ASUKA III Cruises
A nine-day journey through Hokkaido and Tohoku in full spring bloom. Linger among Hakodate's Western-style streets and the late-blooming cherry blossoms of Goryokaku, and feel the spring of the Date clan in Sendai.
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
Sendai, the 'City of Trees' founded by Date Masamune, is adjacent to Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Great Views. The solemnity of Zuigan-ji Temple and Godaido Hall, the island scenery of Matsushima Bay, and the historical sites of the Date clan together create the history and breathtaking scenery of Tohoku.
Matsushima, One of Japan's Three Great Views: Day Route：Matsushima、Zuigan-ji Temple、Godaido Hall、Entsu-in Temple、Sightseeing Boat
City of Trees: Historical Sites Route：Sendai Castle Ruins、Zuihoden Mausoleum、Tagajo Ruins
Local flavours：Beef Tongue、Sasa Kamaboko、Zunda Mochi、Sanriku Seafood
Hakodate is one of Japan's earliest port towns, where the Motomachi slopes blend Japanese and Western influences, red-brick warehouses, and a world-class night view come together. The early morning Hakodate Morning Market is a microcosm of northern seafood.
Port Town Stroll & Night View Day Trip：Hakodate Morning Market、Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse、Motomachi Slopes、Old Hakodate Ward Public Hall、Hakodate Ropeway
Local flavours：Sea Urchin、Squid、Shio Ramen、Hakodate Seafood Bowl
Hachinohe, on Aomori's Pacific coast, is where fishing port culture meets Tohoku nature. Fresh seafood, the natural grasslands of Tanesashi Coast, and the autumn foliage of Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada create the deep autumn travel experience of Tohoku.
Oirase Gorge Autumn Foliage Extension：Oirase Stream、Lake Towada、Kabushima Shrine、Tanesashi Coast
Local flavours：Senbei-jiru、Hachinohe Mae-oki Mackerel、Squid、Seafood Rice Bowl (Kaisendon)
Ofunato is on the Sanriku Rias Coast, where the dramatic rocks and raging waves of Goishi Coast are nature's sculptures. You can also reach the World Heritage site of Hiraizumi, combining sea, mountains, and faith.
Goishi Coast Day Trip：Goishi Coast、Kaminari Rock、Anatoiso、Goishi Coast IC Park
World Heritage Hiraizumi Extension：Chuson-ji Konjikido、Motsuji Temple、Hiraizumi
Local flavours：Sanriku Seafood、Pacific Saury、Oyster and Scallop、Sea Urchin