ASUKA III Cruises
Depart Kobe on a spring weekend for Hyuga, Miyazaki, the legendary land of the heavenly descent. Feel the warmth of the southern spring and the spirit of this mythical land.
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
Hososhima (Hyuga) faces the Hyuga-nada Sea and is a stage for Japanese mythology. The columnar rock formations of Cape Hyuga, the legendary Takachiho where the heavenly grandson descended, and renowned hot springs are woven together with rich mythological color.
Hyuga Coast: Half-Day Route：Umase (Hyuga Cape)、Cruz Sea、Komenoyama Observatory、Hososhima Lighthouse
Takachiho: Mythological Extension Route：Takachiho Gorge、Amanoiwato Shrine、Manai Falls
Local flavours：Hyuga Chicken Rice、Charcoal Grilled Local Chicken、Seafood、Hyuganatsu Citrus