What different cabin options are available?

There are a total of 4 different cabin options; Balcony, inside, oceanview and suite. The most expensive of these is suite at an average price of $2,740/night. The cheapest is inside which costs $1,139/night on average.

What is the most popular itinerary for a cruise along Japan?

There are a range of options and experiences on offer for your next cruise to Japan, depending on factors like how many regions you’d like to visit, and how many times you’d like to port compared to being at sea. The most popular itinerary among KAYAK users was the route; Shanghai, China, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, Fukuoka, Japan, Shanghai, China.

Japan Cruises: Find the Best Cruises to Japan in 2026

1 Night Asian Cruises Cruise

Costa Serena

2026-04-23 - 2026-04-24

1 night

Okinawa (Naha), Japan - Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan

$84/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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2 Night Asian Cruises Cruise

Costa Serena

2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03

2 nights

Kanazawa, Japan - At sea - Seogwipo City, Jeju Island, South Korea

$159/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Far East Cruise

MSC Bellissima

2026-10-04 - 2026-10-07

3 nights

Shanghai, China - At sea - At sea - Tokyo, Japan

$264/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Far East Cruise

MSC Bellissima

2026-06-09 - 2026-06-13

4 nights

Tokyo, Japan - At sea - At sea - At sea - Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan

$286/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Asian Cruises Cruise

Costa Serena

2026-04-12 - 2026-04-15

3 nights

Okinawa (Naha), Japan - Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan - At sea - SASEBO, JAPAN

$303/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night China Cruise

MSC Bellissima

2027-03-23 - 2027-03-27

4 nights

Shanghai, China - At sea - Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan - At sea - Tokyo, Japan

$319/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Asian Cruises Cruise

Costa Serena

2026-04-27 - 2026-05-01

4 nights

Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan - Okinawa (Naha), Japan - At sea - At sea - Kanazawa, Japan

$356/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Ishigaki Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2027-01-24 - 2027-01-28

4 nights

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China - At sea - Ishigaki, Ryukyu Island - At sea - Shanghai, China

$402/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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5 Night Asian Cruises Cruise

Costa Serena

2026-06-07 - 2026-06-12

5 nights

Nagasaki, Japan - At sea - Shanghai, China - Shanghai, China - At sea - Seoul (Inchon), South Korea

$427/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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6 Night Far East Cruise

MSC Bellissima

2027-10-08 - 2027-10-14

6 nights

Shanghai, China - At sea - Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan - Kochi, Japan - At sea - Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo, Japan

$479/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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5 Night Okinawa & Ishigaki Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2026-11-11 - 2026-11-16

5 nights

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China - At sea - Okinawa (Naha), Japan - Ishigaki, Ryukyu Island - At sea - Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

$480/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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6 Night Asian Cruises Cruise

Costa Serena

2026-06-06 - 2026-06-12

6 nights

Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan - Nagasaki, Japan - At sea - Shanghai, China - Shanghai, China - At sea - Seoul (Inchon), South Korea

$497/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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5 Night Okinawa & Taipei Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2026-12-06 - 2026-12-11

5 nights

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China - At sea - Okinawa (Naha), Japan - Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan - At sea - Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

$514/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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5 Night Okinawa Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2026-11-06 - 2026-11-11

5 nights

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China - At sea - Okinawa (Naha), Japan - Okinawa (Naha), Japan - At sea - Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

$514/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Kagoshima Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2027-03-16 - 2027-03-20

4 nights

Shanghai, China - At sea - Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan - At sea - Shanghai, China

$522/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Okinawa Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas

2026-10-20 - 2026-10-24

4 nights

Shanghai, China - At sea - Okinawa (Naha), Japan - At sea - Shanghai, China

$546/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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KAYAK’s Insights for Cruises to Japan

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your cruise to Japan with confidence

What is the cheapest month to take a cruise to Japan?

August is the cheapest month to sail to Japan for cruises with an itinerary of between 4 and 8 port stops.

What is the most popular cruise line operator for Japan sailings?

The 3 most popular operators operating sailings to Japan are; Princess, Royal Caribbean, and MSC Cruises.

What is the cheapest cruise line to sail with to Japan?

Costa is the cheapest out of all of the cruise lines that offer Japan cruises with an average cost of $659 for a 4 port itinerary. For an 8 port itinerary, the cheapest cruise line is also Costa with an average cost of $1,568.

What is the cheapest day of the week to depart on a cruise to Japan?

The cheapest day of the week to depart on a cruise with between 4 and 8 port stops is Thursday.

What’s the most popular departure point for sailings to Japan?

The most popular departure point for Japan cruise is Tokyo, Japan. The next most popular is Shanghai, China.

How many stops do people usually make on a Japan cruise?

Generally, cruises with between 4 and 8 ports are the most popular. For passengers on cruises to Japan, most passengers book a cruise with 2 stops.

What are the most popular cruise ships that sail to Japan?

The most popular cruise ship from all cruises to Japan is Diamond Princess.

Low season	High season	Average price (weeknight)	Average price (weekend night)
November	February	$1,099	$1,089
Cheapest month to sail with an average 24% drop in price.	Most expensive month to sail with an average 37% rise in price.	Average weeknight departure price.	Average weekend departure price.

What different cabin options are available?
There are a total of 4 different cabin options; Balcony, inside, oceanview and suite. The most expensive of these is suite at an average price of $2,740/night. The cheapest is inside which costs $1,139/night on average.
What is the most popular itinerary for a cruise along Japan?
There are a range of options and experiences on offer for your next cruise to Japan, depending on factors like how many regions you’d like to visit, and how many times you’d like to port compared to being at sea. The most popular itinerary among KAYAK users was the route; Shanghai, China, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, Fukuoka, Japan, Shanghai, China.

Try to book around 1 day in advance for the best chance at a below average price.
Tokyo, Japan is the most popular departure port for all route types taking in a cruise around Japan.
If you're looking to get the most out of Japan cruise and not miss out, most KAYAK users book a 5 days itinerary.