Samurai Coastline – Busan, Kobe & Nagasaki

About this cruise

You board in Tokyo on August 14, 2028 for 10 nights visiting Tokushima, Kobe (Osaka) and Kumano-Mie, with additional stops along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. 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. Tokushima stands out. It's Shikoku's dancing capital during the Awa Odori festival. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 12 restaurants on Diamond Princess, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 10 nights. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Tokyo itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. All in all, it's a solid trip.