9-Day Circle Japan

9 nights sailing from Yokohama (Japan) on cruise ship Diamond Princess

Itinerary: Sailing from Yokohama (Japan), visiting Akita (Japan), Toyama (Japan), Tsuruga (Japan), Sakaiminato (Japan), Busan (South Korea), Nagasaki (Japan), ending in Yokohama (Japan).
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from £1,194 Price per person based on double occupancy

Cruise 9-Day Circle Japan

9 nights sailing from Yokohama (Japan) on cruise ship Diamond Princess

from £1,194 Price per person

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Inside

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Interior IB

Interior IA

Ocean View

Oceanview Obstructed View OZ

Oceanview Obstructed View OY

Oceanview Obstructed View OW

Oceanview Obstructed View OV

Oceanview OF

Oceanview OC

Oceanview Premium O5

Balcony

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Balcony BC

Balcony BB

Balcony BA

Balcony Premium B2

Balcony Premium B4

Suite

Mini-Suite ME

Mini-Suite MD

Mini-Suite MB

Club Class Mini Suite M1

Vista Suite S6

Premium Suite S5

Penthouse Suite S3

Penthouse Suite S4

Owner Suite S2

Grand Suite S1

Which stateroom suits you better?

Which cruise cabin is the best to book? If you are wondering what type of stateroom to book, don't worry, with our quick cabin guide we'll try to help you book the cabin that best suits you. Our cruise specialised agents are also here to help you book the perfect cabin for you.

Do you want to book more than one cabin?

You need to make as many bookings as staterooms needed. If you prefer you can call us and speak to our cruise specialised agents. 020 3636 9656

Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Yokohama (Japan) Embarkation | Departure: 16:00H
Day 2 at sea
Day 3 Akita (Japan) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 4 Toyama (Japan) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 5 Tsuruga (Japan) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 6 Sakaiminato (Japan) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 17:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 7 Busan (South Korea) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 18:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 8 Nagasaki (Japan) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 16:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 9 at sea
Day 10 Yokohama (Japan) Arrival time: 06:30H
9-Day Circle Japan Cruise itinerary  - Princess Cruises

9-Day Circle Japan

9 nights Cruise on Diamond Princess. Sailing from Yokohama (Japan), visiting Akita (Japan), Toyama (Japan), Tsuruga (Japan), Sakaiminato (Japan), Busan (South Korea), Nagasaki (Japan), ending in Yokohama (Japan).

9-Day Circle Japan Cruise itinerary  - Princess Cruises
9-Day Circle Japan Cruise itinerary  - Princess Cruises

Yokohama (Japan)

Tokyo is the core of the most populated urban area in the world, Greater Tokyo (which has a population of 35 million people). This huge, wealthy and fascinating metropolis brings high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan, and has something for everyone. There are many places of interest to visit such as the temples of Asakusa, the gardens of the Imperial Palace (in Chiyoda) and the Meiji Shrine.

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Akita (Japan)

Akita is the capital of Akita prefecture in the northern Tohoku region of Japan's Honshu island. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west. The Omono River runs through the center of the city. Places to visit: Senshu Park, Akarenga-kan Museum, Senshu Museum of Art, Akita Prefectural Museum, Masakichi Hirano Museum of Fine Art.

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Toyama (Japan)

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Tsuruga (Japan)

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Sakaiminato (Japan)

Sakaiminato is located in the peninsula of Yumigahama. The city has good facilities as the port, airport and railway. It is an important base for the fishing and the commerce in Japan, and its on its way to be the city of the fishing and international commerce. It is the birth place of Shigeru Mizuki, creator of the GeGeGe no Kitaro, and there is a street named after him where we can see some of the characters he created.

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Busan (South Korea)

Busan is the biggest port metropolis located southeast of the Republic of Korea. It's location is in the Valley of river Nakdong.

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Nagasaki (Japan)

Nagasaki is a nice location in Japan, found in a valley of high hills. The opposite of other locations in Japan, in the ancient times Nagasaki was a comercial port for portuguese and dutch, and whose passage in the heritage of the city still remain. Some places you can visit in Nagasaki: Glover Garden, Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki Peace Park, Sofuku-ji temple, Lantern Festival (from mid January to mid February)

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Yokohama (Japan)

Tokyo is the core of the most populated urban area in the world, Greater Tokyo (which has a population of 35 million people). This huge, wealthy and fascinating metropolis brings high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan, and has something for everyone. There are many places of interest to visit such as the temples of Asakusa, the gardens of the Imperial Palace (in Chiyoda) and the Meiji Shrine.

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The ship: Diamond Princess

A jewel of the seas, filled with innovative features and amenities. This ship boasts 700 balconies, perfect for capturing incredible landscapes and intriguing city skylines across the globe.

As one of only two Princess Cruises cruise ships built in Japan, it´s not surprising this exotic gem can often be found sailing to the most intriguing destinations abroad. Great-tasting cuisine can be found throughout the ship, including at the popular Italian restaurant, Sabatini´sSM, where freshly prepared pasta creations reign supreme. In the elegant dining rooms, you´ll find sommeliers to help you enhance your meal with paired wines. Poolside, the hand-tossed pizza is always served to you just out of the oven. And, as an added bonus, both Movies Under the Stars® and The Sanctuary®, a tranquil haven exclusively for adults, have recently been added to Diamond Princess!

