All-Kosher, All-inclusive Expedition Ship - Japan & South Korea Expedition
June 15-24, 2026 - 10-Day Adventure
Kosher River Cruises & KRC Expeditions Japan cruise offers the ultimate way of both exploring and experiencing the best that Japan has to offer. We travel in comfort and ease on an off-the-beaten-path to areas that larger vessels cannot access. This allows for a truly unique, intimate cultural immersion sailing from iconic cities to remote coastlines and islands. Carefully curated, our voyages are designed to showcase contemporary cities, modern museums and art galleries alongside medieval castles, shrines and temples, world famous gardens, samurai legacy, hot springs, sake, exotic art and more!
Featuring
- Onboard Historian: Dr. Henry M. Abramson - Dean, Touro College
- Culinary Experiences with Naomi Nachman
- Delicious Kosher Cuisine by Master Kosher Chef Malcolm Green & Team
Explore Japan Off-The-Beaten Path
We’ve included everything you need in order to get the most out of your cruise, so you won’t have to spend a penny extra if you don’t want to. Our all-inclusive program provides you with unique encounters, sure to become the highlight of your adventure. Handpicked by our KRC designers, you’ll meet locals from ancient communities, take part in insightful activities and adventures, and embark on guided tours of some of the most prestigious and pristine locations in the world. There is something for everyone on this expedition – from low impact to the more active guest – and our excursions of cultural tours to guided hikes provide an alternative perspective on our destination.
The Journey:
Japan, “the Land of the Rising Sun” with KRC Expeditions, pioneers our all-kosher, authentic small-ship expedition cruising. Our Japan & South Korea Expedition has been carefully planned to showcase Japan’s seamless blend of ancient customs and ultramodern living, culinary creativity, arts and gardens as we cruise from iconic cities to seldom-visited remote coastlines and islands that are best explored by sea aboard our all-kosher expedition ship.
Historic highlights on our journey include the five-story Pagoda of Miyajima, the 17th Century Matsue Castle, the sobering Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with its eternal Flame of Peace, Teramachi District with its temples and shrines, including the famed “Ninja Temple,” the Jokamachi District with its old Samurai houses, Hagi Castle ruins and the beautiful Zen Tokoji Temple, and Japan’s iconic Shinto Shrine and Torii Gate. During our expedition we will explore Japan’s traditional and contemporary side as we visit galleries and meet local artists, allowing for unique shopping opportunities. On a day in South Korea’s Ulsan we’ll explore UNESCO World Heritage Site Gyeongju – the “museum without walls” and visit the Haeinsa Temple, considered one of the three great temples in South Korea. We’ll also moor at Uwajima, one of Japan’s premier pearl producers, with the opportunity to visit one of the city’s traditional pearl farms.
For those with a passion for nature, we plan to visit Daisen-Oki and Hakusan National Parks, Kenrokuen Garden (one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan), Samurai-era Tenshaen Garden, and one of Japan’s most famed gardens, the 28-acre formal 17th Century Koraku-en Garden. We’ll also tour one of Japan’s main bonsai centers at Kinashi.
Helping us to understand all we will see and experience, and travelling with us throughout the voyage, will be our expert guest speakers and Japanese guides who will add immeasurably to your enjoyment and understanding of this captivating country. Adding to the Jewish experience is our KRC Resident Historian & Lecturer Dr. Henry Abramson, culinary Adventures with Naomi Nachman, and our on-board Rabbi Stewart Weiss, who will lead us in our meaningful Shabbat programming and Torah shiurim.
This perfect adventure is capped by our culinary team, led by Master Kosher Chef Malcolm Green, creating throughout our voyage signature, sumptuous kosher buffets that our guests have enjoyed for over 25 years of cruising with us!
Join us for this rare opportunity for an all-kosher, in-depth exploration around the coastline and islands of Japan, as we discover the unspoiled nature, primeval wilderness, incredible gardens, cultural treasures, traditional villages and futuristic cities resplendent with their unique charms. KRC Expeditions creates on each of its voyages a unique family atmosphere as we explore and travel together as a community on our all-kosher Expedition Ship!
Schedule
Our all-inclusive river cruise vacation includes daily tours at each of our ports of call.
Cruise & Tour
*Pre-Tour: Seoul, Korea: June 11-15, 2026: 5-Days Information coming soon
Day 1 (Mo) Embarkation Osaka
Day 2 (Tu) Takamatsu
Day 3 (We) Uwajima & Shimonoseki
Day 4 (Th) Hiroshima & Miyajima
Day 5 (Fr) Fukuoka
Day 6 (Shabbat) Fukuoka
Day 7 (Su) Hagi
Day 8 (Mo) Ulsan, South Korea
Day 9 (Tu) Matsue
Day 10 (We) Nagasaki Disembarkation
The Ship
Our Ship: Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. She is often referred to as the “Grande Dame of Expedition Cruising” due to her celebrated history and refined design. She was purpose-built for adventure and specifically designed for Polar exploration, setting a peerless standard in authentic expedition travel. Carrying just 120 expeditioners ensures a truly unique, spacious, stylish and comfortable voyage, while a fleet of 14 Zodiacs ensures that all guests can maximize their expedition adventure. KRC Expeditions and Heritage Adventurer proudly continues our traditions of exceptional, personalized expedition experiences as a floating Jewish community exploring together the off-the-beaten-path.