Tsunami’s Trail – Japan’s Northern Arc

About this cruise

Block out 14 nights from September 26, 2027 and let this sailing from Tokyo do its thing. The route covers Shimizu, Kobe (Osaka) and Hiroshima, with additional stops along the Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 10 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Street food that'll ruin you for takeaway back home, ancient shrines, and cities that run like clockwork. Of the stops, Hakodate tends to be the one people talk about: Hokkaido's star-shaped fortress and million-dollar night view. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on Noordam. 5 restaurants come with the fare, plus 2 more when you feel like treating yourself. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. And September is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.