Shogun's Perimeter – Busan, Hiroshima & Kanazawa

About this cruise

A 23-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Tokyo on March 29, 2027 and visits Toba-Mie, Wakayama and Kochi, with additional stops along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan. 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. Akita alone is worth the trip, Japan's rice-country port of samurai heritage. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Sapphire Princess keeps you well fed. 14 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. If you can, add a night in Tokyo before boarding. It's a good city to wander. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. Worth booking. That's the short version.