Embarkation : 12pm | Depart : 3pm

Make your own way to Yokohama cruise terminal If you arrive early.

Explore Yokohama at your own leisure Yokohama and Edo began life as sleepy fishing villages. That changed in the early 17th century after Tokugawa Ieyasu became Shogun. Edo became the center of political power in Japan, a position the city retained even after the restoration of Imperial rule in 1866. 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.

Toba, located in Mie Prefecture, Japan, is a coastal city renowned for its rich maritime heritage, scenic beauty, and cultural significance. Nestled along the eastern coast of the Shima Peninsula, Toba offers a blend of historical sites, natural attractions, and unique cultural experiences.

At Sea

Nagasaki is a vibrant, resilient port city on the northwest coast of Kyushu island, Japan. Renowned globally for its tragic history as the second city hit by an atomic bomb in 1945, Nagasaki has transformed into a stunning beacon of peace, multiculturalism, and cross-cultural heritage. It was proudly selected by The New York Times as one of the global 52 Places to Go in 2026

The second largest city in South Korea, Busan is your gateway to a fascinating land whose culture is a unique amalgam of old and new. Modern high-rise towers dwarf ancient Buddhist temples. The city’s bustling business district offers a stark contrast to the serene grounds of Yongdusan Park. In short, Busan is a microcosm of South Korea, a nation whose startling economic success often obscures one of Asia’s most sophisticated and venerable cultures

Sakaiminato is a unique port city located on the western border of Tottori Prefecture along the Sea of Japan. It is widely celebrated across Japan as the hometown of legendary manga artist Shigeru Mizuki, and functions as one of the country’s premier fishing commercial hubs

Maizuru is a historic port city located in the northern region of Kyoto Prefecture along a heavily indented bay on the Sea of Japan. Known colloquially as part of “Kyoto by the Sea,” the city is split into two distinct areas: West Maizuru, a traditional samurai castle town, and East Maizuru, a prominent naval base established during the Meiji period

Toyama (Fushiki) is an industrial international port gateway located on the northwest coast of Honshu along the dramatic Toyama Bay. Known for its a unique geographic contrast—where 1,000-metre-deep ocean trenches sit right beside the towering 3,000-metre peaks of the Northern Japan Alps—the area is celebrated for pristine mountain spring waters, spectacular snow-capped views, and world-class seafood

Sakata is a historic and scenic merchant port city situated on the coast of the Sea of Japan in northwestern Yamagata Prefecture. Positioned at the mouth of the massive Mogami River on the fertile Shonai Plain, the city famously flourished during the Edo period (1603–1868) as a vital hub for the Kitamaebune coastal trading ships.

Hakodate is a charming, historic port city located on the southern tip of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island. As one of the very first Japanese ports opened to international trade in 1859 following the Edo period, the city features a unique, romantic blend of early 20th-century Western architecture, historic maritime fortifications, and a world-renowned culinary scene anchored by the freshest Pacific seafood.

Miyako City (Iwate Prefecture) located on the rugged Sanriku Coast of northeastern Tohoku, this mainland port city is famous for its raw, dramatic volcanic rock formations, profound deep sea caves, and resilient maritime community.

Hitachinaka (for Nikko) is a strategic port-of-call designation used by major international cruise lines like Princess Cruises and Oceania. While marketed as the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage mountain temples of Nikko, the cruise pier actually sits in Hitachinaka City within Ibaraki Prefecture, located a significant 2-hour drive east of the Nikko mountains

DISEMBARKATION

Yokohama and Edo began life as sleepy fishing villages. That changed in the early 17th century after Tokugawa Ieyasu became Shogun. Edo became the center of political power in Japan, a position the city retained even after the restoration of Imperial rule in 1866. 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.