
Dinner will be served in the restaurant of your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 – Tokyo
Breakfast.
You will first visit the National Museum of Tokyo which houses the world's largest collection of Japanese art, as well as ancient pottery, religious sculptures, Samurai swords, kimonos and many other objects.
Then, you will go to the very popular district of Asakusa for lunch, where the traditional atmosphere of Tokyo lives on.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant (Japanese menu).
After lunch, you will visit the famous Senso-ji Buddhist temple constructed in the 7th century. The main hall was first built in 645 to house a small golden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, that fishermen had hauled out in their nets several times. After the large Kaminarimon gate, you will walk down the long arcade called Nakamise-dori, before discovering a five-story pagoda, the highest one after the To-jin Temple south of Kyoto.
On the way back to your hotel, you will stop at the Imperial Palace Plaza. This historic treasure is built on the site of the former Edo castle, which, at its peak, was the largest in the world. Only the moats and the ramparts remain today. The main building is well-hidden in a small forest and is not visible.
You will have dinner in the restaurant of your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 – Tokyo
Your first visit will be devoted to Meiji Jingu Shrine. It is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. Emperor Meiji passed away in 1912 and Empress Shoken, in 1914. The shrine spreads over 700,000 square meters covered by a forest of 120,000 trees of 365 species donated by people from all over Japan. For many Japanese the shrine is both a spiritual home and an oasis in Tokyo.
Then, you will have some time to stroll around Omotesando Street. This avenue, "the front approach", originally served Meiji Shrine. It is one of the most fashionable areas of Tokyo with numerous high-endly qualified brand shops and sophisticated restaurants.
On your way to a local restaurant for your lunch, you will cross the globally famous Shibuya Crossing. Known as the largest crossing in the world, it embodies the bubbling, modern and prosperous metropolis. For the Japanese, the Shibuya Crossing is also the story of Hachiko. This dog would wait here for its master every afternoon at the same time, even after his death. The junction thus represents the two essential qualities of the Japanese: loyalty and perseverance.
You will have lunch in a local restaurant.
Optional activity (additional supplement): Afternoon visit in Tokyo - limited to 35 participants.
This optional activity requires a minimum of 10 participants to be privatized.
Extend your day of discovery and let yourself be tempted by an all-new experience that will plunge you into traditional Japan.
Take a private car with your guide.
First, meet with a craftsman who will teach you about Kintsugi (“golden joinery”), the art of handling gold leaf with grace. Kintsugi is the art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold — built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more beautiful pieces of art.
You will have the opportunity to learn all about the history of this elegant craft and even practice it and bring your creation home.
At the end of the afternoon, your dinner will be at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 – Tokyo
Breakfast.
Optional activity (additional supplement): Sumo stable - limited to 15 participants.
This optional activity is subject to various changes due to training situations.
Arriving at the sumo stable, watch the wrestlers train in the art of this ancient Japanese sport. Sumo wrestling began as a religious ritual before becoming an elite sport. It is believed that sumo first originated as part of a Shinto religious ceremony to welcome in the new year. Professional sumo developed during the Muromachi period (1336-1573).
Enjoy the sight of these traditional outfits and setting, while you take in the precise movements of the sumo wrestlers in action.
Then, you will enjoy an intimate experience in the heart of the Bonsai Museum. Through the art of Kunio Kobayashi, the museum's founder, you will be initiated in this traditional horticultural practice. Apprentices from around the world will tell you about the history of the art of cutting bonsai, a symbol of harmony and serenity.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
After lunch, the next visit will be devoted to the Hamarikyu Gardens. Overlooked by the skyscrapers of the Shidome business district, this traditional Japanese garden was created in the 17th century and has been designated both a Special National Historic Site and a Special National Place of Scenic Beauty by the Japanese Ministry of Culture. It features the only seawater pond dating back to the Edo era in Tokyo. In this calm and soothing oasis, you will enjoy the experience of a tea ceremony in the Nakashima-no-ochaya tea house.
