This 10-night Princess Cruises itinerary links Tokyo to Shimizu, threading 8 ports of call through 2 countries with 6 days at sea to unwind aboard Princess Cruises Diamond Princess.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 2 countries over 10 nights, starting in Tokyo and finishing in Shimizu, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 8 port days and 6 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Summer sailing
- Route
- Tokyo → Shimizu
- Pace
- 8 port days · 6 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 10 nights aboard Princess Cruises Diamond Princess — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 10 Night Circle Japan with Summer Festivals is a 10-night one-way itinerary aboard Princess Cruises Diamond Princess. You board in Tokyo and disembark in Shimizu, calling at 8 ports across 2 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Japan (Tokyo, Aomori, Sakaiminato), South Korea (Busan), Japan (Kochi, Tokushima, Tokyo and 4 more), South Korea (Busan) and Japan (Kochi, Shimizu, Shimizu).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Tokyo and home from Shimizu, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 6 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.