9N Circle Hokkaido- Diamond Princess

Tokyo, At Sea, Kagoshima, Busan, Aomori, Otaru, Hakodate

Japan is a study in contrasts: tranquil retreats of profound beauty lay just outside cities where skyscrapers soar over stunning temples and shrines. Neon-bright architecture and tranquil gardens vie for attention amid the colorful Harajuku district and traditional kimonos. As the No. 1 North American cruise line in Japan with the “Best Asia Itineraries,”† you can be assured that Princess® will be your guide to the colors, cultures and flavors that define this exciting country.


Cruise Ship

Diamond Princess

Departure Dates

2023
Sep
20

From

S$ 832

  • Prices are in Singapore dollars on twin sharing basis.
  • Prices exclude associated taxes and gratuities. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Other terms and conditions apply.

Day 1 - Tokyo

Yokohama and Edo began life as sleepy fishing villages. That changed in the early 17th century after Tokugawa Ieyasu became Shogun. Edo became the center of political power in Japan, a position the city retained even after the restoration of Imperial rule in 1866.

Arrival Time
-
Departure Time
5:00 PM

Day 2 - At Sea

Free at sea

Arrival Time
-
Departure Time
-

Day 3 - Kagoshima

From the 12th century to the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Kagoshima was the chief stronghold of the mighty Shimazu clan. The city lies at the top of the Satsuma Peninsula, a mountainous, geothermal wonderland of hot springs and geysers. The area is also rich in modern Japanese history: Saigo Takamori and the Satsuma samurai were leaders of the Meiji Restoration that toppled the shogun and restored the Emperor to power in 1868. In 1877, dissatisfied with the direction of the new government, Saigo led the Satsuma Rebellion, which ended in his death and the final defeat of the samurai.

Arrival Time
7:00 AM
Departure Time
4:00 PM

Day 4 - Busan

From the 12th century to the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Kagoshima was the chief stronghold of the mighty Shimazu clan. The city lies at the top of the Satsuma Peninsula, a mountainous, geothermal wonderland of hot springs and geysers. The area is also rich in modern Japanese history: Saigo Takamori and the Satsuma samurai were leaders of the Meiji Restoration that toppled the shogun and restored the Emperor to power in 1868. In 1877, dissatisfied with the direction of the new government, Saigo led the Satsuma Rebellion, which ended in his death and the final defeat of the samurai.

Arrival Time
10:00 AM
Departure Time
6:00 PM

Day 5 - At Sea

Free at sea

Arrival Time
-
Departure Time
-

Day 6 - Aomori

The capital of the Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan, Aomori derives much of its beauty from the apple orchards and cherry blossoms that encompass its landscape and the snow-covered Hakkoda Mountains that look on from a distance. Throughout its history, the city has been stricken with misfortune time and time again - in 1910, a fire destroyed Aomori, and during World War II, the city was left in ruins following an air raid - yet it always prevails.

Arrival Time
8:00 AM
Departure Time
5:00 PM

Day 7 - Otaru

In 1880, the first railroad line on the island of Hokkaido connected Sapporo, the prefectural capital, with the important port city of Otaru. Indeed, for most of the 19th and much of the 20th centuries, Otaru outshone Sapporo in importance. The city was home to a thriving herring fleet.

Arrival Time
8:00 AM
Departure Time
6:00 PM

Day 8 - Hakodate

It took Commodore Perry and American gunboat diplomacy to open Japan to the outside world after two centuries of self-imposed isolation. In 1859, the port of Hakodate became the first Japanese city fully opened to Westerners under the Treaty of Amity and Commerce.

Arrival Time
8:00 AM
Departure Time
11:00 PM

Day 9 - At Sea

Free at sea

Arrival Time
-
Departure Time
-

Day 10 - Tokyo

Disembarkation

Arrival Time
6:30 AM
Departure Time
-
  • Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice.
  • Please note that prices are listed per person based on Interior double occupancy cabin. Price excludes flight, port charges, gratuities, and other personal expenses. Prices are correct at time of print and subject to change without prior notice. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in airport taxes and fuel surcharge. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at discounted levels after this promotion. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are subject to change and Princess reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare has already been paid in full. Prices are subject to change based on availability.  .
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