Cruising in Japan Was Our Best Travel Decision This Year!

Join us aboard Celebrity Millennium for our Ritzy Cruise Diary, to one of the world's most spectacular cruise itineraries as we sail around Japan and South Korea on a twelve night voyage packed with unforgettable destinations. We explore Osaka, Kyoto, Osaka Castle, Kinkaku-ji 金閣寺 (The Golden Pavilion), Dotonbori, Kuromon Market , Gion District Kyoto 祇園 and much more. We'll show you exactly what it's like to cruise Japan, including independent shore excursions, local food, Japanese culture, life aboard Celebrity Millennium and why this classic Celebrity Cruises ship remains one of the most loved in the fleet. You can watch Part One of this Series, our Review of the Celebrity Millennium here:    • The Forgotten Celebrity Cruise Ship:  Actu...   *** Kyoto Tour Information: our amazing tour with Soya Yagi was booked through Cruise Excursions Group. You can find the link here: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/... Enter in your proposed sailing date, and ship, then search for Osaka, and Kyoto. The Kyoto tours go from Osaka. Whether you're planning a Japan cruise, considering Celebrity Cruises, or simply love discovering new destinations, we hope this diary gives you plenty of inspiration. In this episode: • Embarkation in Tokyo • Celebrity Millennium tour and first impressions • Shimizu and views of Mount Fuji • Osaka and Osaka Castle • Kuromon Market • Dotonbori by day and night • Kyoto • Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) • Bamboo Forest • Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace • Gion Historic District • Celebrity Millennium entertainment • Martini Bar • Silent Disco • Japanese cultural performances • Captain's Cocktail Party Coming next in Part Two: 🌋 Kagoshima and Sakurajima Volcano 🌧️ Sailing through a tropical squall 🕊️ Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park ⚓ Nagasaki 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea 🌊 Beautiful sea days aboard Celebrity Millennium 🎉 Some wonderfully lively evenings onboard! If you enjoy honest cruise reviews and destination guides, we'd love you to subscribe to Ritzy Travel Guide for more cruise ship reviews, cruise diaries and travel inspiration from around the world. #CelebrityMillennium #CelebrityCruises #JapanCruise #Kyoto #Osaka #CruiseShipReview #JapanTravel #CruisingJapan #Tokyo #TravelGuide In this video : 00:00 - Intro to Celebrity Millennium & Cruising Japan 02:40 - Embarkation in Tokyo 05:21 - Sailaway Party 06:14 - Our Cabin 10:45 - A Typical evening on Celebrity Millennium 11:11 - The Main Dining Room 15:14 - The Martini Bar 16:29 - Evening Theatre 17:35 - Cruising in Asia is Growing 18:26 - Osaka Japan 19:52 - Osaka Castle 21:21 - Kuromon Market Osaka 25:16 - Dotonbori Osaka 26:00 - Sunset Bar on Celebrity Millennium 26:52 - Ritzy Travel Guide on Social Media 27:23 - Captain's Cocktail Party 28:04 - Taiko Drums 28:33 - Silent Disco! 29:40 - Cafe al Bacio 31:55 - Kyoto Japan 京都 32:48 - Kinkakuji 金閣寺 Golden Pavilion 35:26 - Kodaji Temple 高台寺 35:41 - Bamboo Forest Kyoto 35:53 - Ninomaru-goten Palace 二条城 37:12 - Gion District Kyoto 祇園 38:52 - Shore Excursions Group Tours 39:58 - Part Two of Cruise Diary in Japan & Korea ------------------------------------------------- Affiliate disclosure: Our Kyoto tour featured in this video was booked through Shore Excursions Group. We've included a link to the tour provider in the description. If you book through that link, we may receive a small affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend tours and services we've personally experienced and genuinely enjoyed. Contact us, and FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:   / ritzytravelguide   Facebook:   / ritzytravelguide1   email: [email protected] www.ritzytravelguide.com ABOUT ME: Hi, my name is Bill. The aim of this channel is to give interesting, and helpful insights into travel. We do not sell vacations. The information provided in this video, and all other videos on our channel, is for general entertainment purposes only. While I strive to offer helpful travel tips and advice, I am not a professional, and the content should not be considered as professional or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified professional, travel, or legal advisor before making decisions related to travel, legal matters, or any specific circumstances. I am not responsible for any actions or outcomes resulting from the use of the information provided in this video. Please contact your travel agent, hotel, representative, or the cruise line directly for advice and any information specific to your booking.