
As many of you know, we prefer tours to cruises but, because Japan consists of hundreds of islands, a cruise is the most convenient, and best way to experience the diversity of the country - as you can see by the itinerary map.
October is a fabulous time to see Japan as the leaves are turning and make a spectacularly colorful backdrop to temples and shrines. Mt. Fuji seems even more majestic when framed by the reds and oranges of the fall leaves. When you add fewer crowds, weather in the low 70's dropping to the 50's at night and only an average of 3 days of rain you can see why October is an ideal time to visit Japan.
We will be traveling in style on Holland America's Noordam. One of Holland America's smaller ships with less than 2,000 passengers, we will experience included fine dining in the main dining room or you can opt for the specialty dining venues at an additional charge at Pinnacle Grill, the ultimate steakhouse, and Canaletto for authentic Italian cuisine.
October is a fabulous time to see Japan as the leaves are turning and make a spectacularly colorful backdrop to temples and shrines. Mt. Fuji seems even more majestic when framed by the reds and oranges of the fall leaves. When you add fewer crowds, weather in the low 70's dropping to the 50's at night and only an average of 3 days of rain you can see why October is an ideal time to visit Japan.
We will be traveling in style on Holland America's Noordam. One of Holland America's smaller ships with less than 2,000 passengers, we will experience included fine dining in the main dining room or you can opt for the specialty dining venues at an additional charge at Pinnacle Grill, the ultimate steakhouse, and Canaletto for authentic Italian cuisine.