© Allan White

MIYAJIMA

JAPAN
Treasures of

Aboard the Clipper Odyssey

PERMIT NO. 5260

U.S. POSTAGE

SEATTLE, WA
PRSRT STD
Gyeongju, Korea

PAID
April 21 – May 3, 2010
With a day in

192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USA

fax: (206) 285-5037 • e-mail: info@zeco.com

Dear Adventurer
tel: (800) 628-8747 or (206) 285-4000

Discover the natural beauty, exquisite cultural landmarks, and time-honored traditions that
define this multi-faceted land as we cruise along the dramatic Japanese coastlines of Honshu
and Shikoku.
web: www.zeco.com

Our voyage is a constant revelation of contrasts and juxtapositions. Volcanoes soar above

Treasures of the island landscape, an integral part of the Pacific’s Ring of Fire, and rugged shorelines are
sculpted from centuries of surf and wind. Tiny islets rise from serene lagoons, crowned with

JAPAN
bonsai-like pine trees—providing poetic inspiration that transcends the ages. And Japan’s
historical tapestry of dynasties, samurai and shoguns, geishas and gaijin traders lives on in its
fabled shrines and temples, magnificent castles and fortresses, impeccably designed gardens,
and elegant pagodas.
With a day in We start our journey in Kyoto, Japan’s premier repository of cultural riches, before transferring
Gyeongju, Korea to the world-class port of Kobe. Aboard the superb 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey set sail into
the Inland Sea and explore the small town of Kurashiki, a preserved 17th-century commercial
April 21 – May 3, 2010 center where ancient arts and crafts endure. We visit the ultimately moving Peace Memorial
Park in the heart of Hiroshima, and, at Miyajima, the famous red Torii gate of the 6th-century
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey Shinto shrine offers photographers an exquisite subject.

A trip highlight is our full-day exploration of Gyeongju, South Korea, the ancient capital of
arrangements. All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. The Clipper Odyssey
Passengers can track the progress of their voyage on the Global Positioning System

infirmary staffed by a registered physician and a sophisticated telecommunications

system permitting Internet access and telephone and fax communication with any

the brilliant Shilla Dynasty and now a World Heritage Site. In the company of our guides we
and gym, outdoor pool, massage room, Internet café and wireless access, and gift
controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music system, and sitting area with sofa.

Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey include a dining room, lounge, small library
The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury vessel, ideally suited for expedition
cruising. She carries a fleet of Zodiacs, which allows us to land anywhere nature

maintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international specialties.

broadcast in each cabin. Beds can be configured for twin or queen-size sleeping

shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The Clipper Odyssey has an
or curiosity dictates. All cabins have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually

examine the amazing, extensively excavated monuments, tombs, and temples that make this
one of the world’s finest open-air cultural museums.

On Honshu we visit a lovely region of rivers and lakes back-dropped by soaring mountains.
Matsue, “the town of water” offers a glimpse into a venerable lifestyle that reflects centuries-old
traditions, and Kanazawa is a visual delight with its samurai residences, old geisha district,
and colorful fish market. We also explore isolated and beautiful Sado Island, rarely visited
by outsiders, and once the home to political exiles.
location around the world. Ship registry: Bahamas.

Throughout our journey, the gracious Japanese people introduce us to their culture with pride.
Enjoy a traditional dance performance and tea ceremony, walk through a tranquil forest of old
bamboo, and photograph colorful markets and ancient village alleyways lined with lacquerware
Clipper Odyssey

and pottery shops. The fabled Koraku-en and Kenroku-en Gardens offer a chance to experi-
Main cover photo: Bamboo path in Sagano, Kyoto © JNTO

ence representative landscapes immortalized by Japanese painters. We also witness the art of
traditional noodle-making and learn about the centuries-old practice of brewing sake.

Join Zegrahm’s team of lecturers, along with expert Japanese guides, as we cruise these wildly
beautiful coastlines and discover the exquisite and timeless Treasures of Japan.

Warm regards,

Jon Nicholson
PR ESENTED BY ZEGR A HM EX PEDITIONS President
 © Allan White
MIYAJIMA

JAPAN
Treasures of

Aboard the Clipper Odyssey

PERMIT NO. 5260

U.S. POSTAGE

SEATTLE, WA
PRSRT STD
Gyeongju, Korea

PAID
April 21 – May 3, 2010
With a day in

192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USA

fax: (206) 285-5037 • e-mail: info@zeco.com

Dear Adventurer
tel: (800) 628-8747 or (206) 285-4000

Discover the natural beauty, exquisite cultural landmarks, and time-honored traditions that
define this multi-faceted land as we cruise along the dramatic Japanese coastlines of Honshu
and Shikoku.
web: www.zeco.com

Our voyage is a constant revelation of contrasts and juxtapositions. Volcanoes soar above

