--- title: "Samurai Shrines – Hiroshima, Busan & Hakodate" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/samurai-shrines-hiroshima-busan-hakodate~HAL-WESTERDAM-20270328-14 description: "14-night Holland America Line cruise on Westerdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/095b5f8122145097.jpg --- # Samurai Shrines – Hiroshima, Busan & Hakodate ![Route map: 14 nights round trip from Tokyo on Westerdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/095b5f8122145097.jpg) A 14-night round trip from Tokyo, sailing on the evening of 28 March. It makes 10 port calls, starting with Kobe (Osaka), Kochi and Hiroshima. The stops are in Japan and South Korea, and calls last 8 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 11°C in Hakodate to 19°C in Hiroshima (52 to 66°F). You're back in Tokyo on the morning of 11 April. Westerdam (2004) carries up to 1,968 guests on 11 decks and has 7 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Westerdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/westerdam.md) - **Duration:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2027-03-28 - **Return:** 2027-04-11 - **From:** [Tokyo, Japan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) | JP | | 19:00 | 6–14°C | | 3 | [Kobe (Osaka)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kobe-osaka.md) | JP | 06:30 | 19:00 | 6–14°C | | 4 | [Kochi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kochi.md) | JP | 08:00 | 17:00 | 7–16°C | | 5 | [Hiroshima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hiroshima.md) | JP | 08:00 | 23:59 | 10–19°C | | 7 | [Busan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/busan.md) | KR | 10:00 | 18:00 | 11–17°C | | 8 | [Sakaiminato (Matsue)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sakaiminato-matsue.md) | JP | 08:00 | 17:00 | 12–16°C | | 9 | [Tsuruga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tsuruga.md) | JP | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10–17°C | | 10 | [Toyama City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/toyama-city.md) | JP | 08:00 | 18:00 | 6–16°C | | 11 | [Sakata](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sakata.md) | JP | 08:00 | 19:00 | 6–14°C | | 12 | [Aomori](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/aomori.md) | JP | 08:00 | 21:00 | 5–14°C | | 13 | [Hakodate](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hakodate.md) | JP | 08:00 | 17:00 | 5–11°C | | 15 | [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) | JP | 08:00 | | 6–14°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 2 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €5,108 | €2,554 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-WESTERDAM-20270328-14.md?pid=d8bc0935-8c7f-4e9a-a425-10ff1682827b) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,298 | €2,649 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-WESTERDAM-20270328-14.md?pid=36f8f879-7d78-42e2-8653-edd1befa31ec) | | Balcony | Verandah | €8,358 | €4,179 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-WESTERDAM-20270328-14.md?pid=5c086896-2b06-4e2c-a610-33d051ad570d) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €10,278 | €5,139 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-WESTERDAM-20270328-14.md?pid=eb53b1ee-7123-4cfb-8248-d186b1a592f0) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €13,618 | €6,809 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-WESTERDAM-20270328-14.md?pid=0f9095c8-19f4-4a26-a0ae-a56c98da14ef) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-13 | €5,038 | €5,298 | – | – | – | | 2026-09-15 | €5,038 | €5,298 | €9,328 | – | – | | 2026-09-17 | €5,038 | €5,298 | – | – | – | | 2026-09-21 | €5,038 | €5,298 | – | – | – | | 2026-09-24 | €5,108 | €5,298 | – | – | – | | 2026-10-03 | €5,108 | €5,298 | €8,358 | €10,278 | €13,618 | | 2026-10-04 | €5,108 | €5,298 | €8,358 | €10,278 | €13,618 | | 2026-10-05 | €5,108 | €5,298 | €8,358 | €10,278 | €13,618 | | 2026-10-06 | €5,108 | €5,298 | €8,358 | €10,278 | €13,618 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2004 - **Passengers:** 1,968 - **Crew:** 817 - **Gross Tonnage:** 82,862 GT - **Decks:** 11 - **Length:** 285m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 7 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 2 ## Port Details ### [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) *Japan* > Tradition and future in seamless collision Avg dock time: 11.1h · Weather: 6–14°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Kobe (Osaka)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kobe-osaka.md) *Japan* > Where Wagyu beef meets harbour-side elegance Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 6–14°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Kochi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kochi.md) *Japan* > Japan's castle town on the Shikoku coast Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 7–16°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Hiroshima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hiroshima.md) *Japan* > A city of peace, resilience, and hope Avg dock time: 11.2h · Weather: 10–19°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Busan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/busan.md) *South Korea* > Temples on the mountain, fish markets by the sea Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 11–17°C - Currency: South Korean Won - Languages: ko - Timezone: Asia/Seoul ### [Sakaiminato (Matsue)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sakaiminato-matsue.md) *Japan* > Japan's manga-lined GeGeGe fishing port Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 12–16°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Tsuruga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tsuruga.md) *Japan* > Ancient Silk Road terminus on the Sea of Japan Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 10–17°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Toyama City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/toyama-city.md) *Japan* > Snow-capped Alps reflected in a deep bay of firefly squid Avg dock time: 8.3h · Weather: 6–16°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Sakata](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sakata.md) *Japan* > Japan's historic rice-shipping port of samurai gardens Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 6–14°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Aomori](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/aomori.md) *Japan* > Gateway to Japan's northern festival of fire Avg dock time: 11.1h · Weather: 5–14°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ### [Hakodate](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hakodate.md) *Japan* > Hokkaido's star-shaped fortress and million-dollar night view Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 5–11°C - Currency: Japanese Yen - Languages: ja - Timezone: Asia/Tokyo ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Samurai Shrines – Hiroshima, Kobe & Busan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/samurai-shrines-hiroshima-kobe-busan~HAL-WESTERDAM-20270228-14.md) | 2027-02-28 | 2027-03-14 | 14 | €1,979 | | Next | [Samurai Citadel – Kobe, Sokcho & Kanazawa](https://cruisello.com/cruises/samurai-citadel-kobe-sokcho-kanazawa~HAL-WESTERDAM-20270411-14.md) | 2027-04-11 | 2027-04-25 | 14 | €2,519 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Westerdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/westerdam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)