ASUKA III

Discover Japan by Sea

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Experience the extraordinary aboard ASUKA III, Japan's most prestigious cruise ship

ASUKA III under the Innoshima Bridge, Seto Inland Sea

Shimizu, Shizuoka - Mount Fuji over the port at first light

Hitachinaka - cherry trees in blossom

Fukuoka - a row of yatai stalls at night under cherry trees

Korankei, Aichi - the maple gorge and the river

Nachi Falls, Wakayama - the falls with the vermilion pagoda, in leaf

Hitachi Seaside Park - the nemophila hill in blue

Ise Jingu, Mie - a torii on the forest approach

Hachiman-zaka, Hakodate - the slope down to the harbour, a ship at the foot

Dogo Onsen Honkan, Matsuyama - the 1894 bathhouse from the street

Himeji Castle, Hyogo - the keep above a gingko and red maples

Nagasaki - the harbour at night from Mount Inasa

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4 days / 3 nightsYokohama → Kobe

Winter Shimizu Cruise

A 4-day New Year one-way voyage from Yokohama to Kobe with a port call at Shimizu for Mt. Fuji views, featuring a rakugo storytelling performance onboard.

January 5, 2027From ¥280,000

4 days / 3 nightsKobe round trip

Long Weekend Kobe & Kochi Cruise

A 4-day New Year long-weekend cruise from Kobe to Kochi, featuring a rōkyoku narrative-singing performance onboard and a New Year visit to Chikurinji Temple.

January 8, 2027From ¥350,000

3 days / 2 nightsKobe → Nagasaki

New Year Kobe to Nagasaki Cruise

A 3-day New Year one-way voyage from Kobe to Nagasaki, featuring a kōdan storytelling performance onboard and arrival in a port shaped by centuries of Chinese and Western trade.

January 11, 2027From ¥190,000

4 days / 3 nightsHakata → Yokohama

Winter Shingu Cruise

An early-spring one-way voyage from Hakata to Yokohama with a port call at Shingu, gateway to the Kumano pilgrimage routes, featuring a rakugo performance onboard.

February 5, 2027From ¥280,000

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4 days / 3 nightsYokohama round trip

Early Spring Yokohama & Yokkaichi Cruise

An early-spring 4-day cruise from Yokohama to Yokkaichi, featuring a Kodo taiko drumming performance onboard and pilgrimage to Ise Jingu Shrine.

February 8, 2027From ¥280,000

3 days / 2 nightsYokohama round trip

Early Spring Yokohama Holiday Cruise

A three-day early-spring round trip from Yokohama with a full day at sea, and gagaku performed on board — the court music of Japan, played on instruments that have not changed in twelve centuries.

February 11, 2027From ¥230,000

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A Legacy of Excellence

Why ASUKA III

For over three decades, the Asuka name has symbolized the pinnacle of Japanese hospitality at sea. ASUKA III continues this proud tradition, offering an unparalleled voyage experience that seamlessly blends Western luxury with Japanese refinement.

Every journey aboard ASUKA III is crafted to reveal Japan's hidden treasures—from remote islands to historic ports—while enveloping you in world-class comfort and service.