Treasures of the island landscape, an integral part of the Pacific’s Ring of Fire, and rugged shorelines are
sculpted from centuries of surf and wind. Tiny islets rise from serene lagoons, crowned with

JAPAN
bonsai-like pine trees—providing poetic inspiration that transcends the ages. And Japan’s
historical tapestry of dynasties, samurai and shoguns, geishas and gaijin traders lives on in its
fabled shrines and temples, magnificent castles and fortresses, impeccably designed gardens,
and elegant pagodas.
With a day in We start our journey in Kyoto, Japan’s premier repository of cultural riches, before transferring
Gyeongju, Korea to the world-class port of Kobe. Aboard the superb 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey set sail into
the Inland Sea and explore the small town of Kurashiki, a preserved 17th-century commercial
April 21 – May 3, 2010 center where ancient arts and crafts endure. We visit the ultimately moving Peace Memorial
Park in the heart of Hiroshima, and, at Miyajima, the famous red Torii gate of the 6th-century
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey Shinto shrine offers photographers an exquisite subject.

A trip highlight is our full-day exploration of Gyeongju, South Korea, the ancient capital of
arrangements. All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. The Clipper Odyssey
Passengers can track the progress of their voyage on the Global Positioning System

infirmary staffed by a registered physician and a sophisticated telecommunications

system permitting Internet access and telephone and fax communication with any

the brilliant Shilla Dynasty and now a World Heritage Site. In the company of our guides we
and gym, outdoor pool, massage room, Internet café and wireless access, and gift
controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music system, and sitting area with sofa.

Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey include a dining room, lounge, small library
The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury vessel, ideally suited for expedition
cruising. She carries a fleet of Zodiacs, which allows us to land anywhere nature

maintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international specialties.

broadcast in each cabin. Beds can be configured for twin or queen-size sleeping

shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The Clipper Odyssey has an
or curiosity dictates. All cabins have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually

examine the amazing, extensively excavated monuments, tombs, and temples that make this
one of the world’s finest open-air cultural museums.

On Honshu we visit a lovely region of rivers and lakes back-dropped by soaring mountains.
Matsue, “the town of water” offers a glimpse into a venerable lifestyle that reflects centuries-old
traditions, and Kanazawa is a visual delight with its samurai residences, old geisha district,
and colorful fish market. We also explore isolated and beautiful Sado Island, rarely visited
by outsiders, and once the home to political exiles.
location around the world. Ship registry: Bahamas.

Throughout our journey, the gracious Japanese people introduce us to their culture with pride.
Enjoy a traditional dance performance and tea ceremony, walk through a tranquil forest of old
bamboo, and photograph colorful markets and ancient village alleyways lined with lacquerware
Clipper Odyssey

and pottery shops. The fabled Koraku-en and Kenroku-en Gardens offer a chance to experi-
Main cover photo: Bamboo path in Sagano, Kyoto © JNTO

ence representative landscapes immortalized by Japanese painters. We also witness the art of
traditional noodle-making and learn about the centuries-old practice of brewing sake.

Join Zegrahm’s team of lecturers, along with expert Japanese guides, as we cruise these wildly
beautiful coastlines and discover the exquisite and timeless Treasures of Japan.

Warm regards,

Jon Nicholson
PR ESENTED BY ZEGR A HM EX PEDITIONS President
 Miyajima kyoto

Treasures DECK PLAN

CLIPPER ODYSSEY
of Japan
426 425
April 21 – May 3, 2010 | 13 Days 424 423
422 421
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey

© Peter Harrison

© Peter Harrison
420

© Allan White
418
416 415 516 515 BRIDGE
INFIRMARY
414 413 514 513
311 412 411 512 511
310 309 410 409 510 509 SUITE
308 307 408 407 508 507 608 607
Miyajima 306 305 406 405 506 505 606 605
304 303 404 403 504 503 604 603
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 302 301 402 401 502 501 602 601
USA

RECEPTION
Thursday, April 22 ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR

PROMENADE

PROMENADE
SHOP
Osak a, Honshu, GYM
DINING MAIN LIDO
Japan / Kyoto ROOM LOUNGE LOUNGE 652 653
650 651
Friday, April 23
Kyoto LIDO
BAR

LIBRARY
& BAR
Saturday, April 24
POOL
Kyoto / Kobe /
Embark Clipper Odyssey A-DECK MAIN DECK LIDO DECK BRIDGE DECK

Sunday, April 25
Ok ayama (Uno-Ko) /
Kur ashiki

Monday, April 26
Hiroshima / Miyajima
CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4
Tuesday, April 27
Hagi Main Lounge
CATEGORY 5 CATEGORYCategory
6 3 Cabin
SUITE Dining Room

