Beautiful Encounters with Japan

寄港地 | KANTO

Yokohama

Just 30 minutes from Tokyo by train, Yokohama is Japan's great harbor city — think Newark sitting beside Manhattan, but with a skyline all its own. Explore the contemporary Minato Mirai waterfront alongside historic neighborhoods and gardens.

寄港地 | BEYOND JAPAN

Jeju

Jeju is a volcanic island of dramatic coastal scenery and UNESCO-listed landscapes, with traditions that include its haenyeo community of women divers.

寄港地 | KANTO

Tokyo

Tokyo's cruise terminal opens onto one of the world's great cities, where historic districts, gardens, food culture, and a constantly changing skyline can be explored in many different ways.

九州 | KYUSHU

Beppu

Beppu is a welcoming coastal city in southern Japan's Kyushu region, famous for its remarkable hot-spring landscape. The city is one of the world's leading geothermal destinations, offering thousands of steaming vents and natural thermal pools. A highlight is the "Jigoku Meguri," or Hell Tour, where visitors can see colorful and powerful hot springs, including bright blue ponds, bubbling mud, and dramatic geyser rising from the ground. Beppu's seaside setting also provides fresh seafood, while the area's volcanic soil produces unique local ingredients.

韓国 | KOREA

Busan

Busan is the second-largest city in South Korea and is located on the southeastern coast of the country. It is an important economic, cultural, and transportation center, especially known for its beautiful beaches, seafood markets, and busy seaport. From temples with a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere to lively local markets, Busan offers a variety of attractions as well as local specialties such as fresh seafood, spicy pork soup with rice, and Korean fish cakes.

寄港地 | KANSAI

Kobe

A cosmopolitan harbor known for Kobe beef, the Nada sake district, and neighborhoods shaped by centuries of international exchange. Kobe is also a convenient gateway to Kyoto and the wider Kansai region.

寄港地 | KYUSHU / OKINAWA

Sasebo

Sasebo opens the door to Hirado, a historic port where Portuguese traders, Dutch merchants, and Korean artisans once shaped Japan's connection to the wider world. Hilltop castle views, centuries-old Catholic churches built by communities who kept their faith alive through periods of persecution, and nearby Arita — birthplace of the porcelain that 18th-century Europe knew and coveted as "Imari ware" — make this one of the voyage's most layered and memorable calls.

寄港地 | KANSAI

Shingu

Surrounded by the Pacific, the Kii Mountains, and the Kumano River, Shingu is a gateway to the sacred Kumano pilgrimage landscape and a region rich in seafood and local mountain dishes.

寄港地 | KYUSHU / OKINAWA

Hakata

Fukuoka's historic port district pairs temples and long-standing festivals with energetic shopping streets, waterfront life, and the city's celebrated ramen and yatai food stalls.

北海道 | HOKKAIDO

Hakodate

Red-brick warehouses, a lively morning market, and the view from Mount Hakodate give this Hokkaido port its distinctive character.

寄港地 | SHIKOKU

Komatsushima

寄港地 | CHUBU

Nagoya

Nagoya brings together castle-town history, major traditions of craft and industry, and regional flavors including hitsumabushi grilled eel.

寄港地 | CHUBU

Shimizu

Shimizu combines a working harbor and celebrated seafood with classic views toward Mount Fuji and access to the pine-lined shore of Miho no Matsubara.

寄港地 | CHUGOKU

Tomonoura

Once a prosperous tide-waiting port, Tomonoura preserves Edo-period streets, its landmark stone lantern, and island-dotted views of the Seto Inland Sea.

寄港地 | CHUGOKU

Tottori

Japan's largest coastal sand dunes meet the rugged Sea of Japan shoreline in Tottori, a landscape that feels unlike almost anywhere else in the country.

寄港地 | TOHOKU

Akita

Akita is the capital city of Akita Prefecture, located in the northern Tohoku region of Japan. It sits along the coast and is known for its natural beauty, traditional culture, and relaxed lifestyle. A major highlight is the Akita Kanto Festival in August, where performers balance towering bamboo poles with glowing lanterns, creating a breathtaking night display and showcasing strong local craftsmanship. Akita is also known for excellent rice, high-quality sake, and regional dishes like Inaniwa-udon noodle or kiritanpo.

寄港地 | CHUGOKU

Hiroshima

Hiroshima pairs the solemn history of Peace Memorial Park with the beauty of the wider Seto Inland Sea and access to Miyajima.

寄港地 | KYUSHU / OKINAWA

Hosojima

Visit the seaside Oomi-jinja Shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, where sacred straw ropes face the sea to ward off evil spirits. Venture to Hyuga Cape and Umagase, a breathtaking natural wonder featuring towering cliffs and hexagonal rock formations. The panoramic views from the Skelutcha Viewing Deck offer a thrilling perspective of the Pacific, making it a must-see for nature lovers and photographers alike.

寄港地 | KYUSHU / OKINAWA

Ibusuki

Ibusuki is known for geothermal sand bathing and a volcanic landscape opening onto Kagoshima Bay, a restorative stop shaped by the natural forces of southern Kyushu.

寄港地 | SHIKOKU

Kochi

寄港地 | CHUGOKU

Kure

寄港地 | HOKKAIDO

Otaru

Otaru's canal, stone warehouses, glassmaking traditions, and seafood markets preserve the atmosphere of a Hokkaido trading port.

寄港地 | SHIKOKU

Shodoshima

Japan's first major olive-growing island also offers the Kankakei Gorge ropeway, the nostalgic Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village, and wide views across the Seto Inland Sea.

寄港地 | KYUSHU / OKINAWA

Tanegashima

Tanegashima connects samurai-era history with modern science: the island is known both for the 16th-century arrival of firearms in Japan and for its major space center.

寄港地 | KANSAI

Toba

寄港地 | KYUSHU / OKINAWA

Yatsushiro

Yatsushiro opens onto southern Kumamoto, with access to the Kuma River, castle-town history, and the agricultural and coastal landscapes of western Kyushu.