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古くからの土地と美しい自然がはぐくんだ伝統・伝承にひたる

Take in all the sights of Tokyo on a cruise to Japan. As the country’s capital city, Tokyo is Japan’s leading center of business and finance yet also boasts deep roots in history. In the heart of the city, a dense forest glade shrouds visitors from the bustle and houses the Meiji Shrine, its setting symbolizing the separation of the spiritual from the worldly. Nearby, surrounded by stone walls, park area and moats, stands the Imperial Palace. With the Tokyo Tower and Mt. Fuji in view, experience the harmony of modern and ancient on a cruisetour of Japan.

Highlights of Japan Cruisetours

日本の一番北に位置する島、北海道の海岸を回るマジカル・クルーズに出発しませんか。奈良の荘厳な東大寺と美しい春日大社を訪れてみましょう。地上350mのところに位置する東京スカイツリーの展望デッキからこの都市を眺めてみてください。金閣寺と二条城を訪れると、京都の息をのむほどの美しさが体験できます。

日本は対照について学べる場所です。見事な神社仏閣の頭上に摩天楼がそびえ立つ都会から一歩出ると、深い美しさに包まれた静寂な土地が広がっています。Neon-bright architecture and tranquil gardens vie for attention amid the colorful Harajuku district and traditional kimonos. As the No. 1 North American cruise line in Japan with the “Best Asia Itineraries † ,” you can be assured that Princess® will be your guide to the colors, cultures and flavors that define this exciting country.

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東京の文化体験で茶道、書道、日本の精神を学びましょう。通常の観光ルートから外れて、石垣島の海岸からほど近い伝統的な琉球の村が美しく維持されている竹富島を訪ねてみませんか。高知ではヘルメットとヘッドランプを装着して、国の天然記念物、龍河洞の自然の不思議を探検しましょう。鹿児島では17世紀の庭園を散歩し、薩摩藩島津家の歴史博物館で700年の歴史を振り返ってみましょう。

写真: 京都の仏教寺院

Princess Cruises is a proud partner of the  Japan National Tourism Organization .

Japan Cruise Departure Port

東京（横浜）発のクルーズ.

地球上で東京ほど愛しい過去を大切にしつつ未来をしっかり見据えている都市は、他にはないように思われます。興味深い建築から手入れの行き届いた庭園や神社仏閣まで、東京はいつでも喜びとインスピレーションを与えてくれます。東京最古の寺である浅草寺の不思議な伝説を聞いたり、伝統的な茶道プレゼンテーションで素晴らしい1碗をいただいたり、有名な富士箱根伊豆国立公園内で硫黄の温泉を見学したりしませんか。

Let Your Japan Cruise Journey Begin

ライフスタイル＆カルチャー.

大阪では、ユネスコ無形文化財に指定されている伝統的な文楽をお楽しみください。静岡市清水区では、枝編細工のバスケットを持って茶畑に出て茶摘みを体験しましょう。青森では温泉の健康効果と社交的な雰囲気を堪能してください。鹿児島の焼酎蔵を見学し、穀物と野菜が日本の薬酒・蒸留酒に変貌する過程を学びましょう。

写真: 東京の足湯温泉

日本の活火山であり、国内でもっとも人気の観光地でもある霊峰富士を一望にすると、その神聖さが体感できます。ゴジラ岩と伝説の生き物ナマハゲで有名な秋田県男鹿半島の雄大な景色をご堪能ください。Take in the sheer magnificence of Shiretoko Peninsula, an acclaimed  Condé Nast Traveler  7 Cruise Wonders of the World – it may just leave you breathless.

Festivals and unique experiences

Japan is a land of festivals and on select sailings you can experience the mesmerizing spectacle known as the Awa Odori Dance Festival in Tokushima, gaze in awe at the Kumano Grand Festival of fireworks, or get an up-close look at the exquisite parade floats used in Aomori’s annual Nebuta festival.

写真: 青森のねぶた祭

日本クルーズは船上も充実

「アジアにおけるベストクルーズライン」賞に輝いたプリンセス®で行く日本への旅では、デスティネーションに負けないほど素晴らしい旅を体験できます。日本クルーズは、乗船した瞬間から日本の様々な景色、音、味を感じ取ることができます。400年の歴史を持つ落語をお楽しみください。夜にはカラオケを歌い、民族舞踊を見れば、日本の文化が理解できることでしょう。ムービーズ・アンダー・ザ・スターズ®では日本関連の映画をご覧いただけます。ヌードル・バーで美味しい地元の料理を食べたり、寿司に舌鼓を打ったりしませんか。日本のウィスキー、酒、焼酎などの酒類もお試しください。 †

