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Brimming with a population of 2.7 million people, Japan's third largest city of Osaka is a major cultural hub and commercial port on the main island of Honshu. Renowned for vibrant nightlife, great food, and modern architecture that reflects an eye towards the future, Osaka is an exciting part of any Japanese vacation. Many of our cruises start or end in Osaka, offering travelers a great opportunity to get to know the Japanese culture even better before or after their cruise. Sample local delicacies like takoyaki, made with octopus, and other succulent dishes such as kushikatsukebabs. You can also tour the 16th-century Osaka Castle, which contrasts to the surrounding skyscrapers. Other popular stomping grounds in Osaka are the lively streets of Dotomburi and the bizarre Shinsekai district. Contact us to start planning!
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Eternally Sacred Japan & South Korea: Japan Voyage Between Tokyo and Osaka, incl. South Korea

Tokyo - Osaka
11 Days from $8,395
Join this 11-day Eternally Sacred Japan & South Korea cruise from Tokyo to Osaka aboard Heritage Adventurer. Discover the historic castle town of Matsue, the ancient town of Hagi, the sacred Miyajima, historic Hiroshima, & more. Learn Japan's ancient heritage & traditional culture in contrast with the world's most advanced technological civilization.
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Night view of Kobe Port, Japan

Sacred Japan and South Korea: A Voyage from Kobe to Tokyo, Including South Korea

Osaka - Tokyo
10 Days from $7,650
Join this 10-day Sacred Japan and South Korea cruise from Osaka to Tokyo aboard Heritage Adventurer. Discover the historic castle town of Matsue, the ancient town of Hagi, the sacred Miyajima, historic Hiroshima, and more. Explore Japan's ancient heritage and traditional culture in contrast with the world's most advanced technological civilization.
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Japanese tea ceremony

Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Osaka - Kagoshima
9 Days from $7,770
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier to explore Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage. From serene Tomonoura to historic Moji and vibrant Busan, experience the charm of Nagasaki and the Christian refuge of Amakusa. Marvel at ancient Koshikijima Islands before concluding in bustling Kagoshima.
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A young woman walks through a field of flowers

The Best of Japan

Maizuru to Osaka
9 Days from $7,180
Le Soleal takes you on a 9-day Japan cruise from Maizuru to Osaka to experience the highlights of Japanese cultures, as you make stops in Sakaiminato, Busan (South Korea), Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Okayama, and witness the breathtaking natural beauty and fascinating ancient cultures within a modern, progressive country.
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A young woman walks through a field of flowers

Odyssey In The Heart of Japan’s Subtropical Islands

Osaka to Ishigaki
12 Days from $11,280
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Osaka to Ishigaki aboard Le Jacques-Cartier. Discover Okinawa, Yaeyama, and Sakishima Islands. Enjoy the beautiful "Kerama blue" of Zamami and Kumejima's traditional Eisa dance. Explore Taketomijima's village and Iriomotejima's biodiversity. Encounter Yonagunijima's rugged landscapes before ending in Ishigaki.
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Sunlit shrine in an Osaka cemetery

Natural Wonders of Japan and Taipei

Osaka - Keelung (Taipei)
15 Days from $33,890
Sail on a 15-day Asia cruise exploring the Natural Wonders of Japan and Taipei aboard Scenic Eclipse II. Embark in Osaka, known for its culinary scene. Highlights include Kobe's Earthquake Museum, Okayama's Korakuen Garden, and Hiroshima. Explore Okinawa's rich traditions before concluding your journey in Keelung.
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Cherry blossoms in historic Kyoto

Japanese Ancestral Traditions and Legendary Shrines

Osaka - Maizuru
13 Days from $11,490
Explore Japanese ancestral traditions and legendary shrines on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Soleal. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Himeji Castle and Itsukushima Shrine. Traverse Kyushu's landscapes, discover South Korea's Busan and explore historic towns like Hagi and Izumo. Conclude amidst Tottori's sand dunes before disembarking in Maizuru.
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Osaka's city lights after sunset

Japan's National Parks, Art and Culture

Honshu, Osaka to Osaka
16 Days from $12,250
Join this 16-day Japan's National Parks, Art, and Culture expedition cruise from Osaka to Osaka, including South Korea, aboard Heritage Adventurer. An unforgettable circumnavigation of Japan's main island, Honshu, and exploration of its wilderness, arts, culture, and rich history.
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Cherry blossoms frame Osaka castle

Secular Treasures in the Land of the Rising Sun

Osaka - Kobe
8 Days from $6,430
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Soléal, uncovering Japan's secular treasures. In Osaka, board a cruise exploring samurai history and geisha culture. Visit Hiroshima's Peace Memorial, Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine, and Hagi's samurai legacy. Discover Busan's contrasts before indulging in Kochi's natural and cultural marvels.
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Experience the unique architecture of Asia.

Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Kagoshima - Osaka
9 Days from $8,280
Explore a 9-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier through Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage journey. Sail from Kagoshima to Kyushu's western gems and the Koshikijima Islands' ancient cliffs. Visit Amakusa and Goto Islands, then discover Busan's charms in South Korea. Experience Moji's Meiji-era charm and end in Osaka's bustling port.
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10 Best Cultural Tours from Osaka for 2024-2025

Eternally Sacred Japan & South Korea: Japan Voyage Between Tokyo and Osaka, incl. South Korea

Tokyo - Osaka
11 Days from $8,395
Join this 11-day Eternally Sacred Japan & South Korea cruise from Tokyo to Osaka aboard Heritage Adventurer. Discover the historic castle town of Matsue, the ancient town of Hagi, the sacred Miyajima, historic Hiroshima, & more. Learn Japan's ancient heritage & traditional culture in contrast with the world's most advanced technological civilization.
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Night view of Kobe Port, Japan

Sacred Japan and South Korea: A Voyage from Kobe to Tokyo, Including South Korea

Osaka - Tokyo
10 Days from $7,650
Join this 10-day Sacred Japan and South Korea cruise from Osaka to Tokyo aboard Heritage Adventurer. Discover the historic castle town of Matsue, the ancient town of Hagi, the sacred Miyajima, historic Hiroshima, and more. Explore Japan's ancient heritage and traditional culture in contrast with the world's most advanced technological civilization.
0
Japanese tea ceremony

Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Osaka - Kagoshima
9 Days from $7,770
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier to explore Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage. From serene Tomonoura to historic Moji and vibrant Busan, experience the charm of Nagasaki and the Christian refuge of Amakusa. Marvel at ancient Koshikijima Islands before concluding in bustling Kagoshima.
0
A young woman walks through a field of flowers

The Best of Japan

Maizuru to Osaka
9 Days from $7,180
Le Soleal takes you on a 9-day Japan cruise from Maizuru to Osaka to experience the highlights of Japanese cultures, as you make stops in Sakaiminato, Busan (South Korea), Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Okayama, and witness the breathtaking natural beauty and fascinating ancient cultures within a modern, progressive country.
0
A young woman walks through a field of flowers

Odyssey In The Heart of Japan’s Subtropical Islands

Osaka to Ishigaki
12 Days from $11,280
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Osaka to Ishigaki aboard Le Jacques-Cartier. Discover Okinawa, Yaeyama, and Sakishima Islands. Enjoy the beautiful "Kerama blue" of Zamami and Kumejima's traditional Eisa dance. Explore Taketomijima's village and Iriomotejima's biodiversity. Encounter Yonagunijima's rugged landscapes before ending in Ishigaki.
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Sunlit shrine in an Osaka cemetery

Natural Wonders of Japan and Taipei

Osaka - Keelung (Taipei)
15 Days from $33,890
Sail on a 15-day Asia cruise exploring the Natural Wonders of Japan and Taipei aboard Scenic Eclipse II. Embark in Osaka, known for its culinary scene. Highlights include Kobe's Earthquake Museum, Okayama's Korakuen Garden, and Hiroshima. Explore Okinawa's rich traditions before concluding your journey in Keelung.
0
Cherry blossoms in historic Kyoto

Japanese Ancestral Traditions and Legendary Shrines

Osaka - Maizuru
13 Days from $11,490
Explore Japanese ancestral traditions and legendary shrines on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Soleal. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Himeji Castle and Itsukushima Shrine. Traverse Kyushu's landscapes, discover South Korea's Busan and explore historic towns like Hagi and Izumo. Conclude amidst Tottori's sand dunes before disembarking in Maizuru.
0
Osaka's city lights after sunset

Japan's National Parks, Art and Culture

Honshu, Osaka to Osaka
16 Days from $12,250
Join this 16-day Japan's National Parks, Art, and Culture expedition cruise from Osaka to Osaka, including South Korea, aboard Heritage Adventurer. An unforgettable circumnavigation of Japan's main island, Honshu, and exploration of its wilderness, arts, culture, and rich history.
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Cherry blossoms frame Osaka castle

Secular Treasures in the Land of the Rising Sun

Osaka - Kobe
8 Days from $6,430
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Soléal, uncovering Japan's secular treasures. In Osaka, board a cruise exploring samurai history and geisha culture. Visit Hiroshima's Peace Memorial, Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine, and Hagi's samurai legacy. Discover Busan's contrasts before indulging in Kochi's natural and cultural marvels.
0
Experience the unique architecture of Asia.

Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Kagoshima - Osaka
9 Days from $8,280
Explore a 9-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier through Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage journey. Sail from Kagoshima to Kyushu's western gems and the Koshikijima Islands' ancient cliffs. Visit Amakusa and Goto Islands, then discover Busan's charms in South Korea. Experience Moji's Meiji-era charm and end in Osaka's bustling port.
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Japan Ships

2 Small Ships Cruising Osaka for 2024-2025

Ship NameMax PassengersFromSummary
Le Laperouse184$5460Experience the luxurious settings that Le Laperouse offers while you enjoy the authenticity and passion for travel on each itinerary. Its …
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Le Soleal264$6430Cruise the polar regions in luxury aboard the Le Soleal. This small ship carries 224 passengers in luxurious accommodations with first class …
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Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
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My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
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Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
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Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
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Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner
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