Overview
Description
Small Group Journeys (Cruise)
Highlights
Spend four days riding Seven Stars in Kyushu, Japan’s first luxury train, taking in beautiful countryside views and enjoying first-rate hospitality on an elegant rail journey
Learn about Japan’s time-honored textile techniques such as hand weaving, hand typing, and natural indigo dyeing
Take in the scenic beauty of the island of Kyushu, including private access to a scenic overlook for stargazing
Relax with a stay at a traditional ryokan near the foot of volcanic Mount Unzen, an area renowned for its hot springs
Explore Japan’s culinary scene, from dinner at a Yatai (traditional food stall) in Fukuoka to a farewell feast accompanied by a geisha
Experience the thrill of travel by bullet train to Hiroshima, where you visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Inclusions
English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local Guides
Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling
Traveller’s Valet® Laundry Service
Internet Access
Entrance Fees and Taxes
24/7 A&K On-Call Support
The Pioneers of Luxury Travel
Abercrombie & Kent, Well-Travelled Since 1962
We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.
Travel Your Way
For six decades we have been refining the art of bespoke travel, showing every guest the world in a fresh light. We understand that every traveller is unique – tell our experts what you love doing and where you want to go, and we will create the trip of your dreams or match you to your ideal journey.
With You All The Way
Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, and are there to hold your hand whenever you need it, so you can travel with confidence.
Travel Thoughtfully
We are all the guardians of our amazing planet, and we believe travel should be considered, mindful, responsible. A force for good. Every trip you book with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, positively impacting communities and conservation efforts in the places where we travel.
The A&K Family
For all the world’s infinite wonders, it is our people that guests remember most. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge, and care to make every A&K journey remarkable.
Ways to Travel with A&K
We understand better than anyone what it means to travel well. Since that inaugural safari on the wide-open plains of Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has perfected the art of crafting superlative adventures. Our global network of experts pour heart, soul and astounding knowledge into every trip, dedicated to creating the journey of a lifetime, every time.
Our portfolio of journeys now spans all seven continents. However you want to travel, we can arrange it. Sail on an expedition ship to Antarctica, take the slow train through Peru, explore Africa’s greatest national parks on the ultimate private-jet-set safari. Join a group on a journey led by expert guides, or embark on the bespoke adventure of your dreams. Wherever you want to travel, A&K can take you there.

Small Group Journeys
Our guided journeys redefine the concept of the group tour, bringing together a select collective of like-minded souls seeking shared adventures – led by best-in-the-business experts who bring every destination to life.

Private Travel
Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.

Cruises
Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.

Private Jet
Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.

Safari
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.
Day by Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive Fukuoka, Japan
Kyushu is Japan's third largest island, located southwest of the main island, Honshu. An early center of Japanese civilization, Kyushu offers many his…
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Day 2: Fukuoka – Canals Of Yanagawa
This morning, set out for Yanagawa, often called the “Venice of Kyushu” for its network of picturesque canals. Board a traditional donkobune flatboat…
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Day 3: Riding Seven Stars In Kyushu – Local Textiles And Crafts
This morning, head to Fukuoka’s Hakata Station in time for Seven Stars in Kyushu’s welcome ceremony at Kinsei Lounge. Depart later that morning, headi…
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Day 4: Riding Seven Stars In Kyushu – Volcanoes And A Ryokan Stay
This morning, Seven Stars in Kyushu arrives in Aso, where you set out on an excursion to Mount Aso, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes, to learn abo…
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Day 5: Riding Seven Stars In Kyushu – Countryside Immersion
Start the day with a walk along the peaceful shores of Lake Shirakumo before rejoining Seven Stars in Kyushu. Today is a relaxing day riding the rails…
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Day 6: Riding Seven Stars In Kyushu – Temples Among The Forest
The train follows the coastal plain of northeastern Kyushu, along the Seto Inland Sea. You may choose to alight at Kitsuki to see Rikugo Manzan Sojiin…
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Day 7: Hiroshima – Peace Memorial Park
Travel by high-speed shinkansen (bullet train) to the island of Honshu and the city of Hiroshima. Spend the morning visiting the Peace Memorial Park a…
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Day 8: Kyoto – Confectionary Class
Start the day with a visit to the glittering Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion). Covered with gold leaf and surrounded by green gardens, it casts its…
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Day 9: Kyoto – Art Of The Tea Ceremony
Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple for stunning views of Kyoto. Proceed to a local temple to experience the art of the tea ceremony, a time-tested ritual of h…
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Day 10: Depart Kyoto
Transfer by private vehicle to the airport for your connecting flight home.
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About Abercrombie & Kent
For Life's Most Epic Adventures
From that first humble safari camp in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has grown into the world’s leading experiential travel company, creating agenda-setting adventures in more than 100 countries. Today, our portfolio of places to stay encompasses safari lodges and mobile camps in countries across Africa, Private Estates to rent in Tuscany, elegant riverboats on the Nile and the Amazon.
Our global powerhouse of innovators – destination experts, brilliant local guides, specialists in science and culture, well-connected super-fixers – continually strive to seek out those truly original, exclusive experiences beyond the reach of most travellers.
We are committed to advancing travel as a force for good. Every journey booked with us helps support A&K Philanthropy initiatives, positively impacting local communities in the wilderness areas where we travel. Geoffrey Kent’s founding principles – that travel should be awe-inspiring, exciting, memorable and considered – remain our motivation today. And though we have grown into an international company spanning all seven continents, we still share that one same mission. To craft the adventure of a lifetime, every time.
- Phone: (800) 554-7016
- Email: info@abercrombiekent.com
- 1411 Opus Pl, Executive Towers West II Suite 300, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, USA
The Pioneers of Luxury Travel
Abercrombie & Kent, Well-Travelled Since 1962
We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.
Travel Your Way
For six decades we have been refining the art of bespoke travel, showing every guest the world in a fresh light. We understand that every traveller is unique – tell our experts what you love doing and where you want to go, and we will create the trip of your dreams or match you to your ideal journey.
With You All The Way
Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, and are there to hold your hand whenever you need it, so you can travel with confidence.
Travel Thoughtfully
We are all the guardians of our amazing planet, and we believe travel should be considered, mindful, responsible. A force for good. Every trip you book with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, positively impacting communities and conservation efforts in the places where we travel.
The A&K Family
For all the world’s infinite wonders, it is our people that guests remember most. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge, and care to make every A&K journey remarkable.
Ways to Travel with A&K
We understand better than anyone what it means to travel well. Since that inaugural safari on the wide-open plains of Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has perfected the art of crafting superlative adventures. Our global network of experts pour heart, soul and astounding knowledge into every trip, dedicated to creating the journey of a lifetime, every time.
Our portfolio of journeys now spans all seven continents. However you want to travel, we can arrange it. Sail on an expedition ship to Antarctica, take the slow train through Peru, explore Africa’s greatest national parks on the ultimate private-jet-set safari. Join a group on a journey led by expert guides, or embark on the bespoke adventure of your dreams. Wherever you want to travel, A&K can take you there.

Small Group Journeys
Our guided journeys redefine the concept of the group tour, bringing together a select collective of like-minded souls seeking shared adventures – led by best-in-the-business experts who bring every destination to life.

Private Travel
Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.

Cruises
Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.

Private Jet
Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.

Safari
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.
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