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Japan Discovery
  Varies pp

  • Duration: 15 Days
  • Destinations: Japan

Ancient rituals and modern culture

Sail roundtrip from Tokyo, circumnavigating Japan and across the Sea of Japan to the southeast tip of the Korean Peninsula. Call at Niigata, Hakata (Fukuoka), Sapporo and Shimizu (overnight)—distinctive cultural enclaves that reveal the country’s spiritual and architectural heritage. Experience the refined world of geisha arts during an overnight stay in Tokyo, Japan’s dynamic capital, where modernity and tradition remain closely intertwined.

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Call to Book 1-800-829-5448
Included With Your Trip
  • All onboard meals featuring regional specialties & always available classics
  • Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
  • Complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner
  • 24-hour room service
  • 9 guided tours
  • Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Culture Curriculum®: Enrichment lectures and Destination performances
  • Welcome cocktails and Farewell dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas and bottled water
  • Self-service launderettes
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Free Wi-Fi*
  • AAA Benefit: $200 per person shipboard credit
Additional Information

Day 1: Tokyo Japan

Day 2: Tokyo, Japan

Day 3: Sail the Pacific Ocean

Day 4: Sapporo (Tomakomai), Japan

Day 5: Aomori, Japan

Day 6: Niigata, Japan

Day 7: Sail the Sea of Japan

Day 8: Busan, South Korea

Day 9: Hakata (Fukuoka), Japan

Day 10: Hiroshima, Japan

Day 11: Sail the Pacific Ocean

Day 12: Osaka, Japan

Day 13: Shimizu, Japan

Day 14: Shimizu, Japan

Day 15: Tokyo, Japan


Departure Dates
Start: July 1, 2026
End: September 25, 2028
Price: Varies pp


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*Please see Viking Cruises brochure or website for deck plans, general information, cruise conditions and responsibility statement. AAA benefit applies to first two passengers in stateroom, are non-transferable, have no cash value if not used and may not be applied to purchase. Optional excursions, travel insurance and gratuities not included. Wi-Fi connection speed may vary.AAA Benefit: $200 per person shipboard credit for all Viking cruises 12 days or longer. Shipboard credits can only be applied when booked directly by AAA Travel Agent. This offer is combinable with group rates, early booking discounts, past passenger discounts, refer a friend credits and future cruise vouchers. Offer is not combinable with interline and wholesale bookings or valid on other Viking products. Onboard credit has no cash value. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. CST# 2052644-40. Restrictions & limitations apply. Ask AAA for details. Agency #178-018-521