Japan cruises

Japan One-Way via Akita, Toyama & Busan (Best Balance)

⚓ Akita · Toyama · Tsuruga · Sakaiminato · Busan · Nagasaki · Yokohama · Nagasaki · Busan · Kanmon · Hiroshima · Aburatsu · Tokushima · Shimizu

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Japan and South Korea.

Yokohama Japan 14 ports 3 sea days

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $290/night. with most departures landing in the $267-$328/night band. across 1 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$290/night

$5,225 total

Normal range

$267-$328/night

$4,808-$5,897 total

Lowest recent fare

$293/night

$5,282 total

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October 2026
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$293
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Route overview

How this route is built

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14 port calls · 3 sea days · 2 countries

14 port calls across Japan, South Korea

  1. 1

    Embark in Yokohama

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Akita

    Japan · Japan

  3. 3

    Toyama

    Japan · Japan

  4. 4

    Tsuruga

    Japan · Japan

  5. 5

    Sakaiminato

    Japan · Japan

  6. 6

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  7. 7

    Nagasaki

    Japan · Japan

  8. 8

    Yokohama

    Japan · Japan

  9. 9

    Nagasaki

    Japan · Japan

  10. 10

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  11. 11

    Kanmon

    Japan · Japan

  12. 12

    Hiroshima

    Japan · Japan

  13. 13

    Aburatsu

    Japan · Japan

  14. 14

    Tokushima

    Japan · Japan

  15. 15

    Shimizu

    Japan · Japan

  16. 16

    Disembark in Yokohama

    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?

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