Long-form pace
22 ports in 28 nights
Long ocean passages make onboard routines a major part of the experience.
Japan cruises
Japan One-Way: Shimizu, Osaka & Busan
Shimizu · Osaka · Kagoshima · Nagasaki · Busan · Hakata/Fukuoka · Shimonoseki · Hiroshima · Kochi · Nagoya, Aichi · Tokyo · Kochi · Kagoshima · Nagasaki · Seoul · Jeju · Busan · Hakata/Fukuoka · Shimonoseki · Osaka
Extended 28-night voyage with 5 sea days and 22 ports. Covers Japan and South Korea.
28 nights
Tokyo
Japan
22 ports
5 sea days
What this trip feels like
Expansive, immersive and built around life at sea
At 28 nights, this is a multi-month, world-cruise-style voyage rather than a conventional getaway. 5 sea days make the ship your home base between 22 ports across a wide arc of destinations. Expect long ocean passages and the planning commitment of an extended journey.
Broad destination variety
Shimizu · Osaka · Kagoshima + 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
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 · Long-form travelers · Sea-day lovers · Multi-region exploration
Think twice if · You want a conventional one- or two-week cruise
Best departures
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $149/night, with most departures landing in the $142-$167/night band across 1 tracked sailing.
Typical price
$149/night
$4,178 total
Normal range
$142-$167/night
$3,974-$4,678 total
Lowest recent fare
$151/night
$4,214 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
28 nights · 22 port calls · 5 sea days · 2 countries
22 port calls across Japan, South Korea · More port-intensive than many 28-night alternatives.
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