ASUKA III Cruises
A late-autumn Seto Inland Sea journey in brocade colors, experiencing the grandeur of Himeji Castle's White Heron Tower and the autumn foliage of Hofu in Yamaguchi, enjoying the poetic autumn of the Seto Inland Sea over 7 days.
Osanbashi Pier sits at the edge of the old foreign settlement: fifteen minutes on foot brings you to Chinatown, and the other direction leads to Yamashita Park and the Red Brick Warehouse. Haneda Airport is about half an hour away, so a night here before embarkation means an unhurried morning.
From the Airport to the Pier：Haneda Airport、Narita Airport、Yokohama Station (YCAT)、Nihon-odori Station
Half a Day Before Boarding：Zou-no-hana Park、Yamashita Park、Yokohama Chinatown、Red Brick Warehouse
One More Day After Disembarking：Minato Mirai、Sankeien Garden、Motomachi & Harbour View Hill、Cup Noodles Museum
Local flavours：Kiyoken Shumai、Chinatown Dim Sum、Iekei Ramen、Napolitan
Himeji is home to Japan's first World Cultural Heritage site, Himeji Castle, known as the 'White Heron Castle.' Together with the renowned garden Koko-en and Shosha-zan Engyo-ji Temple, it is a symbol of the history and aesthetics of the Harima region.
World Heritage Himeji Castle: Day Route：Himeji Castle、Koko-en Garden、Shoshazan Engyoji Temple、Himeji Station Front
Local flavours：Himeji Oden、Conger Eel、Akashiyaki、Banshu Sake
Hofu is the ancient capital of Suo Province and home to Hofu Tenmangu, one of Japan's earliest Tenmangu shrines. The ancient shrine, Kokubun-ji Temple, the Mori clan garden, and the accessible Ruriko-ji Five-Story Pagoda together represent the history and garden beauty of Yamaguchi.
Hofu Ancient Shrine and Gardens: Day Route：Hofu Tenmangu Shrine、Suo Kokubun-ji Temple、Mori Clan Garden、Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda
Local flavours：Yamaguchi Fugu、Kawara Soba、Iwakuni Sushi、Suo Seafood