Mitsui Ocean Cruises Reveals 27 New Japan Sailings for 2027

Mitsui Ocean Cruises has unveiled its 2027 cruise season aboard the Mitsui Ocean Fuji and Mitsui Ocean Sakura. 

From February through September 2027, the cruise line will offer 27 new sailings to North American travelers, according to a press release. 

Ranging from five- to 12-nights, they will showcase Japan’s landscapes and traditions, from snow festivals and cherry blossoms to summer fireworks and autumn harvests. 

“With our newly released 2027 cruise season offered to North American travelers, Mitsui Ocean Cruises presents a truly distinct vacation that leaves guests with an imprint of Japan no other international cruise line can offer,” said Tsunemichi Mukai, president of Mitsui Ocean Cruises. 

“Our two-ship fleet gives us a unique position to sail exclusively around our island nation, while also offering longer voyages to nearby South Korea and beyond.” 

Highlights include ports that Mitsui Ocean says are rarely visited by international lines, including Nanao, Shodoshima, Tanegashima and Tottori. 

An early booking offer of up to $1,000 onboard credit is available for cruises booked by September 30, 2026. 

Example 2027 itineraries: 

Mitsui Ocean Fuji 

Spring Gardens of Japan & Korea (six nights): April 5–11, Kobe to Yokohama with visits to Busan, Hososhima and Shingu 

Northern Japan in Bloom (12 nights): April 18–30, roundtrip Yokohama to Sasebo, Busan, Tottori, Nanao, Ryotsu, Oga, Otaru and Hakodate 

Golden Week (10 nights): April 30–May 10, roundtrip Yokohama to Tokachi, Esashi, Akita, Toyama Shinko and Sokcho 

Silver Week (nine nights): September 16–25, Tokyo to Yokohama with stops in Shodoshima, Shingu, Tomonoura and Saiki 

Mitsui Ocean Sakura 

Sapporo Snow Festival (six nights): February 9–15, roundtrip Yokohama with stops in Tomakomai, Sendai and Oarai 

Golden Week (eight nights): April 28–May 6, roundtrip Yokohama visiting Miyazaki, Tanegashima (Nishinoomote), Koshikijima, Aokata and Kure 

Tohoku Festival & Tateyama Fireworks (seven nights): August 2–9, sailing from Tokyo to Akita, Aomori, Tateyama and returning to Yokohama 

Shimonoseki Fireworks (nine nights): August 9–18, Roundtrip Yokohama with calls to Jeju Island, Shimonoseki, Komatsushima, Kiitanabe and Kumanooki