Best Time For Cherry Blossom Season
As Japan is such a large country, stretching from the islands of the Sea of Okhotsk touching Russia in the far north to the China Sea by Korea to the south, it boasts a rich variety of climates and types of seasonal changes. Although the established window is March to April, this makes the cherry blossom season vary from region to region. On the island of Okinawa, the season can start as early as January while the northern regions can be as late as May. With the peak bloom being around two weeks, a cruise around Japan is an ideal way to maximise your chances of timing it right and getting to see the cherries in bloom in at least one stop off along your voyage.
Best Places in Japan to see the Cherry Blossoms
Mount Yoshino - located at the centre of the southern peninsula of the Kinki region, this natural wonder is accessible from the surrounding ports of Osaka, Shingu and Wakayama.
Hirosaki Castle - situated in the northern Aomori region is a picture postcard image of Japan's famous cherry blossoms in bloom. Around an hour’s drive from the cruise port and with the dominating Mount Iwaki in the background, Hiraki Castle and its scenic parks are a must, whatever the time of year.
Philosopher's Path - this scenic walkway between Kyoto’s most atmospheric temples turns into a riot of colour as petals fall like snow from the trees along the parallel canal.
Meguro River - take a boat trip down Tokyo’s idyllic waterway to float among the falling petals from the majestic trees lining the banks. A night-time session is also possible - illuminated by ambient lighting, this is ideal for a romantic occasion!
Cherry Blossom Cruise and Stay
It can be tricky to fully take in Japan's cherry blossom in all its picturesque glory by just stopping in Japan for a day at each port of call. That’s why we’ve tailormade exclusive Japan cruise and stay packages to explore the Land of the Rising Sun and its world-famous cherry blossoms in style and comfort throughout the most sought-after locations, complete with flights, transfers, hotels and tours!
Japan Explorer
Diamond Princess 06 March 2026 11 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Hiroshima - Shimonoseki - Busan - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Kochi - Kobe - Shimiju - Tokyo
- Save up to £800 per couple
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Tokyo to Tokyo
Luxury
Silver Nova 12 March 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Osaka - Kochi - Hiroshima - Busan - Kanazawa - Aomori - Hakodate - Tokyo
- Includes Savings of up to 40%
- Unlimited Beverages
- Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Suite £8,969pp
Includes extra savings of up to £473pp
Blossoms Across Japan - Tokyo to Tokyo
Luxury
Seven Seas Explorer 14 March 2026 11 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Shimiju - Kobe - Kochi - Hiroshima - Busan - Nagasaki - Beppu - Tokyo
- Unlimited Beverages
- Gratuities
- Unlimited Shore Excursions
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South Korea & Circle Japan Collector
Westerdam 15 March 2026 28 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Kochi - Kagoshima - Nagasaki - Seoul (Incheon) - Jeju - Busan - Fukuoka - Kobe - Tokyo...
- FREE $400 On Board Spend per couple - When Booking Have It All
- Have It All - Beverage Package, Speciality Dining, Shore Excursion Credit, WiFi, Gratuities
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Japan & South Korea Discovery
Westerdam 15 March 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Kochi - Kagoshima - Nagasaki - Seoul (Incheon) - Jeju - Busan - Fukuoka - Kobe - Tokyo
- FREE up to $300 On Board Spend per couple - When Booking Have It All
- Have It All - Beverage Package, Speciality Dining, Shore Excursion Credit, WiFi, Gratuities
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Japan - Long
Luxury
Silver Nova 15 March 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Hakodate - Akita - Niigata - Kanazawa - Busan - Détroit de Kanmon - Hiroshima - Osaka - Tokyo
- Includes Savings of up to 40%
- Unlimited Beverages
- Gratuities
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Japan's Crafts & Spring Blossoms
Luxury
Seabourn Encore 16 March 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Kobe - Kagoshima - Nagasaki - Busan - Shimonoseki - Hiroshima - Beppu - Kochi - Shimiju...