Wednesday, April 28
Tsushima Islands /
Pusan, South Korea
R ATES
Category 1 $10,280 Category 6 $12,680
Thursday, April 29
Gyeongju Category 2 $10,780 Suite $14,380

Friday, April 30
Category 3 $11,180 Single/Cat 2 $17,280
Matsue, Honshu, Japan Category 4 $11,680 Single/Cat 3 $17,880
Saturday, May 1 Category 5 $12,180
K anazawa
Limited singles available at the quoted single rate above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7
Sunday, May 2 times the share rate. (Suite not applicable)
Sado Island / Niigata
Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary;
Monday, May 3 all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, including
Niigata / Disembark lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; all
Clipper Odyssey / gratuities. Pre-voyage extension includes all of the above.
Tokyo / USA Not Included: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure
taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance;
items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/fax/Internet/
telephone charges.

Air Fare: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact
© Peter Harrison

you approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of
April 2009, the approximate economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $988 for Los Angeles/Osaka
MAP NOT TO SCALE – Narita/Los Angeles. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries
are subject to change.
 Miyajima kyoto

Treasures DECK PLAN

CLIPPER ODYSSEY
of Japan
426 425
April 21 – May 3, 2010 | 13 Days 424 423
422 421
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey

© Peter Harrison

© Peter Harrison
420

© Allan White
418
416 415 516 515 BRIDGE
INFIRMARY
414 413 514 513
311 412 411 512 511
310 309 410 409 510 509 SUITE
308 307 408 407 508 507 608 607
Miyajima 306 305 406 405 506 505 606 605
304 303 404 403 504 503 604 603
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 302 301 402 401 502 501 602 601
USA

RECEPTION
Thursday, April 22 ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR

PROMENADE

PROMENADE
SHOP
Osak a, Honshu, GYM
DINING MAIN LIDO
Japan / Kyoto ROOM LOUNGE LOUNGE 652 653
650 651
Friday, April 23
Kyoto LIDO
BAR

LIBRARY
& BAR
Saturday, April 24
POOL
Kyoto / Kobe /
Embark Clipper Odyssey A-DECK MAIN DECK LIDO DECK BRIDGE DECK

Sunday, April 25
Ok ayama (Uno-Ko) /
Kur ashiki

Monday, April 26
Hiroshima / Miyajima
CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4
Tuesday, April 27
Hagi Main Lounge
CATEGORY 5 CATEGORYCategory
6 3 Cabin
SUITE Dining Room

Wednesday, April 28
Tsushima Islands /
Pusan, South Korea
R ATES
Category 1 $10,280 Category 6 $12,680
Thursday, April 29
Gyeongju Category 2 $10,780 Suite $14,380

Friday, April 30
Category 3 $11,180 Single/Cat 2 $17,280
Matsue, Honshu, Japan Category 4 $11,680 Single/Cat 3 $17,880
Saturday, May 1 Category 5 $12,180
K anazawa
Limited singles available at the quoted single rate above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7
Sunday, May 2 times the share rate. (Suite not applicable)
Sado Island / Niigata
Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary;
Monday, May 3 all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, including
Niigata / Disembark lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; all
Clipper Odyssey / gratuities. Pre-voyage extension includes all of the above.
Tokyo / USA Not Included: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure
taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance;
items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/fax/Internet/
telephone charges.

Air Fare: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact
© Peter Harrison

you approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of
April 2009, the approximate economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $988 for Los Angeles/Osaka
MAP NOT TO SCALE – Narita/Los Angeles. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries
are subject to change.
© Peter Harrison
Day By Day Itiner ary
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
USA
Depart the USA on your independent flight
to Osaka, Japan.
Thursday, April 22
Osak a, Honshu, Japan / Kyoto
Cross the International Date Line and arrive
in Osaka. Transfer to our hotel in Kyoto.
Friday, April 23
Kyoto
After breakfast enjoy a morning tour
of Japan’s lovely cultural capital, Kyoto.
Founded in the 8th century, Kyoto was
the Emperor’s residence for more than one
thousand years. Today, its historic shrines,
monuments, art, and architectural landmarks
represent nearly 20 percent of Japan’s national
treasures. Among the tour highlights is a
walk through the serene Sagano Bamboo
Grove. We also visit the Heian-jingu Shrine
and its gardens, built in 1895 to commemo-
rate the 1100th anniversary of the founding
of Kyoto; the 12th-century Sanjusangen-do
Temple, housing the Thousand-Armed
Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy;
and the exquisite Kiyomizu-dera Temple
with its sacred waterfall. After lunch in the
city we return to our hotel with the remainder
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Kyoto
of the afternoon at leisure. Meet our expedition
team tonight during an orientation dinner.
Overnight at our hotel.
Saturday, April 24
Kyoto / Kobe /
Embark Clipper Odyssey
We depart Kyoto this morning on board one
of Japan’s famed shinkansen, bullet train, for
the trip to Kobe. Back-dropped by the Rokko
Mountains, this important port city has been
entirely rebuilt since the 1995 earthquake and
international trade and commerce continue,
as they have for centuries. Board motorcoaches
for a drive to the spectacular city overlook on
the verdant slopes of Mount Rokko. In town
we visit the Kobe City Museum where exhibits
focus on international cultural exchange
between East and West. Later this afternoon
we embark the Clipper Odyssey and set sail
this evening into the fabled Inland Sea.
Sunday, April 25
Ok ayama (Uno-Ko) / Kur ashiki
We disembark this morning in Okayama
Uno-Ko and drive to the nearby town of
Kurashiki, first established as an administra-
tive center for the Shogunate in the early
17th century. The village evolved into a
regional commercial center for rice, sake, and
koraku-en garden
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cotton and its name translates from kura,
“warehouse” and shiki, “village.” Today the
old village is a historic jewel, its black-tiled
warehouses fronting a willow-lined canal
which is criss-crossed with old stone bridges.
The O’Hara Museum, whose collections were
started by a local textile magnate, houses works
by Cezanne, Monet, Degas, Picasso, Matisse,
and other Impressionists. We return to Uno-Ko
and enjoy a walk through one of Japan’s most
beautiful gardens, Koraku-en, a 17th-century
formal garden encompassing 28 acres of
walking trails, ponds, plum and cherry trees,
and a classic teahouse. This afternoon we
reboard the ship and sail for Hiroshima.
Monday, April 26
Hiroshima / Miyajima
This morning we arrive in Hiroshima and
visit the compelling Peace Memorial Park
located in the heart of the city. A World
Heritage Site, the park and its monuments
are dedicated to the hope for world peace;
an arch-shaped cenotaph includes the names
of all the known victims of the atomic bomb.
We return to the ship for lunch and make
our way to Miyajima.
Considered one of Japan’s scenic wonders,
Miyajima, “shrine island,” offers a superb
Hiroshima
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vista of the scarlet Torii, a giant camphor
wood gate at the entrance to the Itsukushima
Shrine and a sacred site of pilgrimage. At high
tide it appears to float in the surrounding
waters. We go ashore to explore the World
Heritage Site shrine, sacred both to Shintoism
and Buddhism. Founded in the 6th century
and dedicated to three sea goddesses, the
temple complex is connected by bridges and
walkways.
Tuesday, April 27
Hagi
We disembark in Hagi this morning, on the
western tip of Honshu, to visit this exquisite
medieval samurai town which served as the
capital of the local daimyo, feudal lords,
between 1603 and 1868. Perfectly preserved
17th-century wooden samurai houses; a
network of small canals teeming with koi;
and working kilns, famous for pastel-glazed
pottery, combine to present a look back into
quintessential Japan.
Wednesday, April 28
Tsushima Islands /
Pusan, South Korea
The island of Tsushima, renowned for its
rugged beauty, was blasted apart in 1896
by the Japanese navy to create a ship canal.
Today, an 80-meter arched bridge connects
Miyajima
 gyeongju
© Korea National Tourism
the two island segments. We go ashore on
the south island and visit the Banshoin
Temple, built in 1605. Lanterns line the gate
and a 130-step stone stairway stretches its
way through a series of tombs of past rulers.
We continue on foot to the Kamizaka Nature
Park which offers a stunning panoramic view
of Asaji Bay and, on a clear day, the Republic
of Korea. In the afternoon we sail for Korea,
arriving in Pusan late evening. An overnight
in port allows for an early start to Gyeongju
in the morning.
Thursday, April 29
Gyeongju
We disembark for our full-day excursion
to magnificent Gyeongju, considered by
UNESCO as one of the world’s ten most
historically significant sites, and often
described as a “museum without walls.”
As the ancient capital of the Shilla Dynasty,
Gyeongju’s cultural heritage dates back to the
first millennium when the dynasty began its
rule of Korea after conquering and uniting
divergent monarchies. The cultural flowering
of Gyeongju reached its artistic pinnacle in
the 8th century as craftsmen created master-
pieces in wood, metal, stone, and pottery.
Today, as we stroll among some of the
hundreds of excavated monuments, temples,
gyeongju
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© Allan White
Matsue
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tombs, and pagodas, our cultural historian
provides enlightening discussions of the
social, political, and cultural impact of
the brilliant Shilla Dynasty. We have time
to explore the National Museum with its
exceptional collection of finely worked
gold jewelry, metal weapons, and distinc-
tive pottery. At lunch we sample Korean
delicacies and enjoy a cultural performance
of traditional dance.
Friday, April 30
Matsue, Honshu, Japan
The San-In coastline along the north shore
of Honshu offers splendid views of craggy
rock faces and rugged shores sculpted by
waves. We explore this very traditional region
set in the stunning natural landscape of the
Izumu Plain—serene lakes, clear rivers, and
a backdrop of high mountains. Matsue, the
“town of water,” nestles between a scenic lake
and a large lagoon. Here we visit the cultural
attractions of the town which include the
Matsue Castle and a 250-year-old samurai
house complete with tatami rooms.
Saturday, May 1
K anazawa
Kanazawa is rich in history and a thriving
center of the arts, long renowned for its
lacquerware, superb collectible Kutani-style
Matsue Castle
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pottery, delicate hand-painted kimono silks,
and Noh theater dramas. The narrow and
winding cobblestone streets have a quaint
photogenic charm—around each bend is
a traditional house, museum, art gallery,
crafts shop, or historic samurai residence to
explore. We visit the former geisha district
and a gold-leaf workshop, then continue to
the fascinating open-air Iki Iki fish market.
Next to the Kanazawa Castle ruins is one of
Japan’s premier botanical highlights—the
famed Kenroku-en Garden. Sophisticated,
centuries-old designs create an artful aura
of seclusion and contemplation. A serene
teahouse perches on a small peninsula in the
middle of a pond, while carved stone lanterns
line the footpaths. Kanazawa’s ponds have
their own residents—spot-billed ducks, gray
herons, and other waterfowl, while along the
ocean shore, birders may spot grebes, eastern
reef herons, and murrelets.
Sunday, May 2
Sado Island / Niigata
Well off the beaten path of most travelers,
Sado Island possesses both the pastoral charm
of verdant rice paddies and bamboo groves,
Kanazawa
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© Allan White
and the dramatic beauty of surf-pounded
seacoasts. We go ashore on the western side
of Japan’s fifth largest island and traverse
it via a scenic skyline drive, passing tiny
fishing villages, temples, and shrines, to
Sado, once the home of political exiles—
deposed emperors, Buddhist priests, and
intellectuals who were condemned to live in
this isolated setting of great natural beauty.
Along the way we visit the Sado Noodle
Factory, the Obata Sake brewery to learn
about the venerable process, then explore
the Sado Kinzan Gold Mine in Aikawa
which operated for 400 years. We reboard
our ship this afternoon and sail for Niigata
to overnight pierside.
Monday, May 3
Niigata / Disembark
Clipper Odyssey / Tokyo / USA
After breakfast we disembark the ship and
transfer via bullet train for Tokyo for your
late afternoon flight. On arrival, transfer to
the Narita airport where you will board your
independent flight to the USA, arriving on
the same day after crossing the International
Date Line.
Sado
© JNTO
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Kyoto

