Port-forward pace
17 ports in 22 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Japan cruises
Japan One-Way via Hakodate, Niigata & Busan
Hakodate · Niigata · Busan · Nagasaki · Kagoshima · Kochi · Osaka · Shimizu · Tokyo · Toba · Kochi · Kagoshima · Yatsushiro · Busan · Kanmon · Hiroshima · Osaka
Port-heavy Japan itinerary. Covers Japan and South Korea.
22 nights
Tokyo
Japan
17 ports
4 sea days
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 17 ports across 22 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
Hakodate · Niigata · Busan + 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
Hakodate · 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 $134/night, with most departures landing in the $120-$150/night band across 1 tracked sailing.
Typical price
$134/night
$2,945 total
Normal range
$120-$150/night
$2,634-$3,309 total
Lowest recent fare
Building history
$2,530 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
22 nights · 17 port calls · 4 sea days · 2 countries
17 port calls across Japan, South Korea · More port-intensive than many 22-night alternatives.
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