- Includes Savings of up to 15%
- Unlimited Beverages
- Speciality Dining
- Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Balcony Call Us
- Suite £6,699pp
Includes extra savings of up to £353pp
Best of Japan Cruise
Celebrity Millennium 16 March 2026 12 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Osaka - Kochi - Hiroshima - Jeju - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Mt Fuji (Shimizu) - Tokyo
- Includes savings of up to 60% Off Second Guest
- Ask about adding Drinks & WiFi
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Japan Explorer Spring Flowers
Diamond Princess 17 March 2026 11 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Hiroshima - Busan - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Miyazaki - Kochi - Tokushima - Shimiju - Tokyo
- Save up to £800 per couple
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Japan in Bloom
Cruise & Stay
Diamond Princess Mar & Apr 2027 14 nights
Itinerary: Stay 3 nights in Tokyo - Aomori - Muroran, Japan - Hakata - Busan, South Korea - Nagasaki - Tokyo - Fly Tokyo to UK/ Arrive UK
- FREE Tokyo Stay
- FREE Mt Fuji, Hakone, Lake Ashi Cruise & Bullet Train Tour
- Cherry Blossom Season
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi & Gratuities
- Flights available from a choice of airports including Glasgow, Edinburgh & London
Cruise & Stay from
- Interior £3,899pp
- Ocean View £4,099pp
- Balcony £4,699pp
- Suite £5,299pp
The Philippines, Taiwan & Circle Japan Coll
Westerdam 01 March 2026 28 nights
Itinerary: Hong Kong - Puerto Princessa - Boracay - Manila - Kaohsiung - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Naha (Okinawa Is.) - Osaka - Tokyo...
- FREE $400 On Board Spend per couple - When Booking Have It All
- Have It All - Beverage Package, Speciality Dining, Shore Excursion Credit, WiFi, Gratuities
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The Philippines, Taiwan & Japan
Westerdam 01 March 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Hong Kong - Puerto Princessa - Boracay - Manila - Kaohsiung - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Naha (Okinawa Is.) - Osaka - Tokyo
- FREE up to $300 On Board Spend per couple - When Booking Have It All
- Have It All - Beverage Package, Speciality Dining, Shore Excursion Credit, WiFi, Gratuities
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Southeast Asia & Japan's Crafts & Spring Blossoms
Luxury
Seabourn Encore 01 March 2026 43 nights
Itinerary: Singapore - Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang - Hong Kong - Taipei - Tokushima - Tokyo - Kobe - Kagoshima - Nagasaki...
- Includes Savings of up to 15%
- Unlimited Beverages
- Speciality Dining
- Gratuities
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Southeast Asia & Japan's Crafts & Spring Blossoms
Luxury
Seabourn Encore 01 March 2026 29 nights
Itinerary: Singapore - Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang - Hong Kong - Taipei - Tokushima - Tokyo - Kobe - Kagoshima - Nagasaki...
- Includes Savings of up to 15%
- Unlimited Beverages
- Speciality Dining
- Gratuities
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Southeast Asia: Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong & Ja
Luxury
Seabourn Encore 01 March 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Singapore - Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang - Hong Kong - Taipei - Tokushima - Tokyo
- Includes Savings of up to 15%
- Unlimited Beverages
- Speciality Dining
- Gratuities
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Singapore to Tokyo
Luxury
Crystal Symphony 03 March 2026 33 nights
Itinerary: Singapore - Muara - Kota Kinabalu - Puerto Princessa - Coron - Boracay - Manila - Subic (Philippines) - Hong Kong - Kaohsiung...
- FREE up to $500 On Board Spend per couple
- Save up to £5000 per couple
- Unlimited Beverages
- Specialty Dining
- Unlimited WiFi
- Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Ocean View £18,399pp
- Balcony £22,899pp
- Suite £25,499pp
Hong Kong, Japan & Vietnam
Celebrity Millennium 03 March 2026 13 nights
Itinerary: Singapore - Ho Chi Minh City - Hong Kong - Keelung - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Tokyo
- Includes savings of up to 60% Off Second Guest
- Ask about adding Drinks & WiFi
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Busan to Tokyo
Luxury
Silver Nova 06 March 2026 6 nights
Itinerary: Busan - Fukuoka - Détroit de Kanmon - Osaka - Tokyo
- Includes Savings of up to 40%
- Unlimited Beverages
- Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Suite £3,799pp
Includes extra savings of up to £200pp
Japan Explorer
Diamond Princess 06 March 2026 11 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Hiroshima - Shimonoseki - Busan - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Kochi - Kobe - Shimiju - Tokyo
- Save up to £800 per couple
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
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Shanghai to Tokyo
Luxury
Regatta 07 March 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Shanghai - Jeju - Keelung - Ishigaki Island - Okinawa - Nagasaki - Busan - Fukuoka - Kochi - Kobe...
- Gratuities
- Unlimited WiFi
- Gourmet Speciality Dining
- Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Speciality Tea & Coffee
- In Suite & Stateroom Dining
Cruise Only from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View Call Us
- Balcony Call Us
- Suite £12,999pp
Includes extra savings of up to £782pp
