Festival Voyage: Grand Japan in Summer (Jul 2027)
Embark on a 22-night Sapphire Princess round-trip voyage from Tokyo. The Grand Circle Japan with Summer Festivals itinerary blends cultural discovery with the vibrant energy of Japan’s summer celebrations. From historic temples and iconic cities to breathtaking coastlines and lively festivals, this journey offers an unforgettable experience of Japan at its most colorful and festive season.
Full-Circle Japan Voyage from Tokyo
- Interior Cabin from $3,229 per person twin share* / $6,458 pp sole use*
- Obstructed Oceanview Cabin from $3,553 per person twin share* / $7,106 pp sole use*
- Oceanview Cabin from $3,885 per person twin share* / $7,770 pp sole use*
- Balcony from $4,979 per person twin share* / $9,958 pp sole use*
- Mini Suite from $6,919 per person twin share* / $13,838 pp sole use*
- Suites are from $17,229 per person twin share* / $34,458 pp sole use*
Save More. Experience More with Princess.
Add a Princess Premier or Princess Plus package to your cruise and save 50–60% on essentials, including drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and more. Treat yourself daily to cocktails, room service, stream your favourite shows, and stay in touch with your loved ones.
Princess Premier and Princess Plus package inclusions have changed for 2026 cruises and beyond (excl Sun Princess and Star Princess). Call Us Now to get up-to-date pricing and secure your preferred stateroom.
* Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is Japan’s capital, a vast and dynamic metropolis blending centuries of tradition with contemporary energy.
Day 2 – Nagoya, Japan
Nagoya is a major city on Japan’s Honshu Island and a key railway hub, linking travellers by bullet train to destinations across the country.
Day 3 – Osaka (for Kyoto), Japan
Osaka is a lively, fast-paced Japanese city known for its historic Osaka Castle and scenic cruises along the Yodogawa River.
Day 4 – Kochi, Japan
Kochi is a coastal city where centuries of trade left a mix of ancient mosques, synagogues and European colonial buildings, along with giant Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi.
Day 5 – Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima, rebuilt after the 1945 atomic bombing, is now a vibrant port city centred on the Peace Memorial Park, with Hiroshima Castle and the local pancake dish okonomiyaki among its features.
Day 6 – Kanmon Straits, Japan
The Kanmon Straits are the narrow waterway separating Japan’s main islands of Honshu and Kyushu, linking the cities of Shimonoseki and Kitakyushu.
Day 7 – Busan, South Korea
Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, is a major port framed by mountains, hot springs and long stretches of sandy beach.
Day 8 – At Sea
Day 9 – Hakodate, Japan
Hakodate, on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, offers cable car rides to panoramic summit views and a renowned early morning seafood market.
Day 10 – At Sea
Day 11 – Hitachinaka (for Nikko), Japan
Hitachinaka, Japan, is best known for Hitachi Seaside Park, where seasonal blooms of nemophila and kochia create striking, colourful landscapes.
Day 12 – Tokyo, Japan
In the historic Asakusa district stands Sensoji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, founded in 628 and rebuilt many times through the centuries.
Day 13 – At Sea
Day 14 – Akita, Japan
Akita is a northern Japanese port city framed by mountains and rice fields.
Day 15 – Sakata, Japan
Sakata is a coastal city on the Sea of Japan, known for sake breweries, samurai residences, historic rice warehouses and gardens beside the Mogami River.
Day 16 – At Sea
Day 17 – Kanazawa, Japan
Kanazawa is a historic castle town in Japan renowned for its beautifully preserved samurai and geisha districts and the landscaped Kenroku-en Garden, dating from the 1620s.
Day 18 – Sakaiminato, Japan
Sakaiminato is a small Japanese port town famed for its seafood, especially crab and Bluefin tuna, set amid mountain and ocean scenery, and birthplace of animator Shigeru Mizuki.
Day 19 – Busan, South Korea
Its cliffside Buddhist temple of Haedong Yongungsa overlooks the sea, while Haeundae Beach and the Busan Air Cruise cable car showcase the city’s coastal views.
Day 20 – Nagasaki, Japan
Nagasaki sits in the northwest of Kyushu, a cosmopolitan port city with a history stretching back to the early 7th century.
Day 21 – Kagoshima, Japan
Kagoshima lies on the southern coast of Kyushu, watched over by the smouldering Sakurajima volcano across the bay.
