Port-forward pace
15 ports in 19 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Japan cruises
Japan Loop via Shimizu, Kochi & Busan
Shimizu · Kochi · Hiroshima · Kanmon · Busan · Nagasaki · Kagoshima · Tokyo · Hakodate · Niigata · Busan · Nagasaki · Kagoshima · Kochi · Shimizu
Port-heavy Japan itinerary. Covers Japan and South Korea.
19 nights
Tokyo
Japan
15 ports
3 sea days
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 15 ports across 19 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.
Broad destination variety
Shimizu · Kochi · Hiroshima + 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
Shimizu · 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 $156/night, with most departures landing in the $153-$163/night band across 1 tracked sailing.
Typical price
$156/night
$2,960 total
Normal range
$153-$163/night
$2,909-$3,102 total
Lowest recent fare
Building history
$2,859 total
Comparison set
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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
19 nights · 15 port calls · 3 sea days · 2 countries
15 port calls across Japan, South Korea · More port-intensive than many 19-night alternatives.
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