Japan Cruises

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About Japan Cruises

Cruises to Japan offer breathtaking mountains, hot springs and sacred temples (not to mention some of the most exciting cities in the world). If Japan's food scene interests you, spend your port days slurping noodles, sipping sake and eating sushi to your heart's content. Alternatively, Kyoto's endless temples and traditional culture may be just what you need.

The best time to cruise to Japan is during the fall, spring and summer months, when temperatures are mild (leaf peeping and cherry blossoms are a big fall and spring draw, respectively). Cruise lines that sail to and operate in Japan include Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line (HAL), Royal Caribbean and Oceania Cruises. If you're based on the U.S. West Coast, you can find transpacific cruises to Japan that depart from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.

Start planning your Japan cruise today by checking out the options below, featuring prices per night, inclusions, itineraries and more.

  • More about Japan

  • What is the best time to cruise to Japan?

  • Which cruise lines go to Japan?

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Noordam
Noordam

28 Night
Japan Taiwan & South Korea Collector

829 Reviews
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Noordam
Noordam

14 Night
The Philippines Taiwan & Japan

829 Reviews
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Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess

12 Night
Southeast Asia Cruise

923 Reviews
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Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess

22 Night
Far East Cruise

923 Reviews
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Nachi Cocom Beach Club

10 Night
Southeast Asia Cruise

923 Reviews
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79 Night
World Cruise

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32 Night
Transpacific Cruise

1,032 Reviews
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9 Night
Asia - Japan

2,124 Reviews
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28 Night
North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan Collector

1,117 Reviews
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15 Night
Far East Cruise

155 Reviews
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36 Night
Far East & Alaska

607 Reviews
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10 Night
Southeast Asia Cruise

923 Reviews
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19 Night
Transpacific Cruise

635 Reviews
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12 Night
Southeast Asia Cruise

792 Reviews
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Southeast Asia Cruise

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More about Japan

What is the best time to cruise to Japan?

The best months to cruise to Japan are during the spring (to see the cherry blossoms), summer and fall.

Which cruise lines go to Japan?

Cruise lines sailing to and within Japan include Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean and Oceania Cruises.

What are some things to do in Japan?

Japan's cruise ports include Tokyo, Akita, Kushiro, Kobe, Osaka and Beppu, which offer a variety of activities and points of interest. These include the Kakunodate Samurai District, countless temples, hot springs (onsen) in Beppu and restaurants in the coastal city of Kushiro or bustling Osaka.

Do you need a passport to take a cruise to Japan?

You must have a passport to travel on a cruise to and within Japan.

What should I pack for a cruise to Japan?

Japan's seasons mirror those in North America, with hot summers and cool to cold winters. You'll want to pack something for wet weather, as well as seasonally appropriate items. Note that if you're planning to visit an onsen and have tattoos, you may be forbidden entry or only allowed to visit in private or at certain times.

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Seven Seas Mariner Japan Cruises

Seven Seas Mariner Japan Cruises

392 Reviews
Norwegian Sky Japan Cruises

Norwegian Sky Japan Cruises

2,159 Reviews
Celebrity Millennium Japan Cruises

Celebrity Millennium Japan Cruises

1,741 Reviews
Norwegian Sun Japan Cruises

Norwegian Sun Japan Cruises

2,171 Reviews
Diamond Princess Japan Cruises

Diamond Princess Japan Cruises

923 Reviews
Holland America Westerdam Japan Cruises

Holland America Westerdam Japan Cruises

1,117 Reviews
Royal Princess Japan Cruises

Royal Princess Japan Cruises

1,780 Reviews
Cunard Queen Elizabeth Japan Cruises

Cunard Queen Elizabeth Japan Cruises

635 Reviews
Costa Deliziosa Japan Cruises

Costa Deliziosa Japan Cruises

169 Reviews
Ponant Le Soleal Japan Cruises

Ponant Le Soleal Japan Cruises

78 Reviews
Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas Japan Cruises

Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas Japan Cruises

758 Reviews
Silversea Silver Muse Japan Cruises

Silversea Silver Muse Japan Cruises

267 Reviews
Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas Japan Cruises

Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas Japan Cruises

57 Reviews
MSC Bellissima Japan Cruises

MSC Bellissima Japan Cruises

123 Reviews
Silver Moon Japan Cruises

Silver Moon Japan Cruises

34 Reviews
Le Jacques Cartier Japan Cruises

Le Jacques Cartier Japan Cruises

3 Reviews
Hanseatic Spirit Japan Cruises

Hanseatic Spirit Japan Cruises

Discovery Princess Japan Cruises

Discovery Princess Japan Cruises

155 Reviews
Silver Nova Japan Cruises

Silver Nova Japan Cruises

17 Reviews
Crystal Symphony Japan Cruises

Crystal Symphony Japan Cruises

6 Reviews

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