Seabourn

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Osaka

   Depart 19:00

   Japan

   

   Osaka is Japan's exuberant culinary capital, a neon-drenched metropolis where Edo-period merchant culture lives on in vibrant street food markets and Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurants alike. No visit is complete without savouring *takoyaki* and *kushikatsu* along the Dōtonbori Canal, or venturing north to witness Hirosaki's legendary cherry blossoms. The ideal window is late March through May for spring blooms and mild weather, or October through November when autumn foliage transforms the surrounding Kansai region into a tapestry of amber and gold.

2. Day 2

   Kochi, Japan

   Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00

   Japan

   

   Kochi, on Japan's island of Shikoku, is a Pacific coast port city renowned for its remarkably preserved 17th-century castle, vibrant Hirome Market food hall, and the iconic katsuo no tataki — straw-seared skipjack tuna that defines the region's bold culinary identity. Visitors should not miss exploring the castle grounds and savouring sawachi communal platters paired with crisp Tosa sake. The best time to visit is spring for mild weather and cherry blossoms, or autumn when typhoon season has passed and the yuzu harvest perfumes the countryside.

3. Day 3

   Scenic Cruising Kanmon Straits

   

4. Day 4

   Sokcho

   Arrive 08:00Depart 21:00

   South Korea

   

   Sokcho is a coastal city in northeastern South Korea where the granite peaks of Seoraksan National Park — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — meet the East Sea, creating a landscape of extraordinary beauty. Must-do experiences include riding the cable car to Gwongeumseong Fortress, sampling live seafood at Jungang Market, and hiking to Ulsanbawi Rock. Autumn (late September-October) brings legendary foliage color that transforms the mountains into a spectacle of crimson and gold.

5. Day 5

   At Sea

   

6. Day 6

   Kanazawa

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

   Japan

   

   Kanazawa is a Sea of Japan coast city of extraordinary cultural refinement, home to Kenrokuen — one of Japan's three greatest gardens — alongside perfectly preserved samurai and geisha quarters, and craft traditions including gold leaf, Kutani porcelain, and Kaga silk dyeing. Essential experiences include strolling Kenrokuen's seasonal landscapes, exploring the wooden tea houses of Higashi Chaya, and feasting on fresh crab and nodoguro at the historic Omicho Market. Each season offers distinct beauty, from winter snow to autumn foliage.

7. Day 7

   Niigata, Japan

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Japan

   

   Niigata, Japan, Japan is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Princess Cruises. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is May through September, when mild temperatures and long days favor unhurried exploration.

8. Day 8

   Akita

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Japan

   

   Akita is a rice-growing prefecture on Japan's Sea of Japan coast, renowned for the spectacular Kanto Festival of illuminated bamboo poles, UNESCO-listed Shirakami beech forests, and a cuisine of kiritanpo rice sticks and Inaniwa udon that ranks among Japan's finest. Must-dos include the August Kanto Festival, bathing at the rustic Nyuto Onsen hot springs, and tasting Akita's prized local sake. Visit August for the festival or October for the magnificent autumn colours.

9. Day 9

   Aomori

   Arrive 08:00Depart 21:00

   Japan

   

   Aomori, at Honshu’s northern tip, produces 60% of Japan’s apples and stages the Nebuta Matsuri—one of the country’s most spectacular festivals, with giant illuminated warrior floats parading through August nights. Must-dos include the Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse, building a custom rice bowl at Furukawa Market, and autumn walks through Oirase Gorge. Visit August for the electrifying Nebuta festival, or October for Tohoku’s legendary autumn foliage at Lake Towada.

10. Day 10

    Hakodate

    Arrive 08:00Depart 21:00

    Japan

    

    Hakodate, Japan, offers an immersion in a culture where aesthetic refinement and daily life are inseparable. Essential experiences include exploring local food markets, tasting regional specialties at intimate eateries, and visiting the surrounding temples and gardens. The port is most rewarding May through October, when the climate is at its most welcoming for outdoor exploration. Cruise lines including Hapag-Lloyd Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

11. Day 11

    Miyako, Japan

    Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00

    Japan

    

    Miyako is a resilient Pacific coast city in Japan's Tōhoku region, gateway to the dramatic Sanriku ria coastline and the ethereal Jōdogahama "Pure Land Beach" of white rock formations and turquoise water. Must-dos include boat tours through Jōdogahama's volcanic rock formations, visiting the 2011 tsunami memorial, and tasting the region's exceptional seafood including fresh uni and wakame. April through November offers varied seasonal beauty from cherry blossoms to autumn foliage.

