Start and finish somewhere different
For combining a cruise with stays in two different places.
Aomori · Busan · Hiroshima · Osaka + 1 more
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Japan Cruises
Routes here bring ports such as Tokyo, Nagasaki, and Kagoshima into reach. Choose how much time you want ashore versus on the ship, then compare departure ports and dates.
Popular trip length: 14 nights
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A few different ways to explore Japan, drawn from itineraries with upcoming departures.
More time exploring ports
For travelers who want a route focused on destinations.
Shimizu · Kagoshima · Nagasaki · Busan + 3 more
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For balancing time ashore with time on board.
Osaka · Kochi · Busan · Nagasaki + 2 more
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For travelers who want time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Busan · Fukuoka
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Departures in Japan whose cabin-level price history currently points to favorable pricing. Compare the fare and booking context on each sailing.
No departures in this region currently have favorable pricing based on Jibhop's price history.
Plan your dates and budget
When to go & what it costs
- $5,049
- $2,212–$10,499
- $250
Compare departure months
January 2027 has the lowest median nightly fare in the months shown; April 2027 has the highest.
Oct 2026
$1,110
Nov 2026
$201
Dec 2026
$180
Jan 2027
$155
Feb 2027
$279
Mar 2027
$272
Apr 2027
$441
May 2027
$282
Jun 2027
$172
Jul 2027
$216
Aug 2027
$171
Sep 2027
$361
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Get to know Japan
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Key ports
The ports most central to cruising in Japan.
Tokyo
487 itineraries
575 sailings
Nagasaki
409 itineraries
462 sailings
Kagoshima
369 itineraries
427 sailings
Shimizu
366 itineraries
424 sailings
Osaka
330 itineraries
397 sailings
Kochi
389 itineraries
387 sailings
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Hiroshima
312 itineraries
367 sailings
Kobe
220 itineraries
212 sailings
Hakodate
212 itineraries
203 sailings
Yokohama
226 itineraries
188 sailings
Aomori
162 itineraries
168 sailings
Beppu, Oita
125 itineraries
162 sailings
Sakaiminato
148 itineraries
143 sailings
Kanazawa
143 itineraries
131 sailings
Fukuoka
126 itineraries
129 sailings
Nagoya, Aichi
117 itineraries
120 sailings
Miyako, Iwate
110 itineraries
115 sailings
Niigata
104 itineraries
105 sailings
Toba
106 itineraries
102 sailings
Akita
91 itineraries
82 sailings
Hitachinaka
61 itineraries
68 sailings
Aburatsu
63 itineraries
58 sailings
Takamatsu
34 itineraries
56 sailings
Sakata
50 itineraries
44 sailings
Ships sailing this region
Ships with strong presence in Japan.
Diamond Princess
Princess Cruises
95 sailings
$1,029
Sapphire Princess
Princess Cruises
72 sailings
$1,009
Seabourn Encore
Seabourn
62 sailings
$8,598
Spectrum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
45 sailings
$572
More ships
Celebrity Millennium
Celebrity Cruises
36 sailings
$1,319
Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises
35 sailings
$2,619
Oceania Riviera
Oceania Cruises
34 sailings
$3,499
Azamara Pursuit
Azamara Cruises
33 sailings
$2,219
Silver Muse
Silversea Cruises
32 sailings
$5,600
MSC Bellissima
MSC Cruises
27 sailings
$250
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruises
26 sailings
$1,828
Silver Moon
Silversea Cruises
26 sailings
$5,000
Viking Neptune
Viking Cruises
26 sailings
$9,999
Explora III
Explora Journeys
24 sailings
$4,585
Norwegian Jade
Norwegian Cruise Line
21 sailings
$1,609
Noordam
Holland America
19 sailings
$1,384
Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
19 sailings
$7,249
Seven Seas Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
15 sailings
$10,249
Cruise lines in Japan
Explore more itineraries
- Japan One-Way: Tokyo, Aomori & Busan
- Japan One-Way: Shimizu, Nagasaki & Busan
- Japan Loop via Osaka, Kochi & Busan
- Japan One-Way: Takamatsu, Hiroshima & Busan
- Japan One-Way: Nagasaki & Beppu, Oita
- Japan One-Way: Tokyo & Shimizu
- Japan Loop from Baoshan: Busan & Fukuoka
- Japan One-Way: Sihanoukville, Ha Long Bay & Keelung
- Japan Loop via Osaka & Tokyo
- Japan Loop from Yokohama: Osaka, Kochi & Busan
- Japan One-Way: Shimizu, Keelung & Ha Long Bay
- Japan Loop: Seogwipo & Fukuoka
More upcoming Japan cruises
Featured departures
More departures to explore
Upcoming departures with complete itinerary, availability, and current pricing data.
Celebrity Millennium
Tokyo → Shimizu → Aomori → Tokyo
Jul 26, 2027 · 12 nights
$1,732 · $144/night
Norwegian Jade
Hong Kong → Kaohsiung → Shimizu → Tokyo
Feb 22, 2027 · 11 nights
$2,829 · $257/night
Quantum of the Seas
Yokohama → Osaka → Chan May → Singapore
Oct 12, 2027 · 13 nights
$2,253 · $173/night
MSC Bellissima
Tokyo → Hiroshima → Kobe → Tokyo
Apr 10, 2027 · 10 nights
$2,229 · $223/night
About Japan cruises
Japan has 762 itineraries, 827 upcoming sailings, and calls across 69 ports.
The most common cruise lengths in Japan tend to be 14 nights, 12 nights, and 10 nights.
Based on currently tracked pricing, one of the more affordable departure periods appears to be January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of cruises are available in Japan?
Japan currently has 762 itineraries and 827 upcoming sailings.
How much do Japan cruises cost?
The median future sailing price in Japan is about $5,049.
When is the cheapest time to cruise Japan?
January 2027 appears to be one of the more affordable departure periods.