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13-night Sakura Seas Westbound: Japan & South Korea Cruise/Land Package

OFFER ID 1630993

Cruise Line
Tauck - Cruise Division
Ship
Le Soléal for Tauck
Destination
Tokyo/Seoul
Departure Date
Apr 19, 2026
Length
13
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Ship Info  |  Le Soléal for Tauck
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Tokyo
Arrive
04/19/2026
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Depart
04/19/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Wheeling Your Way Through Tokyo - 6 Hours

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Wheeling Your Way Through Tokyo - 6 Hours

Forget the bus, get out of the car, and by no means take the subway – experience Tokyo by bicycle a seemingly unusual way to explore one of the world’s largest megalopolises. But once on your bike and pedaling through the city’s many and varied neighborhoods you will experience Tokyo in a truly unique way.

You will transfer to Chuo-ku, Tokyo  where you choose your bicycle and try it out before setting off. Once ready and under the supervision of your cycling guide set off for the Tour de Tokyo pedaling your way through some of the distinctive districts that make Tokyo so memorable:–

↓
Tsukishima (traditional market area famed for its monjayaki savoury pancake) and Tsukiji Outer Market the largest seafood market in the world.
↓
Ginza (Tokyo’s chic shopping district – the city’s “Fifth Avenue”)
↓
Shinbashi Station (Japan’s oldest railway station)
↓
Azabu Juban Village (eclectic, eccentric and exciting – where trendy meets traditional)
↓
Roppongi, Aoyama and Harajuku & Omotesando (iconic architecture and fashion forward for today’s Tokyo)
↓
Yoyogi Park (site of the 1964 Olympic Village – weather permitting enjoy a picnic lunch)
↓
The New National Stadium (site of the 2020 Opening Ceremonies)
↓
Meiji Jingu Shrine (Tokyo’s revered Shinto Shrine set within a verdant forest park)
↓
Yoyogi National Stadium (Tange Kenzo’s stunning design for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games)
↓
Jingu Gaien Mall (the beautiful Gingko lined Avenue)
↓
Akasaka Palace (the magnificent State Guest House)
↓
Parliament House (the site of the National Diet)
↓
Imperial Palace Grounds (The Iconic Nijubashi Bridge and the moat)
↓
Tokyo Station + KITTE (Marunouchi Minami Exit side)
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15:00:    Arrive at Chuo-ku, Tokyo – the end of this Tokyo tour

Destination Guide
Tokyo
Arrive
04/20/2026
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Depart
04/20/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Wheeling Your Way Through Tokyo - 6 Hours

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Wheeling Your Way Through Tokyo - 6 Hours

Forget the bus, get out of the car, and by no means take the subway – experience Tokyo by bicycle a seemingly unusual way to explore one of the world’s largest megalopolises. But once on your bike and pedaling through the city’s many and varied neighborhoods you will experience Tokyo in a truly unique way.

You will transfer to Chuo-ku, Tokyo  where you choose your bicycle and try it out before setting off. Once ready and under the supervision of your cycling guide set off for the Tour de Tokyo pedaling your way through some of the distinctive districts that make Tokyo so memorable:–

↓
Tsukishima (traditional market area famed for its monjayaki savoury pancake) and Tsukiji Outer Market the largest seafood market in the world.
↓
Ginza (Tokyo’s chic shopping district – the city’s “Fifth Avenue”)
↓
Shinbashi Station (Japan’s oldest railway station)
↓
Azabu Juban Village (eclectic, eccentric and exciting – where trendy meets traditional)
↓
Roppongi, Aoyama and Harajuku & Omotesando (iconic architecture and fashion forward for today’s Tokyo)
↓
Yoyogi Park (site of the 1964 Olympic Village – weather permitting enjoy a picnic lunch)
↓
The New National Stadium (site of the 2020 Opening Ceremonies)
↓
Meiji Jingu Shrine (Tokyo’s revered Shinto Shrine set within a verdant forest park)
↓
Yoyogi National Stadium (Tange Kenzo’s stunning design for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games)
↓
Jingu Gaien Mall (the beautiful Gingko lined Avenue)
↓
Akasaka Palace (the magnificent State Guest House)
↓
Parliament House (the site of the National Diet)
↓
Imperial Palace Grounds (The Iconic Nijubashi Bridge and the moat)
↓
Tokyo Station + KITTE (Marunouchi Minami Exit side)
↓
15:00:    Arrive at Chuo-ku, Tokyo – the end of this Tokyo tour

