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From Busan to Tokyo

Essence of Japan & South Korea

Dates:: 29 Apr - 9 May 2028
Duration:: 10 Nights
Journey type:: Fly-cruise
No. of ports:: 10
Ship:: Emerald Xara
Cruise Line:: Emerald Cruises

Call us for prices - you'll never pay more than the price advertised by the cruise line.

From Busan to Tokyo

Essence of Japan & South Korea

Dates:: 29 Apr - 9 May 2028
Duration:: 10 Nights
Journey type:: Fly-cruise
No. of ports:: 10
Ship:: Emerald Xara
Cruise Line:: Emerald Cruises

Call us for prices - you'll never pay more than the price advertised by the cruise line.

Voyage Itinerary

29 April

Setting sail from Busan

Busan is South Korea's second biggest city and one of the world's busiest container ports, but it's an easygoing place with a discernibly different character to Seoul. Haeundae beach is a popular summer holiday destination for Koreans, while the pungent Jagalchi market sells every type of fish and sea creature imaginable.

30 April

Japan: Hagi

Hagi is a former castle town in western Honshu, with one of the best preserved former samurai districts in Japan. This was the seat of the Mori, one of the most powerful clans during the feudal era, and you can still see the ruins of their castle, built in the early 17th century.

1 May

Japan: Fukuoka

Fukuoka is the largest city on the southern island of Kyushu, and has long been an important centre for trade due to its proximity to the Asian mainland, closer to Seoul than it is to Tokyo. It’s a friendly, sunny place, and the city was created by a merger of two towns: Fukuoka, the old castle town, and Hakata, the former merchant district.

2 May

Japan: Kita-Kyushu

3 May

Japan: Hiroshima

On 6 August 1945 the world witnessed the terrifying power of nuclear weapons for the first time, unleashed on the unsuspecting Japanese city of Hiroshima. The modern city's sobering Peace Memorial Park commemorates that fateful day, which left more than 140,000 dead.

4 May

Japan: Uno

5 May to 6 May

Japan: Kobe

Small in size and cosmopolitan in its outlook, Kobe is a thoroughly pleasant city with a long and distinguished history as one of Japan’s main trading ports. Kobe’s past as a commercial hub is reflected in its architecture, with a number of unusually European-looking houses, as well as a charming, if slightly touristy, Chinatown.

7 May

Japan: Kumanoe

8 May

Japan: Shimizu

Shimizu is one of the most spectacular ports in Japan, a sweeping bay in the shadow of the iconic Mount Fuji. You can spend some time admiring the views and wandering through peaceful pine groves, or visit the unique Shimizu Sushi Museum at the S-Pulse Dream Plaza shopping mall.

9 May

Arriving in Tokyo

In a state of constant renewal and forever looking to the future, densely populated Tokyo is a dazzling introduction to Japan and its utterly unique culture. With more neon than Las Vegas and more Michelin stars than Paris, it’s a real assault on the senses.

Our tip

Brave the metro subway system. It’s efficient, fun and easy to use. The staff are unfailingly polite if you get confused or lost. Live like the locals but avoid rush hours!

The ship

Emerald Xara

Capacity:: 128 Guests
Crew:: 92 Staff
Style:: Intimate, luxury cruising akin to sailing on your own private yacht, with enhanced outside spaces perfect for warmer climes.

Following Emerald Kaia in 2026, Emerald is welcoming two new superyachts - Emerald Raiya and Emerald Xara.

What we love

Accommodating up to 128 guests, both ships will reflect the same sleek design as Emerald Kaia, offering a yacht-like feel, spa and wellness-focused facilities and immersive itineraries. Emerald Raiya will make her debut in the Seychelles from December 2026, before making her way to the East Mediterranean in April 2027. Emerald Xara will first cruise the Mediterranean from April 2027, before crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean from October 2027 - March 2028.

Learn more about Emerald Xara

Renderings of Emerald Cruises' new yachts, Emerald Kaia, Emerald Raiya, and Emerald Xara

inclusions

Meals in a choice of venues
Beer, wine, soft drinks & select cocktails throughout the day
Complimentary WiFi
Selected excursions in key ports
Use of the onboard marina and water toys (subject to conditions)
Onboard gratuities
Return economy class flights from London (regional departures available on request)
Airport transfers to and from the yacht

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better

Extend your stay in Tokyo

The Park Hotel at Shimbashi in the Shiodome Media Tower offers premium rooms with great views from the 25th floor up!
Get on your bike

The 25km Tokyo Great Cycling Tour is one of the city’s greatest trips. See both secret back streets and landmark attractions on this full day extravaganza.

Will I save by booking with Mundy Cruising?

Absolutely. You'll save money and time by booking with us rather than directly with the cruise line and enjoy more flexibility in your travel arrangements. We have access to preferential rates and exclusive offers, and we offer expert advice on how to get the best value.

Can you help with pre and post-cruise arrangements?

From flights and transfers to hotels and tours, we can help with all your travel needs to make sure your trip is exceptional. What's more, we are members of ABTA and also offer full ATOL protection, not to mention a 24hr emergency contact, so we offer complete peace of mind.

What are the benefits of a small luxury ship?

Because small ships are able to reach smaller ports of call and provide a higher level of service than their big ship counterparts, we believe that small ship cruising is the very best way to travel. Usually they offer more space per person, and an attentive team to make sure you have the very best experience. Small ship cruising offers the very best of the best.

Why Mundy?

Who we are

Founded in 1970, we have sold more luxury cruises for more years than anyone else in the UK.

Mundy Cruising was the very first cruise specialist in the UK. We have been making the best cruise holidays even better since 1970.

How? Simply by offering our clients more expertise, more personal service, more unique ideas, more fascinating add-ons, more fabulous freebies and more peace of mind.

More about Mundy

We're happy to do all of that over the phone. But if you prefer to chat face to face, why not visit us at our comfortable offices on London's High Holborn - we'd be delighted to see you.