Sail through Japan’s poetic beauty during cherry blossom season.
From temple-crowned mountains to neon-lit skylines, journey across the islands to witness their contrasts in full bloom. Enjoy an overnight amid Osaka’s buzzing street life, then cross to Kochi’s timeworn temples. Visit Busan for Korea’s vibrant sea markets and shrine-studded shores. In Kanazawa and Hakodate, exquisite flower displays honour the fleeting majesty of this most cherished season.
11 PORTS
Yokohama (Tokyo), Shimizu, Kobe, Kochi, Nagasaki, Busan, Sakaiminato, Kanazawa, Hakodate (Hokkaido), Miyako, Iwate, Tokyo
2 COUNTRIES
Japan, South Korea
Agenda
Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan
Monday, April 12
Yokohama, 30 minutes from Tokyo by train, was Japan’s first port to open to international trade in 1859. The decision transformed the fishing village into the country’s most cosmopolitan city outside the capital. The Sankeien Garden, Chinatown, and the Port Opening Memorial Hall reflect 160 years of outward engagement, and the harbour views from the Osanbashi Pier remain among Japan’s most impressive.
Shimizu, Japan
Tuesday, April 13
Shimizu offers what may be Japan’s finest port arrival: the symmetrical cone of Mount Fuji rising above Suruga Bay on clear days, framed by pine groves and the Nihondaira plateau. The port is the gateway to Miho no Matsubara — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of pine-fringed beach with views of Fuji — and to some of Japan’s finest tuna and sushi culture.
Kobe, Japan
Wednesday, April 14 - Thursday, April 15
Kobe is Japan’s seventh-largest city and a major historic port on the calm Inland Sea, mentioned in works including The Tale of Genji and the Taiheiki. Home to 98 different nationalities, the city has one of Japan’s most diverse gastronomic cultures and a Sake Museum dedicated to the national spirit. Nearby Himeji Castle is widely considered to be Japan’s most beautiful feudal castle.
Koche, Japan
Friday, April 16
Kochi Castle, one of only twelve original castles remaining in Japan, features elegant black and white tiered roofs and commands views over the city and mountains. The Shikoku Pilgrimage route winds through the surrounding forested hillsides and temples. Kochi is also celebrated for katsuo no tataki, lightly seared skipjack tuna, and a thriving sake-brewing tradition.
Day at Sea
Saturday, April 17
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy the amenities of the ship with the L3 group. These blue sea days offer an ideal balance to busy days spent exploring ashore.
Nagasaki, Japan
Sunday, April 18
Nagasaki has faced the world for centuries, and its layered history shows in every district. The Dejima Island enclave preserves the legacy of Dutch trade; Urakami Cathedral and Oura Church speak to a long Christian heritage; and Meiji-era industrial sites form part of a wider UNESCO World Heritage network. The peace park and museum remain among Japan’s most moving memorials.
Busan, South Korea
Monday, April 19
South Korea’s second city, Busan cradles 3.5 million people between lush mountains and ocean scenery. Haedong Yonggung Temple, dating to 1376, perches on a dramatic cliffside above the East Sea, while Beomeosa Temple, established in AD 678, glitters with lanterns at the foot of Mount Geumjeongsan. Gamcheon Culture Village, transformed from a hillside shantytown of Korean war refugees into a canvas of flamingo-pink and lemon-yellow facades, is one of Asia’s most striking creative reinventions.
Sakaiminato, Japan
Tuesday, April 20
Sakaiminato, on the Yumigahama Peninsula, is the hometown of manga artist Shigeru Mizuki and celebrates its most famous son with over 170 bronze statues lining the main street. Matsue Castle — one of Japan’s twelve original surviving castles — lies nearby, and Daikon Island’s Yushien Garden offers one of Japan’s finest tree peony and lotus displays in season.
Kanazawa, Japan
Wednesday, April 21
Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture escaped destruction during World War II and has preserved many historic districts. Kenrokuen, adjacent to Kanazawa Castle, is classified as one of the Three Gardens of Japan, with an artificial pond, hills, Japan’s oldest natural-pressure fountain, and a teahouse dating to 1774. The Higashi Chaya Gai Geisha District, the city’s largest, is a National Cultural Asset with houses still used as geisha establishments.
Day at Sea
Thursday, April 22
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy the amenities of the ship with the L3 group. These blue sea days offer an ideal balance to busy days spent exploring ashore.
