Port-forward pace
8 ports in 12 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Japan cruises
Japan One-Way via Shimizu, Kobe & Busan
Shimizu · Kobe · Komatsushima · Kagoshima · Sasebo · Hakata/Fukuoka · Busan
Port-heavy Japan itinerary. Covers Japan and South Korea.
12 nights
Tokyo
Japan
8 ports
4 sea days
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 8 ports across 12 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 · Kobe · Komatsushima + more
Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.
Route logistics
Sails from Tokyo
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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 $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
$817/night
$9,800 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
12 nights · 8 port calls · 4 sea days · 2 countries
8 port calls across Japan, South Korea · More port-intensive than many 12-night alternatives.
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Disembark in Incheon
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