写真: 船上のエンターテイメントに出演する日本の歌手たち

† 一部の旅程で提供されています。

ランドマーク＆文化的傑作

日本の重要文化財に指定されている高知城は、元々の木板造りの内装、天守閣、荘厳な入口が当時のまま保存されている唯一の城です。5,500年前の集落跡である国の特別史跡の青森三内丸山遺跡を見学して、古代日本に思いを馳せてみましょう。東京タワーの特別展望台から東京と富士山を見渡すことができます。金沢城にほど近いところにある長町武家屋敷跡では、細く曲がりくねった道を歩いてみたくなります。

Admire the delicate work of 19th century "ukiyo-e," traditional woodblock prints, with a tour of Shimizu's Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum. Continue your artistic journey as modern bronze statues depicting the spirit monsters known as "yokai,' greet you along the streets of Sakaiminato.

写真: Traditional Japanese 'ukiyo-e' woodblock painting

The Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji, and Otsu Cities) is comprised of 17 locations in Japan within Kyoto and vicinity; including 13 Buddhist temples, 3 Shinto Shrines and one castle. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) is the only structure that survived the first atomic bomb (08/06/45), it has been preserved in the same state as immediately after the bombing. Nara (30 minutes from downtown Osaka) is home to 8 UNESCO sites, many conveniently located in the city center.

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旅行、航空運賃、ホテル：プリンセスがお連れします

プリンセスEZair®（フライト予約）（※日本では対象外）

Stress-free airfare

Remove the hassle from air travel and give yourself the gift of flexibility, time and a thicker wallet with Princess EZair flights. We negotiate lower rates with the airlines, allow you to modify your flight up to 45 days prior with no penalty and protect you if your flight is late or canceled.

EZairのフライト見積料金は、クルーズ検索結果の詳細ページで閲覧可能です。

飛行機から船へのトランスファー

プリンセスを通して航空券のご予約をされていない場合でも、空港から客船またはホテルまでの送迎はプリンセスにお任せください。手荷物を受け取った後は、制服を着たプリンセスの係員が空港でお客様をお迎えし、客船またはホテルまで送り届けますので、知らない街での移動に頭を悩ませることはありません。

クルーズ・プラス・ホテル・パッケージ

滞在を延長してさらにリラックス

Extend your cruise vacation, and simplify your travel plans with a hotel stay at the beginning or end of your cruise. クルーズ・プラス・ホテル・パッケージでは、プリンセスの係員が空港または埠頭でお客様をお迎えし、ホテルまで、またはホテルからお連れします。The package includes the cost of your hotel stay, transportation, luggage handling and the services of the representative.

プランニングのヘルプが必要ですか？

プリンセス・クルーズ バケーションプランナーは、お客様のクルーズバケーションのプランニングを1ステップずつお手伝いする専用リソースです。このサービスは無料です。

割引クルーズ・キャンペーン

様々なデスティネーション行きのトップセール、キャンペーン、パートナーシップ、プロモーションはすべて一箇所で検索できます。プリンセスは年間を通じてプロモーションを行う、時折賞品が当たる抽選も開催しています。

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Japan and South Korea Cruise: A Dream World, in Real Life

By Andrea Whittle

My younger sister and I had talked about going to Japan together ever since we were 11 and 6, and were first transported to Hayao Miyazaki’s fantastical, spirit-filled Japanese countryside in his animated film My Neighbor Totoro. The two protagonists—also sisters—were fearless explorers, running wild in the woods. Fifteen years later, we got to play out a grown-up version of the scenes that had shaped our imaginations. A seven-night trip on Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess last spring started and ended in Tokyo, and stopped at three ports along the northern coast of Honshu, and in Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city—a place we’d never have thought to go but that wound up being a highlight of the trip. Though the minute-to-minute schedule of a cruise took some getting used to, that structure actually gave us the confidence to be a little more spontaneous with our time onshore. We took full advantage of the bus tours when we thought it would be tricky to get around otherwise, but we’d also go off on our own and spend hours sifting through curio shops or exploring overgrown gardens without encountering another person squinting at Google Maps. There were moments when we felt like we were in a spirit world of our own. Here’s what we discovered along the way.

BUSAN Our guide took us to the middle of the maze that is Gukje Market (above), where we peeled off from the group to hit Olive Young, a massive K-beauty emporium where we went a little overboard buying sheet masks and lip balms. Another highlight: Splitting a hotteok (a sweet, dense pancake filled with nuts, seeds and brown sugar) from one of the carts lined up at the main intersection. We picked the one with the biggest crowd around it, and it was totally delicious.

