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Japan Loop via Omaezaki, Kobe & Sokcho

Omaezaki · Kobe · Kochi · Shimonoseki · Hakata/Fukuoka · Sokcho · Kanazawa · Sakata · Hakodate

Extended 28-night voyage with 19 sea days and 9 ports. Covers Japan and South Korea.

28 nights Tokyo Japan 9 ports 19 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Expansive, immersive and built around life at sea

At 28 nights, this is a multi-month, world-cruise-style voyage rather than a conventional getaway. 19 sea days make the ship your home base between 9 ports across a wide arc of destinations. Expect long ocean passages and the planning commitment of an extended journey.

Long-form pace

9 ports in 28 nights

Long ocean passages make onboard routines a major part of the experience.

Broad destination variety

Omaezaki · Kobe · 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

Omaezaki · Expect plenty of cruise traffic

This port regularly handles substantial cruise traffic, although conditions still vary by date.

Best for · Long-form travelers · Sea-day lovers · Multi-region exploration

Think twice if · You want a conventional one- or two-week cruise

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Holland America

Westerdam

Tokyo → Omaezaki → Busan → Tokyo

Oct 11 · 28 nights

About average

$5,544 inside · $198/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $152/night, with most departures landing in the $124-$200/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$152/night

$4,267 total

Normal range

$124-$200/night

$3,476-$5,598 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$5,414 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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28 nights · 9 port calls · 19 sea days · 2 countries

9 port calls across Japan, South Korea · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 28-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Tokyo

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Omaezaki

    Japan · Japan

  3. 3

    Kobe

    Japan · Japan

  4. 4

    Kochi

    Japan · Japan

  5. 5

    Shimonoseki

    Japan · Japan

  6. 6

    Hakata/Fukuoka

    Japan · Japan

  7. 7

    Sokcho

    South Korea · East Asia

  8. 8

    Kanazawa

    Japan · Japan

  9. 9

    Sakata

    Japan · Japan

  10. 10

    Hakodate

    Japan · Japan

  11. 11

    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.