A 7-minute walk from Osaka Station, this elegant hotel in a commercial district is 1 km from the Umeda Sky Building and 6 km from Osaka Castle.

Featuring city views, the refined rooms come with free Wi-Fi and Nespresso machines, as well as flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Bose speaker systems. Room service is available.

There are 5 restaurants and bars, including a trendy bar overlooking the city. Other amenities include a gym, a spa and a 24-hour business center.

Standard Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $629 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $1,018 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,407 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Step from the timeless beauty of Kyoto into the dazzling energy of Tokyo on a journey that reveals two captivating sides of Japan. From gilded temples, imperial shrines, and storied castles to skyline views, stylish boulevards, and vibrant market culture, this elegant escape pairs tradition and modernity with effortless sophistication.

Special Notes:

•This program involves walking distances at times over uneven ground. It is not recommended for guests who require use of wheelchair, walker or cane.

•Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operators for review. In Japan, dietary requests including vegetarian cannot be accommodated on the day, so please notify in advance for review.

•This program begins in Kyoto where guests disembark the ship and ends in Tokyo. Departure flights must be booked out of Tokyo’s Narita or Haneda International Airports.

DAY 1

Upon disembarkation in Kobe, you will be met at the port and driven into Kyoto, Japan’s ancient imperial capital, where centuries of courtly elegance, sacred traditions, and exquisite design still shape the rhythm of daily life.

Your first visit is at Heian Jingu Shrine, a striking celebration of Kyoto’s imperial heritage. Announced by one of Japan’s largest vermilion torii gates, the shrine’s stately courtyards and brilliantly colored buildings evoke the grandeur of the Heian court. Built in 1895 as a partial replica of the ancient imperial palace, it honors the emperors who mark the beginning and end of Kyoto’s long reign as the nation’s capital. Behind the main sanctuary lie celebrated landscape gardens, where ponds, graceful bridges, and seasonal blooms offer a serene counterpoint to the shrine’s monumental architecture.

The journey continues to Nijo Castle, the storied Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period. Completed in the early 17th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the castle is renowned for its imposing stone walls, encircling moats, and refined palace interiors that once projected the authority of the shogunate. The grounds unfold through defensive enclosures and beautifully composed gardens, while the palace itself is celebrated for its artistry, elegant woodwork, and the atmosphere of ceremonial power that still lingers within its historic precincts.

After lunch continue to Kinkakuji, Kyoto’s celebrated Golden Pavilion. Set beside the still waters of Kyoko-chi, or Mirror Pond, the three-story pavilion appears to float within a meticulously composed garden landscape, its upper two floors shimmering in gold leaf. Originally created as the retirement villa of shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu before becoming a Zen temple in 1408, the structure embodies three distinct architectural styles, each reflecting a different facet of Japanese courtly, warrior, and Zen aesthetics. Few sights in Kyoto are more iconic than the luminous reflection of the pavilion cast across the pond against a backdrop of pines, stone, and seasonal color.

Later, check in at your hotel in Kyoto and enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner is on your own, offering the perfect opportunity to savor the city’s refined culinary scene at your own pace.

Note: If you require two beds, please be sure to request this at the time of booking.

DAY 2

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide in the lobby and transfer to Tokyo aboard the celebrated JR bullet train, a sleek symbol of Japan’s modern precision. Following lunch at a local restaurant, begin discovering the capital’s dynamic blend of innovation, glamour, and urban spectacle.

Your afternoon features Tokyo Tower, the city’s iconic red-and-white landmark rising 333 meters above the skyline. From its observation levels, sweeping vistas stretch across the metropolis, revealing a mesmerizing patchwork of neighborhoods, parks, and waterways, and on clear days even distant Mount Fuji. Long a symbol of postwar Tokyo, the tower offers a classic perspective on the vast energy and ambition of the capital.

From there, continue to Ginza, Tokyo’s most polished enclave of luxury shopping, fine dining, and contemporary design. Along elegant Chuo-dori and the district’s stylish side streets, international fashion houses, storied department stores, and architecturally striking flagship boutiques create a scene of cosmopolitan sophistication. Ginza is as much about atmosphere as it is about shopping—an urban showcase where impeccable service, gleaming facades, and refined tastes converge.

Afterward, transfer to your hotel for check-in. The balance of the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure, with dinner on your own.

Perfectly positioned just steps from Ebisu Station, the hotel offers effortless access to Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s most vibrant and stylish districts.

Your Executive Room includes access to the Westin Club, where sweeping views of Tokyo are paired with a thoughtful collection of exclusive privileges, including complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages (5:30–7:30pm), workstations, and concierge service.

