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Category Archives: Japan
The Seven Hells of Beppu
Beppu, Japan, known as the city that steams, is home to numerous hot springs and other geothermal features. Steam rises from thermal pools, steam vents, and sometimes even storm drains. There are steam baths called Onsens (thermal spas) all throughout … Continue reading
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Tagged #beppuhells, 7 hells tour, Beppu, geyser, hells of Beppu, hot springs, Japan, photos, travel
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Beppu Monkey Park
We started our port stop from Holland America Westerdam in Beppu, Japan with a visit to Takasakiyama Monkey Park. This park sits at the base of Mt. Takasaki, and is populated by wild macaque monkeys. A sign at the entrance … Continue reading
Beppu, Japan Cruise Port
Beppu, Japan is a city of steam, best known for its multitude of natural hot springs and thermal pools. Some are used as day spas or resorts. Some are even used to steam food. Its 8 major geothermal hot spots … Continue reading
Osaka Aquarium and Giant Ferris Wheel
Cruising into the Tempozan Passenger Terminal in Osaka means you don’t even have to leave the pier to find things to do. Directly across from the cruise ship terminal sits Tempozan Marketplace Mall. This large plaza contains the expected shops … Continue reading
Osaka Cruise Port
Osaka, Japan With a population of over 19 million, Osaka is Japan’s second most populous city, and one of the most populated metropolitan areas of the world. This port city has served historically as a merchant city. Signs of human … Continue reading
Exploring Shimizu
We had just a short amount of time to spend onshore in our port stop in Shimizu, Japan. Holland America Westerdam had a brief port stop there mainly for the views of Mount Fuji, which can be seen from the … Continue reading
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Tagged #shimizujapan, cruise, Japan, Mount Fuji, photos, Shimizu, things to do in Shimizu, travel
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Shimizu, Japan Cruise Ship Port
The port of Shimizu is located between Tokyo and Osaka. With Mount Fuji looming large in the background, views from the port are spectacular on clear days. Fuji is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site. A nearby pine tree grove … Continue reading
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North Pacific Crossing
We started our journey on the Amtrak Cascades train from Washington State into Vancouver B.C. on a rainy day. The train was full of people traveling to various cruise ships, some for that day and some for the next. One … Continue reading
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Tagged Amtrak, Bearing Sea, Holland America, photos, train, travel, Westerdam
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Exploring Yokohama
In a port stop at Yokohama, Japan’s Osanbashi Pier passengers don’t have far to go to find tourist attractions. In fact the pier itself is an attraction with trails and green space on top of the port buildings. From our … Continue reading
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Tagged cruise, Cup Noodle Museum, giant ferris wheel, Holland America, Japan, Osanbashi Pier, photos, roller coaster, travel, Westerdam, Yokohama
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Yokohama Cruise Port
Yokohama Cruise Ship Port Osanbashi Pier in Yokohama, Japan is an attraction in itself with green spaces and a rooftop park with floorboards that mimic rolling waves. Though the architecture resembles a skate park skateboarding is not allowed. The pier … Continue reading
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