Destination Guide
Osaka
Arrive
04/21/2026
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Depart
04/21/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Kobe - Osaka Day Tour

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Kobe - Osaka Day Tour

Highlights:

  • Osaka Castle
  • Umeda Sky Building
  • Shitennoji Temple
  • Dontonbori
Tour Duration: Approx. 6 hours (13:00 – 19:00)

Tour can operate:  Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible:  No – due to the nature of the sites and the transportation

Physical Activity Level:  Moderate – involves walking and exploring multiple sites

Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
  • Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary by private vehicle
  • Services of driver and private English-speaking guide during sightseeing and transfers (different guide and driver in each city)
  • Local restaurant lunches including 1 drink per person (soft drink, local beer, bottled water, tea or coffee)
  • Pier permits
  • Complimentary local bottled water during sightseeing/transfers
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing
 Not Included:
  • Any accommodations/ meals/ flights/ sightseeing/ transfers other than specified
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Gratuities to the local guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Any expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, minibar charges, telephone charges, etc.
  • Any visa

Destination Guide
Tokyo
Arrive
04/21/2026
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Depart
04/21/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Wheeling Your Way Through Tokyo - 6 Hours

  Close

Wheeling Your Way Through Tokyo - 6 Hours

Forget the bus, get out of the car, and by no means take the subway – experience Tokyo by bicycle a seemingly unusual way to explore one of the world’s largest megalopolises. But once on your bike and pedaling through the city’s many and varied neighborhoods you will experience Tokyo in a truly unique way.

You will transfer to Chuo-ku, Tokyo  where you choose your bicycle and try it out before setting off. Once ready and under the supervision of your cycling guide set off for the Tour de Tokyo pedaling your way through some of the distinctive districts that make Tokyo so memorable:–

↓
Tsukishima (traditional market area famed for its monjayaki savoury pancake) and Tsukiji Outer Market the largest seafood market in the world.
↓
Ginza (Tokyo’s chic shopping district – the city’s “Fifth Avenue”)
↓
Shinbashi Station (Japan’s oldest railway station)
↓
Azabu Juban Village (eclectic, eccentric and exciting – where trendy meets traditional)
↓
Roppongi, Aoyama and Harajuku & Omotesando (iconic architecture and fashion forward for today’s Tokyo)
↓
Yoyogi Park (site of the 1964 Olympic Village – weather permitting enjoy a picnic lunch)
↓
The New National Stadium (site of the 2020 Opening Ceremonies)
↓
Meiji Jingu Shrine (Tokyo’s revered Shinto Shrine set within a verdant forest park)
↓
Yoyogi National Stadium (Tange Kenzo’s stunning design for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games)
↓
Jingu Gaien Mall (the beautiful Gingko lined Avenue)
↓
Akasaka Palace (the magnificent State Guest House)
↓
Parliament House (the site of the National Diet)
↓
Imperial Palace Grounds (The Iconic Nijubashi Bridge and the moat)
↓
Tokyo Station + KITTE (Marunouchi Minami Exit side)
↓
15:00:    Arrive at Chuo-ku, Tokyo – the end of this Tokyo tour

Destination Guide
Kyoto (Kobe)
Arrive
04/22/2026
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Depart
04/22/2026
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Destination Guide
Tamano
Arrive
04/23/2026
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Depart
04/23/2026
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No information currently available.

