THE HIGHLIGHTS

TOKYO’S CHERRY BLOSSOM

The flowers are deeply symbolic in Japan, and their short-lived existence taps into a long-held appreciation of the fleeting nature of life. You’ll get the most fabulous panoramic view of the blossoms from the dizzying heights of the Tokyo Tower, as well as visit some of the prettiest and most-photographed cherry trees in the world. More than a million visitors enjoy the delicate pale pink flowers that symbolise new beginnings. Admire them in the Zojoji Temple and Chidorigafuchi and Kitanomaru national parks.

MOUNT FUJI BY BULLET TRAIN

You can’t visit Japan without seeing Mount Fuji or travelling by high-speed bullet train. So we’ve included a wonderful day trip from Tokyo to Japan’s most iconic mountain. Enjoy the scenery of rural Japan as you travel to Mount Fuji’s fifth station, 2,300 metres above sea level, and stop for lunch. Take a cable car ride on the Komagatake Ropeway, which boasts great views of the Hakone National Park, and a scenic boat cruise on Lake Ashi. Keep an eye out for the bright red torii gates that bestride the lake shore, too.

SAIL IN STYLE

The Celebrity Millennium will be your home for a luxury full-board 11-night cruise around the coastline of Japan. You’ll board at Tokyo’s port at Yokohama and sail to Osaka, Kobe – home of the famous beef – and Busan in South Korea. With a capacity of 2,158 passengers, the Celebrity Millennium is small enough to still feel intimate but large enough to support multiple restaurants, Jacuzzis, outdoor pools, an adults-only solarium and big Broadway-style theatre. You can choose from six different cabin types and upgrade to ocean-view or balcony cabins and suites.