Today we docked in the sleepy little port town of Hososhima, a peaceful change of pace from the bigger cities. We hopped on the local shuttle and made our way into the historic area of Hyuga, curious to see what we’d find.
We spent the morning wandering quiet streets, eventually reaching a small emperor’s shrine dating back to the Edo period.
Like many of our stops, we also stumbled upon another old cemetery—something I’m always drawn to when traveling. There’s just something about seeing history and culture reflected in such a personal way.
It wasn’t a town packed with sights, but that’s what made the day feel so calm and authentic.
One of my favorite moments? I stopped to ask a local woman for directions using my map and said “arigato.” She laughed and kindly repeated it back to me. Later, we crossed paths again—and she actually stopped us, handed us each a piece of candy, and let me take a photo with her. Such a simple, sweet moment that completely made the day.
After visiting a few more small shrines, we made our way back to the ship, reminded that not every stop has to be full of big attractions. Sometimes, the quiet, unexpected moments are the ones that stay with you the most.
You really do have to make the best of every day—and today was a perfect example of that. 🌿✨
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