A Journey Aboard Diamond Princess
Sailing from Tokyo (Yokohama), the Diamond Princess offers a culturally rich Japan and Korea itinerary beginning 21 July 2026. The ship is well‑known for its strong connection to Japan—built in Nagasaki and featuring amenities such as Japanese‑style baths, regional cuisine, and cultural programming. Princess Cruises positions its Japan sailings as immersive experiences, blending onboard comfort with deep cultural exploration across the country’s coastal cities.
Highlights of Japan’s Coastal Ports
This itinerary includes a mix of historic, scenic, and culturally significant ports. Destinations such as Toba, Kochi, and Kagoshima appear on Princess’s July 2026 sailings, offering travelers access to iconic shrines, samurai history, and dramatic volcanic landscapes. Ports like Kagoshima offers views of the active Sakurajima volcano. Kochi is celebrated for its feudal‑era castle and vibrant markets, and Toba is home to the famous Mikimoto Pearl Island and serene coastal scenery.
A Touch of Korea and a Return to Tokyo
Many Princess itineraries in this period also include a stop in Busan, South Korea, a city known for its beaches, temples, and bustling seafood markets. Scenic cruising through the Kanmon Straits—a narrow, picturesque waterway between Honshu and Kyushu—adds a memorable maritime moment to the journey. The cruise concludes back in Tokyo, giving guests another opportunity to explore one of the world’s most dynamic cities, from its ancient temples to its futuristic skyline.
