Planning a Japan cruise? Whether you're stopping in Tokyo, Kobe, Osaka, or ports across Kyushu and Hokkaido, make every stop a destination to remember with Cruise Ports Japan—the ultimate shore excursion guide designed specifically for travelers arriving by sea.

This essential 200-page companion covers more than 20 Japanese ports and goes beyond the basics, offering:

• Insider insights into Japanese culture, customs, and daily life

• Practical advice on navigating ports, local transportation, and etiquette

• Foodie tips on what to eat and where to find authentic flavors at every stop

• Sample itineraries to maximize your time, both at major hubs and hidden gems

No expensive guided tours required — just clear, practical planning you can use the moment you step off the ship.

Whether it's your first visit or your fifth, Cruise Ports Japan helps you step off the ship with confidence, curiosity, and a plan. Your journey through Japan starts here.

Preview some of the info (sights, restaurants and transport info) here with this map: Japan Guide Google Map 

This guide includes info about the following ports:

AKITA

AOMORI

BEPPU

FUKUOKA

HAKODATE

HIROSHIMA

ISHIGAKI

KAGOSHIMA

KANAZAWA

KOBE

KOCHI

MURORAN

DAY TRIP TO SAPPORO

NAGASAKI

NAGOYA

NAHA

NIIGATA

OSAKA

DAY TRIPS TO:

NARA

HIMEJI

KYOTO

OTARU

DAY TRIP TO SAPPORO

SAKAIMINATO

SAKATA

SHIMIZU (MT FUJI)

TOKYO

DAY TRIPS TO:

KAMAKURA

HAKONE

ENOSHIMA

KAWAGOE

TSURUGA

YOKOHAMA