Note: Guests should bring one smaller sized suitcase with them on the bullet train and a carry-on size bag. Before departing the hotel in the morning, kindly place any excess luggage not accompanying you on the Bullet Train in the hallway outside your door by 7:30am. It will be transferred to your hotel on Day 3. Make sure luggage is labeled with your name and suite number on the ship. Don’t forget to take any valuables, medications and documents with you.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at your hotel, visit Tsukiji Hongwanji, one of Tokyo’s most distinctive Buddhist temples. Unlike the wooden temple architecture often associated with Japan, this remarkable sanctuary—rebuilt in 1934—draws inspiration from ancient Buddhist forms seen across India and Asia, with lotus motifs, carved animal figures, stained glass, and a sweeping, sculptural roofline. Inside, the atmosphere is unexpectedly serene and grand, blending spiritual calm with an almost cinematic sense of scale.

After the temple visit, continue to the famed Tsukiji Outer Market, where Tokyo’s culinary heartbeat is on full display. This lively maze of seafood stalls, specialty purveyors, and traditional shops offers an authentic introduction to Japanese food culture, from glistening cuts of tuna and seasonal shellfish to artisanal ingredients and beloved local delicacies. Once the retail companion to the world-famous fish market, Tsukiji remains one of the city’s most flavorful and atmospheric destinations.

Return to your hotel afterward. The remainder of the day is at your leisure, with lunch and dinner on your own.

Special Note:

There are about 30 steps leading to the hall of Amida Buddha but there is a ramp just to the left of the main stairs. The main hall is a no-photo zone, as this temple is aiming to create a meditative, undistracted space for prayer and reflection.

DAY 4

Savor breakfast at your hotel before checking out and transferring by private vehicle to either Narita or Haneda International Airports in Tokyo for your onward journey, taking with you memories of a journey that pairs Kyoto’s imperial grace with Tokyo’s vibrant modernity.

Your transfer time will be based on the flight details provided and relayed while you are on the program. Should you have a late departing flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel. Guests must check out by 12:00pm at the latest.

Couples or pairs will be transferred by private van or SUV (max 4 large bags total plus 1 carry-on per person); solo guests will use a sedan (2 large suitcases plus a carry-on). Extra luggage may require a larger vehicle at additional cost—notify your RSSC booking agent at least 14 days before sailing with this information. Transfers include a driver only.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing.

•Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program

DAY 1

8:30am Disembark the ship in Kobe, transfer to Kyoto by bus

Visit Heianjingu, Nijojo Castle and Kinakakuji with lunch at a local restaurant

5:00pm Arrive at your hotel and check in

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at Dusit Thani Kyoto or similar hotel

DAY 2

Kindly place any excess luggage not accompanying you on the Bullet Train in the hallway outside your door by 7:30am. It will be transferred to your hotel on Day 3.

AM Breakfast at your hotel

8:45am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby

9:21am Transfer to Tokyo by JR Bullet Train

12:15pm Arrive in Tokyo

12:45pm Lunch at a local restaurant

2:00pm Visit Tokyo Tower and the Ginza area

4:00pm Arrive at your hotel and check-in

Dinner is on your own today

Overnight at Westin Tokyo or similar hotel

DAY 3

AM Breakfast at your hotel

9:15am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.

9:30am Half day tour to Tsukiji Hongwanji and Fish Market

12:30pm Return to your hotel

Afternoon at your leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at Westin Tokyo or similar hotel

DAY 4

AM Breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Check-out time at the hotel

TBA Private transfer to either the Narita or Haneda International Airports based on your flight departure time. Luggage storage available at the hotel should you have a later departure flight.

Extra Nights:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change).

•Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

What to bring:

Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing that can be layered, umbrella or rain jacket, hat, sunscreen, camera, chargers, local currency.

Local Currency:

Japanese Yen. USD is not accepted at most shops.

Electricity

100 Volt, Type A plug

We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Distilled Water

Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, at least 95 days before sailing, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply, especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Accommodation:

The Westin Tokyo

1-4-1 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8580, Japan

Phone: +81-(0)3- 5423-7000

Dusit Thani Kyoto

466 Nishinotoin-cho, Nishinotoin-dori Shomen-agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 600-8327, Japan

Phone +81-(0)75-343-7150

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•1 night at Dusit Thani Kyoto (Premier Room)

•2 nights at The Westin Tokyo hotel (subject to change) - Executive room with Westin Club access

•All entrances and tours per the above itinerary

•Private airport transfer on Day 4

•Hospitality Desk (location and time TBA)

•3 breakfasts, 2 lunches (1 soft drink included)

•Bullet train transfer from Kyoto to Tokyo

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided

Program Excludes for guests:

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

•Any meals not listed above

Please note:

Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $3,299 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.