Miyajima Island
Arrive
04/24/2026
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Depart
04/24/2026
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Destination Guide
Hiroshima
Arrive
04/24/2026
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Depart
04/24/2026
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Destination Guide
Beppu
Arrive
04/25/2026
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Depart
04/25/2026
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No information currently available.

Uwajima
Arrive
04/26/2026
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Depart
04/26/2026
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No information currently available.

Hagi
Arrive
04/27/2026
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Depart
04/27/2026
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No information currently available.

Sakaiminato
Arrive
04/28/2026
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Depart
04/28/2026
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No information currently available.

Pusan (Busan)
Arrive
04/29/2026
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Depart
04/29/2026
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Destination Guide
Seoul
Arrive
04/30/2026
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Depart
04/30/2026
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Destination Guide
Seoul
Arrive
05/01/2026
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Depart
05/01/2026
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Destination Guide
Seoul
Arrive
05/02/2026
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Depart
05/02/2026
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Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Balcony

Superior Stateroom [ SC3 ]

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Superior Stateroom [ SC ]

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Prestige Stateroom [ PR6 ]

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Prestige Stateroom [ PR5 ]

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Prestige Stateroom [ PR4 ]

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[ PC4 ]

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Prestige Stateroom [ PC ]

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Deluxe Stateroom [ DC3 ]

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Deluxe Stateroom [ DC ]

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Suite

Prestige Suite [ PS6 ]

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Prestige Suite [ PS5 ]

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Prestige Suite [ PS ]

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Owners Suite [ SA ]

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Deluxe Suite [ DS6 ]

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Deluxe Suite [ DS ]

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Price includes all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment, and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.

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Departure Date
Apr 19, 2026
Number of Nights
13
Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

  • You have a choice of hotel accommodation for nights 1, 2 & 3 and 12 & 13 – Fairmont Seoul nights 1, 2 & 3 and The Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo nights 12 & 13 or The Four Season Seoul nights 1, 2 & 3 and The Palace Hotel, Tokyo nights 12 & 13 or The Conrad Seoul nights 1, 2 & 3 and The Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo nights 12 & 13 
  • An eight-night cruise through the fascinating Japanese archipelago takes you from the port of Maizuru to Osaka and includes a stop in Busan, South Korea; it is bookended by three nights in Osaka and two nights in Tokyo – daily shore excursions provide a wide-ranging look at Japan's icons of religious, historic, and royal life
  • Learn about traditional Japanese cultural entertainment, including a lecture on the life of a Geiko / Geisha, a dramatic sumo wrestling demonstration, and a fascinating Taiko drumming performance as athletic as it is rhythmic

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff, local guides and drivers
  • Private Tauck Shore Excursions – $6,876 Value
  • 3 nights in Seoul and 2 nights in Tokyo at premier hotels
  • Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day aboard ship including house wines and spirits; premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost.
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • 36 meals on land and at sea; service charges, applicable fuel surcharges, taxes, and porterage
Available Addons
Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay
Remarks

A voyage aboard Le Soléal offers guests a refined small ship cruising experience with a maximum capacity of 264 passengers. The ship sports 6 decks that include the elegant main dining room, Le Restaurant Gastronomique, serving French and international cuisine; the casual Le Grill Restaurant; Le Théâtre hosting informative lectures and entertainment; a Fitness and Beauty Corner; a Medical Center; three lounges offering evening entertainment, bars and access to the open decks and multiple observation areas. Elevators serve all passenger decks. Staterooms (ranging in size from 200 to 210 sq. ft.) and suites (ranging in size from 301 to 398 sq. ft.) have ocean views; 95% have private balconies. Staterooms are decorated by French designers, offering individually controlled air conditioning, twin beds converting to a queen-size bed (or one queen-size bed), DVD / CD player, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe and minibar. Aboard Le Soléal, the Tauck group may share the ship with non-Tauck guests. On all departures, the Tauck group will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests. Your cruise will be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions, while your time on board Le Soléal will provide opportunities for you to interact with the ship's other non-Tauck guests.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1630993

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