When you cruise from Shanghai, check the essential items off the to-do list: See the classical architecture of the Bund neighborhood and walk among the smell of tea and incense in the fortified Old City. Then, if you have extra time, see the nearby Qibao Ancient Town — check out the pagoda-like bell tower, see Qibao Template (it dates back to the 900s) and snap pics of the photogenic bridges and buildings along the Puhui River.

It may be hugged by a beautiful bay and misty mountains, but Kobes roots run a lot deeper than its natural good looks. Japans busy harbour town first opened its doors to the international trade world in 1868. As a result, the city is teeming with multicultural charm and one-of-a-kind urban experiences. Today you can snack on dumplings in Chinatown. Practice your swing on the greens of Japans first golf course. Admire the amazing beauty of a mosque. Unwind in an authentic Japanese hot spring (onsen). And, no doubt, dine in some of the most amazingly diverse restaurants in the country. Also, if you visit in the springtime, youll get an extra bonus – cherry blossoms!

It may be hugged by a beautiful bay and misty mountains, but Kobes roots run a lot deeper than its natural good looks. Japans busy harbour town first opened its doors to the international trade world in 1868. As a result, the city is teeming with multicultural charm and one-of-a-kind urban experiences. Today you can snack on dumplings in Chinatown. Practice your swing on the greens of Japans first golf course. Admire the amazing beauty of a mosque. Unwind in an authentic Japanese hot spring (onsen). And, no doubt, dine in some of the most amazingly diverse restaurants in the country. Also, if you visit in the springtime, youll get an extra bonus – cherry blossoms!

Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. Its known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. Its surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.

Yokohama is the central gateway to exploring Tokyo, a once-humble fishing village that is now one of the worlds biggest, most densely populated cities. Youll find an eclectic mix of traditional shrines and soaring skyscrapers lining these neon-lit streets. Walk the Rainbow Bridge over Tokyo Bay alongside the Yurikamome Rail Line, a futuristic, operatorless train system. Then, see old Tokyo at the Imperial Palace, an Edo Castle surrounded by moats and gardens perfect for strolling. Cruise to Tokyo and head to iconic Sensoji Buddhist Temple and pass below the massive red paper lantern of the Thunder Gate. Then, unwind in Yoyogi Park, a literal forest in the heart of the city, complete with Zen gardens and a gingko tree forest.

When you cruise from Shanghai, check the essential items off the to-do list: See the classical architecture of the Bund neighborhood and walk among the smell of tea and incense in the fortified Old City. Then, if you have extra time, see the nearby Qibao Ancient Town — check out the pagoda-like bell tower, see Qibao Template (it dates back to the 900s) and snap pics of the photogenic bridges and buildings along the Puhui River.