Cruises from Osaka

9 cruise lines and 11 ships sailing from Osaka, Japan

Cruises visiting Osaka

Osaka rewards travellers who look beyond its famous appetite. Japan’s third-largest city blends merchant heritage, bold architecture and everyday energy. At Osaka Castle, stone walls and broad moats frame a defining chapter of the city’s past. Follow locals to Dotonbori, where neon reflects on the canal and takoyaki comes hot from the grill. Excellent rail links make Osaka a practical gateway to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.

Cruises from Osaka, Japan

Sailings departing from Osaka, earliest departure first.

33 Sailings Found
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

13 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Singapore

Seven Seas Navigator

Departs
May 8th 2027
Duration
12 nights
From
$22,198
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

9 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Busan

Le Soleal

Departs
May 9th 2027
Duration
8 nights
From
$7,870
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

34 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Vancouver

Star Seeker

Departs
May 10th 2027
Duration
33 nights
From
$14,522
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +13 more ports

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Kobe-Osaka, Japan

22 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Seward

Star Seeker

Departs
May 10th 2027
Duration
21 nights
From
$8,234
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

13 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Sapporo-Otaru

Silver Cloud

Departs
May 16th 2027
Duration
12 nights
From
$12,323
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

16 Days Kobe-Osaka, Japan Round Trip

National Geographic Resolution

Departs
May 23rd 2027
Duration
15 nights
From
$19,000
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +8 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

13 Days Kobe-Osaka, Japan Round Trip

National Geographic Resolution

Departs
May 24th 2027
Duration
12 nights
From
$19,000
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +7 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

15 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Manila

Silver Cloud

Departs
June 9th 2027
Duration
14 nights
From
$15,614
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

16 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Sapporo-Otaru

National Geographic Resolution

Departs
June 28th 2027
Duration
15 nights
From
$20,900
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +7 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

15 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Sapporo-Otaru

National Geographic Resolution

Departs
June 29th 2027
Duration
14 nights
From
$20,900
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +6 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

11 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Busan

Emerald Xara

Departs
April 19th 2028
Duration
10 nights
From
$9,006
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
Kobe-Osaka, Japan

14 Days One-Way from Kobe-Osaka to Seward

Star Seeker

Departs
May 25th 2028
Duration
13 nights
From
$2,619
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:

Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Osaka (9)

Cruise lineCategoryTypeShips departing from Osaka
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Seven Seas Navigator
Seabourn Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Seabourn Encore
Silversea Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Silver Cloud, Silver Whisper
Ponant Cruises Luxury Ocean Le Soleal
Scenic Cruises Luxury Ocean Scenic Eclipse 2
Azamara Cruises Premium Ocean Azamara Pursuit
Emerald Cruises Premium Ocean Emerald Harmony (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on Emerald Harmony cruises departing Osaka), Emerald Xara
Lindblad Expeditions Premium Expedition National Geographic Resolution
Windstar Cruises Premium Ocean Star Seeker

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Published September 27, 2026