{"id":55050,"date":"2019-05-24T12:10:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T16:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=55050"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"15-reasons-why-japan-cruises-are-must-dos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/05\/24\/15-reasons-why-japan-cruises-are-must-dos\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Reasons Why Japan Cruises are Must-Dos"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Experience a Japan cruise and discover the country&#8217;s beauty.<\/h2>\n<p>When people think of a <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan vacation<\/a><\/u>, some of the things that come to mind are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Beautiful cherry blossoms and flowers<\/li>\n<li>Charming tea houses<\/li>\n<li>Ancient temples<\/li>\n<li>Bonsai trees and amazing botanical gardens<\/li>\n<li>Kimonos and beautiful clothing<\/li>\n<li>Traditional art and calligraphy galleries<\/li>\n<li>Gorgeous handmade silk flowers<\/li>\n<li>Sushi and other delicious Asian delicacies<\/li>\n<li>Dramatic scenery with snow-capped mountains and volcanoes<\/li>\n<li>Friendly people who enjoy visitors<\/li>\n<li>Traditional entertainment such as the Kabuki Theater<\/li>\n<li>Learn the art of Origami<\/li>\n<li>Japan is a safe place for tourists<\/li>\n<li>Transportation is plentiful and affordable. You can get to anywhere from anyplace.<\/li>\n<li>Japan&#8217;s sacred Mount Fuji and other natural wonders<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan cruises<\/a><\/u>\u00a0are very popular for those reasons and many others. When you arrive in Japan you&#8217;ll see it&#8217;s a very diverse island country. Mountains, volcanoes (active and inactive), quaint seaside towns, modern cities, historic temples, exotic foods, luxurious silks, fragrant flowers, and traditional music appeal to all your senses. Japan is definitely a must-do cruise.<\/p>\n<p>Let us help you book your <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cruise to Japan<\/a><\/u> this year! Call us at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a>. We take care of everything for you, and there is no charge for any of our services.<\/p>\n<p>Getting the best deals and discounts is just one part of our service. We arrange for flights, transport services, and hotel reservations when needed and book port excursions. We know the ships and we&#8217;ve taken many cruises, so we have the personal training and experience to advise you on all cruise details.<\/p>\n<p>Our staff is dedicated to making your cruise a memorable event, and if an emergency arises, we are ready to help. Look at this amazing cruise to Japan for an example of the wonderful cruise experience you can have in this beautiful island country.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=07\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=12\/31\/2021&amp;destinations=130&amp;cruiseline=&amp;MinDuration=4&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=SEA&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18-Night Cruise from Seattle to Japan<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This cruise takes you from Seattle to Alaska and Russia before arriving in Japan. Check out these exciting ports of call:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seattle, Washington<\/li>\n<li>Ketchikan, Alaska<\/li>\n<li>Sitka, Alaska<\/li>\n<li>Kodiak, Alaska<\/li>\n<li>Dutch Harbor, Alaska<\/li>\n<li>Nome, Alaska<\/li>\n<li>Petropavlovsk, Russia<\/li>\n<li>Kushiro, Japan<\/li>\n<li>Yokohama, Japan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your stops in Alaska provide opportunities to see amazing scenery, Tsimshian, Haida, &amp; Tlingit. totem poles, other Native American cultural examples, museums, wildlife, and gold rush history.<\/p>\n<p>Petropavlovsk, Russia is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and hosts two huge volcanoes as neighbors. These volcanoes are visible You will capture amazing photographs here. The city sits on Avacha Bay and provides visitors with magical scenic views.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=07\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=12\/31\/2021&amp;destinations=130&amp;cruiseline=&amp;MinDuration=4&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=SEA&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more details on this exciting cruise to Japan!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Japan-vacation-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Japan-vacation-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Japan-vacation-400x267@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Japan-vacation.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55054 size-full\" title=\"japan vacation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Japan-vacation.jpg\" alt=\"Japan vacation\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Japan-vacation.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Japan-vacation-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=07\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=08\/17\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=&amp;MinDuration=4&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruises Departing from Japan<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Japan cruises are among the most popular, and we can easily arrange to add on pre- or post-cruise stays so you can extend your visit and have more time to explore this amazing country.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a Far East cruise, there are many that depart from Japan (Fukuoka, Yokohama, and Tokyo) taking you to many ports in Japan, South Korea, Russia, and Taiwan, China.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/01\/08\/tokyo-cruise-port-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to discover what to do on a Tokyo port stop.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Call us at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a>, and we&#8217;ll help you with arrangements for exciting Japan cruises from one of the following ports:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fukuoka &#8211; The port city of Fukuoka is located on Japan&#8217;s Kyushu Island. Visit 17th-century castle ruins, ancient temples, the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum, and T\u014dch\u014d-ji Temple. You&#8217;ll also enjoy beautiful beaches and modern shopping malls.<\/li>\n<li>Yokohama &#8211; Yokohama is the second most populated area in Japan. It is home to a large Chinatown district filled with Chinese restaurants and shops carrying everything imaginable. Sankei-en Garden is a must-see. This traditional Japanese-style garden also includes seventeen reconstructions of important historic buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Tokyo &#8211; Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the most populous metropolis in the world. This city is one of the most popular tourist destinations dues to its unending choices in shopping, entertainment, dining, and cultural events. Visitors also enjoy the many museums, gardens, and historic temples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose to take a cruise departing from one of these beautiful cities, and we can add a pre- or post-cruise stay so you can spend additional time enjoying the beauty and culture of the country of Japan.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=07\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=08\/17\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=&amp;MinDuration=4&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to check out all Japan sailings.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Looking to cruise out of Tokyo? <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=07\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=12\/31\/2021&amp;destinations=130&amp;cruiseline=&amp;MinDuration=4&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=TYO&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to browse sailings out of this exciting city.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At CruiseExperts.com, we are your travel advocate and can be reached at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a>. Call us today so we can get started planning your cruise to Japan. There are a lot of great cruise deals available in 2019 and 2020, and at CruiseExperts.com, we are using our expertise to book amazing cruise vacations for people every day. We can help you with all your cruise-related questions, and we love doing it. We look forward to hearing from you soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit our webpage at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a><\/u>, and check out our <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CruiseExperts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a><\/u> and join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">InnerCircle<\/a> for exclusive offers. The new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/resource-center\/resource-center.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Center<\/a> gives you all the &#8220;expert&#8221; knowledge you&#8217;ll need for your next cruise or cruise tour!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience a Japan cruise and discover the country&#8217;s beauty. When people think of a Japan vacation, some of the things that come to mind are: Beautiful cherry blossoms and flowers Charming tea houses Ancient temples Bonsai trees and amazing botanical gardens Kimonos and beautiful clothing Traditional art and calligraphy galleries Gorgeous handmade silk flowers Sushi <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/05\/24\/15-reasons-why-japan-cruises-are-must-dos\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  15 Reasons Why Japan Cruises are Must-Dos<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":55051,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46,19],"tags":[1914,1912,1913],"class_list":["post-55050","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asia","category-destinations","tag-cruise-to-japan","tag-japan-cruises","tag-japan-vacation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55050","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55050"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55050\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55051"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55050"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55050"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55050"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}