Japan cruises

Japan Loop via Osaka, Kochi & Busan (Best Balance)

⚓ Osaka · Kochi · Busan · Nagasaki · Kagoshima · Shimizu · Tokyo

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

☾12 nights Tokyo Japan 8 ports 4 sea days

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $174/night. with most departures landing in the $120-$207/night band. across 17 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$174/night

$2,083 total

Normal range

$120-$207/night

$1,436-$2,486 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$1,533 total

Comparison set

17 sailings

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June 2026
Median price/night
$159
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
July 2026
Median price/night
$166
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
August 2026
Cheapest
Median price/night
$147
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
11% below itinerary median
2 priced departures tracked
September 2026
Median price/night
$242
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
21% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
March 2027
Priciest
Median price/night
$259
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
59% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
April 2027
Median price/night
$212
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
31% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
May 2027
Median price/night
$188
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
16% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
June 2027
Median price/night
$218
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
July 2027
Median price/night
$207
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
August 2027
Median price/night
$199
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
September 2027
Median price/night
$200
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
23% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked

Route overview

How this route is built

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12 nights · 8 port calls · 4 sea days · 2 countries

8 port calls across Japan, South Korea · More port-intensive than many 12-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Tokyo

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Osaka

    Japan · Japan

  3. 3

    Osaka

    Japan · Japan

  4. 4

    Kochi

    Japan · Japan

  5. 5

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  6. 6

    Nagasaki

    Japan · Japan

  7. 7

    Kagoshima

    Japan · Japan

  8. 8

    Shimizu

    Japan · Japan

  9. 9

    Tokyo

    Japan · Japan

  10. 10

    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.