MATSUE From the dock in Sakaiminato, we hopped on the local bus to the storybook city of Matsue to see its medieval castle (above) surrounded by a network of canals. We checked out the views from the top floor, then crossed the footbridge to eat soba at the tourist-free Yakumoan. Along that same stretch, there's also an antique shop and a little boutique where we bought handmade ceramic cups.

TSURUGA It’s an hour’s drive from the port to Eihei-ji (above), a 13th-century Zen Buddhist temple and monastery with worn wooden staircases and gently sloping roofs, where we saw monks chanting in the main hall. On that mountain shaded by 100-foot-tall cedar trees, I almost felt like we were in the Swiss Alps.

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AKITA The thing to do here is to get out of the city and take one of the cruise-led tour buses into the mountains. Lake Tazawa (above) is a deep turquoise caldera with views of snow-capped peaks, where you can rent kayaks or bikes.

TOKYO The city bookended our trip, so we had plenty of time to decompress in the rooftop onsen at the Hoshinoya hotel; browse the books and illustrated zines at Daikanyama T-Site (above); and buy vintage skirts and kitschy sushi magnets on Takeshita Street, in Harajuku.

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Japan & South Korea with Diamond Princess   10 days from/to Yokohama, departure 10/07/2024 (M419)

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• Date: Wed  10/07/24
• Port: Yokohama / Japan
• Depart: 16:00
• Date: Thu  11/07/24
• Port: At Sea
• Date: Fri  12/07/24
• Port: Kushiro (Hokkaido) / Japan
• Arrive: 08:00
• Depart: 17:00
• Date: Sat  13/07/24
• Port: Hakodate / Japan
• Arrive: 07:00
• Date: Sun  14/07/24
• Port: Otaru (Sapporo) / Japan
• Date: Mon  15/07/24
• Date: Tue  16/07/24
• Date: Wed  17/07/24
• Port: Seogwipo / South Korea
• Date: Thu  18/07/24
• Date: Fri  19/07/24
• Port: Shimizu / Japan
• Arrive: 11:00
• Depart: 21:00
• Date: Sat  20/07/24
• Arrive: 06:30

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Traveled Distance: 5,474.24 km/2,955.85 nm

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• Use of most onboard facilities

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The Pros and Cons of Taking a Japan Cruise

Japan is a destination that calls out to visitors around the world. Its fascinating history, renowned culture, beautiful scenery, delectable food and bustling cities lure you in and promise a life-changing experience. Japan cruises in particular give travelers the opportunity to explore the island country in a different and convenient way.

Whether on small luxury vessels or large, mainstream ships, Japan cruises visit the biggest and most-historic cities the country has to offer as well as some smaller, culturally fascinating towns.

With a country that is in such high demand, you have so many options for crafting the perfect visit, which might have you wondering whether a cruise to Japan is the best way for you to see it. Here are the pros and cons of taking a Japan cruise.

A Japan Cruise Feels Easy and Hassle-Free: Pro

One of the things we adore about cruising is that it takes away all the hassle you’ll get with other vacation styles: You unpack once, all your meals and entertainment are handled onboard, and the cruise line can arrange everything for you, including shore tours and transportation. Japan cruises are no exception.

For a cruise around Japan, this is especially meaningful, as most itineraries will visit at least eight ports (depending on the cruise length) around Japan and Korea , with few sea days in between to catch your breath.

If you were to take on an ambitious trip like this by land, you would have to unpack and repack in every destination, as well as look for ways to get from one city to the next. While Japan has an excellent rail system, navigating in a country where you don’t speak or read the language can be a real hurdle. This is further compounded by the fact that less than 30% of Japanese people speak any English, and less than 10% are fluent, according to various surveys.

For shore excursions , cruise lines ensure guests have access to fluent English-speaking guides, who are trained (and certified) in giving tours.

On land, you’ll likely find guides on your own in bigger cities like Tokyo , Nagasaki , Hiroshima and Osaka , but you might struggle in destinations that are smaller. And let’s be honest: You probably wouldn’t think of visiting some of the hidden gems cruise ships visit, like scenic Aomori City or commercially important Sakata.

The cruise line can even handle items like airport and hotel transfers.

Check out 9 Reasons Why You Should Sail to Japan .

Your Time in Port is Limited on a Japan Cruise: Con

Cruises around Japan move surprisingly fast. Yes, you probably will have many days onboard, and you will spend, on average, eight to 10 hours in ports. Yet, in some places, this simply won’t feel like enough time.

We took a Japan cruise and fell in love with pretty much every port we visited, yet we found ourselves feeling a bit like we had only scratched the surface at each one. We often felt rushed and unable to spend enough time lingering and learning.

