Viking’s new voyage in the Land of the Rising Sun

Among the many appeals of travelling Japan are the coming together of ancient traditions and modernity, contrasting architecture and festivals, as well as spectacular natural phenomena.

Viking’s brand new 15-day Japan Discovery voyage roundtrip from Tokyo in 2028 circumnavigates the country and also dips into the Korean peninsula on a crossing of the Sea of Japan.

Included are visits to Niigata, Hakata, Sapporo and Shimizu, where there’s an overnight stop. These are, as a Viking spokesperson explains, “cultural enclaves that reveal the country’s spiritual and architectural heritage”.

There is also a day in port in Busan, South Korea, with its 17 centuries of history, and an array of markets, museums and beautiful parks.

Viking includes a shore excursion in every port of call, as well as a range of optional excursions, which include a geisha performance and dinner in the historic Furumachi district in Niigata City.

There are four Japan Discovery departure dates in 2028: August 15 and 29, and September 12 and 26.

The cruise is priced from $12,995 per person in a Veranda Stateroom (August 15, 2028).

With Viking’s flexible deposits, eligible guests can cancel their booking before the final payment due date and receive their deposit back in the form of a future cruise voucher, less a $100 per person cancellation fee. The deposit policy is for new bookings only and ends on June 30, 2026.

More information at viking.com.au or consult a travel adviser.