Westerdam • Holland America
14-night Japan Loop via Shimizu, Osaka & Busan
Feb 28, 2027 → Mar 14, 2027 • Tokyo ↔
From $2,189
$156/night
Good value
↓10% below typical
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Cruises visiting Shimonoseki
Quietest
Mar
Busiest
Oct-Nov
Upcoming
35+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Mar (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 15+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Shimonoseki.
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 Shimonoseki
These sailings rank first because they visit Shimonoseki while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Noordam • Holland America
14-night Japan Loop via Shimizu, Osaka & Busan
Feb 27, 2028 → Mar 12, 2028 • Tokyo ↔
From $2,224
$159/night
Typical price
↑8% above typical
Noordam • Holland America
14-night Japan One-Way via Shimizu, Osaka & Yeosu
Oct 10, 2027 → Oct 24, 2027 • Tokyo ↔
From $2,344
$167/night
Typical price
↑6% above typical
Noordam • Holland America
14-night Japan One-Way via Shanghai & Kagoshima
Feb 13, 2028 → Feb 27, 2028 • Hong Kong → Tokyo
From $2,089
$149/night
Typical price
↑2% above typical
Noordam • Holland America
28-night Japan One-Way via Shanghai, Kagoshima & Busan
Feb 13, 2028 → Mar 12, 2028 • Hong Kong → Tokyo
From $4,114
$147/night
Typical price
Noordam • Holland America
28-night Japan One-Way via Laem Chabang, Phu My & Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Jan 30, 2028 → Feb 27, 2028 • Singapore → Tokyo
From $3,979
$142/night
Typical price
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Shimonoseki, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Shimonoseki that day.
Shimonoseki is busiest from Oct-Nov, with multiple ships per day. Mar are significantly quieter.
October 2026
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~2,000 passengers
$163/night
↑20% vs typical
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~2,000 passengers
$201/night
↑62% vs typical
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~2,000 passengers
$198/night
↑38% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Thursday, October 1, 2026
1 ship visit Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki 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
$201
6 visits
Traffic
↑38% vs typical
1 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
March
Cheapest
Median price/night
$170
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$197
5 visits
Traffic
↑35% vs typical
1 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Shimonoseki
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Shimonoseki, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Japan Loop via Shimizu, Osaka & Busan (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Feb 28
From $2,189
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Boracay & Kaohsiung (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Feb 14
From $5,164
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan Passage via Omaezaki, Hubbard Glacier & Inside Passage (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Apr 11
From $4,549
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan One-Way via Inside Passage, Ketchikan & Kushiro (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Sep 13
From $4,399
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Japan Loop via Osaka, Kochi & Busan (Best Balance)
Japan • Next: Sep 27
From $2,789
4 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Japan Loop via Omaezaki, Kobe & Sokcho (Rare Variant)
Japan • Next: Oct 11
From $5,544
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Upcoming port calls in Shimonoseki
See the next scheduled ship visits into Shimonoseki.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Mar 10, 2027 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Apr 15, 2027 | Westerdam | Holland America |
| Oct 14, 2027 | Noordam | Holland America |
| Oct 29, 2027 | Noordam | Holland America |
| Nov 3, 2027 | Explora III | — |
| Feb 22, 2028 | Noordam | Holland America |
| Mar 7, 2028 | Noordam | Holland America |
| Mar 17, 2028 | Explora III | — |
| Mar 23, 2028 | Noordam | Holland America |
FAQ about cruises visiting Shimonoseki
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Shimonoseki.
What is the best time to visit Shimonoseki on a cruise?
March currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Shimonoseki, 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 Shimonoseki busiest for cruise traffic?
October currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Shimonoseki. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Shimonoseki?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Shimonoseki include Japan Loop via Shimizu, Osaka & Busan (Rare Variant), Japan One-Way via Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Boracay & Kaohsiung (Best Balance), and Japan Passage via Omaezaki, Hubbard Glacier & Inside Passage (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Shimonoseki?
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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