12. Day 12

    At Sea

    

13. Day 13

    Tokyo

    Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00

    Japan

    

    Tokyo's port is a vibrant gateway to both cultural and culinary experiences, uniquely blending traditional Japanese heritage with modern innovation. Must-do experiences include savoring fresh sushi at Tsukiji Outer Market and exploring the natural beauty of Fuji Hakone Izu National Park. The best season to visit is spring, when cherry blossoms bloom, transforming the city into a picturesque landscape.

14. Day 14

    Shimizu

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Japan

    

    Shimizu is Japan's premier Mount Fuji gateway port on Suruga Bay, where a storied tea-trading heritage meets exceptional coastal cuisine — most notably the prized sakura ebi cherry blossom shrimp found nowhere else. Visitors should not miss the UNESCO-listed Miho no Matsubara pine grove for iconic Fuji views and the vibrant Kashi no Ichi fish market for the freshest tuna and whitebait in Japan. The ideal window stretches from late March through May, when cherry blossoms frame the snowcapped volcano and spring's first tea harvest perfumes the hillsides.

15. Day 15

    Toba, Japan

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Japan

    

    Toba, on Japan's Shima Peninsula, is the birthplace of cultured pearl farming and home to the ancient Ama free-diving tradition, where women have harvested the sea for over two thousand years. Must-dos include meeting Ama divers at seaside huts, visiting Mikimoto Pearl Island, and feasting on Ise-ebi lobster and fresh abalone. Spring and autumn offer the best weather and prime seafood seasons.

16. Day 16

    At Sea

    

17. Day 17

    Kochi, Japan

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Japan

    

    Kochi, on Japan's island of Shikoku, is a Pacific coast port city renowned for its remarkably preserved 17th-century castle, vibrant Hirome Market food hall, and the iconic katsuo no tataki — straw-seared skipjack tuna that defines the region's bold culinary identity. Visitors should not miss exploring the castle grounds and savouring sawachi communal platters paired with crisp Tosa sake. The best time to visit is spring for mild weather and cherry blossoms, or autumn when typhoon season has passed and the yuzu harvest perfumes the countryside.

18. Day 18

    Beppu

    Arrive 09:30Depart 16:00

    Japan

    

    Beppu is Japan's ultimate hot spring city on Kyushu's coast, producing more geothermal water than anywhere else on Earth, with 2,800 vents, spectacular boiling "Hells," and volcanic sand baths on the beach. Must-dos include the Jigoku Hells circuit, hell-steaming your own meal at Kannawa, and soaking in a variety of mineral-rich onsen. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable temperatures for combining bathing with sightseeing.

19. Day 19

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    

    Hiroshima means “wide island” in Japanese. The city was established in the 16th Century on Japan’s largest island, Honshu, and grew into an important shipping center and prefecture capital, boasting a fine castle. Although it was an important city in Japan throughout the imperial period, its reputation in the greater world was burned into history when it became to target of the first atomic bombing of a civilian target in August of 1945. The United States airplane Enola Gay dropped a nuclear device nicknamed “Little Boy” on the city that morning, obliterating everything within a two-kilometer radius and directly killing 80,000 people. Approximately 70 percent of Hiroshima’s buildings were destroyed. Within a year, injury and radiation illness had killed an additional 90, 000 to 116,000 citizens. The attacks on Hiroshima and nearby Nagasaki quickly led to the surrender of Japan and effectively precipitated the end of World War II in Asia. Within a few years, Hiroshima had begun to rebuild, and the city became the focus of an international movement to eliminate nuclear weapons from future wars. Relics of its past such as the impressive Hiroshima Castle and the tranquil Shukkeien Garden were rebuilt, and the city undertook the construction of a Memorial Peace Park, which today attracts visitors from around the world. The park, which holds a museum and a memorial “Atomic Dome” constructed on the closest remaining building to the blast site, is a moving and impactful place of pilgrimage in this re-born City of Peace. One notable feature is a colorful memorial to Sadako Sasaki, a young woman whose dying wishes for world peace were recounted in the story A Thousand Paper Cranes.

