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Japan Loop via Omaezaki, Osaka & Sokcho

Omaezaki · Osaka · Kochi · Shimonoseki · Hakata/Fukuoka · Sokcho · Kanazawa · Sakata · Aomori · Otaru · Hakodate

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

14 nights Tokyo Japan 11 ports 3 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 11 ports across 14 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

11 ports in 14 nights

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

Broad destination variety

Omaezaki · 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

Omaezaki · Expect plenty of cruise traffic

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

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

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Holland America

Westerdam

Tokyo → Omaezaki → Hakodate → Tokyo

Apr 11 · 14 nights

About average

$2,789 inside · $199/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

$2,133 total

Normal range

$124-$200/night

$1,738-$2,799 total

Lowest recent fare

$199/night

$2,789 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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14 nights · 11 port calls · 3 sea days · 2 countries

11 port calls across Japan, South Korea · More port-intensive than many 14-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Tokyo

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Omaezaki

    Japan · Japan

  3. 3

    Osaka

    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

    Aomori

    Japan · Japan

  11. 11

    Otaru

    Japan · Japan

  12. 12

    Hakodate

    Japan · Japan

  13. 13

    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.