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Brimming with a population of 2.7 million people, Japan's third largest city of Osaka is a major cultural hub and commercial port on the main island of Honshu. Renowned for vibrant nightlife, great food, and modern architecture that reflects an eye towards the future, Osaka is an exciting part of any Japanese vacation. Many of our cruises start or end in Osaka, offering travelers a great opportunity to get to know the Japanese culture even better before or after their cruise. Sample local delicacies like takoyaki, made with octopus, and other succulent dishes such as kushikatsukebabs. You can also tour the 16th-century Osaka Castle, which contrasts to the surrounding skyscrapers. Other popular stomping grounds in Osaka are the lively streets of Dotomburi and the bizarre Shinsekai district. Contact us to start planning!
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Top 10 Osaka Cruises for 2024-2025

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Eternally Sacred Japan & South Korea: Japan Voyage Between Tokyo and Osaka, incl. South Korea

Tokyo - Osaka
11 Days from $8,395
Join this 11-day Eternally Sacred Japan & South Korea cruise from Tokyo to Osaka aboard Heritage Adventurer. Discover the historic castle town of Matsue, the ancient town of Hagi, the sacred Miyajima, historic Hiroshima, & more. Learn Japan's ancient heritage & traditional culture in contrast with the world's most advanced technological civilization.
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A young woman walks through a field of flowers

The Best of Japan

Maizuru to Osaka
9 Days from $7,180
Le Soleal takes you on a 9-day Japan cruise from Maizuru to Osaka to experience the highlights of Japanese cultures, as you make stops in Sakaiminato, Busan (South Korea), Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Okayama, and witness the breathtaking natural beauty and fascinating ancient cultures within a modern, progressive country.
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Japanese tea ceremony

Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Osaka - Kagoshima
9 Days from $7,770
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier to explore Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage. From serene Tomonoura to historic Moji and vibrant Busan, experience the charm of Nagasaki and the Christian refuge of Amakusa. Marvel at ancient Koshikijima Islands before concluding in bustling Kagoshima.
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A young woman walks through a field of flowers

Odyssey In The Heart of Japan’s Subtropical Islands

Osaka to Ishigaki
12 Days from $11,280
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Osaka to Ishigaki aboard Le Jacques-Cartier. Discover Okinawa, Yaeyama, and Sakishima Islands. Enjoy the beautiful "Kerama blue" of Zamami and Kumejima's traditional Eisa dance. Explore Taketomijima's village and Iriomotejima's biodiversity. Encounter Yonagunijima's rugged landscapes before ending in Ishigaki.
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Sunlit shrine in an Osaka cemetery

Natural Wonders of Japan and Taipei

Osaka - Keelung (Taipei)
15 Days from $33,890
Sail on a 15-day Asia cruise exploring the Natural Wonders of Japan and Taipei aboard Scenic Eclipse II. Embark in Osaka, known for its culinary scene. Highlights include Kobe's Earthquake Museum, Okayama's Korakuen Garden, and Hiroshima. Explore Okinawa's rich traditions before concluding your journey in Keelung.
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Cherry blossoms in historic Kyoto

Japanese Ancestral Traditions and Legendary Shrines

Osaka - Maizuru
13 Days from $11,490
Explore Japanese ancestral traditions and legendary shrines on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Soleal. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Himeji Castle and Itsukushima Shrine. Traverse Kyushu's landscapes, discover South Korea's Busan and explore historic towns like Hagi and Izumo. Conclude amidst Tottori's sand dunes before disembarking in Maizuru.
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Osaka's city lights after sunset

Japan's National Parks, Art and Culture

Honshu, Osaka to Osaka
16 Days from $12,250
Join this 16-day Japan's National Parks, Art, and Culture expedition cruise from Osaka to Osaka, including South Korea, aboard Heritage Adventurer. An unforgettable circumnavigation of Japan's main island, Honshu, and exploration of its wilderness, arts, culture, and rich history.
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Cherry blossoms frame Osaka castle

Secular Treasures in the Land of the Rising Sun

Osaka - Kobe
8 Days from $6,430
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Soléal, uncovering Japan's secular treasures. In Osaka, board a cruise exploring samurai history and geisha culture. Visit Hiroshima's Peace Memorial, Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine, and Hagi's samurai legacy. Discover Busan's contrasts before indulging in Kochi's natural and cultural marvels.
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Experience the unique architecture of Asia.

Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Kagoshima - Osaka
9 Days from $8,280
Explore a 9-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier through Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage journey. Sail from Kagoshima to Kyushu's western gems and the Koshikijima Islands' ancient cliffs. Visit Amakusa and Goto Islands, then discover Busan's charms in South Korea. Experience Moji's Meiji-era charm and end in Osaka's bustling port.
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Discover the Islands of Japan: A 12-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea

Tokyo - Osaka
12 Days from $9,185
Discover hidden gems on a 12-day voyage between Tokyo & Osaka aboard Heritage Adventurer. Explore Matsue, Hagi, and Yakushima Island. Visit Uwajima's pearl farms, iconic gardens like Kenroku-en, and delve into Nagasaki's WWII history. Explore Fukuoka and discover South Korea's Gyeongju and Haeinsa Temple.
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10 Best Cultural Tours from Osaka for 2024-2025

Eternally Sacred Japan & South Korea: Japan Voyage Between Tokyo and Osaka, incl. South Korea

Tokyo - Osaka
11 Days from $8,395
Join this 11-day Eternally Sacred Japan & South Korea cruise from Tokyo to Osaka aboard Heritage Adventurer. Discover the historic castle town of Matsue, the ancient town of Hagi, the sacred Miyajima, historic Hiroshima, & more. Learn Japan's ancient heritage & traditional culture in contrast with the world's most advanced technological civilization.
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A young woman walks through a field of flowers