You will then be transferred to the Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center. Shochu is an authentic spirit that originated in Japan. Produced mainly in southern Japan for over 500 years, it resulted from a combination of the basic sake brewing technique and the distillation method. The development of this unique method itself underlines the history of shochu. The oldest record of its use in alcohol production dates back to 800-750 BC in both India and Ethiopia. By the 13 and 14th centuries, it had reached China and several Southeast Asian countries. The technique entered the modern-day Japanese archipelago around the 15th century through trades between the southern islands and surrounding countries.
You will be driven to your hotel for a time at leisure to freshen up and rest before dinner.
Enjoy a Japanese Shabu-shabu dinner served in a local restaurant. For your meal, a pot of boiling water to cook food will be placed on your table. You will dip thin slices of beef and fresh vegetables into a pot of broth several times for few seconds. "Shabu-shabu" is the sound of the meat swished in the broth.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 – Tokyo
After breakfast and check-out, time at leisure depending on your flight schedule.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Your hotel:
The Okura Tokyo reveals Tokyo's traditional Japanese beauty, between simplicity and elegance, to offer a new vision of luxury by combining traditional and contemporary.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
- 4-night accommodation in Prestige room at the Okura Tokyo 5* hotel selected by PONANT, local standard (or similar), breakfast included.
- A domestic flight: Osaka airport – Tokyo airport in economy class on a regular airline.
- Meals as mentioned in the programme.
- Beverages package during meals (water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 glass of wine + 1 Japanese tea).
- Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
- Services of a local English-speaking guide.
- Hospitality desk at the hotel, the day of your departure.
Your programme does not include:
- Dinner on day 3.
- Personal expenses.
- Visa costs, if necessary.
- Tips for the driver and local guide.
- Other services not mentioned in the programme.
- Late check-out at your hotel.
Please note:
- It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
- Official hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m.
- Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 a.m.
- For guests booking a late flight schedule, we suggest an optional package (with extra fees) in order to have a late check-out at the Okura Tokyo 5* hotel. If you would like to have access to your room after official check out time, please contact your travel agent for further detail.
- The local currency is the yen. We recommend that you bring the amount of money you will need for the trip, or you can use your credit card to withdraw yen from the cash machines (note that only Japan Post Bank & Seven Eleven machines accept foreign credit cards).
- The optional activity afternoon in Tokyo requires a minimum of 10 participants to be privatized.
- The optional activity sumo stable is subject to various changes due to training situations.
- Talking during the training is not allowed as it may distract a wrestler and cause injuries. In order to respect the sumo wrestlers and their traditions, please communicate with the guide using the written notes.
- The visiting duration may be shortened depending on the health conditions of the wrestlers or by the stables decision. The sumo visit might also be cancelled on a short notice due to wrestlers health conditions or by the stable`s decision.
- You will have to take off your shoes before entering any of the temples. To visit temples, it is advisable to respect dress codes (covering the upper body and legs below the knees).
- No inner visit of the Imperial Plaza is possible for civilians. The palace is not visible but you will have the opportunity to witness the great historical Nijubashi Bridge.
- There will be long walk on unpaved and bumpy roads with some stairs. This programme is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
- Baggage allowance: 1 piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 20 kg for the regular flight. We have included 3 extra kg, so you are allowed to check-in 1 piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 23 kg. Hand baggage: 1 piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg for which we have included 2 extra kg, so you are allowed to take a hand baggage of a maximum weight of 12 kg, and the sum of three dimensions shall not exceed 115 cm (45in) (55 x 40 x 25 cm) or (22 x 16 x 10 inches).
Contact of your hotel:
Okura Tokyo
2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-0001, Japan
Telephone: (+81) 3 3582 0111
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 4'330
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + DISCOVER OSAKA 1N (PRE) + DISCOVER THE VILLAGE OF MIYAMA 1N (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 3'490
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + DISCOVER OSAKA 1N (PRE) + TOKYO, BETWEEN MODERNITY AND TRADITION 4N (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 7'150
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + KYOTO AND NARA, IMPERIAL HERITAGE 4N (PRE) + DISCOVER THE VILLAGE OF MIYAMA 1N (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 4'965
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + KYOTO AND NARA, IMPERIAL HERITAGE 4N (PRE) + TOKYO, BETWEEN MODERNITY AND TRADITION 4N (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 8'900
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.