Japan In Bloom

Locations: Tokyo, Yokohama, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Busan, Kobe, Kyoto, Shimizu
Trip Lecturer: Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish
Dates: April 10–21, 2021
Costs: Starting at $4,599 per person, including airfare
Trip Capacity: Minimum of 25 (no maximum)     
Registration Deadline: Based on availability     
Final Payment Deadline: December 11, 2020 (120 days before departure)

Trip Overview

Discover the land of the rising sun during this ten-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ elegant Nautica. Embark in Tokyo and sail to Shimizu to bask in the serenity of woodlands and view the majestic Mount Fuji. In Kyoto, once the Imperial capital of Japan, witness breathtaking shrines and temples. In Hiroshima, stroll through gardens, dine at an upscale restaurant, or visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Cruise along the sleek waters of the Kanmon Straits to Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. Known for its beaches, mountains and temples, Busan offers sweeping vistas of both nature and urban landscapes. In Nagasaki, experience four hundred years of tradition at the many monuments, parks, and museums. Before the ship returns to Tokyo, enjoy a day in Kagoshima, a city filled with palm-tree-lined streets and spectacular views of Sakurajima, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes.

The trip includes the following:

• Ten nights aboard the Oceania
• Roundtrip airfare from major U.S. and Canadian cities
• Six shore excursions or $600 shipboard credit
• Onboard lectures by Principia Lifelong Learning faculty member Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish
• Attentive service from onboard program manager throughout your voyage
• Welcome reception to meet your fellow Principia guests
• Complimentary box of chocolates in your stateroom upon arrival
• Comprehensive pre-departure information, including shore excursion packages, dining options, and more

The following are not included:

• Airport transfers
• Port charges and gratuities
• Any checked baggage fees imposed by airlines
• Travel protection insurance*
• Upgrades, supplements, and personal expenses

*Travel protection insurance, provided by Trip Mates, is available from Go Next Travel. Insurance will automatically be added to your Go Next invoice, but you may decline it.

More information will be forthcoming regarding an optional Go Next Tokyo pre-cruise program.

Meet Your Trip Lecturer

Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish, professor emerita of music, began teaching at Principia College in 1978 and served on the faculty until retiring in 2014. A winner of the prestigious St. Louis Artist Presentation Society Competition and a member of Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Berkeley, she has earned music degrees from UC Berkeley, Stanford University, and Yale School of Music. During her tenure at Principia, Marie conducted the College orchestra and taught a wide variety of courses. In 2014, Marie was awarded honorary alumni status. She has served as trip lecturer on several European Principia Lifelong Learning trips.