Japan’s Cultur al Heart:

Kyoto & Nar a

Optional Pre-Voyage Extension • April 19 – 23, 2010

For those who wish to experience the heart and soul of Japanese culture, our extension
to Kyoto and Nara, in the Kansai region of Honshu, offers an extended opportunity to
explore exquisite temples, gardens, palaces, elegant artisan shops, and enjoy traditional
foods and cultural entertainment.

Monday & Tuesday, April 19 & 20 – USA / Osaka, Japan, Kyoto

Depart USA for Osaka and transfer to our hotel in Kyoto, where we spend the next
three nights.

Wednesday, April 21 – Kyoto

Following breakfast at the hotel we set out for a morning sightseeing tour of lovely
Kyoto, including the Heian Shrine, Sanjusangen-do Temple, and Kiyomizudera Temple.
After lunch enjoy the afternoon at leisure. A special Japanese tempura dinner is offered
this evening.

Thursday, April 22 – Kyoto

The entire day is devoted to experiencing the wonders of Kyoto. Highlights include the
Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion); the Ryoan-ji Temple with its dry landscape garden;
and Nijo Castle, a superb five-building complex and gardens. We also take a delightful
walk through the ancient Sagano Bamboo Grove. Tonight enjoy a traditional shabu shabu
dinner with a private cultural performance.

Friday, April 23 – Nara / Kyoto

Today we visit Nara. Sights include Todai-ji Temple, with the great image of Buddha;
Kofuku-ji Temple, famous for its pagodas; Kasuga-Taisha Shrine; Deer Park; and a stroll
through town. Join the main group for our Treasures of Japan voyage at an orientation
dinner tonight at the hotel.
Price: $2,880 per person, double occupancy; $680 per person, single supplement
Note: For terms and conditions, air fare, and cancellation policies, please refer to the
main voyage.

