| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Soleal |
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Port calls | 10 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $7,890 per person |
| Year built | 2013 |
| Guests | 264 |
| Cabins | 132 |
| Crew | 140 |
| Length | 142 m |
| Beam | 18 m |
| Cruising speed | 14.0 kn |
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Taipei City, Taiwan China Cruise from Keelung to Osaka — 10 Days
9 nights · Taipei City, Taiwan China · Departs Keelung (Taiwan) · Visiting Ishigakijima Island, Miyako-Iwate, Naha, Motobu, Yakushima Island Japan, Kagoshima City, Kochi City, Shingu, Kobe-Osaka · Aboard Ponant Cruises on the Le Soleal
Image courtesy of Ponant Cruises ©
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Day 1
Keelung, Taiwan
Keelung is Taiwan’s northern gateway, a busy harbor city with an easy rail connection to Taipei. Taipei’s museums, temples and shopping districts make a rewarding day ashore; Keelung offers local life closer to port. At Miaokou Night Market, sample seafood and Taiwanese snacks beneath the lantern signs. Heping Island Geopark offers wave-shaped rocks and broad coastal views.
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Day 2
Ishigakijima Island, Japan
Ishigaki is the southern gateway to Japan’s Yaeyama Islands, where subtropical forests, coral reefs and clear seas set the pace. From the port, head to Kabira Bay for its jade-green water and glass-bottom boat rides; swimming is prohibited there. Explore Ishigaki Yaima Village for traditional Yaeyama houses, or seek out the island’s limestone cave. Return for grilled Ishigaki beef and Yaeyama soba, two local specialties worth making room for.
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Day 3
Miyako-Iwate, Japan
Miyako brings you to Iwate’s Sanriku coast, where deep bays and forested headlands shape the journey. At Jodogahama, white volcanic rocks, pine trees and clear water frame one of Japan’s most striking beaches. In town, sample Sanriku seafood and explore the waterfront, rebuilt after the 2011 tsunami. Boat trips reveal the rugged coastline from the water; shore excursions reward travelers who prefer a quieter pace.
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Day 4
Naha, Japan
Naha is the gateway to Okinawa, where Japan’s subtropical south feels distinct from the mainland. Begin at Shuri Castle, former seat of the Ryukyu Kingdom, now being rebuilt after the 2019 fire. Along Kokusai Street, browse local crafts and taste Okinawan specialties, including bitter melon and sweet-potato treats. For a quieter glimpse of island life, explore Shikinaen, a royal garden with ponds and traditional architecture. Naha rewards curiosity beyond the waterfront.
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Day 5
Motobu, Japan
Motobu opens onto Okinawa’s northern coast, where subtropical scenery meets the island’s Ryukyu heritage. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium pairs immense Kuroshio Sea tanks with the landscaped grounds of Ocean Expo Park. In nearby Bise, walk beneath fukugi trees; at Nakijin Castle Ruins, explore a UNESCO-listed Ryukyu site. Motobu is a rewarding choice for travelers seeking coastal views, history and time outdoors.
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Day 6
Yakushima Island Japan, Japan
Miyakojima, in Okinawa’s southern island chain, offers a quieter Japan of sugarcane fields, coral shores and turquoise water. Hirara Port puts the island’s main town, beaches and coastal viewpoints within reach. Cross the 3.5-kilometre Irabu Bridge for sweeping sea views. Yonaha Maehama’s pale sand and clear shallows reward an unhurried stop. Try Miyako soba, then take in the limestone landscape that gives this reef-fringed island its distinctive character.
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Day 7
Kagoshima City, Japan
Kagoshima sits at the southern end of Kyushu, with Sakurajima rising across its sheltered bay. Ferries cross to the active volcano, where lava fields and walking trails reveal a landscape still shaped by fire. Sengan-en, a former Shimazu estate, combines traditional gardens with striking views of Sakurajima. Kagoshima’s food is equally distinctive: tender kurobuta pork and local sweet-potato shochu give the region its own character.
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Day 8
Kochi City, Japan
Kochi rewards curious visitors with Shikoku’s history and easygoing, open-air pleasures. At its heart, Kochi Castle is one of Japan’s twelve castles to retain its original keep. Nearby, the Sunday market and Hirome Market reveal local life through seasonal produce and katsuo no tataki, seared bonito. Follow the coast to Katsurahama, where a statue of samurai reformer Sakamoto Ryoma faces the sea.
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Day 9
Shingu, Japan
Shingu sits where the Kumano River meets the Pacific, on Japan’s rugged Kii Peninsula. It is a gateway to the Kumano Kodo, the ancient pilgrimage network inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Begin at Kumano Hayatama Taisha, one of the region’s three grand shrines, set beside the river. Then follow pilgrims’ paths through cedar forests, stone trails and villages shaped by centuries of devotion. Shingu brings landscape and living spiritual tradition into clear focus.
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Day 10
Kobe-Osaka, Japan
Osaka rewards travellers who look beyond its famous appetite. Japan’s third-largest city blends merchant heritage, bold architecture and everyday energy. At Osaka Castle, stone walls and broad moats frame a defining chapter of the city’s past. Follow locals to Dotonbori, where neon reflects on the canal and takoyaki comes hot from the grill. Excellent rail links make Osaka a practical gateway to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.
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Published September 5, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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