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Tokyo

Your journey begins in Tokyo, where you’ll board your luxury Emerald yacht and set sail across Japan’s captivating waters. With its dazzling skyline, vibrant neighbourhoods, and seamless blend of ancient traditions and futuristic innovation, Tokyo... Read More

Day 1
09 May 2028

Tokyo

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Day 2
10 May 2028

Shimizu

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Day 3
11 May 2028

At Sea

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Day 4
12 May 2028

Kobe

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Day 5
13 May 2028

Kobe

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Day 6
14 May 2028

At Sea

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Day 7
15 May 2028

Hiroshima

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Day 8
16 May 2028

Kitakyushu

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Day 9
17 May 2028

Fukuoka

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Day 10
18 May 2028

Hagi

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Day 11
19 May 2028

Busan

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