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Le Soléal March 17-25 2028 SO170328 Cruise & Offers
Busan (South Korea) to Osaka (Japan)
Review Japan, Between Tradition and Modernity, voyage SO170328, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
March 17, 2028 to March 25, 2028 · Voyage SO170328
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
March 17, 2028Busan
Destination overview
With around four million inhabitants, Busan is the second largest metropolis on South Korea, after Seoul. This dynamic harbour city, located in the south-east, surrounded by the warm waters of the Sea of Japan, benefits from a mild, pleasant climate.
- Day 1 · March 17, 2028Departure 18:30 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 2
March 18, 2028Nagasaki
Destination overview
Located on the north-west coast of Kyushu, Nagasaki will impress you by its rich heritage. Despite the destruction in 1945, you can visit several ancient sites, including the beautiful 19 th -century Catholic Church of Oura and its garden, the sanctuary of Suwa Shrine or several Buddhist temples.
- Day 2 · March 18, 2028Arrival 09:00 · Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 3
March 19, 2028Unzen, Unzen-Amakusa National Park
Destination overview
Located in the north of the Shimabara Peninsula, the town of Unzen lies at the heart of Unzen-Amakusa National Park, Japan’s first national park , founded in 1934. Created to preserve the region’s culture and nature, this natural haven covering more than 280 km² (108 sq.
- Day 3 · March 19, 2028Arrival 06:45 · Departure 11:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 3
March 19, 2028Sakitsu, Unzen-Amakusa National Park
Destination overview
Facing the mythical island of Kyushu, between the Yatsushiro and Ariake seas, the island region of Amakusa both surprises and captivates. Composed of some one hundred verdant islets surrounded by stunning seabeds, the Japanese archipelago was once a refuge for many Christians fleeing the ban on Catholicism in the 17th century during the Edo period.
- Day 3 · March 19, 2028Arrival 14:45 · Departure 20:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 4
March 20, 2028Miyanoura, Yakushima
Destination overview
Miyanoura , on the preserved island of Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reveals a remarkably rich natural universe. Between mist-covered mountains, lush forests and wild coastlines , it is home to majestic millennia-old cedar trees, some of which are said to have inspired the dreamlike landscapes in the film Princesse Mononoke.
- Day 4 · March 20, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 5
March 21, 2028Kagoshima
Destination overview
The seaside city of Kagoshima, at the south of Kyushu Island, ﾠis best known for Sakurajima, an active volcano that faces Kinko Bay. A visit to this busy metropolis will remind you just how much the volcano is part of the inhabitants' everyday life: in the wake of the almost daily eruptions, a delicate layer of ash settles on everything.
- Day 5 · March 21, 2028Departure 17:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 6
March 22, 2028Uwajima
Destination overview
Located on the west coast of Shikoku island, Uwajima will delight lovers of history and traditional customs. The magnificent Uwajima Castle was built in the 17th-century by the powerful Date clan and has a beautiful ornamental garden and bridge. The much-visited Taga Shrine is dedicated to fertility and is full of phalluses.
- Day 6 · March 22, 2028Arrival 12:30 · Departure 20:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 7
March 23, 2028Kochi
Destination overview
The fourth largest island in the Nippon archipelago, Shikoku, is also the best preserved. Here, forests and oceans stretch as far as the eye can see. On the southern coast of the island, Kochi, the tranquil metropolis will quietly welcome you.
- Day 7 · March 23, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 8
March 24, 2028Katsuura
Destination overview
Located in a peaceful cove overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Katsuura is a true coastal paradise home to the largest number of natural open-air hot springs in the entire Wakayama Prefecture. Numerous rocky islets are scattered across the calm waters of this secluded bay, providing delicious local seafood for you to.
- Day 8 · March 24, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 9
March 25, 2028Osaka
Destination overview
Like its big sister Tokyo, Osaka is the product of ancestral traditions and amazing technological innovations. And despite its size, its location on the Pacific Ocean give it a sense of serenity . The main historic landmark is the 16th century Osaka Castle, which stands proud in the midst of majestic skyscrapers.
- Day 9 · March 25, 2028Arrival 06:30 · Disembarkation: 08:00
Verified shore experiences
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Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.
A closer look at this sailing
Busan (South Korea) to Osaka (Japan) aboard Le Soléal
On March 17-25 2028, Le Soléal sails 8 nights from Busan (South Korea) to Osaka (Japan). Japan, Between Tradition and Modernity brings together Nagasaki, Unzen, Unzen-Amakusa National Park, Sakitsu, Unzen-Amakusa National Park, Miyanoura, Yakushima, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 10 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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