Japan cruises

Japan Loop via Aomori, Muroran & Busan (Rare Variant)

⚓ Aomori · Muroran · Hakodate · Busan · Nagasaki

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Japan and South Korea.

☾9 nights Tokyo Japan 5 ports 4 sea days

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $170/night. with most departures landing in the $145-$186/night band. across 2 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$170/night

$1,528 total

Normal range

$145-$186/night

$1,305-$1,674 total

Lowest recent fare

$160/night

$1,444 total

Comparison set

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April 2027
Priciest
Median price/night
$227
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
19% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
April 2028
Cheapest
Median price/night
$160
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
8% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked

Route overview

How this route is built

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9 nights · 5 port calls · 4 sea days · 2 countries

5 port calls across Japan, South Korea · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Tokyo or Yokohama

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Aomori

    Japan · Japan

  3. 3

    Muroran

    Japan · Japan

  4. 4

    Hakodate

    Japan · Japan

  5. 5

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  6. 6

    Nagasaki

    Japan · Japan

  7. 7

    Disembark in Tokyo or Yokohama

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?

It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.

Are these sailings all the same route?

They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.

How should I choose between two similar sailings?

Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.