Nara
© Ewen Bell
© JNTO
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Reservations: 25% of the expedition fare, along with a
completed and signed Reservation Form, will reserve a place
for you on this Zegrahm Holdings LLC, d/b/a Zegrahm
Expeditions (ZE), program. The balance of the expedition
fare is due 120 days prior to departure. Air fare is also due at
this time. All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be
paid in U.S. dollars. Credit cards accepted for deposit only.
2. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Notification of
cancellation must be received in writing by ZE. At the time
we receive your written cancellation, the following penalties
will apply:
• 120 days or more prior to departure:
$500 per person
• 60 through 119 days prior to departure:
50% of expedition fare
• 1 through 59 days prior to departure:
100% of expedition fare
Some air fare may be nonrefundable. Once an expedition
has departed, there will be no refunds from ZE for any
unused portions of the trip. The above policy also applies
to all extensions and independent travel arrangements made
in conjunction with this program.
3. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We
strongly advise that all travelers purchase trip cancellation
and interruption insurance as protection against an emer-
gency that may force you to cancel or leave an expedition
while it is in progress. A brochure describing coverage will
be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation.
4. Share Policy: Accommodations on all ZE programs are
based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone and
wish to share accommodations, a roommate will be assigned
to you whenever possible. When pairing roommates, we
will always pair participants of the same sex. All shared
accommodations are nonsmoking. If it is not possible to
pair you with a roommate, you may be asked to pay a single
supplement for the land portion of the program.
5. Medical Information: Participation in a ZE program
requires that you be in generally good health. It is essential
that persons with any medical problems and related dietary
restrictions make them known to us well before departure.
We can counsel you on whether the expedition you have
selected is appropriate for you.
The tour leader has the right to disqualify any participant
at any time during the tour if he or she feels the participant
is physically incapable and/or if a participant’s continued
participation will jeopardize either the individual involved
or the group. There will be no refund given under these
circumstances.
6. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weight limita-
tions for both checked and carry-on luggage, imposed by
the airlines or as an operational requirement due to type of
aircraft, will apply for flights to/from/within this program.
Specifications will be provided with pre-departure materials.
7. Fuel Cost Increases and Currency Fluctuation: In order
to keep rates as low as possible, we do not build into the trip
fare an allowance to cover possible increases from fuel costs
or currency fluctuations. Therefore, as fuel-cost increases
may occur and currencies do fluctuate around the world,
What To Expect
For most activities, a relatively low level of exertion is required. Ashore, you must be able to walk
moderate distances over sometimes rough and uneven terrain. You will be required to remove
your shoes while visiting temples, shrines, and a number of other sites. You will need to climb
into and out of Zodiacs or other small boats for one or two excursions ashore (there will be
staff and crew members on hand to assist). The average daily temperatures will range from the
low-50s to the high-60s°F. The humidity will be at a moderate to medium level.
We will mail you a complete list of recommended clothing and a suggested reading list
approximately five months prior to departure. Participants will most enjoy the remarkable
opportunities this expedition offers if they travel with a spirit of adventure.
it may be necessary for us to initiate a rate surcharge at
any time before departure if there are exceptional cost
increases beyond our control.
8. Itinerary Changes & Trip Delay: Itineraries are
based on information available at the time of printing
and are subject to change. ZE reserves the right to change
a program’s dates, staff, itineraries, or accommodations
as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the
itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions,
transportation delays, government intervention, airline
schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which ZE
or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays or
changes is not included.
9. Itinerary Cancellation: ZE reserves the right to cancel
an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever,
including too few participants or logistical problems such
as strikes, wars, acts of God, or any other circumstances
that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip
payments received will be promptly refunded, and this
refund will be the limit of ZE’s liability. ZE is not respon-
sible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing
for the trip, including nonrefundable or penalty-carrying
airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or
other trip-related expenses.
10. Participation: ZE reserves the right to decline to accept
any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
11. Limitations of Liability: This section defines ZE’s
responsibility with respect to all of our trips, including
extensions and independent arrangements. Please read it
carefully.
ZE, its Owners, Agents, and Employees give notice that
they act only as the agent for the owners, contractors, and
suppliers providing means of transportation and/or all other
related travel services and assume no responsibility howso-
ever caused for injury, loss, or damage to person or property
in connection with any service resulting directly from: acts
of God, detention, annoyance, delays, expenses arising from
quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, failure
of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled,
civil disturbances, terrorism, government restrictions or
regulations, and discrepancies or changes in transit or hotel
services over which it has no control. Reasonable changes
in the itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for
the comfort and well-being of the passengers.
As described in item 7 above, all prices are subject to change.
As described in item 9 above, in the event that an expedition
must be cancelled, ZE is not responsible for any personal
expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the
program.
Certain ship owners require use of preprinted ticket forms
that limit the ship owner’s and operator’s liability. When
such tickets are used, you are generally bound by the terms
of these tickets with respect to your legal relationship to
the owner and operators of the ship, their agent (ZE), and
the ship’s crew.
On advancement of deposit to ZE, the depositor acknowl-
edges that he/she has read and understands the above recited
terms and conditions, and agrees to be bound by them.
California Seller of Travel Program Registration
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Miyajima

Expedition Leaders

Especially chosen for this voyage, our team of expert leaders and lecturers serves to bring a
comprehensive educational component to your adventure through lectures, guided excursions,
and daily recaps.

