Silversea Ocean Cruises: 19 nights from Seward with Silver Nova
Aug 21, 2025

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Hakodate

Northern Japan Adventures from Hakodate!

Embark on a captivating cruise from Hakodate, Japan, a picturesque port city on the southern tip of Hokkaido. Known for its stunning night views, historic sites, and fresh seafood, Hakodate offers a unique departure point for exploring the diverse landscapes of Japan and the surrounding seas. Discover its charming blend of Japanese and Western influences before setting sail on a journey filled with natural beauty and cultural insights.

Aomori

Akita

Akita is located in the north-eastern part of Japan, the main island. The western side overlooks the Sea of ​​Japan and has abundant rivers, plains, and stretches of wheat that grows on fertile farmland, with high mountains surrounding the north, south and east sides.

Akita is located in the north-eastern part of Japan, the main island. The western side overlooks the Sea of ​​Japan and has abundant rivers, plains, and stretches of wheat that grows on fertile farmland, with high mountains surrounding the north, south and east sides. Akita's attraction is its many and varied facets of the beauty of nature, these include Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan, Lake Towada, known for its mystical beauty, the Oga Peninsula with its beautiful coastline and colorful sunsets, the scenic Hachimantai Plateau, and Mount Chokai, also known as Dewa. In the city you can still find the ruins of Kubota Castle, ancient temples and shrines. There are many places that recall the history of Akita. On the other hand, it is also possible to find more than a couple of new fundamental cultural assets, such as the Atrion, multifunctional structures, and Port Tower Selion, a symbolic tower with a height of 143 meters. They warmly welcome visitors Do not hesitate to visit the Center, which is full of Akita's charm.

Niigata

Discover Japan's Coast from Niigata!

Set sail on an enriching cruise from Niigata, Japan, a vibrant port city on the Sea of Japan coast. Known for its rice, sake, and beautiful natural landscapes, Niigata offers a unique departure point for exploring the diverse beauty of Japan and the surrounding seas. Immerse yourself in local culture and picturesque scenery before embarking on a journey filled with historical wonders and serene coastal views.

Kanazawa

Cultural Journeys Begin from Kanazawa!

Set sail on an enriching cruise from Kanazawa, Japan, a city famed for its beautifully preserved Edo-era districts, stunning gardens, and traditional crafts. Located on the Sea of Japan coast, Kanazawa offers a captivating departure point for exploring the cultural depths of Japan and beyond. Immerse yourself in its artistic heritage and serene beauty before embarking on a journey filled with historical wonders and scenic coastal views.

Hiroshima

Beppu

Beppu is a Japanese city in the prefecture of Ôita, located in a wide and deep bay on the northeastern coast of the island of Kyüshû.

Famous for its breathtaking hot springs, Beppu is one of the three main hot springs in Japan. There are approximately 3,000 different chemical properties that produce over 100,000 liters of water per day, bathing the city in a cloud of smoke. It also offers an unparalleled range of spa activities, including ordinary hot water baths, mud baths, sand baths, and steam baths. The entire central part of Beppu, therefore, between the station and the coast, is necessarily very humid.
In the backcountry, don't miss over 60 stone Buddhas carved into the rock classified as a national heritage.
The port of Usuki populated by old houses in the style of "samurai district" dating back to 1600-1868. At the foot of Mount Takasaki, more than 1,700 Japanese monkeys live in the forest where they can be observed in some protected structures.
On the Ajimu plateau there is the largest zoo in Asia: about 1,300 animals, including bears, lions, giraffes, elephants, and zebras. The park can be visited on a "Jungle Bus" for people who don't own a car.

Tokyo

Cruises on offer from Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a city that, thanks to the fusion of antiquity and modernity, history and contemporary culture has attracted many tourists in recent years, becoming one of the most fashionable destinations of the moment. Divided into many districts, the city offers attractions of all kinds. For fashion lovers, the Harajuku district is a must-see. Home to the country's streetwear clothing, this area of the city has become one of the reference points for the lively youth fashion culture. Also to stay in the fashion field, if you are looking for the right gift or simply want to do some shopping, Shibuya is the right place for you.

Here you will find a huge quantity of shops where it is impossible not to find something! If shopping has made you feel a certain languor, the city offers a vast quantity of restaurants, bars where you can savor all the typical local dishes. If electronics and technology are your passion, Japan is the place for you! Here you will find everything you are looking for from low-cost electronics to the most cutting-edge technology. Japan is not just technology, modernity and skyscrapers, so, lovers of history and culture, rest assured there is also something for you. Japan has a history of a millennium behind it and the various monuments present in its capital testify to this.

Not only the old imperial residences offer the possibility to go back in time, but in the city there are various unmissable temples and shrines. For example, the temples of Senso-Ji and Bentendo, thanks to the surrounding nature, combine spirituality and biodiversity in a perfect combination. Sit comfortably because I am about to give you news that will leave you speechless: did you know that there is Disneyland in Tokyo? Now you know, so take advantage of it and have a unique experience of its kind! If you want to experience one of these unmissable experiences, choose a cruise that departs or has Tokyo as a stop to experience them firsthand!

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a city rich in history with an urban landscape that leaves all visitors speechless. Its eclecticism offers an extraordinary variety of experiences to its visitors in the various districts of the city. From ultramodern skyscrapers to crowded streets with typical shops and traditional restaurants, Tokyo offers a fascinating mix of culture, history and innovation in which you can immerse yourself during your cruise. If you want to admire the majesty of the cherry blossoms, the best places to see them bloom are one of the many magnificent gardens scattered throughout the city, including Koishikawa Korakuen, Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno Park. If, on the other hand, you want to fully immerse yourself in the Japanese tradition, Asakusa is one of the least chaotic parts of the capital where it is still possible to meet girls wearing traditional kimonos and numerous rickshaws around the city streets. Also for lovers of history and culture, the narrow streets of Yanaka are a must-see. Here you can visit ancient temples, gardens where peace and silence reign and traditional wooden houses, all surrounded by an atmosphere that seems suspended between past and present. Conversely, if you have a keen interest in technology and modernity, department stores, shopping centers, Shinjuku and Shibuya are what you need. In these two neighborhoods you can meet fashionably dressed people and you will be surprised by the infinite number of shops and restaurants where you can buy souvenirs of all kinds and savor the typical local dishes. You will be spoiled for choice and if you think it will be difficult to understand the menu, don't worry, the shop windows are often full of wax reproductions of the foods that will help you choose. One of the best ways to reach the city is on board a cruise ship. What are you waiting for? Don't miss the opportunity to visit a city so rich in attractions, choose a cruise that starts from Tokyo or that has the city as a stop and enjoy the beauty of its landscape!