Tokyo to Thailand

Regent Seven Seas Explorer

November, 2024

Our unforgettable cruise on the luxurious Seven Seas Explorer began in the vibrant city of Tokyo. We dedicated three delightful nights in Tokyo, allowing ourselves ample time to explore and appreciate many of the remarkable sites that the city has to offer. Upon embarking on our adventure, we sailed to the picturesque ports of Shimizu and Kobe, where we immersed ourselves in unique aspects of Japanese life and culture. The journey then carried us to the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, where we spent several exhilarating nights relishing both the stunning sites and the diverse flavors of this incredible city. Our fantastic cruise continued onward through the breathtaking landscapes of Vietnam, the modern marvel of Singapore, and finally, the beautiful beaches of Thailand. Here are some of the wonderful photos capturing the essence of our memorable trip.

Photos of Japan

A traditional Japanese shrine with red wooden structures, lanterns, and stairs, surrounded by trees.

A traditional Japanese shrine with red wooden structures, lanterns, and stairs, surrounded by trees.

Traditional Japanese building with a fountain and landscaped garden in front, reflecting in the water, under a blue sky with some clouds.

Traditional Japanese building with a fountain and landscaped garden in front, reflecting in the water, under a blue sky with some clouds.

Bronze statue of a samurai warrior on horseback, aiming a bow and arrow, located outdoors with trees and a building in the background.

Bronze statue of a samurai warrior on horseback, aiming a bow and arrow, located outdoors with trees and a building in the background.

Traditional Japanese pagoda with yellow and dark brown structure surrounded by lush green trees, reflected in the calm pond in front.

Traditional Japanese pagoda with yellow and dark brown structure surrounded by lush green trees, reflected in the calm pond in front.

A woman dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono kneeling on a tatami mat, participating in a tea ceremony with various tea utensils around her.

A woman dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono kneeling on a tatami mat, participating in a tea ceremony with various tea utensils around her.

Historic stone bridge over a calm waterway with stone embankments, traditional structures on the hillside, and lush green trees under an overcast sky.

Historic stone bridge over a calm waterway with stone embankments, traditional structures on the hillside, and lush green trees under an overcast sky.

A young couple in traditional Japanese wedding attire standing outside near a stone bench. The man is wearing a dark blue kimono with glasses, holding a white fan, while the woman is dressed in a white lace wedding kimono with floral hair accessories

A young couple in traditional Japanese wedding attire standing outside near a stone bench. The man is wearing a dark blue kimono with glasses, holding a white fan, while the woman is dressed in a white lace wedding kimono with floral hair accessories and white footwear, holding a small purse.

A young man dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, holding umbrellas, standing in front of a large red wall with black decorative elements.

A young man dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, holding umbrellas, standing in front of a large red wall with black decorative elements.

A traditional Japanese temple with red wooden structure and curved roof, surrounded by a crowd of visitors.

A traditional Japanese temple with red wooden structure and curved roof, surrounded by a crowd of visitors.

Traditional Japanese temple with a pagoda, surrounded by trees and an open sandy area

Traditional Japanese temple with a pagoda, surrounded by trees and an open sandy area

Tourists walking and posing in front of a traditional Japanese temple with a large wooden gate in the background. Many visitors are wearing casual clothes, some with face masks, and one woman is dressed in a pink and white kimono.

Tourists walking and posing in front of a traditional Japanese temple with a large wooden gate in the background. Many visitors are wearing casual clothes, some with face masks, and one woman is dressed in a pink and white kimono.

Two women wearing traditional Japanese kimonos with floral patterns and floral hair accessories stand among a crowd of people in front of a traditional Japanese temple gate.

Two women wearing traditional Japanese kimonos with floral patterns and floral hair accessories stand among a crowd of people in front of a traditional Japanese temple gate.

Two young children dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos, holding hands with adults, walking on a sidewalk during a cultural event or ceremony.

Two young children dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos, holding hands with adults, walking on a sidewalk during a cultural event or ceremony.

Traditional Japanese temple entrance with two guardian statues, red wooden pillars, and a tiled roof, against a partly cloudy sky.

Traditional Japanese temple entrance with two guardian statues, red wooden pillars, and a tiled roof, against a partly cloudy sky.

Traditional Japanese city gate with white walls, dark tiled roof, and green copper accents, surrounded by stone walls and lush green trees, with pedestrians holding umbrellas on a rainy day.

