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Mitsui Ocean Fuji & Sakura

Japan’s own luxury ships — omotenashi at sea

Year-round domestic voyages; Sakura debuts September 2026

Photo: Thomas Dahlstrøm Nielsen / CC BY-SA 4.0
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The ships
Fuji & Sakura
Fuji is the former Seabourn Odyssey, refitted 2024
Home style
Japanese luxury
Japanese cuisine, onsen-style baths, bilingual crew
Pattern
Short domestic hops
4–12 day voyages between Japanese ports
Shimizu calls
Several in 2026
Including Sakura’s debut-season call
Your itinerary, decoded

Every Mitsui Ocean Fuji & Sakura port, one honest guide each

Click any port for the full plan: what fits your hours, what to book, what's a walk.

Domestic itineraries range across Japan — Miyako, Akita, Nanao, Matsuyama, Wakayama, Hakata and more, plus Busan and Jeju on international legs.

Know your ship

Three things Mitsui Ocean Fuji & Sakura passengers should know

A different rhythm

Voyages are short (4–12 days) and mostly domestic — ideal as a Japan add-on rather than the main event for international travelers.

Book through international channels

Mitsui sells overseas via select agents; English onboard support exists but the ship’s soul is Japanese — that’s the appeal.

Photo note

Our ship photo shows Fuji in her former life as Seabourn Odyssey — same hull, new Japanese heart.

Quick answers

FAQ

Can non-Japanese guests sail Mitsui Ocean Cruises?

Yes — the line sells internationally through select agents and the crew operates bilingually, though the onboard culture, cuisine and bathing are deliberately Japanese. For travelers who want Japan on the water as well as ashore, that is precisely the draw.

⚓ Planning the whole voyage? Read the four Japan cruise loops, explained — and whatever the port, be back aboard 60 minutes early.