Day 22 – At Sea
Day 23 – Tokyo, Japan
Nearby, the Nakamise shopping street offers a lively glimpse of old downtown Tokyo, with stalls selling wooden dolls, origami paper and traditional sweets.
*Please note that cruise itineraries are subject to change at any time by the cruise company and are not guaranteed.
Highlights
- Dine at à la carte restaurant, buffet, pizzeria and grill
- Access pools, heated spas and a fitness gym onboard
- Enjoy Broadway-style nightly entertainment and comedy shows included
Embark on a 22-night Sapphire Princess round-trip voyage from Tokyo. The Grand Circle Japan with Summer Festivals itinerary blends cultural discovery with the vibrant energy of Japan’s summer celebrations. From historic temples and iconic cities to breathtaking coastlines and lively festivals, this journey offers an unforgettable experience of Japan at its most colorful and festive season.
Inclusions
- Main Meals & Snacks: à la Carte Restaurant, World Fresh Marketplace buffet at Horizon Court, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, The Salty Dog Grill, and Coffee & Cones
- MedallionClass® Experience
- Room Service
- Pools, heated spas & gym
- Broadway-style nightly entertainment & comedy shows
- Movies under the Stars®
- On-Demand Stateroom TV Entertainment
Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- Airfares
- Shore excursions
- Specialty restaurants onboard
FAQs
Suite
Suite size approximately 1,329 sq. ft., including balcony. The Grand Suite features an expansive cabin and oversized aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.- Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman- 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors- Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables- Spacious closet- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Two flat-panel televisions- Private bathroom with tub and separate shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp; fine bathroom amenities- Digital security safe
Balcony
Stateroom approximately 323 sq. ft., including balcony. This spacious cabin provides a seating area with a sofa bed, and a full bath with a combination tub and shower. Reserve Collection is the new name for Club Class. Mini-Suite with Exclusive VIP Touches. A premium stateroom category featuring the best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites, plus premier dining benefits and luxurious perks, such as: Premium Location Mini-Suites- Exclusive Reserve Dining- Priority Embark & Debark- Priority Specialty Dining Reservations- Evening Canapeacute;s (upon request)- Upgraded Bathrobes
Oceanview
Stateroom approximately 200 sq. ft.This well-appointed stateroom features a forward-facing cabin for memorable views.- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp bathroom amenities- Digital security safe
Interior
Stateroom approximately 158 – 162 sq. ft.This well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.- Comfortable queen or two twin beds- Refrigerator- Flat-panel television- Private bathroom with shower- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens- Spacious closet- Desk with chair- Hair dryer amp bathroom amenities- Digital security safe
- Hairdryer
- Balcony
- Phone and desk
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
- Glass of Champagne on Arrival
- Private Bathroom with Shower
- Luxury mattress and pillows
- Spacious closet
- Separate seating area with a sofa bed
Princess Premier and Princess Plus Packages – What’s changed?
If you are sailing in 2026 and purchased a package prior to 22 July 2025, your current package benefits will be offered.
If you are sailing in 2026 and purchased a package on or after 22 July 2025, the following benefits will be included:
PRINCESS PLUS
- Drinks – enjoy up to 15 drinks per day valued up to AU$22 each*
- Casual Dining – indulge in four meals at a variety of casual eateries
- MedallionNet max Wi-Fi – includes one (1) device per guest.
- OceanNow delivery – order food and drinks to select locations on board
- Room Service delivery – free delivery for every order you place from your stateroom phone
PRINCESS PREMIER
- Unlimited Drinks – enjoy an unlimited number of drinks up to AU$30 each*
- Unlimited Casual Dining – indulge in unlimited meals at a variety of casual eateries
- Unlimited Specialty Dining – indulge in meals at world-class specialty dining locations each evening.
- MedallionNet max Wi-Fi – includes up to four (4) devices per guest.
- OceanNow delivery – order food and drinks to select locations on board
- Room Service delivery – free delivery for every order you place from your stateroom phone
- Professional Photos – unlimited digital images taken by onboard photographers, plus 3 prints
- Reserved Theatre Seating – special premier reserved seating section for theatrical shows
- Shore Excursion Credit – up to $300 per guest included (dependent upon length of cruise)
Drinks include:
- Cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, fountain soft drinks, zero-alcohol cocktails
- Specialty coffees and teas – unlimited
- Bottled Water (up to 500mL) – up to 12 bottles per day
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