This is especially true through ship-organized shore excursions , where you often spend more time on a bus than actually visiting Japan’s beautiful Shinto and Buddhist temples or historic castles. If you’re on a big cruise ship, your tour groups are going to be large, meaning you’re only as fast as the slowest person on the trip. Things that interest you might not interest others, and vice versa.

We didn’t have the opportunity to try one of the country’s famous onsens for a soak in the hot springs or to eat ramen from a vending machine.

One of the draws of a cruise is that it’s a great introduction to an area: You get a sampler of a destination, which whets your appetite for another visit. We’re already planning our next visit.

Find out more about the advantages of cruising anywhere .

You Have a Wide Variety of Cruise Lines and Itineraries Cruising in Japan: Pro

Itineraries for cruises to Japan run from eight days to as many as 30 days or more, depending on the cruise line you pick, so you’ll have many options. They also run seasonally around events, such as cherry blossom season, the Nebuta (summer) festivals or Kumano fireworks fests.

Large cruise lines cruising in Japan include Celebrity Cruises , Holland America Line , Princess Cruises , Cunard Line , Norwegian Cruise Line , Royal Caribbean International , MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises . These lines are the ones on which you’ll find more budget-friendly options, with some itineraries starting around $1,000 per person.

A slew of small-ship and luxury lines also cruise to Japan, including Crystal , Silversea Cruises , Seabourn Cruises , Regent Seven Seas Cruises , Oceania Cruises , Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Azamara Cruises . Ships in these cruise lines hold fewer passengers and tend to offer longer itineraries. They can also be more inclusive. Of course, they also tend to come with a higher price tag. Expect to pay anywhere from $5,000 per person to upwards of $15,000, depending on the itinerary and cruise line.

Itineraries vary tremendously, though most cruise lines will focus on visiting Japan’s main island, Honshu. All cruises in Japan also will have a stop in another country -- most likely a quick jaunt to Busan, Korea. For legal reasons, cruise ships that leave from a Japanese port are required to visit another country before returning (this is similar to the Passenger Vessel Services Act in the U.S. ).

Smaller ships will visit some smaller ports and off-the-beaten path destinations. Don’t discount the big ships, though, as they might spend more time in the Southern Islands, or shoot up to Hokkaido or over to Okinawa.

Some Ports in Japan Can Feel Redundant and a Bit the Same: Con

Because you’re not spending a ton of time in ports each day, most cruisers tend to hit the highlights. In Japan, that means temples, castles and shopping malls (arcades). (Don’t let the term “shopping mall” turn you off. In Japan, these are vibrant pieces of the cities that essentially are the heartbeat.)

By hitting the highlights, you tend to see a lot of the same kinds of features, which, after a while, can definitely feel redundant. Don’t get me wrong; each city has its own personality. It’s just that it’s easy to miss it when you’re seeing your 15th temple in three days.

We did the research ahead of our cruise and booked a handful of cruise ship excursions as well as tours through private companies Cruise Critic’s sister company, Viator , and our parent company, Tripadvisor .

We also visited a few places with no real plan -- just a map and a vision of trying local food or walking through a park. This helped us ease some of the potential monotony by spicing it up with some variety.

Be warned, though: Many spots where ships dock are a good distance from the attractions, so if you go on your own, be prepared to walk a lot (we averaged north of 10 miles a day), take public transportation and/or work with taxi drivers who might not speak English.

You’ll Have Onboard Lectures, Food and Opportunities to Learn: Pro

Onboard programming is a major part of the Japan cruising experience, and most cruise lines will deliver stellar enrichment in the form of lectures, hands-on classes (like origami or calligraphy) and entertainment.

On our cruise, we had an excellent American lecturer, Howard Roitman, who spoke on a different topic every day, often covering the ports we were visiting. He also spoke on things like Japanese culture, traditions, the nation’s love affair with Hello Kitty and the rise of manga and anime. Lectures were well-attended daily, and we spoke with other guests who talked about how much richer the experience felt because of the lectures.

A Japanese culturalist, Masako, also sailed with us. She is a Japanese native who held regular sessions on the art of paper folding as well and the importance of fine writing. Even better, she regularly made the rounds with passengers, answering questions in a casual way and helping us better understand our interactions ashore.

Chefs on our sailing taught classes on sushi making, and menus routinely reflected specialities of the ports we were visiting. (Each one had its own famous dish.) This made for a safe introduction into the sometimes challenging but always thrilling Japanese food scene.

You Won’t Have as Much of a Chance to Dive into the Fantastic Food Scene: Con

If you’re heading to Japan, you’ve probably read about the incredible cuisine. You’ll find sights, sounds and smells at seemingly every corner. The markets, where residents and businesses do their shopping most days, are truly a sight to see.

