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Japan is the land of seven of islands. On board Japan cruises, explore the beautiful islands and its surroundings. The most popular Cruise destinations in Japan are the Kagoshima Island, Kobe and Nagasaki .
A popular destination on Japan Cruises is the Southern most city of Japan, Kyushu . The climate here is usually warm, sunny and relaxed. The landscape is surrounded with beautiful trees bushes and broad avenues. The ominous volcano, Sakurajima is located here. The city is an important trading centre for China. The arrival of St Francis Xavier in 1549 opened up trade further and a lot of people here were converting themselves to Christianity. The ship docks at Taniyama Wharf , some seven miles from the city centre. The place to shop at the city centre is Tenmonkan , which is famous for its pottery. Passengers on a Japan Cruise could buy silk which are extremely popular. Leather bags and jackets are also widely available. Some of the places one could visit are the City Art Museum , dedicated to the local artists or the Kagoshima Prefectural Museum of Culture .
The second most popular destination on Japan Cruises is the sea port town of Kobe , located on the calm waters of the Inland Sea . It was one of the first harbors where foreign traders had arrived. The port is known as Shinko Pier , 1.5 miles from the city center, from where the ship sails. Sannomiya is the natural place for shopping. It is famous for pearls and Japanese art and crafts. Kobe has a museum devoted exclusively to fashion. One can also find traditional Victorian and Gothic style homes at Kobe , on board a Japan cruise.
Nagasak i is the third most popular Cruise destination in Japan. It has played an important role in the history of Japan. The island is known for its splendid natural beauty and all passengers would love to be on the deck of the ship to admire it at all times. Tragedy had struck the city twice with two bombing and loss of many lives. The city slowly leaped back to normalcy and is today one of the favorite cruise destinations on board a Japan Cruise. Matsugae Pier , is the port from where the ship sails which is about a mile away from the city center. A covered shopping arcade, Hamanomachi , is one of the most beautiful places to wander and enjoy. The place is famous for its handicrafts and pottery.
The currency one can avail on board a Japan Cruise is Yen, which is the currency of Japan.
One gets to taste a variety of cuisine on board a Japan Cruise.
Popular Satsuma (the original name of the Kagoshima area) cuisine includes Satsuma-age , a fried fish sausage; one can also enjoy delicious oranges grown on the fertile land. Apart from the local cuisine, traditional European cuisine is served on a Japan Cruise. Chinese, Portuguese, Indian, Sri Lankan, Moroccan cuisines are available aplenty in all destinations covering on a Japan Cruise.
Explore the beauty of Japanese islands on board a cruise to Japan. For further information on world cruises visit Japan.
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