Traditional Japanese city gate with white walls, dark tiled roof, and green copper accents, surrounded by stone walls and lush green trees, with pedestrians holding umbrellas on a rainy day.

Group of people praying and making offerings at a traditional Japanese shrine with orange torii gate, lanterns, and straw decorations, during rainy weather.

Group of people praying and making offerings at a traditional Japanese shrine with orange torii gate, lanterns, and straw decorations, during rainy weather.

View of a large body of water with a cargo ship in the middle, green mountain range on the far shore, and Mount Fuji in the distance partially obscured by clouds.

View of a large body of water with a cargo ship in the middle, green mountain range on the far shore, and Mount Fuji in the distance partially obscured by clouds.

Large red torii gate at the entrance of a Japanese shrine with trees, parking lot, and people walking in the background.

Large red torii gate at the entrance of a Japanese shrine with trees, parking lot, and people walking in the background.

Traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, white walls, green tiled roofs with gold accents, and a cloudy sky in the background.

Traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, white walls, green tiled roofs with gold accents, and a cloudy sky in the background.

A woman in a red floral-patterned shirt, red shorts, and white sneakers is pulling a rickshaw with a red blanket and pillow in it, walking on a gravel path in a traditional Japanese setting, with buildings and trees in the background.

A woman in a red floral-patterned shirt, red shorts, and white sneakers is pulling a rickshaw with a red blanket and pillow in it, walking on a gravel path in a traditional Japanese setting, with buildings and trees in the background.

A traditional multi-tiered Japanese castle with ornate green rooftops and gold embellishments, surrounded by visitors and trees.

A traditional multi-tiered Japanese castle with ornate green rooftops and gold embellishments, surrounded by visitors and trees.

A traditional five-story Japanese pagoda with a red and white color scheme, surrounded by trees and buildings, under a partly cloudy sky.

A traditional five-story Japanese pagoda with a red and white color scheme, surrounded by trees and buildings, under a partly cloudy sky.

Hong Kong

We were able to spend three nights in Hong Kong. What an incredible city!!

Two young men standing outdoors against a white wall, engaged in conversation. One is holding a small black suitcase and a phone, dressed casually in black with glasses. The other has bleached hair, is wearing a layered black and cream outfit, and is

Two young men standing outdoors against a white wall, engaged in conversation. One is holding a small black suitcase and a phone, dressed casually in black with glasses. The other has bleached hair, is wearing a layered black and cream outfit, and is holding a sandwich and a phone.

Two women wearing black coats and sunglasses standing by a waterfront railing, with a traditional Chinese junk boat with red sails on the water and a modern city skyline with tall buildings in the background.

Two women wearing black coats and sunglasses standing by a waterfront railing, with a traditional Chinese junk boat with red sails on the water and a modern city skyline with tall buildings in the background.

A double-decker tram on city street with people inside and a man walking nearby, surrounded by tall buildings.

A double-decker tram on city street with people inside and a man walking nearby, surrounded by tall buildings.

Nighttime view of Hong Kong skyline with illuminated skyscrapers reflected on the water, including the tallest building with a rounded top.

Nighttime view of Hong Kong skyline with illuminated skyscrapers reflected on the water, including the tallest building with a rounded top.

A sidewalk lined with tall palm trees near a water fountain in an urban area on a sunny day.

A sidewalk lined with tall palm trees near a water fountain in an urban area on a sunny day.

A scenic view of a bridge with tall towers and cables, with a brick promenade, benches, and potted plants, and a mountain range in the background under a clear blue sky.

A scenic view of a bridge with tall towers and cables, with a brick promenade, benches, and potted plants, and a mountain range in the background under a clear blue sky.

People sitting by a water fountain in front of a tall clock tower surrounded by palm trees in an urban park.

People sitting by a water fountain in front of a tall clock tower surrounded by palm trees in an urban park.

A city skyline with tall skyscrapers viewed from a hillside with green trees, a blue sky with scattered clouds, and mountains in the background.

A city skyline with tall skyscrapers viewed from a hillside with green trees, a blue sky with scattered clouds, and mountains in the background.

A large cable-stayed bridge with two tall pylons and white cables extending to the deck, set against a mountain range and a blue sky, with green trees in the foreground.

A large cable-stayed bridge with two tall pylons and white cables extending to the deck, set against a mountain range and a blue sky, with green trees in the foreground.

A traditional boat with red sails sailing on a harbor at night, with a city skyline and a lit Ferris wheel in the background.

