一横浜市民さま
ご挨拶が遅れましたが、わたくしも横浜市民です。旅先などで通りすがりの人に横浜市民と聞くと嬉しくなりますが、掲示板でも同じように嬉しく感じますから不思議です。
みなさま
前にＱＭ２が2009年に寄港するのは横浜か大阪かという話題があり、わたくしがクルーズに詳しい知人から聞いた内容を書き込みました。ＱＭ２は横浜に入り、乗客の一部が箱根泊のオーバーランドで京都も見物し、大阪で船に戻るという内容でした。横浜港なら大黒ふ頭だろうというのはわたくしの想像でした。
CUNARDのＨＰにショア・エクスカーションの案内が出ていますので、オーバーランドの部分だけコピーしますからご覧下さい。知人は外国船が日本でオーバーランドをやるのは珍しいのでは、と言っていました。また、大阪はオーバーランドの乗客を乗せるためだけに入港するのだろうとのことです。
YOKOHAMA (FOR TOKYO)
The wide ocean, the harbour with its special atmosphere, the hill which stands in a row of steep slopes, a Chinatown which is full of exotic moods – there are so many “postcard scenes” in Yokohama. Not surprisingly, many movies have been made here. Visit Kamakura with its temples and 35-foot-high Great Buddha. Take a bullet train to see Mount Fiji, or pack an overnight bag and set out for the ancient cities of Japan: Kyoto and Hakone.
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CLASSICAL JAPAN OVERLAND ADVENTURE - DOUBLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Travel by motorcoach and bullet train on an overland adventure. Behold the scenic wonders of Hakone National Park and tour historic Kyoto before rejoining the ship in Osaka.
Approximate duration: 2 days / 1 night
Adult Price: $799 per person
Child Price: $799 per person
DAY ONE ・YOKOHAMA/HAKONE
Board your air-conditioned motorcoach and visit an historic shrine in Kamakura. Then travel to Hakone National Park for a cruise on Lake Ashi and views of Fujiyama.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Kotokuin Temple & Daibutsu - Kamakura's massive bronze sculpture of the Amida Buddha towers over 42 feet (13m) high. Cast in 1252, the statue sat in a temple hall until a 15th century tsunami swept the building away, leaving the Buddha behind. The position of the statue's hands signifies steadfast faith.
Hakone National Park - Located 50 miles (80km) from Tokyo, this beloved national park includes Mt. Fuji, mountain lakes, and the geothermal Izu Peninsula. Lake Hakone and Mt. Fuji have inspired painters and poets for centuries.
Lake Ashi - Board an excursion boat for a cruise around the tranquil lake. On a clear day, the still lake waters reflect the inverted cone of Mt. Fuji.
Mt. Komagatake - Travel up the slopes of Mt. Komagatake via aerial ropeway. This 3,993 foot (1,217m) active volcano stands on the shores of Lake Tazawa. Take in stunning views of the entire Hakone district and, on clear days, the elusive come of Mt. Fuji.
LUNCHEON
A Western-style luncheon is served at a local restaurant.
YOUR SCENIC JOURNEY
Board your air-conditioned motorcoach and travel along the coast on the one-hour drive to Kamakura. Continue to Odawara, where your route turns inland to the mountains and lakes of Hakone National Park.
DINNER & ACCOMMODATIONS
Dinner and overnight lodging are at a local hotel in Hakone.
DAY TWO ・HAKONE/KYOTO/OSAKA
After breakfast and checkout, board your motorcoach for the return drive to Odawara, where you board the JR Super Express Train for Kyoto. After a full day of sightseeing in Kyoto, continue by motorcoach to Osaka, where you rejoin the ship.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Golden Pavilion and Gardens - Built by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu as a villa in 1397, the three-story home was converted to a temple by Yoshimitsu's son. The Golden Pavilion follows the Shinden architectural style of the Heian Period and is positioned at the edge of a tranquil pond. Walk through the peaceful gardens and marvel at the mirror reflection of the temple on the still waters.
Nijo Castle - Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu built the castle as a residence, not a fortress. The inner tower (the donjon) of the castle was destroyed by fire, but the Ninomaru (Second Inner Palace) remains. View the Ohiro-ma, the spectacular long hall in which the Shogun would greet warriors and visitors, and view the gorgeous and elaborate screen paintings and carvings. While treading the nightingale floor, listen for a distinct chirping sound, a cleverly designed alarm to alert the castle's residents to the presence of intruders.
Heian Shrine - One of Kyoto's newest historical sites, the shrine is also known as the Shrine of Peace. Built in 1895 to mark the 1100th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto, the shrine is dedicated to two emperors: Emperor Kammu, the first emperor to rule Kyoto, and Emperor Komei, the last emperor to live out his reign in the city. The enormous vermilion-coloured Torii gate stands over 70 feet (21m) in height and is the largest in Japan. A particular highlight is the sacred garden, which boasts weeping cherry blossoms, water lilies, bush clovers, and azaleas in season.
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