Japan cruises

Japan Loop via Aomori, Sakaiminato & Busan (Best Balance)

⚓ Aomori · Sakaiminato · Busan · Kochi · Tokushima · Tokyo · Tokushima · Osaka · Nagasaki · Busan · Kochi · Shimizu

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

☾20 nights Tokyo Japan 12 ports 8 sea days

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $150/night. with most departures landing in the $141-$159/night band. across 1 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$150/night

$2,991 total

Normal range

$141-$159/night

$2,816-$3,182 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$1,400 total

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August 2028
Cheapest
Median price/night
$137
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
9% below itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked

Route overview

How this route is built

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20 nights · 12 port calls · 8 sea days · 2 countries

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

  1. 1

    Embark in Tokyo

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Aomori

    Japan · Japan

  3. 3

    Sakaiminato

    Japan · Japan

  4. 4

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  5. 5

    Kochi

    Japan · Japan

  6. 6

    Tokushima

    Japan · Japan

  7. 7

    Tokyo

    Japan · Japan

  8. 8

    Tokushima

    Japan · Japan

  9. 9

    Osaka

    Japan · Japan

  10. 10

    Nagasaki

    Japan · Japan

  11. 11

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  12. 12

    Kochi

    Japan · Japan

  13. 13

    Shimizu

    Japan · Japan

  14. 14

    Disembark in Tokyo

    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.