This 11-night Princess Cruises itinerary links Tokyo to Shimizu, threading 11 ports of call through 2 countries with 5 days at sea to unwind aboard Princess Cruises Sapphire Princess.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 2 countries over 11 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 11 port days and 5 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
- 11 port days · 5 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 11 nights aboard Princess Cruises Sapphire Princess — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 11 Night Japan Explorer is a 11-night one-way itinerary aboard Princess Cruises Sapphire Princess. You board in Tokyo and disembark in Shimizu, calling at 11 ports across 2 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Japan (Tokyo, Toba, Kochi and 2 more), South Korea (Busan), Japan (Hiroshima, Kobe/Osaka, Kobe/Osaka and 2 more), South Korea (Busan) and Japan (Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Kochi and 2 more).
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 5 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.