Ahead of our Japan cruise, we had dreamed of the amazing food we were going to try. I told people I planned to eat my weight in ramen and sushi, and try everything I was offered.

The reality is, we simply didn’t have enough time on our own to really dive into the food scene. When we did ship shore excursions, meals were mostly included, and lunches often consisted of a westernized version of traditional dishes.

We often arrived to port too late to experience the markets in their full, fascinating frenzy, so we missed the skewered meats and fried bowls of deliciousness.

Schedules on ships are closely adhered to, so we didn’t want to risk venturing out too far and potentially missing the cruise ship .

The best solution for this is to add an extension, both at the front and end of your cruise, if you can. This will allow you to spend a little more time in the big cities -- likely Tokyo and Yokohama, or perhaps Osaka, Japan's culinary capital. (Most cruises will start from Tokyo cruise port, which actually is in Yokohama.)

We added a day in Tokyo and two in Osaka’s charming neighbor, Kyoto. In both cases, we wish we had spent more time visiting. Here, we ate incredible ramen, tried wagyu beef hot pot, crammed into stalls to enjoy takoyaki octopus dumplings and soak in everything.

Should You Cruise to Japan?

Japan offers an unforgettable experience, no matter how you visit. For people who want to explore the Land of the Rising Sun but want some level of measured hand-holding, cruising to Japan can provide a great entry into areas that otherwise might feel less accessible to people who don’t travel often.

It also comes with excellent enrichment, which is built into the cost of your cruise fare, as well as a comfortable environment where you’ll speak English and meet guests who have similar interests and wanderlust.

If you’re looking for deeper exploration, consider cruise ship extensions, which are arranged by the cruise lines and feel similar to the experience you’ll have onboard.

If, however, you are comfortable charging ahead so you can deeply learn and try out a range of experiences that might be well out of your comfort zone, a visit by land might be a better option.

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Blossoms of Japan

27 March 2025 - 21 nights Great Availability

Our exclusive Blossoms of Japan tour is back for 2025!

Come with us and immerse yourself in the rich traditions, colourful customs and inspiring icons that make Japan one of the world’s most vibrant and captivating destinations.

With the stunning blossoms of Spring and the welcoming warmth of the locals, we’ll take you on a breathtaking journey by land and sea across Japan, showcasing its ancient temples, exquisite gardens, colourful customs and super-fast Bullet Trains.

Beginning in the world’s biggest and most technologically advanced city, Tokyo, explore world famous temples and shrines and visit the stunning cherry blossom gardens. Visit the stunning Sagano Bamboo Path in Kyoto and lively Osaka with its modern architecture and tasty street food.

Learn to make sushi, watch sumo wrestlers perform, view iconic Mt Fuji and enjoy a traditional Maiko/Geisha performance. Cruise aboard the beautiful Diamond Princess, with the opportunity to visit the historic WW2 sites of Nagasaki and Busan in South Korea.

We invite you to share the magic of Japan with us in the northern Spring of 2025.

Package Inclusions

27 March 2025 - 21 nights

• Economy class airfare with Japan Airlines from Sydney to Tokyo and return including all taxes and fees (Connections from other cities available on request )
• 9 night escorted tour of Japan including accommodation, extensive sightseeing and travel on Japan’s famous Bullet Trains
• 11 night cruise aboard Diamond Princess including  onboard entertainment, main meals, gratuities and taxes
• Welcome aboard function
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Group transfers throughout
• Cruise Express Tour Manager

from $12,890 * pp twin | $18,290 * solo

• Approx. 14.7 to 15 sq m

from $13,290 * pp twin | $18,990 * solo – Obstructed view from $13,890 * pp twin | $19,990 * solo – Non Obstructed view

• Approx. 13.5 to 19.1 sq. m.

from $14,790 * pp twin | $21,990 * solo

• Approx. 19.8 to 20.6 sq. m., including balcony

from $16,390 * pp twin | $24,990 * solo

• Approximately 30 sq. m., including balcony

from $22,190 * pp twin | $35,990 * solo

• Approx. 42.7 to 86.5 sq. m., including balcony

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• Business from $4,590 pp 
• Princess Plus from $715 pp Includes wifi, Plus beverage package, premium desserts (2 per day), fitness classes (2 per cruise), casual dining meals (2 per guest) and room service delivery
• Princess Premier   – from $1,045 pp Includes wifi, Premier beverage package, premium desserts (unlimited), fitness classes (unlimited), photo package, specialty dining meals (2 per guest), casual d ining meals (unlimited) and room service delivery

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