Samurai Coastline – Busan, Hakodate & Kanazawa

About this cruise

If you've got 13 nights to work with, this sailing from Tokyo on July 30, 2028 through Miyako-Iwate, Hakodate and Aomori, with additional stops along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Bullet trains visible from the harbour, cherry blossoms, and thousands of years of history. East Asia is a lot to take in. Busan alone is worth the trip, Temples on the mountain, fish markets by the sea. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on Sapphire Princess. 7 restaurants come with the fare, plus 7 more when you feel like treating yourself. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Worth booking. That's the short version.