The Best of Japan

Maizuru to Osaka
9 Days from $7,180
Le Soleal takes you on a 9-day Japan cruise from Maizuru to Osaka to experience the highlights of Japanese cultures, as you make stops in Sakaiminato, Busan (South Korea), Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Okayama, and witness the breathtaking natural beauty and fascinating ancient cultures within a modern, progressive country.
0
Japanese tea ceremony

Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Osaka - Kagoshima
9 Days from $7,770
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier to explore Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage. From serene Tomonoura to historic Moji and vibrant Busan, experience the charm of Nagasaki and the Christian refuge of Amakusa. Marvel at ancient Koshikijima Islands before concluding in bustling Kagoshima.
0
A young woman walks through a field of flowers

Odyssey In The Heart of Japan’s Subtropical Islands

Osaka to Ishigaki
12 Days from $11,280
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Osaka to Ishigaki aboard Le Jacques-Cartier. Discover Okinawa, Yaeyama, and Sakishima Islands. Enjoy the beautiful "Kerama blue" of Zamami and Kumejima's traditional Eisa dance. Explore Taketomijima's village and Iriomotejima's biodiversity. Encounter Yonagunijima's rugged landscapes before ending in Ishigaki.
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Sunlit shrine in an Osaka cemetery

Natural Wonders of Japan and Taipei

Osaka - Keelung (Taipei)
15 Days from $33,890
Sail on a 15-day Asia cruise exploring the Natural Wonders of Japan and Taipei aboard Scenic Eclipse II. Embark in Osaka, known for its culinary scene. Highlights include Kobe's Earthquake Museum, Okayama's Korakuen Garden, and Hiroshima. Explore Okinawa's rich traditions before concluding your journey in Keelung.
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Cherry blossoms in historic Kyoto

Japanese Ancestral Traditions and Legendary Shrines

Osaka - Maizuru
13 Days from $11,490
Explore Japanese ancestral traditions and legendary shrines on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Soleal. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Himeji Castle and Itsukushima Shrine. Traverse Kyushu's landscapes, discover South Korea's Busan and explore historic towns like Hagi and Izumo. Conclude amidst Tottori's sand dunes before disembarking in Maizuru.
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Osaka's city lights after sunset

Japan's National Parks, Art and Culture

Honshu, Osaka to Osaka
16 Days from $12,250
Join this 16-day Japan's National Parks, Art, and Culture expedition cruise from Osaka to Osaka, including South Korea, aboard Heritage Adventurer. An unforgettable circumnavigation of Japan's main island, Honshu, and exploration of its wilderness, arts, culture, and rich history.
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Cherry blossoms frame Osaka castle

Secular Treasures in the Land of the Rising Sun

Osaka - Kobe
8 Days from $6,430
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Soléal, uncovering Japan's secular treasures. In Osaka, board a cruise exploring samurai history and geisha culture. Visit Hiroshima's Peace Memorial, Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine, and Hagi's samurai legacy. Discover Busan's contrasts before indulging in Kochi's natural and cultural marvels.
0
Experience the unique architecture of Asia.

Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Kagoshima - Osaka
9 Days from $8,280
Explore a 9-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier through Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage journey. Sail from Kagoshima to Kyushu's western gems and the Koshikijima Islands' ancient cliffs. Visit Amakusa and Goto Islands, then discover Busan's charms in South Korea. Experience Moji's Meiji-era charm and end in Osaka's bustling port.
0

Discover the Islands of Japan: A 12-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea

Tokyo - Osaka
12 Days from $9,185
Discover hidden gems on a 12-day voyage between Tokyo & Osaka aboard Heritage Adventurer. Explore Matsue, Hagi, and Yakushima Island. Visit Uwajima's pearl farms, iconic gardens like Kenroku-en, and delve into Nagasaki's WWII history. Explore Fukuoka and discover South Korea's Gyeongju and Haeinsa Temple.
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Japan Ships

2 Small Ships Cruising Osaka for 2024-2025

Ship NameMax PassengersFromSummary
Le Laperouse184$5460Experience the luxurious settings that Le Laperouse offers while you enjoy the authenticity and passion for travel on each itinerary. Its …
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Le Soleal264$6430Cruise the polar regions in luxury aboard the Le Soleal. This small ship carries 224 passengers in luxurious accommodations with first class …
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Osaka Travel Guide

Cherry blossoms frame Osaka castle

Top 12 Things to Do in Osaka, Japan - Must-See Attractions & Experiences

Discover the top 12 attractions and activities in Osaka, Japan for an unforgettable experience.
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Mt. Fuji surrounded by cherry blossoms

The Best Times to Visit Japan

The best times to visit Japan are during the spring and the fall. The spring brings vibrant changes in scenery including cherry blossoms coming to life around the country, resulting in a myriad of festivities. The striking colors and temperate climate of fall are a welcome relief after the hot months of summer and before the chilly winter winds appear in Japan.
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I have travelled with Adventure Life previously and certainly eager to do it again. Kassandra made excellent and honest suggestions while taking the time to understand what was important to us.
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They answered every question and concern that I had and put me at ease. Very excited for this once in a life-time trip.
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I am a returning client to Adventure Life and am very pleased with their commitment to put together a great trip. Clara replied and clarified to any and all questions we had.
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Jessica was very responsive to my questions and never balked when I asked her to go back and find more options. She really worked hard to find the right cruise for us.
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