ASUKA III Cruises
Depart Kobe and sail south to discover the spring charm of southern Japan: Tanegashima with its rocket launch base, Naha's Ryukyu culture, and the pristine nature of Amami Oshima.
In Kobe the mountains and the sea are only a few streets apart. The Kitano houses were built for foreign merchants in the Meiji era, the stone buildings of the old foreign settlement are now shops, and the waterfront lights up after dark. From the terminal, Sannomiya is a walk or a short ride away.
From the Airport to the Pier：Kansai International Airport、Kobe Airport、Sannomiya
Half a Day Before Boarding：Kitano Ijinkan、Kobe Port Tower、Former Foreign Settlement、Nankinmachi
One More Day After Disembarking：Nada Sake Breweries、Arima Onsen、Mount Rokko
Local flavours：Kobe Beef、Akashiyaki、Nada Sake、Western Pastries
Tanegashima is where firearms were first introduced to Japan and is also the forefront of Japan's space development. Azure coastlines and rocket launch sites coexist, with views of Yakushima in the distance—nature and cutting-edge technology meet here.
Space and History: Day Route：Tanegashima Space Center、Tanegashima Gun Museum、Kadokura Cape、Senbira-no-Iwaya Cave
Local flavours：Flying Fish Cuisine、Anno Sweet Potato、Tanegashima Local Sake、Seafood
Naha is the former capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom, where Shureimon Gate and Shuri Castle carry the memory of the kingdom. The emerald sea, Churaumi Aquarium, and the vibrant Kokusai-dori are representative of the southern islands' 'urizun' spring.
Ryukyu Kingdom and Southern Islands: Day Route：Shureimon Gate、Shuri Castle、Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium、Kokusai Dori、Shikinaen Garden
Local flavours：Okinawa Soba、Goya Champuru、Sea Grapes、Awamori
Amami Oshima is a World Natural Heritage island of subtropical laurel forests and mangroves, where the Kuroshio Current's sea and the craft of Oshima tsumugi silk intertwine. Naze is the island's gateway, offering both nature and local culture.
Amami Nature: Day Route：Mangrove Forest、Ayamaru Cape、Amami Park、Oshima Tsumugi Village、Kinsakubaru
Local flavours：Keihan (Chicken Rice)、Brown Sugar Shochu、Amami Seafood、Abura Somen