Coastal Japan – Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Resolution · 15 days
Day 1: Arrive in Osaka and transfer to your hotel. Day 2: After checking out of the hotel, travel to Himeji Castle, one of Japan's most spectacular. Also known as "White Heron Castle", this UNESCO World Heritage Site is at once imposing and elegant. Following lunch, transfer to the National Geographic Resolution for embarkation. Day 3: This morning, take a short ferry ride to Naoshima Island, which was converted into a hub for art and artists by the Benesse Corporation in 1992. Naoshima is an eclectic mixture of nature, art, and architecture—you'll discover famous works, like Yayoi Kusama's Yellow Pumpkin, displayed in unexpected places. This afternoon, choose to visit Okayama, home to…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Resolution |
| Length | 15 days |
| Region | Asia & Mekong |
| Departures | 8 listed · 2026-09-07 to 2028-06-15 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Osaka, Japan |
| Day 2 | Himeji, Japan |
| Day 2 | Osaka, Japan |
| Day 3 | Uno Ko, Japan |
| Day 3 | Naoshima, Japan |
| Day 3 | Uno Ko, Japan |
| Day 3 | Okayama, Japan |
| Day 3 | Uno Ko, Japan |
| Day 4 | Takamatsu, Japan |
| Day 5 | Miyajima, Japan |
| Day 5 | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Day 6 | Uwajima, Japan |
| Day 6 | Uchiko, Japan, Japan |
| Day 6 | Uwajima, Japan |
| Day 7 | Yakushima, Japan |
| Day 8 | Kagoshima, Japan |
| Day 8 | Minamikyushu, Japan |
| Day 8 | Kagoshima, Japan |
| Day 9 | Nagasaki, Japan |
| Day 10 | Ulsan, South Korea |
| Day 10 | Gyeongju, South Korea |
| Day 10 | Ulsan, South Korea |
| Day 11 | Sakai-Ko, Japan |
| Day 12 | Moji-ko, Japan |
| Day 13 | Mitarai, Osaki Shimojima, Japan, Japan |
| Day 14 | Osaka, Japan |
| Days 14–16 | Kyoto, Japan |
| Day 16 | Osaka, Japan |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-22 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2026-09-19 | 2026-10-04 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2027-05-23 | 2027-06-07 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2027-06-04 | 2027-06-19 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2027-06-16 | 2027-07-01 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2028-05-22 | 2028-06-06 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2028-06-03 | 2028-06-18 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2028-06-15 | 2028-06-30 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
Current offers
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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