Yamaguchi: all 4 tours and excursions for your cruise
Castle town & temple landscape of hagi
- Cruise line: Silversea
Begin your exploration in Hagi Castle Town, one of Japan’s best-preserved samurai districts. Stroll through atmospheric streets lined with white-walled samurai residences, earthen walls, and narrow lanes that have remained remarkably unchanged for centuries. As you walk with your guide, gain insight into the daily lives and social structure of the samurai who once lived here. Visit the Kikuya Residence, the elegant home of a prosperous merchant family entrusted with financial duties for...
History and craft of hagi
- Cruise line: Silversea
Begin your experience at the Yoshika Taibi Memorial Museum, dedicated to one of the master potters whose work brought Hagi ware to national and international prominence. Operated by his family, the museum offers an intimate look at Yoshika Taibi’s artistry, showcasing the refined techniques, natural glazes, and warm textures that define this celebrated ceramic tradition.Continue to Hagi Castle Town, one of Japan’s most beautifully preserved samurai districts. Stroll through historic...
Explore akiyoshido cave
- Cruise line: Silversea
Discover two of Yamaguchi Prefecture’s most remarkable natural wonders as you explore the dramatic Akiyoshidai Limestone Plateau and the spectacular Akiyoshido Cave beneath it.Begin with a scenic drive to the Akiyoshidai Limestone Plateau, located within the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park. Spanning Japan’s largest karst landscape, this vast plateau is dotted with countless dolines, sinkholes, and exposed limestone formations shaped over hundreds of thousands of years by rainfall...
Shore experiences coming soon
- Cruise line: Silversea
HAGI POTTERY WORKSHOP: Engage actively in creating traditional Hagiyaki pottery, learning techniques such as wheel-throwing, trimming, and working on teapots, while gaining insights into the rich history of Hagiyaki. Participants can also enjoy Japanese tea served with handcrafted tea ware, leaving with a unique handmade souvenir. SUSA HORNFELS: Discover the striking natural beauty of Susa Hornfels, a vibrant, layered metamorphic rock formed over millions of years. This scenic site offers a fascinating...