Yokohama (Japan) to Singapore Cruise on Seabourn Encore from Yokohama (Japan)

Yokohama (Japan)

Yokohama is located only half an hour away from Tokyo and effectively forms a part of the giant conurbation. Yokohama's Chinatown is the largest in Japan and dates back to the Opening of Japan in 1859. Tokyo is a huge, wealthy and fascinating metropolis that brings high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan and has something for everyone.  

Shimizu (Japón)

Kochi (Japón)

Beppu, Japan

Beppu is a city in Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, it´s a town located between the sea and the mountains. Beppu has not only usual hot springs but some sand and foot baths as well. One famous spot is "Beppu Kaihin Sunayu, Ashiyu", (”Beppu marine beach sand bath and foot bath"). It is 15 minutes by bus from Beppu station, on Route 10. Beppu Fireworks Festival, held in late July, is one of the biggest fireworks displays in Oita. Five thousand fireworks are set off from boats floating on Beppu Bay.

Hiroshima, Japan

The wounds of the first atomic bombing in history healed and Hiroshima is today a dynamic city, full of students and industrial commerce. The city counts with a Memorial Museum. Hiroshima has two places named Heritage Sites by the UNESCO: the Sanctuary Itsukushima in the Island of Miyajima abd the Peace Memorial of hiroshima. In the park Memorial you can visit the Peace Bell, the Peace Flame, the Memorial Cenotaph, the Statue of the Children, the Mount Memorial and the gates of Peace.

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Fukuoka (Japan)

It is one of the most important young cities in the country of the Rising Sun. Nowadays it is an atractive and modern city for the tourists: museums, temples, shopping malls and large ares for the entertainment. Considered as the cradle of the Japanese civilization. Places of interest: Temple Shofuku-Ji. It's importance lies in being the first Zen temple known in Japan. Temple Tocho-Ji Temple Sumiyoshi Nakasu Is the largest district dedicated to the fun and entertainment of the west of Japan, and a pint of reference of the city of Fukoka. Festival of the Dragon of Fukoka

Busan (South Korea)

Busan is the biggest port metropolis located southeast of the Republic of Korea. It's location is in the Valley of river Nakdong.

Nagasaki (Japan)

Nagasaki is a nice location in Japan, found in a valley of high hills. The opposite of other locations in Japan, in the ancient times Nagasaki was a comercial port for portuguese and dutch, and whose passage in the heritage of the city still remain. Some places you can visit in Nagasaki: Glover Garden, Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki Peace Park, Sofuku-ji temple, Lantern Festival (from mid January to mid February)

Kagoshima (Japan)

With its warm climate, beautiful scenery and its very own active volcano, Kagoshima has earnt itself the nickname of "the naples of the eastern world". The city of Kagoshima offers visitors large commercial centers including the Tenmonkan Arcade, restaurants offering local Satsuma Province cuisine and nightlife. Just a short boat ride away, the volcano of Sakurajima is a popular attraction. Its summit is split into three peaks, Kita-dake (northern peak), Naka-dake (central peak) and Minami-dake (southern peak) which is currently active.

Kyoto (Osaka)

Once the capital for over a millennia and found among the Western Honshu Mountains, Kyoto has a reputation for being the most beautiful city in Japan. Visitors have no problems keeping themselves occupied as the city boasts an unparalleled array of cultural sights and attractions. Spread out over its several districts, Kyotos numerous palaces, shrines, temples, gardens and other landmarks are all perfectly preserved while the city also plays host to several festivals thoughout the year

Miyakojima (Japan)

Keelung (Taiwan)

Located on the Northern point of Taiwan, Keelung is the gatway for visitors to the economic, political and cultural center of Taipei. Although a bustling modern metropolis, Taipei still treasures its rich history and tradition. The National Palace Museum holds one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese artifacts spanning Thousands of years. Other popular attractions for tourists include the Lungshan Temple, the Confucius Temple modeled after the original Confucius Temple in Qufu, China, the Pao An Temple and the Yang Ming Shan National Park/Yehliu/Hot Springs.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is frequently described as a place where "East meetsWest", reflecting the culture's mix of the territory's Chinese roots with influences from its time as a British colony. Hong Kong balances a modernised way of life with traditional Chinese practices. The fusion of east and west also characterises Hong Kong's cuisine, where dim sum, hot pot, and fast food restaurants coexist with haute cuisine. Hong Kong is a recognised global centre of trade, and calls itself an "entertainment hub".Hong Kong government supports cultural institutions such as the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. The government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department subsidises and sponsors international performers brought to Hong Kong. Many international cultural activities are organised by the government, consulates, and privately.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is frequently described as a place where "East meetsWest", reflecting the culture's mix of the territory's Chinese roots with influences from its time as a British colony. Hong Kong balances a modernised way of life with traditional Chinese practices. The fusion of east and west also characterises Hong Kong's cuisine, where dim sum, hot pot, and fast food restaurants coexist with haute cuisine. Hong Kong is a recognised global centre of trade, and calls itself an "entertainment hub".Hong Kong government supports cultural institutions such as the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. The government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department subsidises and sponsors international performers brought to Hong Kong. Many international cultural activities are organised by the government, consulates, and privately.

Hue Da Nang (Vietnam)

Da Nang is a portuary city in Vietnam, South China Sea. It has around 770.000 inhabitants and it is located in the central part of Vietnam, 764 kilometers south of Hanoi, and about 25 kilometers of the city of Hoi An named World Heritage by the UNESCO.

Ho Chi Minh City (Vietman)

The city of Ho Chi Minh is the heart and soul of Vietnam. Like an industrial center, dynamic and fervent, it is the biggest metropolis, the economical capital and the cultural hub. The streets are great part of the urban life, they host a large amount of shops, road stalls and street merchants that expose their goods in the streets. between the most important monuments we can find Giac Lam Pagoda, the neoromanic cathedral of Notre Dame, the Reunification palace, the Cholon market and the old United States. the center of Saigon is a perfect place to go on sundays and the festive nights. The streets are full of young people, that cross the city on a bike or motorbike. The area of the municipal theatre is the point of reunion of the modern youngsters.

Singapore

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world´s most prosperous countries and boasts the world´s busiest port. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant night-life scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover. Singapore prides itself on being a multi-racial country, and has a diverse culture despite its small size.