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 Intensive Cruise: Toyama, Sakaiminato & Kobe
Luxury
Azamara Pursuit 24 April 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Hakodate - Sakata - Toyama - Maizuru - Sakaiminato - Busan - Hiroshima - Takamatsu - Kobe...
- More Inclusive Drinks
- Gratuities Included
Cruise Only from
- Interior £2,459pp
- Ocean View Call Us
- Balcony Call Us
- Suite Call Us
Tokyo To Vancouver Grand Voyage
Luxury
Azamara Pursuit 24 April 2026 38 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Hakodate - Sakata - Toyama - Maizuru - Sakaiminato - Busan - Hiroshima - Takamatsu - Kobe...
- More Inclusive Drinks
- Gratuities Included
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
North Pacific Crossing
Westerdam 26 April 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Kushiro - Kodiak - Sitka - Ketchikan - Prince Rupert - Vancouver
- Have It All - Beverage Package, Speciality Dining, Shore Excursion Credit, WiFi, Gratuities
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Jewels of Japan
Cruise & Stay
Celebrity Millennium Jun - Sep 2026, Feb, Apr - Sep 2027 17 nights
Itinerary: Stay 3 nights in Tokyo - Tokyo - Osaka - Osaka - Kochi, Japan - Busan, South Korea - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Mt Fuji (Shimizu) - Tokyo - Tokyo - Tokyo
- Exclusive Savings of up to £4000 per couple
- FREE Tokyo Stay
- FREE Mount Fuji & Hakone Full Day Tour
- FREE Oceanview Upgrade^ - Available on Select Dates
- Drinks & WiFi Included worth up to £1260pp
- Flights available from a choice of airports including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & London
Cruise & Stay from
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Asia from Tokyo
MSC Bellissima 29 April 2026 5 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Jeju - Kagoshima - Tokyo
- Elevate your Experience - Upgrade to Yacht Club - Ask for full details
- Great family prices - children up to 17 years
- Upgrade to All Inclusive from £28pppd
- Gratuities Included
Cruise Only from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View Call Us
- Balcony Call Us
- Suite £1,849pp
Grand Japan with Okinawa & Taiwan
Diamond Princess 29 April 2026 19 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Okinawa - Tokyo - Toba - Osaka - Hiroshima - Busan - Nagasaki...
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Okinawa & Taiwan
Diamond Princess 29 April 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Okinawa - Tokyo
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Tokyo to Seward (Anchorage, Alaska)
Luxury
Silver Moon 30 April 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Miyako - Aomori - Hakodate - Kodiak - Valdez - Seward
- Unlimited Beverages
- Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Suite £2,699pp
Includes extra savings of up to £143pp
12 Night Best Of Japan Cruise
Celebrity Millennium 02 March 2027 12 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Osaka - Kochi - Busan - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Mt Fuji (Shimizu) - Tokyo
- Includes Savings of at Least 30%
- Additional Savings of up to £400 per couple
- Ask about adding Drinks & WiFi
Cruise Only from
- Interior £1,409pp
- Ocean View £2,069pp
- Balcony Call Us
- Suite Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £64pp
Japan Explorer Spring Flowers
Sapphire Princess 06 March 2027 11 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Toba - Kochi - Busan - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Matsuyama - Miyazaki - Kobe - Tokyo
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Interior £1,349pp
- Ocean View £1,309pp
- Balcony £1,699pp
- Suite £2,269pp
Includes extra savings of up to £70pp
Japan Intensive Cruise: Toyama, Sakaiminato & Kobe
Luxury
Azamara Pursuit 24 April 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Hakodate - Sakata - Toyama - Maizuru - Sakaiminato - Busan - Hiroshima - Takamatsu - Kobe...
- More Inclusive Drinks
- Gratuities Included
Cruise Only from
- Interior £2,459pp
- Ocean View Call Us
- Balcony Call Us
- Suite Call Us
Tokyo To Vancouver Grand Voyage
Luxury
Azamara Pursuit 24 April 2026 38 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Hakodate - Sakata - Toyama - Maizuru - Sakaiminato - Busan - Hiroshima - Takamatsu - Kobe...
- More Inclusive Drinks
- Gratuities Included
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
North Pacific Crossing
Westerdam 26 April 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Kushiro - Kodiak - Sitka - Ketchikan - Prince Rupert - Vancouver
- Have It All - Beverage Package, Speciality Dining, Shore Excursion Credit, WiFi, Gratuities
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Incheon (Seoul) to Tokyo
Luxury
Crystal Symphony 27 April 2026 12 nights
Itinerary: Incheon - Busan - Nagasaki - Fukuoka - Sakaiminato - Kanazawa - Sakata - Aomori - Hakodate - Tokyo
- Unlimited Beverages
- Specialty Dining
- Unlimited WiFi
- Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Ocean View £6,429pp
- Balcony £7,779pp
- Suite £8,679pp
Bangkok (Laem Chabang) to Tokyo
Viking Orion 27 April 2026 28 nights
Itinerary: Laem Chabang - Sihanoukville - Ho Chi Minh City - Chan May - Ha Long Bay - Hong Kong - Keelung - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Beppu...
- FREE Drinks Package Included
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Jewels of Japan
Cruise & Stay
Celebrity Millennium Jun - Sep 2026, Feb, Apr - Sep 2027 17 nights
Itinerary: Stay 3 nights in Tokyo - Tokyo - Osaka - Osaka - Kochi, Japan - Busan, South Korea - Nagasaki - Kagoshima - Mt Fuji (Shimizu) - Tokyo - Tokyo - Tokyo
- Exclusive Savings of up to £4000 per couple
- FREE Tokyo Stay
- FREE Mount Fuji & Hakone Full Day Tour
- FREE Oceanview Upgrade^ - Available on Select Dates
- Drinks & WiFi Included worth up to £1260pp
- Flights available from a choice of airports including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & London
Cruise & Stay from
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Asia from Tokyo
MSC Bellissima 29 April 2026 5 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Jeju - Kagoshima - Tokyo
- Elevate your Experience - Upgrade to Yacht Club - Ask for full details
- Great family prices - children up to 17 years
- Upgrade to All Inclusive from £28pppd
- Gratuities Included
Cruise Only from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View Call Us
- Balcony Call Us
- Suite £1,849pp
Grand Japan with Okinawa & Taiwan
Diamond Princess 29 April 2026 19 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Okinawa - Tokyo - Toba - Osaka - Hiroshima - Busan - Nagasaki...
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Okinawa & Taiwan
Diamond Princess 29 April 2026 9 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Taipei - Ishigaki Island - Okinawa - Tokyo
- Upgrade for only £50pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi, Four Casual Dining Meals & Gratuities
Call us now on 0800 019 0053
Tokyo to Seward (Anchorage, Alaska)
Luxury
Silver Moon 30 April 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Tokyo - Miyako - Aomori - Hakodate - Kodiak - Valdez - Seward
- Unlimited Beverages
- Gratuities
Cruise Only from
- Suite £2,699pp
Includes extra savings of up to £143pp