Lynne Greig (Expedition Leader) – Lynne was born and raised in South Africa and after
finishing her education spent several years teaching there. Her love for travel led her around
the globe, and eventually turned into a career in the adventure travel industry as cruise
director and expedition leader. Since 1995 she has traveled from Antarctica to the Arctic,
through Africa and the Indian Ocean, Russia, the South Pacific, and Australia. Voyages have
taken Lynne to every continent and across every ocean aboard expedition vessels ranging from
Russian icebreakers to Australian catamarans.

Robert Bedeski – Bob has been traveling in Asia for more than fifty years, and is a leading
expert on the politics of the area. He has taught Asian politics in American and Canadian
universities, and has authored books and articles on China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and
Mongolia; he is currently writing a book on democracy in modern Mongolia. Bob received
his doctorate in political science from the University of California at Berkeley; taught at Ohio
State University; Carleton University; and the University of Victoria. Most recently he was
Visiting Aung San Suu Kyi Endowed Chair in Asian Democracy at the University of Louisville.
He has served as consultant to Canada’s Department of National Defense and Department of
Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

Mark Brazil – Mark earned his Ph.D. from Stirling University, Scotland, for his work on
avian ecology and behavior in Iceland. Ornithological research, natural history consultancy
for TV companies, and guiding naturalists and wildlife photographers have taken him to all
continents. Fascinated by island biology, he is a leading authority on the natural history of
Japan, where he was a professor of biodiversity and conservation at Rajuno Gakuen University
near Sapporo. In addition to being a field naturalist, he is a columnist, author, and editor.
His books include Wild Asia: Spirit of a Continent; The Birds of Japan; The Whooper Swan; and,
most recently, A Field Guide to the Birds of East Asia.

Paul Harris – Paul was born in England and graduated from Aberdeen University in politics
and international relations. He wrote his first book while he was still at university and has
now published more than 40 books, including several books of his photographs, which reflect
his extensive travels. He became a journalist by accident in June 1991 when his aircraft was
destroyed in a bombing attack on Ljubljana airport in Slovenia. For ten years he reported from
some of the most conflicted places in the world. He now lives in Malta, where he writes and
photographs and works as a political risk analyst.

Kim Jane Saunders – A teacher and writer, Kim is a graduate of international politics and
history and holds a master’s degree in education. She has lived in Hong Kong and Indonesia,
and has traveled extensively throughout East and Southeast Asia. She is the author of
Contemporary Tie and Dye Textiles in Indonesia and is engaged in research on tourism and
handicraft production in Southeast Asia. Currently living in Singapore, Kim is a lecturer
and consultant and also works with the travel and tourism industry, promoting awareness
and appreciation for locally produced Southeast Asian handicrafts.

Ron Wixman – Professor Ron Wixman, a specialist in world cultural geography, is well
versed in both the ancient and modern societies of the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, Japan,
Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. In addition to nine research trips to
China, Tibet, Mongolia, and all of the countries of Southeast Asia, he has spent quite a bit
of time traveling and studying in Asia. His lectures on the traditional ways of life and religions
and how they influence development in this region will bring the culture here to life. At home
in Oregon, Ron is not only a well known professor at the University of Oregon, but he is also
a regular commentator on radio and television as an expert on religion, culture, geopolitics,
and ethnicity.
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Reservation Form

Treasures of Japan with a day in Gyeongju, Korea April 21 – May 3, 2010

o Japan’s Cultural Heart: Kyoto & Nara pre-voyage extension April 19 – 23, 2010

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RECEPTION
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PROMENADE

PROMENADE
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Osak a, Honshu, GYM
DINING MAIN LIDO
Japan / Kyoto ROOM LOUNGE LOUNGE 652 653
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Friday, April 23
Kyoto LIDO
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LIBRARY
& BAR
Saturday, April 24
POOL
Kyoto / Kobe /
Embark Clipper Odyssey A-DECK MAIN DECK LIDO DECK BRIDGE DECK

Sunday, April 25
Ok ayama (Uno-Ko) /
Kur ashiki

Monday, April 26
Hiroshima / Miyajima
CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4
Tuesday, April 27
Hagi Main Lounge
CATEGORY 5 CATEGORYCategory
6 3 Cabin
SUITE Dining Room

Wednesday, April 28
Tsushima Islands /
Pusan, South Korea
R ATES
Category 1 $10,280 Category 6 $12,680
Thursday, April 29
Gyeongju Category 2 $10,780 Suite $14,380

Friday, April 30
Category 3 $11,180 Single/Cat 2 $17,280
Matsue, Honshu, Japan Category 4 $11,680 Single/Cat 3 $17,880
Saturday, May 1 Category 5 $12,180
K anazawa
Limited singles available at the quoted single rate above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7
Sunday, May 2 times the share rate. (Suite not applicable)
Sado Island / Niigata
Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary;
Monday, May 3 all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, including
Niigata / Disembark lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; all
Clipper Odyssey / gratuities. Pre-voyage extension includes all of the above.
Tokyo / USA Not Included: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure
taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance;
items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/fax/Internet/
telephone charges.

