Silversea Far East: 14 nights from Osaka with Silver Cloud
Jun 9, 2027

Kochi

Yakushima

Yakushima is an island located south of Kyūshū, in the prefecture of Kagoshima, Japan. It covers an area of about 500 square kilometers and is home to a population of about 15,000 inhabitants. The island of Yakushima is separated from the island of Tanegashima by the strait called Yakushima Kaikyō. The highest point on Yakushima is Miyanoura-dake, which rises 1,935 meters above sea level. The island is covered by a dense forest, famous for cryptomeria plants (called sugi in Japan) and rhododendrons. What remains of this ancient forest was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993. As early as 1993, it had been declared a biosphere reserve. A popular saying claims that it rains here for 35 days a month: in fact, statistics say that this is one of the places with the most frequent and intense rainfall in the world, with phenomena that amount to between 4 and 10 meters per year. The rainy season is concentrated in spring and summer, often accompanied by landslides and landslides, while in the rest of the year there may also be some relatively dry periods. Yakushima is the southernmost place in Japan where snowfall occurs, which especially in the mountainous area can accumulate for months before melting, while the ocean temperature never drops below 19 degrees. The forest on the island is visited by a large number of tourists, about 300,000 per year. It is said to have inspired the setting of the animated film Princess Mononoke, by Hayao Miyazaki. The forest also appears in the 1996 film Mothra. Yakushima has been a center for research on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for Honda. 50% of the electricity produced on the island comes from hydroelectric sources and a small part of it has been used to produce hydrogen during an experiment conducted by the University of Kagoshima.

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Manila

Located in Manila Bay, at the mouth of the Pasig River, which divides the city in two, it is one of the most populous nations in the world. Its colonial history has left deep marks that are still visible today in the splendid 17th-century architecture.

The capital of the Philippines, Manila is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, with 43,079 inhabitants per km². Located on the west coast of Luzon Island, the country was colonized by the Spanish, also represented by the monumental remains of colonial architecture. The name Manila, of Spanish origin, derives from the mangrove plant called Nilad.

Some famous sites are also located in the historic center. Stroll through the famous Rizal Park, damaged during the fighting in the Second World War. This agglomeration, inhabited by about ten million people, now seems to have redeemed itself from the turbulent past.
The climate is idyllic, with an average temperature of 30° C, and you can relax near the sea throughout the year. Heavy rains occur between July and November. The best time for a trip to Manila is between the end of December and the end of March.
Colonial houses and architectural beauties of the seventeenth century await you in the center of Manila. Take a walk along the coast and visit its port. Visit the Binondo area, or if you prefer Chinatown, get to know its particular cemetery, the Catholic Church, the beaches, and the market. The country is also rich in bridges that cross the river. Numerous clubs are available in the old city. Manila offers the greatest cultural and festive life in the region. For a fun day, you can visit Cowboy grill in Edsa or even the pleasant Stardust showbar. Here gourmets can go in search of the best restaurants and traditional foods offered by the city.

The Intramuros district offers a much more western luxury. Populated by a variety of bars, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.
Tourists appreciate the endless sandy beaches. Surfers love the coast more than the city thanks to its beaches that give sensational waves.
The local currency is the Philippine Peso. For €1 you will have about 60 pesos. No visa is required if your trip to Manila does not exceed 21 days.