A traditional boat with red sails sailing on a harbor at night, with a city skyline and a lit Ferris wheel in the background.

Vietnam

An elderly woman wearing a polka-dot jacket, traditional conical hat, and holding a decorative fan, standing on a sidewalk near a stone structure with cars and motorbikes in the background.

An elderly woman wearing a polka-dot jacket, traditional conical hat, and holding a decorative fan, standing on a sidewalk near a stone structure with cars and motorbikes in the background.

A woman in a yellow traditional dress with a conical hat standing in front of a brick archway, surrounded by pedestrians, including a young girl in white dress and a woman in white, in an outdoor setting.

A woman in a yellow traditional dress with a conical hat standing in front of a brick archway, surrounded by pedestrians, including a young girl in white dress and a woman in white, in an outdoor setting.

Red arched pedestrian bridge over a green lake with trees on both sides and a pagoda-style structure on the left, with people walking on the bridge.

Red arched pedestrian bridge over a green lake with trees on both sides and a pagoda-style structure on the left, with people walking on the bridge.

A group of people, possibly monks and visitors, gather around a traditional Vietnamese temple structure with a tiled roof, wooden ornate details, and circular window openings, situated in a garden with trees and grass.

A group of people, possibly monks and visitors, gather around a traditional Vietnamese temple structure with a tiled roof, wooden ornate details, and circular window openings, situated in a garden with trees and grass.

Nighttime cityscape of a waterfront with buildings and a large, illuminated mountain in the background, reflecting on the water.

Nighttime cityscape of a waterfront with buildings and a large, illuminated mountain in the background, reflecting on the water.

A woman wearing a traditional conical hat, a face mask, and black clothing is sitting on the sidewalk, selling fruit including bananas, persimmons, and jujubes in baskets and containers.

A woman wearing a traditional conical hat, a face mask, and black clothing is sitting on the sidewalk, selling fruit including bananas, persimmons, and jujubes in baskets and containers.

View of a historic building with a clock tower, a red flag on top, and a fountain with a large blooming flower sculpture in the foreground, surrounded by trees and modern office buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

View of a historic building with a clock tower, a red flag on top, and a fountain with a large blooming flower sculpture in the foreground, surrounded by trees and modern office buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

Statue of Ho Chi Minh with a raised hand in front of a historic building with a flag on top, under a partly cloudy sky.

Statue of Ho Chi Minh with a raised hand in front of a historic building with a flag on top, under a partly cloudy sky.

A government building with the Vietnamese flag and a portrait of Ho Chi Minh. The building has a stone facade with the Vietnamese emblem above the entrance. There are trees and a van parked in front of the building.

A government building with the Vietnamese flag and a portrait of Ho Chi Minh. The building has a stone facade with the Vietnamese emblem above the entrance. There are trees and a van parked in front of the building.

A busy city street with pedestrians, motorbikes, and vehicles, including a rickshaw with a passenger wearing a face mask, and a street vendor in the background.

A busy city street with pedestrians, motorbikes, and vehicles, including a rickshaw with a passenger wearing a face mask, and a street vendor in the background.

Hotel reception desk with five clocks showing times for Sydney, New York, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City, London, and Paris. Staff members sit behind the desk, with a decorative framed piece featuring dragons and a crown in the background.

Hotel reception desk with five clocks showing times for Sydney, New York, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City, London, and Paris. Staff members sit behind the desk, with a decorative framed piece featuring dragons and a crown in the background.

Singapore and Thailand

Two men standing inside a white building with large windows. One is dressed in a black short-sleeve shirt and gray pants, and the other is in a white military uniform with a turban, gold accents, and a sash.

Two men standing inside a white building with large windows. One is dressed in a black short-sleeve shirt and gray pants, and the other is in a white military uniform with a turban, gold accents, and a sash.

Tropical landscape with lush green palm and other trees overlooking the turquoise ocean under a cloudy sky.

Tropical landscape with lush green palm and other trees overlooking the turquoise ocean under a cloudy sky.

Lush tropical greenery and tall palm trees overlooking a calm ocean with islands in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Lush tropical greenery and tall palm trees overlooking a calm ocean with islands in the distance under a cloudy sky.

A peaceful ocean scene during sunset with a small boat floating on the water and a distant island silhouette against a sky filled with dark clouds and hints of orange and yellow light.

A peaceful ocean scene during sunset with a small boat floating on the water and a distant island silhouette against a sky filled with dark clouds and hints of orange and yellow light.