Access from Japan: A Direct flights / B One connection / C Two or more connections
Departure months
Sep 2027
Indicative faresLuxury
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Cruise AtlasTravel booklet
Round trip · Japan & Asia
9-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama
EXPLORA III · Explora Journeys
Embarkation port
Yokohama
Duration
9 nights
Port calls
8 port calls
Departure months
Sep 2027
Port locations are approximate; coastlines are simplified. Numbers follow the itinerary.
1Yokohama→2Shimizu→3Kobe→4Kochi→5Busan→6Nagasaki · +2 more
Ship size
EXPLORA IIIAbout 267 m
16-car ShinkansenAbout 405 m
Tokyo Tower (laid on its side)About 333 m
About 66% of A 16-car Shinkansen (about 405 m), or about 11 cars long
Use the official itinerary to fill in dates and times. Temperatures are climate averages for Sep. Price indices use Tokyo = 100. Prices are shown in their original currencies.
No.
Port
Date / time
Temperature
Local prices
1
Yokohama
Yokohama · Japan
Departure
Nearest airport: HND
Transfer time unconfirmed
From Japan: A (Direct flight; guide)
Day 1
Dep :
Day 27°CNight 21°C
Tokyo = 100: 100Guide
Water 370 ml ¥108 (observed in JPY)Coffee ¥525 (observed in JPY)Inexpensive meal ¥900 (observed in JPY)Local beer ¥665 (observed in JPY)Big Mac ¥500 (observed in JPY)
2
Shimizu
Shimizu · Japan
Day ____
Arr :
Dep :
Day 28°CNight 21°C
Tokyo = 100: 100Guide
Water 370 ml ¥108 (observed in JPY)Coffee ¥525 (observed in JPY)Inexpensive meal ¥900 (observed in JPY)Local beer ¥665 (observed in JPY)Big Mac ¥500 (observed in JPY)
3
Kobe
Kobe · Japan
Day ____
Arr :
Dep :
Day 29°CNight 23°C
Tokyo = 100: 97Guide
Water 370 ml ¥108 (observed in JPY)Coffee ¥485 (observed in JPY)Inexpensive meal ¥730 (observed in JPY)Local beer ¥650 (observed in JPY)Big Mac ¥500 (observed in JPY)
4
Kochi
Kochi · Japan
Day ____
Arr :
Dep :
Day 30°CNight 21°C
Tokyo = 100: 97Guide
Water 370 ml ¥108 (observed in JPY)Coffee ¥485 (observed in JPY)Inexpensive meal ¥730 (observed in JPY)Local beer ¥650 (observed in JPY)Big Mac ¥500 (observed in JPY)
5
Busan
Busan · South Korea
Day ____
Arr :
Dep :
Day 27°CNight 19°C
Tokyo = 100: 111Guide
Water, 500 ml ₩590Coffee ₩5,000Inexpensive meal ₩12,000Local beer ₩5,000Big Mac ₩5,700
6
Nagasaki
Nagasaki · Japan
Day ____
Arr :
Dep :
Day 29°CNight 22°C
Tokyo = 100: 100Guide
Water 370 ml ¥108 (observed in JPY)Coffee ¥485 (observed in JPY)Inexpensive meal ¥900 (observed in JPY)Local beer ¥650 (observed in JPY)Big Mac ¥500 (observed in JPY)
7
Kagoshima
Kagoshima · Japan
Day ____
Arr :
Dep :
Day 30°CNight 23°C
Tokyo = 100: 100Guide
Water 370 ml ¥108 (observed in JPY)Coffee ¥485 (observed in JPY)Inexpensive meal ¥900 (observed in JPY)Local beer ¥650 (observed in JPY)Big Mac ¥500 (observed in JPY)
8
Yokohama
Yokohama · Japan
Arrival
Day 10
Arr :
Day 27°CNight 21°C
Tokyo = 100: 100Guide
Water 370 ml ¥108 (observed in JPY)Coffee ¥525 (observed in JPY)Inexpensive meal ¥900 (observed in JPY)Local beer ¥665 (observed in JPY)Big Mac ¥500 (observed in JPY)
CHECKLIST
Before you leave
Documents
Passport and boarding pass (booking confirmation). Check passport validity and visa requirements with the cruise line and destination authorities. Online check-in required.
GuideChecked Jul 3, 2026
Suggested items
Passport
Boarding pass / booking confirmation
Travel insurance policy
Flight and pre-cruise hotel bookings
Power
Plug types: B, C. English text in preparation.
Secondary sourceChecked Oct 4, 2026
Suggested items
Travel adapter
USB charger
Power bank (carry-on luggage)
Money
Onboard currency: EUR
GuideChecked Jul 3, 2026
Settlement in JPY unavailable
OfficialChecked Oct 4, 2026
Port currencies: Japanese yen (JPY); Japanese yen; South Korean won (KRW); Japanese yen (JPY).
Guide
Suggested items
Credit card
Small amount of local currency
Small bills for tips
Clothing
English text in preparation.
OfficialChecked Oct 4, 2026
Daytime temperatures: 27–30°C (climate averages for Sep)
Guide
Suggested items
Extra layer
Comfortable walking shoes
Swimwear
Formal wear appropriate for the dress code
Sunscreen
Regular medications
NOTES
Notes
Departure date
Flights and pre-cruise hotel
Embarkation check-in time
Travel insurance and emergency contacts
Onboard contacts
Plans after disembarkation
SOURCES
Sources and check dates
Item
Source
Checked
Route, itinerary and indicative fares
Official explorajourneys.comOfficial explorajourneys.com
Oct 9, 2026
Ship specifications (length, gross tonnage, etc.)
Official explorajourneys.comSecondary source vesselfinder.comSecondary source prnewswire.com
Jul 3, 2026
Temperatures (monthly averages)
Japan Meteorological Agency, NOAA GHCN-Daily (climate averages or values calculated from station data)
Oct 3, 2026
Local prices
Guide Prices from shops, menus and similar sources. Big Mac prices: The Economist Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0).
Oct 2026
Airports and access
Guide Official port information and travel guides. Access from Japan is an editorial guide, reviewed annually.
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Practical ship information (plugs, dress code and JPY settlement)
Published figures Tokyo Tower: 333 m, from its official specifications. A 16-car JR Central N700S Shinkansen is about 405 m: 27.35 m × 2 end cars + 25 m × 14 intermediate cars = 404.7 m. Car equivalents use an approximate length of 25 m per car.
Oct 5, 2026
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English text in preparation.
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