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Grand Circle Japan with Summer Festivals & Kumano Fireworks

Aug 4, 2027 – Aug 28, 202724 nightsRound trip from Tokyo

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Akita

Japan

Day
3
Date
Aug 6, 2027
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
11:59 PM

The vibrant heart of the expansive Akita Prefecture in northern Tohoku stands out as a unique destination where modernity entwines with tradition.

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Tokyo

Japan

Day
1
Date
Aug 4, 2027
Depart
4:00 PM

Welcome to Japan's cutting-edge capital, the world's largest city famed for its blazing neon, techno-gadgets, and serious fashion sense.

Sakata

Japan

Day
4
Date
Aug 7, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
11:59 PM

The bustling seaport of Sakata sits along the northwest coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. Sakata grew prosperous during the 17 th century as the main shipping hub for "Shonai rice," the high-quality grain grown in the surrounding Shonai Plain.

Kanazawa

Japan

Day
6
Date
Aug 9, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

This splendid castle town, with over 400 years of history, beckons visitors to its unique time capsule of history and culture. As the seat of the Maeda Clan during the Edo Period, it rivaled Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) in cultural achievements, making it a city with a rich legacy.

Sakaiminato

Japan

Day
7
Date
Aug 10, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Renowned for its bounty of fresh seafood, Sakaiminato is a fishing town backed by mountains in the Honshu region. Izumo Grand Shrine is one of Japan's most important Shinto temples, and the six-story, black Matsue Castle is one of the oldest surviving Tokugawa Samurai castles.

Busan

South Korea

Day
8
Date
Aug 11, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Nagasaki

Japan

Day
9
Date
Aug 12, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Nagasaki's fine natural harbor on Kyushu island was mostly of local interest until Portuguese explorers landed there in 1543. It quickly flourished as a trading center for European and Asian merchants, which continued throughout its history. It also developed into an important industrial center.

Kagoshima

Japan

Day
10
Date
Aug 13, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Tucked into a deep-cut bay at the southern end of Kyushu Island, this port has been compared to Naples in Italy, because it is also dominated by views of an active stratovolcano, Sakurajima. Enjoy its magnificence from the Shiroyama Observatory, or from the tranquil Edo-period Senganen Japanese Garden.

Nagoya

Japan

Day
13
Date
Aug 16, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

Fast-paced Nagoya offers outstanding food, shopping and entertainment. Feast on misokatsu (pork cutlets). Shop for electronics, manga and anime treasures. Tour Nogoya Castle's Honmaru Palace, the first castle to be designated a national treasure.

Kumano

Japan

Day
14
Date
Aug 17, 2027
Arrive
6:00 PM
Depart
10:00 PM

Kobe (for Kyoto)

Japan

Day
15
Date
Aug 18, 2027
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
11:00 PM

Wakayama

Japan

Day
16
Date
Aug 19, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Beppu

Japan

Day
17
Date
Aug 20, 2027
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

This unparalleled hot spring haven makes for an extraordinary spa day. Celebrated for its remarkable abundance of thermal waters, an array of baths each offering a unique experience - from ordinary hot water baths to rejuvenating mud baths, natural exfoliation in sand baths, and detoxifying steam baths.

Hiroshima

Japan

Day
18
Date
Aug 21, 2027
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

Hiroshima means "wide island" in Japanese. The city was established in the 16th Century on Japan's largest island, Honshu, and grew into an important shipping center and prefecture capital, boasting a fine castle.

Kochi

Japan

Day
23
Date
Aug 26, 2027
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Japan's Shikoku island is a popular place of pilgrimage among Japanese Buddhists. Kochi has three of the 88 temples on the route. Chikurinji Temple, with its five-story pagoda, is one of them. Located on Mount Godaisan, it also features an adjacent botanical garden.

Suite

460–932 sq ft

From $16,457 per person

Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Length
24 nights
Departs
Aug 4, 2027, Tokyo
Returns
Aug 28, 2027, Tokyo
Ports of call
16
Days at sea
3
Ship
Sapphire Princess

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1Aug 4

    Tokyo, Japan

    Depart 4:00 PM

    Embark

    Tokyo
  2. Day 2Aug 5

    At sea

  3. Day 3Aug 6

    Akita, Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 11:59 PM

  4. Day 4Aug 7

    Sakata, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 11:59 PM

    Sakata
  5. Day 5Aug 8

    At sea

  6. Day 6Aug 9

    Kanazawa, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Kanazawa
  7. Day 7Aug 10

