How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Sakata, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
Japan
Sakata Cruise Port
Sakata is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic during the warmer months.
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Sakata
How busy does Sakata get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~3,950 passengers
- Busy day: 8,100+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where Sakata fits into a cruise
Sakata is most commonly visited on Japan itineraries, often alongside Aomori and Toyama .
When to cruise to Sakata
Cruise ships visit during 9 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Sakata typically carry around 2,187 guests, with Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess, and Westerdam calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Sapphire Princess 12 calls
- 2 Diamond Princess 6 calls
- 3 Westerdam 5 calls
- 4 Azamara Pursuit 1 call
- 5 Norwegian Jade 1 call
Next port calls
Nov 3 Norwegian Jade
Nov 14 Diamond Princess
Apr 7 Westerdam
Apr 16 Diamond Princess
Apr 20 Westerdam