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Japan One-Way via Busan & Hiroshima

Shanghai · Busan · Hiroshima · Beppu, Oita · Kochi

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers China, South Korea, and Japan.

12 nights Incheon Japan 6 ports 6 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Balanced, varied and easy to pace

This route gives you a steady mix of ship time and 6 ports. It suits travelers who want meaningful days ashore without turning every day into an early start and a tightly planned port call.

Balanced pace

6 ports in 12 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Broad destination variety

Shanghai · Busan · Hiroshima + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Incheon

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Shanghai · 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 · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace

Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Silversea Cruises

Silver Muse

Incheon → Shanghai → Kochi → Tokyo

Aug 20 · 12 nights

Good value

$9,300 oceanview · $775/night

17% below typical · 6-month low

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $983/night, with most departures landing in the $925-$1,022/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$983/night

$11,800 total

Normal range

$925-$1,022/night

$11,100-$12,267 total

Lowest recent fare

$775/night

$9,300 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

Used for itinerary baseline

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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12 nights · 6 port calls · 6 sea days · 3 countries

6 port calls across China, South Korea, Japan · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Incheon

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Shanghai

    China · East Asia

  3. 3

    Shanghai

    China · East Asia

  4. 4

    Busan

    South Korea · East Asia

  5. 5

    Hiroshima

    Japan · Japan

  6. 6

    Beppu, Oita

    Japan · Japan

  7. 7

    Kochi

    Japan · Japan

  8. 8

    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.