# Cruise tourism trends in Japan and South Korea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cruise-tourism-trends-in-japan-and-south-korea
> Updated: 2026-09-02T11:58:58.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Best One Dot Com Co., Ltd. announced cruise itineraries for late 2026 involving the Eastern Venus and the Norwegian Jade. The Eastern Venus will offer short cruises connecting Busan, South Korea, to Japanese ports such as Kanazawa, Sakaiminato, and Tsuruga. The Norwegian Jade will conduct longer voyages departing from Tokyo or Yokohama, visiting regions including Hokkaido, Tohoku, and Kyushu, with some routes including stops in Busan and Jeju Island.

Looking toward 2027, cruise tourism in Japan is expected to become a significant trend. Travelers are increasingly choosing cruise itineraries to avoid the logistical challenges of land-based travel, such as language barriers and complex transportation connections. Expected routes include circumnavigations of the main islands using ports like Yokohama and Kobe to access locations such as Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Kagoshima, and Hokkaido.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Japan cruise tourism set to trend through 2027

Cruises are becoming a preferred way to explore Japan by 2027, offering a logistical solution to the complexities of land travel and providing access to diverse regional destinations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-cruise-tourism-set-to-trend-through-2027

### 2026-08-13: Best One Dot Com announces 2026 Japan and South Korea cruise itineraries

Best One Dot Com has launched 2026 autumn cruise itineraries for the Eastern Venus and Norwegian Jade, featuring routes between Japan and South Korea.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/best-one-dot-com-announces-2026-japan-and-south-korea-cruise-itineraries

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