20. Day 19

    Scenic Cruising Kanmon Straits

    

21. Day 20

    Fukuoka

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Japan

    

    Fukuoka is widely regarded as Japan's greatest food city, where legendary tonkotsu ramen, evening yatai street stalls, and mentaiko spicy cod roe define a culinary culture without rival. Must-dos include slurping ramen at a Nakasu yatai, visiting Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine, and exploring the Hakata old quarter. Spring and autumn offer the best weather, with the spectacular Yamakasa festival heating up early July.

22. Day 21

    Busan

    Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

    South Korea

    

    Busan, a bustling port city in South Korea, is known for its stunning coastal scenery, rich history, and vibrant culinary scene. Must-do experiences include visiting the iconic Jagalchi Fish Market for fresh seafood and exploring the ancient sites of Gyeongju. The best time to visit is during the mild spring or autumn months when the weather is pleasant and local festivals abound.

23. Day 22

    Nagasaki

    Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

    Japan

    

    Nagasaki is a historically rich port city on Japan's Kyushu island, shaped by centuries of Portuguese, Dutch, and Chinese influence — offering visitors the Glover Garden heritage district, the moving Peace Park, and the spectacular Mount Inasa night panorama. Must-do experiences include tasting the city's signature champon noodle soup and exploring the atmospheric hillside lanes lined with stone churches and Chinese temples. The best months to visit are March through May for mild weather and cherry blossoms, or October through November when autumn colours set the surrounding hills ablaze.

24. Day 23

    Kagoshima

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Japan

    

    Kagoshima, the "Naples of the East," is a dramatic port city on Japan's southern coast defined by the active Sakurajima volcano and a rich samurai heritage dating to the powerful Shimazu clan. Visitors should not miss the fifteen-minute ferry crossing to Sakurajima's lava fields and a tasting of legendary Kurobuta black pork paired with local sweet-potato shōchū. Spring (March–May) offers mild temperatures and cherry blossoms, while autumn (October–November) brings clear skies ideal for volcano views.

25. Day 24

    At Sea

    

26. Day 25

    Osaka

    Arrive 07:00

    Japan

    

    Osaka is Japan's exuberant culinary capital, a neon-drenched metropolis where Edo-period merchant culture lives on in vibrant street food markets and Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurants alike. No visit is complete without savouring *takoyaki* and *kushikatsu* along the Dōtonbori Canal, or venturing north to witness Hirosaki's legendary cherry blossoms. The ideal window is late March through May for spring blooms and mild weather, or October through November when autumn foliage transforms the surrounding Kansai region into a tapestry of amber and gold.

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Single Veranda Suite Guarantee

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314–385 sq ftMax 2SV

Single Veranda Suite Guarantee

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Veranda Suite

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314–385 sq ftMax 2V1

Located on Deck 5; total inside space of between 246 and 302 square feet (23 and 28 square meters) plus one veranda of between 68 and 83 square feet (6 and 7 square meters) All Veranda Suites feature A full-length window Glass door to private veranda Comfortable living area Queen-size bed or two twin beds Dining table for two Walk-in closet Interactive flat-screen television with music and movies Fully stocked bar and refrigerator Makeup vanity Spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower

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Veranda Suite

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314–385 sq ftMax 2V3

Located on Deck 6, Deck 7; total inside space of between 246 and 302 square feet (23 and 28 square meters) plus one veranda of between 68 and 83 square feet (6 and 7 square meters) All Veranda Suites feature A full-length window Glass door to private veranda Comfortable living area Queen-size bed or two twin beds Dining table for two Walk-in closet Interactive flat-screen television with music and movies Fully stocked bar and refrigerator Makeup vanity Spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower

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Veranda Suite

Suite

314–385 sq ftMax 2V4

Located on Decks 8,9,10,11; total inside space of between 246 and 302 square feet (23 and 28 square meters) plus one veranda of between 68 and 83 square feet (6 and 7 square meters) All Veranda Suites feature A full-length window Glass door to private veranda Comfortable living area Queen-size bed or two twin beds Dining table for two Walk-in closet Interactive flat-screen television with music and movies Fully stocked bar and refrigerator Makeup vanity Spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower

