{"id":71549,"date":"2023-09-18T10:11:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T17:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=71549"},"modified":"2023-09-28T12:06:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:06:12","slug":"explore-the-beauty-of-japan-on-a-53-day-legendary-voyage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/explore-the-beauty-of-japan-on-a-53-day-legendary-voyage\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the Beauty of Japan on a 53-Day Legendary Voyage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW45494455 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45494455 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{\">From serene bamboo forests, hot springs (onsen) and tranquil temples to incredible skyscrapers and world-class museums, Japan offers a unique and enriching experience for those who have dreamt of visiting. You can now turn that dream into a reality with Holland America Line\u2019s first-ever roundtrip sailing to Japan from Seattle. Get ready to see the world from your doorstep on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en_US\/find-a-cruise\/O4N53A\/W460.html\">53-Day &#8220;Majestic Japan&#8221; <\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW45494455 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45494455 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Legendary Voyage<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW45494455 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45494455 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">, immersing yourself in the culture by going deeper into destinations and exploring the country\u2019s beauty.\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45494455 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"eop\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW45494455 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Departing Sept. 1, 2024, you\u2019ll embark on an ultimate dream vacation aboard the Westerdam, cruising first to remote ports in Alaska, continuing to Japan and later the Pacific Islands. Throughout your journey, you can enjoy enriching onboard programs, entertainment and the best dining at sea.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enjoy Japan\u2019s Fall Colors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the many exciting aspects about this nearly two-month itinerary is the opportunity to explore 13 Japanese port cities during the autumn season when temperatures are cooler, and the weather is ideal for outdoor adventures and leisurely walks. With autumn comes vibrant fall colors, making it the best time of year to visit if you love autumn hues.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Gate landmark in water with mountains and sunset in background.\" title=\"Torii Gate in Japan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/floating-torii-gate-japan.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-71667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/floating-torii-gate-japan-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/floating-torii-gate-japan-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/floating-torii-gate-japan-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/floating-torii-gate-japan-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/floating-torii-gate-japan.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h5 class=\"wp-caption-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>View of Miyajima and the famous Floating Torii Gate in Japan.<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Itinerary Highlights<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here\u2019s a sneak peek of what you can look forward to on this majestic itinerary:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enjoy breathtaking views of glaciers along Alaska\u2019s Inside Passage and Stephens Passage.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explore the beauty of Juneau, Sitka, Kodiak and Dutch Harbor (through the Aleutian Islands).\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit the east and west coasts of Japan, immersing yourself in the following ports: Kushiro, Hakodate, Yokohama (Tokyo), Kobe, Kochi, Hiroshima, Kanmon Straight, Fukuoka (Hakata), Sakaiminato, Toyama, Kanazawa, Nagasaki, Ishigaki Island and Naha. In addition to exploring the ports, you\u2019ll also have the unique opportunity of a scenic cruise around Iwo Jima and Midway Island.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">As part of the itinerary, you can visit sites important to World War II history, including the Children\u2019s Peace Monument and Hiroshima Peace Memorial, a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enjoy extra time in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yokohama (Tokyo) and Kobe through <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">overnight stays.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Continue to Pacific Islands, with volcano views and stops in Nawiliwili and Kauai, and an overnight in Honolulu. \u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Map showing path of cruise from Seattle to and from Japan.\" title=\"Majestic Japan Legendary Voyage Itinerary Map\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/majestic-japan-legendary-voyage-holland-america-line.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-71669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/majestic-japan-legendary-voyage-holland-america-line-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/majestic-japan-legendary-voyage-holland-america-line-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/majestic-japan-legendary-voyage-holland-america-line-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/majestic-japan-legendary-voyage-holland-america-line-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/majestic-japan-legendary-voyage-holland-america-line.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Begin Planning Your Epic Adventure Today<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en_US\/find-a-cruise\/O4N53A\/W460.html\">Book the Majestic Japan Legendary Voyage<\/a> and take advantage of available offers to help you make the most of your cruise vacation. Learn how our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/recent-articles\/cruise-planning\/have-it-all-how-to-level-up-your-cruise-vacation\/\">Have It All<\/a> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">premium package can help you level up your cruise experience. Consult with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/recent-articles\/cruise-planning\/why-book-cruise-with-a-personal-cruise-consultant\/\">Personal Cruise Consultants<\/a> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to help you plan and identify other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en_US\/deals.html\">cruise deals<\/a> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that may be available to you at the time of booking.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58297374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58297374 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{\">Come join us and see the world from your doorstep on a Holland America Line cruise. 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