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

April 10, 2026

Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Soléal for Tauck

Seoul/Tokyo

Vacation Offer ID 1630999

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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 Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Seoul	04/10/2026	04/12/2026
Pusan (Busan)	04/13/2026	04/13/2026
Sakaiminato	04/14/2026	04/14/2026
Hagi	04/15/2026	04/15/2026
Beppu	04/16/2026	04/16/2026
Uwajima	04/17/2026	04/17/2026
Miyajima Island	04/18/2026	04/18/2026
Hiroshima	04/18/2026	04/18/2026
Tamano	04/19/2026	04/19/2026
Kyoto (Kobe)	04/20/2026	04/20/2026
Osaka Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! 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	04/21/2026	04/21/2026
Tokyo Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Shinjuku - Night in The City - 4 Hours Highlights: Visit Kabuki Cho, the world’s safest “red light” district Explore Golden-gai, known for its quirky food stalls and micro pubs Sample local snacks and drinks at various izakayas Visit the 17th-century Hanazono Shrine Tour Duration: 4 hours (18:00-22:00) Tour can operate: Evening Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Guided tour Transportation to/from the hotel Snacks and drinks at selected stops Not Included: International flights Personal expenses Travel insurance 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	04/21/2026	04/23/2026

Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Soléal for Tauck

Le Soléal sports 6 decks that include Le Restaurant, three lounges offering evening entertainment, bars, and hosting informative lectures and entertainment; a Fitness and Beauty Corner; a Medical Center and multiple observation areas.

Ship Statistics

Registry: France
Built Year: 2013
Gross Tonnage: 10,700 gross tons
Beam: 59 ft (18 m)
Maximum Speed: 14 knots

Ship Length: 466 ft (142 m)
Passenger Capacity: 224 - 264
Number of Crew: 140
Crew Nationality: French / International

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Superior Stateroom (SC3) Call for pricing

Category: SC3

Size: 19.5 sq. m. (210 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: No. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.

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Category: SC

Prestige Stateroom (PR6) Call for pricing

Category: PR6

Size: 18 sq. m. (193.7 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.

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Category: PR5
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Category: PR4

Prestige Stateroom (PC) Call for pricing

Category: PC

Size: 18 sq. m. (193.7 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.

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Category: DC3

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Category: DC

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Owners Suite (SA) Call for pricing

Category: SA

Size: 54 sq. m. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually-controlled air-conditioning, (2) Flat-screen, Satellite TVs, Minibar, video on demand, iPod player, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220-volt outlet, 24-hour room service, Wifi.

Prestige Suite (PS6) Call for pricing

Category: PS6

Size: 36 sq. m. (387 sq. ft.). Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.

Prestige Suite (PS5) Call for pricing

Category: PS5
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Deluxe Suite (DS6) Call for pricing

Category: DS6

Size: 27 sq. m. (290.6 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access.

Deluxe Suite (DS) Call for pricing

Category: DS

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

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.

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