Hakodate, Japan
Friday, April 23
Hakodate port was one of the first to open Japan to international trade in 1859, reflected in its Western-influenced redbrick warehouses and a Russian Orthodox church with onion domes. The star-shaped Goryokaku fortress is visible in full from Goryokaku Tower, and glows with cherry blossoms during the season. A ropeway leads to the summit of 335-metre Mount Hakodate, offering one of Japan’s most spectacular night panoramas.
Miyako, Japan
Saturday, April 24
Miyako, on Japan’s Iwate coast some 600 kilometres from Tokyo, combines dramatic Pacific scenery with a celebrated local seafood culture. The city’s rugged coastline and one of Japan’s finest beaches are complemented by ryokan traditions and fresh local catches — a destination that rewards those who venture beyond the country’s better-known circuits.
Day at Sea
Sunday, April 25
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy the amenities of the ship with the L3 group. These blue sea days offer an ideal balance to busy days spent exploring ashore.
Tokyo, Japan
Monday, April 26
Tokyo is a vast metropolis that somehow manages to feel ordered, clean, and navigable. The Shinkansen arrives with second-level precision, the food ranges from three-Michelin-star kaiseki to perfect ramen at 200 yen, and the view from Shibuya Sky or Tokyo Skytree reveals an urban landscape of staggering scale stretching to Mount Fuji on clear days.
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Registration & Accommodations
The Ship
Silversea provides one of the most inclusive offerings in luxury cruising. Voyages include butler service in every suite category; a choice of restaurants, as well as in-suite dining around the clock, and premium beverages served throughout the ship; and a true all-inclusive service.
The ship, Silver Muse, is a first in its class and continues to lead the way in comfort, service, dining and quality. Every detail on board feels effortless — thoughtfully designed spaces, elegant all-suite accommodations, and attentive service throughout.
We make registration easy.
Our team will facilitate your registration directly with Silversea cruise line using the information provided on this form. Please note that no payments will be collected by L3 today. Once your registration is submitted, we will contact you to securely gather your payment information so that your deposit can be processed directly with Silversea.
Silversea sometimes has promotions that reduces the cost listed below. We will notify you of current pricing when we collect your payment information.
Pricing by Suite
Book this trip with a 15% deposit.
All payments are fully refundable until 151 days before cruise date.
Silversea’s ocean-view suites are some of the most spacious in luxury cruising. All include the services of a butler thanks to the highest service ratio at sea and almost all have a private teak veranda so that you can breathe in the fresh sea air by merely stepping outside your door.
We encourage you to look at what else is located on each deck because that may affect your choice.
Vista Suite
The Vista Suite provides generous living space for all travelers.
One bedroom: 334 sq ft with panoramic window
Double Occupancy $10,400 per person
Single Occupancy $23,300
Panorama Suite
The Panorama Suite provides generous living space for voyagers. Located on deck 9.
One bedroom: 334 sq ft with panoramic window
Double Occupancy $11,100 per person
Single Occupancy $24,700
Classic Veranda Suite
The Classic Veranda Suite provides generous living space for voyagers. Located on the lower decks in the bow.
One bedroom: 387 sq ft with private veranda
Double Occupancy $12,200 per person
Single Occupancy $26,900
Superior Veranda Suite
The Superior Veranda Suite provides generous living space for voyagers. Located on the upper deck and offering spectacular sunset views.
One bedroom: 387 sq ft with private veranda
Double Occupancy $12,700 per person
Single Occupancy $27,900
Deluxe Veranda Suite
The Deluxe Veranda Suite offers a comfortable living space, with a preferred midship close to the heart of the ship.
One bedroom: 387 sq ft with private veranda
Double Occupancy $13,300 per person
Single Occupancy $29,100
Medallion Suite
The Medallion suite offers spacious comfort with a generous living area, a private veranda that overlooks an endless ocean horizon, and a lavish bathroom with a soaking tub.
One bedroom: 538 sq ft with private veranda
Double Occupancy $18,100 per person
Single Occupancy $38,700
Pricing includes:
- Butler services in every suite
- Nearly one crew member for every guest
- 24-hour dining service
- Complimentary transportation into town in most ports
- Multiple restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
- Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines and spirits
- Onboard entertainment
- Spa and Fitness Center
- Unlimited free WiFi
- Onboard gratuities
