Cruise · Princess Cruises · 7 nights

Japan & Korea

Cruise the Japanese coast, visiting historic ports
Experience the contrasts of traditional and modern in Tokyo
Onboard entertainment, dining, and MedallionClass experience

$1,365 pp twin share

7 nights

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Sapphire Princess®

Tokyo, Japan

Toba, Japan

Kochi, Japan

Kagoshima, Japan

Japan & Korea — Itinerary Map

Cruise Snapshot

7 Nights

Discover the contrasts of Japan and Korea on a 7-night cruise from Tokyo, experiencing traditional culture and modern wonders

Cruise the Japanese coast, visiting historic Toba, Kochi, and Kagoshima
Explore the paradox of ancient and modern in Tokyo
Enjoy MedallionClass experience, Broadway-style entertainment, and multicourse dining

Trip Details

Departs: 28 August 2027
Returns: 4 September 2027
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Operator: Princess Cruises

7-night Japan cruise from Tokyo, Japan to Tokyo, Japan aboard Sapphire Princess

$1,365

pp twin share

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Refundable until 90 days before departure. No pressure.

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

28 August 2027

Returns

4 September 2027

Duration

7 nights

From pp twin share

$1,365 pp

28 Aug 2027 - 04 Sep 2027
from $1,364.88 pp twin share *

Additional Pricing Information

Interior from $1,426.88 pp twin share
Balcony from $1,526.88 pp twin share
Suite from $4,126.88 pp twin share

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

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

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Tokyo, Japan
Departs 04:00 pm.
Contemporary Tokyo may be the most astonishing city on earth. It's a paradoxical mix of ancient tradition and postmodern culture. The Ginza, an international shopping mecca, stands near the serene grounds of the Imperial Palace, and the hyper-speed of 21st century consumerism is mysteriously reconciled with the elegance and serenity of traditional culture. Tokyo provides the traveler with a dizzying experience.
2
Toba, Japan
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.
Toba, located at the northeastern end of the Shima-hanto Peninsula in Mie, flourished as the castle town of the Kuki family who ruled this region from the 16th century. It was also a landing spot for visitors on the sea route to Ise-jingu Shrine and belongs to Ise-Shima National Park.
3
Kochi, Japan
Arrives 09:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
Kochi sits on the broad alluvial plain facing Urado Bay. This city in Shikoku takes its name from the great feudal castle that sits at its very heart. Completed in 1611, Kochi Castle was the seat of Yamauchi Kazutoyo, a noted warrior who supported Tokugawa Ieyasu in his successful quest to become Shogun. Tosa Province and Kochi Castle were Yamauchi's reward for faithful service. There is an historical irony here: 250 years later, a Kochi native son - a former low-ranked samurai and now ronin named Sakamoto Ryoma - played a pivotal role in bringing the Tokugawa Shogunate to an end and restoring the Emperor of Japan to political prominence. The prize once awarded for faithful service had become a hotbed of support for the Meiji Restoration.Kochi is one of the wettest places in Japan - and a frequent target for cyclonic storms or typhoons. Southeast of the city, warm oceans currents washing against the Aki Mountains create a subtropical landscape of hibiscus, palm and ficus at Muroto-Anan Quasi-National Park.
4
At Sea
Day 5
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 03:00 pm.
6
Kagoshima, Japan
Arrives 10:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.
From the 12th century to the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Kagoshima was the chief stronghold of the mighty Shimazu clan. The city lies at the top of the Satsuma Peninsula, a mountainous, geothermal wonderland of hot springs and geysers. The area is also rich in modern Japanese history: Saigo Takamori and the Satsuma samurai were leaders of the Meiji Restoration that toppled the shogun and restored the Emperor to power in 1868. In 1877, dissatisfied with the direction of the new government, Saigo led the Satsuma Rebellion, which ended in his death and the final defeat of the samurai.The symbol of Kagoshima is Sakura Jima - the volcanic island that sits just offshore. The volcano has erupted over 30 times in recorded history.
7
At Sea
8
Tokyo, Japan
Arrives 06:00 am.
Contemporary Tokyo may be the most astonishing city on earth. It's a paradoxical mix of ancient tradition and postmodern culture. The Ginza, an international shopping mecca, stands near the serene grounds of the Imperial Palace, and the hyper-speed of 21st century consumerism is mysteriously reconciled with the elegance and serenity of traditional culture. Tokyo provides the traveler with a dizzying experience.