Air Fare: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact
© Peter Harrison

you approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of
April 2009, the approximate economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $988 for Los Angeles/Osaka
MAP NOT TO SCALE – Narita/Los Angeles. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed.

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries
are subject to change.
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SEATTLE, WA
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Gyeongju, Korea

PAID
April 21 – May 3, 2010
With a day in

192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USA

fax: (206) 285-5037 • e-mail: info@zeco.com

Dear Adventurer
tel: (800) 628-8747 or (206) 285-4000

Discover the natural beauty, exquisite cultural landmarks, and time-honored traditions that
define this multi-faceted land as we cruise along the dramatic Japanese coastlines of Honshu
and Shikoku.
web: www.zeco.com

Our voyage is a constant revelation of contrasts and juxtapositions. Volcanoes soar above

Treasures of the island landscape, an integral part of the Pacific’s Ring of Fire, and rugged shorelines are
sculpted from centuries of surf and wind. Tiny islets rise from serene lagoons, crowned with

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bonsai-like pine trees—providing poetic inspiration that transcends the ages. And Japan’s
historical tapestry of dynasties, samurai and shoguns, geishas and gaijin traders lives on in its
fabled shrines and temples, magnificent castles and fortresses, impeccably designed gardens,
and elegant pagodas.
With a day in We start our journey in Kyoto, Japan’s premier repository of cultural riches, before transferring
Gyeongju, Korea to the world-class port of Kobe. Aboard the superb 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey set sail into
the Inland Sea and explore the small town of Kurashiki, a preserved 17th-century commercial
April 21 – May 3, 2010 center where ancient arts and crafts endure. We visit the ultimately moving Peace Memorial
Park in the heart of Hiroshima, and, at Miyajima, the famous red Torii gate of the 6th-century
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey Shinto shrine offers photographers an exquisite subject.

A trip highlight is our full-day exploration of Gyeongju, South Korea, the ancient capital of
arrangements. All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. The Clipper Odyssey
Passengers can track the progress of their voyage on the Global Positioning System

infirmary staffed by a registered physician and a sophisticated telecommunications

system permitting Internet access and telephone and fax communication with any

the brilliant Shilla Dynasty and now a World Heritage Site. In the company of our guides we
and gym, outdoor pool, massage room, Internet café and wireless access, and gift
controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music system, and sitting area with sofa.

Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey include a dining room, lounge, small library
The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury vessel, ideally suited for expedition
cruising. She carries a fleet of Zodiacs, which allows us to land anywhere nature

maintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international specialties.

broadcast in each cabin. Beds can be configured for twin or queen-size sleeping

shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The Clipper Odyssey has an
or curiosity dictates. All cabins have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually

examine the amazing, extensively excavated monuments, tombs, and temples that make this
one of the world’s finest open-air cultural museums.

On Honshu we visit a lovely region of rivers and lakes back-dropped by soaring mountains.
Matsue, “the town of water” offers a glimpse into a venerable lifestyle that reflects centuries-old
traditions, and Kanazawa is a visual delight with its samurai residences, old geisha district,
and colorful fish market. We also explore isolated and beautiful Sado Island, rarely visited
by outsiders, and once the home to political exiles.
location around the world. Ship registry: Bahamas.

Throughout our journey, the gracious Japanese people introduce us to their culture with pride.
Enjoy a traditional dance performance and tea ceremony, walk through a tranquil forest of old
bamboo, and photograph colorful markets and ancient village alleyways lined with lacquerware
Clipper Odyssey

and pottery shops. The fabled Koraku-en and Kenroku-en Gardens offer a chance to experi-
Main cover photo: Bamboo path in Sagano, Kyoto © JNTO

ence representative landscapes immortalized by Japanese painters. We also witness the art of
traditional noodle-making and learn about the centuries-old practice of brewing sake.

Join Zegrahm’s team of lecturers, along with expert Japanese guides, as we cruise these wildly
beautiful coastlines and discover the exquisite and timeless Treasures of Japan.

Warm regards,

Jon Nicholson
PR ESENTED BY ZEGR A HM EX PEDITIONS President