Port-forward pace
18 ports in 24 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Japan cruises
Japan One-Way: Himeji, Takamatsu & Busan
Himeji · Takamatsu · Matsuyama · Beppu, Oita · Uwajima · Aburatsu · Kagoshima · Nagasaki · Busan · Shimonoseki · Beppu, Oita · Uwajima · Miyazaki, Miyazaki · Kagoshima · Naha, Okinawa · Miyakojima · Keelung (Chilung)
Port-heavy Japan itinerary. Covers Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
24 nights
Osaka
Japan
18 ports
5 sea days
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 18 ports across 24 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
Himeji · Takamatsu · Matsuyama + more
Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.
Route logistics
Sails from Osaka
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Port experience
Matsuyama · 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 $947/night, with most departures landing in the $905-$1,077/night band across 1 tracked sailing.
Typical price
$947/night
$22,728 total
Normal range
$905-$1,077/night
$21,724-$25,838 total
Lowest recent fare
Building history
$23,309 total
Comparison set
1 sailings
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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
24 nights · 18 port calls · 5 sea days · 3 countries
18 port calls across Japan, South Korea, Taiwan · More port-intensive than many 24-night alternatives.
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Disembark in Hong Kong
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