Japan cruises

Japan Loop via Nagasaki & Busan (Port-Heavy)

⚓ Nagasaki · Busan · Sakaiminato · Aomori · Yokohama · Nagasaki · Busan · Hiroshima · Kochi · Kobe · Shimizu

Port-heavy Japan itinerary. Covers Japan and South Korea.

☾8 nights Japan 11 ports

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8 nights · 11 port calls · 2 countries

11 port calls across Japan, South Korea · More port-intensive than many 8-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Yokohama

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Nagasaki

    Japan · Japan

  3. 3

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  4. 4

    Sakaiminato

    Japan · Japan

  5. 5

    Aomori

    Japan · Japan

  6. 6

    Yokohama

    Japan · Japan

  7. 7

    Nagasaki

    Japan · Japan

  8. 8

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  9. 9

    Hiroshima

    Japan · Japan

  10. 10

    Kochi

    Japan · Japan

  11. 11

    Kobe

    Japan · Japan

  12. 12

    Shimizu

    Japan · Japan

  13. 13

    Disembark in Yokohama

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

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