    Sakaiminato, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Sakaiminato
  8. Day 8Aug 11

    Busan, South Korea

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Busan coastline with a seaside temple on the rocks
  9. Day 9Aug 12

    Nagasaki, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Nagasaki
  10. Day 10Aug 13

    Kagoshima, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Kagoshima
  11. Day 11Aug 14

    At sea

  12. Day 12Aug 15

    Tokyo, Japan

    Arrive 6:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

  13. Day 13Aug 16

    Nagoya, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

    Nagoya
  14. Day 14Aug 17

    Kumano, Japan

    Arrive 6:00 PMDepart 10:00 PM

    Tender

    Nachi Falls and its cliff above the forest near Kumano
  15. Day 15Aug 18

    Kobe (for Kyoto), Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 11:00 PM

    Kobe Port Tower at sunset
  16. Day 16Aug 19

    Wakayama, Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Wakayama Castle roofs above the city
  17. Day 17Aug 20

    Beppu, Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Beppu
  18. Day 18Aug 21

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

    Hiroshima
  19. Day 19Aug 22

    Kanmon Straits (Scenic Cruising), Japan

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 10:00 AM

    Scenic cruising

  20. Day 20Aug 23

    Busan, South Korea

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

  21. Day 21Aug 24

    Nagasaki, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

  22. Day 22Aug 25

    Kagoshima, Japan

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

  23. Day 23Aug 26

    Kochi, Japan

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Kochi
  24. Day 24Aug 27

    Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan

    Arrive 1:00 PMDepart 7:00 PM

  25. Day 25Aug 28

    Tokyo, Japan

    Arrive 6:00 AM

    Disembark

Sapphire Princess

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Two Bedroom Family Suite

These suites are for larger families or groups traveling together and include special suite-only benefits and two bathrooms — connected by a large living room, which leads to an expansive private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.

Reserve Collection

323 sq ft

A premium stateroom category featuring our best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites — plus exclusive dining benefits and luxurious perks. Each night, enjoy Reserve Dining, an exclusive dining area featuring expedited seating with no wait, additional menu options, dedicated wait staff and tableside preparations.

Mini-Suite

323 sq ft

From $6,348 per person

Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

Balcony

214–222 sq ft

From $4,078 per person

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

Oceanview

146–206 sq ft

From $4,300 per person

Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

Interior

158–162 sq ft

From $3,218 per person

These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

Wheelchair-Accessible

Princess offers a selection of staterooms that provide full wheelchair-turning space. In addition, these staterooms include a roll-in shower equipped with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat, an easy access closet and accessible writing desk.

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Dining and venues
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  • Cruise on Sapphire Princess
  • Main Dining Room
  • Reserve Collection Dining
  • World Fresh Marketplace
  • Prego Pizzeria
  • Trident Grill
  • OceanNow® Delivery
  • Swirls Ice Cream Bar
  • International Café
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Casual, specialty and culinary experiences
  • A signature steakhouse at sea
  • A taste of Italian tradition
  • Makoto Ocean
  • Churrascaria Brazilian Grill
  • Alfredo's Pizzeria
  • Chef's Table Experience
  • Crab Shack
  • Ultimate balcony dining
  • Good Spirits® At Sea
  • Crooners
  • Wheelhouse Bar
  • Vines Wines Bar
  • The Piazza
  • Princess Theater
  • Vegas style casino
  • Movies Under the Stars®
  • Music & Dancing
  • Pools & Hot Tubs
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Fine Arts Gallery
  • Just For Kids 3-7
  • Just For Kids 8-12
  • Just For Teens 13-17
  • Family

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Deck plans

Deck plan (June 2026)
Sapphire Princess, Deck plan (June 2026) deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Interior, Sapphire Princess

    Interior

    Interior (158–162 sq ft)

    These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

    $3,218$4,959

  • Balcony

    Balcony (214–222 sq ft)

    This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

    $4,078$9,919

  • Oceanview

    Oceanview (146–206 sq ft)

    Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

    $4,300$7,999

  • Mini-Suite

    Mini-Suite (323 sq ft)

    Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

    $6,348$12,849

  • Suite, Sapphire Princess

    Suite

    Suite (460–932 sq ft)

    Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

    $16,457$31,689

Plus $346 taxes, fees and port expenses per person.

Dates and prices

24 nights, Grand Circle Japan with Summer Festivals & Kumano Fireworks

On Sapphire Princess

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Interior$3,218
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