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Asuka 3: Three Days from Yokohama to Otaru via Hakodate
This three-day cruise aboard Asuka 3 follows the documented route from Yokohama through Hakodate to Otaru. The $5,000 figure is the sailing’s headline figure, not a current fare or a promise about what is included. Conf…
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This three-day cruise aboard Asuka 3 follows the documented route from Yokohama through Hakodate to Otaru. The $5,000 figure is the sailing’s headline figure, not a current fare or a promise about what is included. Confirm the current sailing schedule, embarkation terminal, port times, fares and onboard venue arrangements before booking; the Yokohama berth is not specified here.
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Day 1: Yokohama departure and Asuka 3
**Cabin and departure:** The balcony cabin tour shows its room layout and a view toward Yokohama; the maiden-voyage keepsakes are specific to that sailing. The departure send-off included a live performance, celebratory balloons and a fireboat, followed by passage beneath Yokohama Bay Bridge. **Dining and drinks:** EMS Garden serves a buffet with Japanese-style dishes, meats, salads and drinks, with sea views. At the shipboard bar, a bartender-recommended cocktail accompanied sunset views towar…
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Yokohama PortYokohama Port, Japan
The sailing departs from Yokohama Port. The maiden-voyage send-off featured a live performance, balloons and a fireboat, and the ship passed beneath Yokohama Bay Bridge. Confirm the current terminal and embarkation arrangements before setting out; the specific berth is not identified here.
Day 2: Onboard Asuka 3 and Hakodate
**Onboard:** Breakfast, the theater and lounges are part of the ship experience. The Asuka Wellness Club has a pool and gym; the creator also uses the dumbbells for a short workout. Historia displays models and artifacts from historic Japanese passenger ships. **Hakodate seafood:** Hakodate Morning Market is a stop for a salmon roe bowl and squid sashimi; beer was also sampled. Check current market hours and allow for your port schedule. **Warehouse district:** At Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse,…
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Hakodate Morning MarketHakodate Morning Market (Hakodate Asaichi), Hakodate, Japan
Make time for the market’s seafood: the visit featured a salmon roe bowl, squid sashimi and beer. Check current hours and your port-day timing before heading over.
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Kanemori Red Brick WarehouseKanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Suehiro-cho 14-12, Hakodate, Japan
Browse the historic, repurposed warehouse buildings. The visit also included a sightseeing boat ride along the canal; the specific operator and boarding point are not identified, so check locally rather than relying on a precise departure pin.
Day 3: Arrival in Otaru
The cruise arrives in Otaru, a historic port city in Hokkaido. The waterfront is near the station; use the actual arrival wharf and onward transport details to plan after disembarkation.