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Spot massive whales on one of these 2 exceptional Japan whale watching trips during 2026 - 2027. Prices for Japan whale watching trips can vary from $30,583 to $78,832 for a trip of 19 to 20 days in 2026 or 2027. Choose one the whale watching trips below with the help of one of Adventure Life's Japan trip planners to match you with the perfect ship and itinerary for your precise tastes and needs.

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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
Activities
Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Whale Watching
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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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Rosy sunset over Hokkaido, Japan
from $41,997
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Alaska to Japan: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture

19 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Spot rare wildlife in Pribilof
  • Tour historical sites in Sendai
  • Discover Hokkaido's Ainu culture
  • Explore shogun and samurai history
Starts / Ends
Anchorage / Osaka
Activities
Hiking, Fishing
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Join a 19-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Resolution from Alaska, to Japan. Discover Japan’s history through castle towns of the Edo period, Meiji-era shrines, and World War II sites. Visit samurai homes and centuries-old gardens. Explore the ancient city of Gyeongju in South Korea and experience Japanese artistic traditions.
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