Explore Japan’s coastline in luxury

14 nights from £7,989 per person based on 2 sharing

This Seabourn voyage traces Japan’s coastline at an easy, rewarding pace, linking major cities with lesser-visited ports that many travellers never reach. Sailing roundtrip from Tokyo, the itinerary moves south through Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu before looping back, with time ashore that lets you experience how everyday life, food, and traditions shift from region to region.
  • After leaving Tokyo, the cruise calls at Shimizu, where the landscape immediately shifts. This port sits on Suruga Bay, with views toward Mount Fuji on clear days, and offers a more local feel than Japan’s big cities. Many guests choose to walk along the waterfront, visit Miho no Matsubara’s pine-lined coastline, or spend time in small cafés serving fresh seafood sourced straight from the bay.

  • Continuing west, Kochi on Shikoku brings a different rhythm altogether. This is a working city with a strong regional identity, known for Kochi Castle and its lively food scene. One of the highlights here is katsuo no tataki, lightly seared bonito tuna prepared in open-air stalls, where locals gather in the evenings. The city feels unpolished in the best way, offering a look at everyday life rather than a curated visitor experience.

  • Further along the route, Nagasaki and Hiroshima add depth and perspective. Nagasaki’s harbour is one of the most scenic in Japan, framed by hills and shaped by centuries of international trade. Hiroshima offers a quieter, more reflective experience, with time to visit Peace Memorial Park and walk along the rivers that run through the city.

  • Back on board, your Veranda Suite offers a calm, well-designed space to unwind between ports. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto your private veranda, giving you an outdoor spot to sit with a coffee as the coastline drifts by. Inside, the suite is laid out to maximise space, with a comfortable seating area, a walk-in wardrobe, and a marble bathroom.

Tokyo | At sea | Kochi | Hososhima | Kagoshima | Busan | Fukuoka | Kanmon Strait | Hiroshima | At sea | Osaka | At sea | Shimizu | Tokyo

What’s included: 

• 14 nights aboard Seabourn Encore

• Veranda Suite; all-inclusive basis

• $300 Shipboard Credit per suite

• Speak to your Travel Counsellor about booking regional flights from the UK

Terms and Conditions

Subject to availability. Local charges and T&Cs apply. Please give me a call for further details. Price based on 2 sharing. Prices correct at time of posting. Offers are subject to change. I can advise on travel insurance at the time of booking.

14 nights from £7,989 per person based on 2 sharing

The Small Print

These offers are brought to you by Travel Counsellors Ltd and all are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Where we have created the package ourselves, the holiday offer will be covered under our own ATOL. Our ATOL number is 6751. Where the offer has been sourced through another tour operator, it will be protected under that tour operator's ATOL. Full details on the individual ATOL protection that applies to each holiday offer will be given at time of booking. Prices and information contained in this page are correct at the time of distribution, are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice to you. Prices shown may be subject to departure tax, ticket on departure or a passenger APC charge. Please ask your Travel Counsellor at the time of booking.