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Veranda Suite

Suite

314–385 sq ftMax 2V2

Located on Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, total inside space of between 246 and 302 square feet (23 and 28 square meters) plus one veranda of between 68 and 83 square feet (6 and 7 square meters) All Veranda Suites feature A full-length window. Glass door to private veranda. Comfortable living area. Queen-size bed or two twin beds. Dining table for two. Walk-in closet. Interactive flat-screen television with music and movies. Fully stocked bar and refrigerator. Makeup vanity. Spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower.

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Veranda Suite Guarantee

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314–385 sq ftMax 2OB

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Veranda Suite Guarantee

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Max 2RB

VERANDA SUITE GUARANTEE

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Grand Wintergarden Suite

Suite

1,536 sq ftMax 4GR

Located on Deck 8; Combine mid-ship suites 849 and 851 for suite 8491 or suites 846 and 848 for suite 8468 for a total inside space of 1,292 square feet (120 square meters) plus two verandas totaling 244 square feet (23 square meters) Grand Wintergarden Suites feature Large windows Dining for six Glass-enclosed solarium with tub and day bed Two bedrooms Two bathrooms (one whirlpool) Convertible sofa bed for one Pantry with wet bar Two flat-screen TVs Complimentary Internet/Wi-Fi service

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Owners Suite

Suite

718–1,375 sq ftMax 2O1

Located on Deck 7, 8, 9 and 10; total inside space of between 576 and 597 square feet (54 and 55 square meters) plus veranda of between 142 and 778 square feet (13 and 72 square meters). Owner's Suites feature: Expansive ocean views Forward-facing windows Dining for four to six Bathroom with whirlpool bathtub Guest bath Pantry with wet bar Two flat-screen TVs Complimentary Internet/Wi-Fi service.

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Owners Suite

Suite

718–1,375 sq ftMax 2O2

Located on Deck 7, 8, 9 and 10; total inside space of between 576 and 597 square feet (54 and 55 square meters) plus veranda of between 142 and 778 square feet (13 and 72 square meters). Owner's Suites feature: Expansive ocean views Forward-facing windows Dining for four to six Bathroom with whirlpool bathtub Guest bath Pantry with wet bar Two flat-screen TVs Complimentary Internet/Wi-Fi service.

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Penthouse Spa Suite

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893–965 sq ftMax 2PS

Penthouse Spa Suite Located on Deck 11; total inside space of between 639 and 677 square feet (59 and 63 square meters) plus veranda of between 254 and 288 square feet (24 and 27 square meters) All Penthouse Spa Suites feature Dining table for two to four Separate bedroom Glass door to veranda Two flat-screen TVs Fully stocked bar Spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity

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Penthouse Suite

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542–553 sq ftMax 2PH

Located on Deck 10 and 11; total inside space of between 449 and 450 square feet (42 square meters) plus one veranda of between 93 and 103 square feet (9 and 10 square meters) All Penthouse Suites feature: Dining table for two to four Separate bedroom Glass door to veranda Two flat-screen TVs Fully stocked bar Spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity

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Signature Suite

Suite

1,937 sq ftMax 2SS

Located on Deck 8; forward suites 800 and 801 inside space of approximately 977 square feet of inside space (90 square meters), plus one veranda of 960 square feet (89 square meters). Signature Suites feature Expansive ocean views Forward-facing windows Dining for four to six Bathroom with whirlpool bathtub Guest bath Pantry with wet bar Two flat-screen TVs Complimentary Internet/Wi-Fi service

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Wintergarden Suite

Suite

1,186 sq ftMax 3WG

Located on Deck 8; mid-ship suites 846 and 849 inside space of 989 square feet (92 square meters) plus one veranda of 197 square feet (18 square meters) Wintergarden Suites feature: Large windows Dining for six Whirlpool bathtub Guest bath Convertible sofa bed for one Pantry with wet bar Glass-enclosed solarium with tub and day bed Two closets Two flat-screen TVs Complimentary Internet/Wi-Fi service.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedDining AreaShowerTVFree Wi-Fi+11

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