Typical price
$1,040/night
$20,809 total
Japan cruises
Japan One-Way: Shimizu, Kobe & Busan (Best Balance)
⚓ Shimizu · Kobe · Hiroshima · Kitakyushu · Hakata/Fukuoka · Hagi · Busan · Nagasaki · Kagoshima · Aburatsu · Uwajima · Beppu, Oita · Matsuyama · Takamatsu · Himeji
Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Japan and South Korea.
Tokyo
Japan
16 ports
Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $1,040/night. with most departures landing in the $914-$1,078/night band. across 1 tracked sailings.
Normal range
$914-$1,078/night
$18,270-$21,568 total
Lowest recent fare
Building history
$20,834 total
Comparison set
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May 2028
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Median price/night
$1,042
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Typical value
1 priced departures tracked
Route overview
How this route is built
16 port calls · 2 countries
16 port calls across Japan, South Korea
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Disembark in Osaka
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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.