Year renovated 2019
Beam 36,00 m.
Length 290 m.
Tonnage 115875 tn.
Occupancy 2670
Crew 1100
Ratio passenger / crew Premium 2:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 43:1
Number of decks 18
Number of staterooms 1337
Number of interior staterooms 377
Number of staterooms with balcony 738
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What's included onboard?

Room Service (24 hours)

Anytime Dining or Traditional Dining (breakfast, lunch & dinner), with the following exceptions: anytime dining is not available on Dawn, Sea and Sun Princess (while sailing in Australia), Ocean or Pacific Princess

Casual Dining Venues, with the following exceptions: Vines Wine & Seafood Bar & specialty drinks at the International Café

The following Beverages: Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water, Tea varieties, Non-Specialty Coffee

Captain's Welcome Champagne Waterfall Reception

Theatre/Production Shows & Guest Entertainer Shows

Movies Under the Stars

Bars, Nightclubs, Discos

Casino, Bingo & Gaming Lessons

Dancing, Karaoke & Comedy

Library & Princess Book Club

Theme Night Parties and Ultimate Deck Party

Afternoon Trivia

ScholarShip@Sea® Enrichment Activities with the following exceptions: Creativity@Sea, Ceramic@Sea ($5) (prices may vary)

Youth & Teen Programs with the following exceptions: Group Kidsitting - $5/hour/child between 10 pm - 1 am (prices and times may vary)

Youth & Teen Activities with the following exceptions: Jr. Chef@Sea cooking workshop ($25/child) (prices may vary)

Amenities included: hairdryer and bathroom sundries, refrigerator, stateroom TV Programming

Fitness Center, with the following exceptions: Specialty group fitness classes

Laundry is included only for Suite passengers that enjoy complimentary laundry and dry cleaning

Only Included for Suite passengers the use of the Lotus Spa Thermal Suite with the following exceptions: Royal Princess and Regal Princess

What's not included?

Specialty Restaurants (including Chef's Table): Additional Fees May Apply

Gratuities, a discretionary gratuity of approximately $12 per person for mini-suites and suites, and approximately $11,50 per passenger in all other staterooms per day (including children) will be automatically added to your shipboard account on a daily basis; a 15% gratuity is added to bar charges and dining room wine accounts.

Sodas and Alcoholic Beverages

The Sanctuary. To use The Sanctuary will cost a fee, approximately $20 per half day session (prices may vary).

Stateroom Calling: Additional Fees May Apply

Balcony Dining (breakfast & dinner only): Additional Fees May Apply

Shore Excursions

Dining at Vines Wine & Seafood Bar & specialty drinks at the International Café

Complimentary Laundry is not included  for Non-Suite passengers. Additional Charges Apply

Spa treatments, fitness classes and beauty salon services at the Lotus Spa

Your benefits & more

  • Up to £500 OFF!
    Up to £500 OFF!

    Extra discounts Offer ends 31 May 2024. Discounts are applicable on selected sailings from May 2024 to March 2025. Discounts of up to £500 are applicable as follows: Cruises from £1,000 to £1,499 get £25 off. Cruises from £,1500 to £2,999 get £50 off. Cruises from £3,000 to £5,000 get £100 off. Cruises from £5,001 to £10,000 get £150 off. Cruises from £10,001 to £20,000 get £350 off. Cruises from £20,001 onwards get £500 off. For Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises, the Discount offer is applied to the cruise fare only (excluding port taxes and other extras). Some special highly reduced fares may be excluded from this offer. Some cruise lines are also excluded from this offer such as Fred Olsen or Virgin Voyages.

  • up to $600 Free Onboard Spend!
    up to $600 Free Onboard Spend!

    Free Onboard Spend is applicable to passenger 1 & 2 only, available on all grades and varies by cruise duration and cabin category. Onboard Spend of up to $600 per cabin based on 2 people in a Suite booking on voyages that are 20 night duration or more. Onboard Spend may be used on a single voyage, is non refundable, no cash alternative will be offered and expires at the end of that voyage. Amount of Credit you will receive on board will be indicated with the final cruise price on the website and on your booking. If no amount is indicated it will mean that the cruise is excluded from this offer. Book by 05 September 2023!

  • Up to $500 CREDIT with PLUS and PREMIER!

    AMOUNT APPLICABLE WILL BE INDICATED WITH YOUR TOTAL CRUISE PRICE. Onboard Spend (Credit) applies to passengers 1 and 2 only, when either Princess Plus or Princess Premier package is purchased, available on all grades and varies by cruise duration and cabin category. Offer is valid only for new bookings made between May 1 and July 15 (2024). Princess Plus or Premier packages must be added at time of booking or at least 3 days before sailing to be eligible. Onboard Spend may be used on a single voyage, is non-refundable, no cash alternative will be offered and expires at the end of that voyage. Onboard Spend does not apply if guests book on the Princess Standard fare. Book by 15th July 2024.

What you need to know

for All Inclusive Fares, if you travel with children, Call 020 3636 9656

Children with the All Inclusive fares have a price reduction that is not available on our website. All Inclusive Drinks with Princess Plus includes Premier Beverage Package only if you book a Princess Plus Fare. For all guests under the drinking age, the Premier Coffee & Soda Package will be provided as an alternative. The Package for adults includes cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, fountain soda, specialty coffees, bottled water, teas and other individual beverages up to $12 USD each. The Premier Beverage Package is valued at $59.99 USD* per person, per day an will be included when booking a Princess Plus Cruise Fare

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