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Select one of the below 8 best Japan trips for 2027 and 2028. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Japan. Our Japan trips for 2027 feature Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, and Whale Watching, and start from $2,000 for trips of 6 to 20 days. Contact Adventure Life's Japan trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.

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Blue water in Inarajan natural pools in Guam
from $2,000
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Ocean Voyage: From Guam to Osaka

Guam to Osaka - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Discover Guam Chamorro traditions
  • Admire waves from the upper deck
  • Savor Osaka unique seafood flavors
  • Discover sailing techniques
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Guam / Osaka
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Board the Le Soleal for a 6-day ocean voyage perfect for sea lovers, dreamers, and keen observers of endless horizons to join this non-stop journey. Enjoy ship amenities, and learn about life at sea. Set sail from Guam's beaches and historic sites, cruise through the Western Pacific, and arrive in vibrant Osaka.
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Sunset over Nagasaki
from $29,990
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Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Enjoy castles and samurai district
  • Discover ancient ruins of Gyeongju
  • Visit Matsue's art museum
  • See Naoshima, the art-filled island
  • Tour three Japanese gardens
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Osaka / Kyoto
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Experience a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Resolution, exploring Japan and South Korea's cultural and historic sites. Visit Himeji Castle, Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, Naoshima's art attractions, and Gyeongju's ancient temples. Discover samurai heritage in Matsue, scenic gardens, and traditional villages.
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Brilliant color in Hokkaido
from $22,000
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Japan’s Western Shores: Ancient Traditions and Natural Beauty

Osaka to Sapporo - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Explore Osaka castle and gardens
  • See Miyajima floating torii views
  • Niigata sake tasting experiences
  • Hokkaido historic fishing villages
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Osaka / Otaru
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Embark on a 16-day Japan and South Korea cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution visiting Osaka, Miyajima, Busan, Kanazawa, Sado Island, Aomori, and Sapporo. This itinerary combines cultural landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage sites, regional cuisine, scenic coastlines, and local traditions across northern Japan and Korea for cultural experience.
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View of the Haystack Hill, Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska, USA.
from $30,583
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Alaska to Japan: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture

Eastbound - 20 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Sail on Baby Pass near Dutch Harbor
  • St. Paul fur seals
  • Cruise beside St. George cliffs
  • Witness Aleutian wildlife
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Otaru / Anchorage
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Travel from Sapporo through Hokkaido, the Aleutian Islands, and Alaska on a 20-day cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Otaru, Aomori, Kushiro, Dutch Harbor, St. Paul, and Nome while visiting seafood markets, temples, volcanic coastlines, and remote wildlife habitats.
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Traditional Yuyuan Garden District
from $15,300
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China & Japan Featuring Shanghai

Hong Kong to Incheon (Seoul) - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Muse
  • Explore Hong Kong’s heritage
  • Discover Taipei’s cultural landmark
  • Explore Ryukyu island culture
  • Discover Shanghai’s historic Bund
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Hong Kong / Incheon
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Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Discover East Asia on a 16-day cruise from Hong Kong to Incheon aboard Silver Muse, visiting Taiwan, Japan, Shanghai, Beijing and Seoul. Discover Ryukyuan heritage, historic ports, traditional temples, island cultures, architectural landmarks, local markets and major cities across China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, plus scenic coastlines.
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Colorful sunset over Kagoshima, Japan
from $10,500
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Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring the Philippines and Japan

Manila to Hiroshima - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Visit Hundred Islands National Park
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Vigan City
  • Explore historic Naha landmarks
  • Explore Uwajima Castle grounds
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Manila / Hiroshima
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Set sail on an 11-day cruise aboard SH Minerva from Manila to Hiroshima, visiting the Hundred Islands, Vigan, Miyakojima, Zamami Island, Naha, Amami Oshima, Kagoshima, and Uwajima. Explore coral reefs, historic towns, cultural landmarks, and scenic coastlines.
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Seaside Buddhist temple in Busan
from $11,525
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Japan and Korea cruise: Cultural Shores and Northern Landscapes

Hiroshima to Otaru - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Discover Beppu Boiling Hells
  • Kanmon Strait scenic transit
  • Discover Sado Island's tarai boats
  • Explore Wajima Morning Market
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Hiroshima / Otaru
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Urban Exploration
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Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard SH Minerva through Japan with a visit to Busan, South Korea. Explore Hiroshima, Beppu, Karatsu, Sakaiminato, Ine, Maizuru, Wajima, Sado Island, Sakata, Hakodate, and Otaru. Discover regional crafts, coastal scenery, and authentic communities beyond Japan's major tourist destinations.
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Osaka's city lights after sunset
from $18,000
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Southern Japan & the Philippines: Exploring Okinawa

Osaka - Manila - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Discover vibrant Osaka
  • Visit historic Kochi Castle
  • Explore lush Bohol
  • Tour bustling Manila
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Osaka / Metro Manila
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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Local Market Visits, Snorkeling, Kayaking
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Set sail on a 15-day cruise aboard the Silver Cloud from Japan to experience Yakushima's ancient cedar forests, the mangroves of the Amami Islands, and snorkeling in Kerama Shoto's reefs. Conclude your journey in lively Manila after swimming with whale sharks in Donsol and exploring the vibrant Apo Reef.
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