Japan cruises

Japan Loop via Nagoya, Aichi, Osaka & Busan

Nagoya, Aichi · Osaka · Kochi · Hiroshima · Busan · Hakodate · Hitachinaka · Tokyo · Akita · Sakata · Kanazawa · Sakaiminato · Busan · Nagasaki · Kagoshima

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

22 nights Tokyo Japan 15 ports 7 sea days

What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 15 ports across 22 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.

Port-forward pace

15 ports in 22 nights

Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.

Broad destination variety

Nagoya, Aichi · Osaka · Kochi + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from Tokyo

No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.

Port experience

Nagoya, Aichi · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety

Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard

Best departures

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $141/night, with most departures landing in the $130-$161/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$141/night

$3,103 total

Normal range

$130-$161/night

$2,855-$3,551 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$2,307 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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22 nights · 15 port calls · 7 sea days · 2 countries

15 port calls across Japan, South Korea · More port-intensive than many 22-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Tokyo

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Nagoya, Aichi

    Japan · Japan

  3. 3

    Osaka

    Japan · Japan

  4. 4

    Kochi

    Japan · Japan

  5. 5

    Hiroshima

    Japan · Japan

  6. 6

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  7. 7

    Hakodate

    Japan · Japan

  8. 8

    Hitachinaka

    Japan · Japan

  9. 9

    Tokyo

    Japan · Japan

  10. 10

    Akita

    Japan · Japan

  11. 11

    Sakata

    Japan · Japan

  12. 12

    Kanazawa

    Japan · Japan

  13. 13

    Sakaiminato

    Japan · Japan

  14. 14

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  15. 15

    Nagasaki

    Japan · Japan

  16. 16

    Kagoshima

    Japan · Japan

  17. 17

    Disembark in Tokyo

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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