Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
28-night Japan Loop via Hakodate, Aomori & Busan
Oct 28, 2026 → Nov 25, 2026 • Yokohama ↔
From $4,991
$178/night
Great deal
↓39% below typical
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Cruises visiting Sakata
Quietest
Nov
Busiest
Oct-Apr
Upcoming
45+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Nov (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 19+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Sakata.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Sakata
These sailings rank first because they visit Sakata while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Sapphire Princess • Princess Cruises
22-night Japan Loop via Nagoya, Aichi, Osaka & Busan
Jul 24, 2027 → Aug 15, 2027 • Tokyo ↔
From $2,627
$119/night
Good value
↓19% below typical
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
28-night Japan One-Way via Miyakojima, Aomori & Hong Kong
Nov 13, 2027 → Dec 11, 2027 • Yokohama → Singapore
From $4,603
$164/night
Good value
↓14% below typical
Sapphire Princess • Princess Cruises
11-night Japan One-Way via Akita, Sakata & Busan
Aug 4, 2027 → Aug 15, 2027 • Tokyo ↔
From $1,286
$117/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
24-night Japan One-Way via Kagoshima, Nagasaki & Busan
Mar 25, 2028 → Apr 18, 2028 • Tokyo ↔
From $4,982
$208/night
Typical price
↓8% below typical
Diamond Princess • Princess Cruises
12-night Japan Loop via Toba, Nagasaki & Busan
Apr 8, 2027 → Apr 20, 2027 • Yokohama ↔
From $1,946
$162/night
Good value
↓15% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Sakata, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Sakata that day.
Sakata is busiest from Oct-Apr, with multiple ships per day. Nov are significantly quieter.
October 2026
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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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27
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28
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30
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1
~2,000 passengers
$163/night
↑20% vs typical
7
2
~2,000 passengers
$201/night
↑62% vs typical
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No port calls
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3
~2,000 passengers
$198/night
↑38% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
1 ship visit Sakata on this date, carrying about ~2,000 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,000 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $163/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Sakata on this date.
Westerdam • Holland America
27-night Japan One-Way via Inside Passage, Ketchikan & Kushiro
Sep 13, 2026 → Oct 10, 2026 • Vancouver → Tokyo
From $4,399
$163/night
Priced high
↑20% above typical
Best time to visit Sakata on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Sakata still look attractively priced.
October
Median price/night
$200
6 visits
Traffic
↑47% vs typical
1 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$208
4 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
April
Cheapest
Median price/night
$195
8 visits
Traffic
↑34% vs typical
2 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Sakata
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Sakata, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Japan Loop via Hakodate, Aomori & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Oct 28
From $4,991
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan Loop via Toba, Nagasaki & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Apr 8
From $1,946
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Aomori, Sakata & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Nov 11
From $5,520
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan Loop via Yatsushiro & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Mar 27
From $4,822
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Aomori, Sakata & Busan (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Nov 11
From $3,058
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Toba, Nagasaki & Busan (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Apr 8
From $3,951
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Upcoming port calls in Sakata
See the next scheduled ship visits into Sakata.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Diamond Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Apr 7, 2027 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Diamond Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Apr 20, 2027 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Jun 9, 2027 | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Jun 30, 2027 | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Aug 7, 2027 | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Oct 17, 2027 | Seabourn Encore | Seabourn |
| Nov 17, 2027 | Diamond Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Diamond Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Apr 15, 2028 | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Apr 18, 2028 | Noordam | Holland America |
| Oct 21, 2028 | Seabourn Encore | Seabourn |
| Nov 15, 2028 | Diamond Princess | Princess Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Sakata
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Sakata.
What is the best time to visit Sakata on a cruise?
April currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Sakata, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Sakata busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Sakata. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Sakata?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Sakata include Japan Loop via Hakodate, Aomori & Busan (Rare Variant), Japan Loop via Toba, Nagasaki & Busan (Rare Variant), and Japan One-Way via Aomori, Sakata & Busan (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Sakata?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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