The Best of Japan Shines Through in 2025 with Newly Announced Cruises and Cruisetours from Princess Cruises
- Princess Cruises announces 2025 Japan cruise season with 35 cruises on Diamond Princess. Bookings now open.
- Itineraries highlight festivals, spring flowers, and regional voyages. Late-night and overnight stays allow for more cultural experiences.
- Diamond Princess offers authentic Japanese experience.
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Diamond Princess Returns to the Land of the Rising Sun for Season Highlighted with Festivals, Spring Flowers, and Regional Voyages
From ancient temples and storied castles to bustling markets and breathtaking gardens, cruisers experience the best of
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2025 Itinerary Highlights:
- 10-day and NEW 11-day Spring Flowers cruises in March and April, cruising to all four main islands and following the predicted blooming season as it moves from south to north.
- 9-day Southern Islands itineraries with two calls to the Okinawan islands and two calls to
Taiwan , including a return to Hualien. - 9-day and 10-day Sea of
Japan voyages that feature ports along the historic Kitamaebune trading route. - 10-day
Hokkaido voyages that visit Otaru (forSapporo ), Hakodate, and Kushiro. - 10-day Japan Explorer voyages that call to some of the country's most iconic destinations like Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji),
Osaka orKobe (forKyoto ),Hiroshima , and more. - Scenic cruising of the Kanmon Straits, the stretch of water separating Honshu and Kyushu.
Festivals:
Traditional Japanese summer festivals take place throughout the country in the summer, especially in August. Guests sailing to
- Aomori Nebuta Festival (August 2 and 7)
- Kochi Yosakoi Dance Festival (August 12)
- Tokushima Awa Dance Festival (August 13)
- Kumano Fireworks Festival (August 17)
More Ashore:
With late-night and overnight stays, guests can spend more time in port and experience the culture and lifestyle.
- Four late-night More Ashore ports including Aomori (for Nebuta Festival), Kochi (for Yosakoi Festival), Shimizu (for Mt.
Fiji ), and Tokushima (for Awa Odori Festival).
Highlights of Japan Cruisetour:
With options to combine a cruise and land tour for a deeper look at
Diamond Princess:
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Princess delivers the ultimate in effortless, personalized cruising featuring world-class dining, award-winning entertainment, casinos, pools, fitness centers, and spas, all elevated by exclusive MedallionClass service.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the
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