発見 | DISCOVER
Mitsui Ocean Cruises was built to connect guests with Japan's people, landmarks, and traditions — FUNATABI, "Beautiful Encounters with Japan". Here's what makes each season, region, and moment onboard worth sailing for.
Four seasons, one Japan
Cherry blossoms, summer festivals, autumn color, and snow-lit winter landscapes make every season a distinct way to encounter Japan.
March – May
Japan's most famous season. Cherry blossoms (sakura) sweep north from Kyushu to Hokkaido starting in late March, usually peaking in early-to-mid April around Tokyo and Kyoto. Mild temperatures and clear skies make it one of the best times to be on deck for coastal scenery.
Where we sail
Select a region on the map. Use arrow keys to move between regions.
Selected region
4 upcoming sailings call at ports in this region.
Otaru's canal, stone warehouses, glassmaking traditions, and seafood markets preserve the atmosphere of a Hokkaido trading port.
Featured ports
Culture & hospitality
Omotenashi — Japanese hospitality rooted in anticipating a guest's needs before they're spoken — shapes daily life aboard MITSUI OCEAN FUJI, from Japanese dining and onsen-inspired bathing to onboard programming grounded in Japanese art, tea, and craft. Ashore, itineraries are built around real Japanese ports and traditions rather than a generalized "Asia" itinerary.
