Grand Japan Explorer (May 2027)

Departures & Pricing

Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Tokyo, Japan

   Tokyo is Japan's capital, a vast and dynamic metropolis blending centuries of tradition with contemporary energy.

2. 2

   At Sea

3. 3

   Hakodate, Japan

   Hakodate, on Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido, offers cable car rides to panoramic summit views and a renowned early morning seafood market.

4. 4

   Niigata, Japan

   Niigata, a port town on Japan's Sea of Japan coast, is known for snow, rice, sake, hot springs and the historic Bandai Bridge.

5. 5

   At Sea

6. 6

   Busan, South Korea

   Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, is a major port framed by mountains, hot springs and long stretches of sandy beach.

7. 7

   Sasebo, Japan

   Sasebo is a Japanese harbour city fringed by the emerald Sasebo Islands, with naval history on display at its Maritime Self Defence Force Museum.

8. 8

   Kagoshima, Japan

   Kagoshima lies on the southern coast of Kyushu, watched over by the smouldering Sakurajima volcano across the bay.

9. 9

   At Sea

10. 10

    Tokyo, Japan

    In the historic Asakusa district stands Sensoji, Tokyo's oldest temple, founded in 628 and rebuilt many times through the centuries.

11. 11

    Nagoya, Japan

    Nagoya is a major city on Japan's Honshu Island and a key railway hub, linking travellers by bullet train to destinations across the country.

12. 12

    Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan

    Osaka is a lively, fast-paced Japanese city known for its historic Osaka Castle and scenic cruises along the Yodogawa River.

13. 13

    Kochi, Japan

    Kochi is a coastal city where centuries of trade left a mix of ancient mosques, synagogues and European colonial buildings, along with giant Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi.

14. 14

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Hiroshima, rebuilt after the 1945 atomic bombing, is now a vibrant port city centred on the Peace Memorial Park, with Hiroshima Castle and the local pancake dish okonomiyaki among its features.

15. 15

    Kanmon Straits, Japan

    The Kanmon Straits are the narrow waterway separating Japan's main islands of Honshu and Kyushu, linking the cities of Shimonoseki and Kitakyushu.

16. 16

    Busan, South Korea

    Its cliffside Buddhist temple of Haedong Yongungsa overlooks the sea, while Haeundae Beach and the Busan Air Cruise cable car showcase the city's coastal views.

17. 17

    Nagasaki, Japan

    Nagasaki sits in the northwest of Kyushu, a cosmopolitan port city with a history stretching back to the early 7th century.

18. 18

    Kagoshima, Japan

    This bayside city is one of southern Japan's principal ports, its skyline set against the ever-active volcanic cone just offshore.

19. 19

    At Sea

20. 20

    Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan

    Shimizu is a historic Japanese port city at the foot of Mount Fuji, known for the pine-fringed Miho-no-Matsubara coastline and its rich cultural heritage.

21. 21

    Tokyo, Japan

    Nearby, the Nakamise shopping street offers a lively glimpse of old downtown Tokyo, with stalls selling wooden dolls, origami paper and traditional sweets.

    *Please note that cruise itineraries are subject to change at any time by the cruise company and are not guaranteed.

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