--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 2cf237de-4e97-4383-b510-b5068289e04f slug: 2239681 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Costa Cruises ship: Costa Serena departure_date: return_date: nights: 11 embarkation_port: Yokohama, Japan disembarkation_port: Tokyo (Japan) starting_price_usd: 1933.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T12:09:16Z --- # Japan, South Korea > Costa Cruises · Costa Serena · Oct 7 – 18   (11 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Costa Cruises | | **Ship** | Costa Serena | | **Duration** | 11 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Yokohama, Japan | | **Disembarkation Port** | Tokyo (Japan) | | **Starting Price** | 1,933 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Yokohama, Japan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Yokohama, a Japanese city south of Tokyo, was one of the first Japanese ports opened to foreign trade, in 1859. It contains a large Chinatown with hundreds of Chinese restaurants and shops. It’s also known for Sankei-en Garden, a botanical park containing preserved Japanese residences from different eras, and the seaside Minato Mirai district, site of the 296m Landmark Tower. ### Day 2: Kobe (Japan) **Arrives:** 07:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Kobe is a city on Osaka Bay in central Japan. It is known for its signature marbled beef and scenic setting of mountains framing the harbor. The Ikuta Shrine, dating to the 3rd century, is among Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. Antique cable cars connect Kobe to Mt. Rokko, which offers panoramic views over the port. Beyond the Mount Rokko hills are the outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen. ### Day 3: Kobe (Japan) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Kobe is a city on Osaka Bay in central Japan. It is known for its signature marbled beef and scenic setting of mountains framing the harbor. The Ikuta Shrine, dating to the 3rd century, is among Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. Antique cable cars connect Kobe to Mt. Rokko, which offers panoramic views over the port. Beyond the Mount Rokko hills are the outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen. ### Day 4: Kochi, Japan **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:30 PM Kochi Prefecture, on Japan’s Shikoku Island, is a largely rural area known for its mountains, rivers and Pacific beaches. Capital Kochi City has one of Japan’s best preserved feudal castles, Kochi-jo, established in the 1600s. The city's centuries-old Sunday market has hundreds of vendors selling food and other wares. Summer's Yosakoi Matsuri is a festival in which colorfully attired dance teams fill the streets. ### Day 5: Kagoshima **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Kyushu's southernmost prefecture contains the city of Kagoshima, overlooked by the majestic volcano of Sakurajima across the bay. Having earned a reputation as "the foremost metropolis of the south, full of graceful refinement and passionate vigor," Kagoshima is a forward-looking international tourist destination. Its proximity to the Asian mainland and to the islands of the southern seas led Kagoshima to engage in early trade with the world, through the Ryukyu Islands. In addition, it served ... ### Day 6: Nagasaki **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Nagasaki is the capital of the prefecture of the same name, situated on the island of Kyushu, the third largest island of the Japanese archipelago. The narrow strait of Shimonoseki separates it from Honshu. Kyushu is shaped like an irregular rectangle and features various areas of high ground reaching nearly 1800 meters including Mount Aso, the volcano. The island's climate is characterized by abundant precipitation which encourages the growth of subtropical vegetation. The city of Nagasaki is ... ### Day 7: Busan/ Pusan, South Korea **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM The port of Busan, also known as Pusan, is the largest in the country, as well as our dock in South Korea. Seomyeon is the hub of Busan, with a large shopping area. Here there are also local offices of major Korean and international banks, but it is also the entertainment district with cafes, bars and restaurants. Nearby, there is also the market of Bujeon, the largest in the city with things never before seen in the West. Mt. Geumjeongsan offers the ability to scale its heights and visit the B... ### Day 8: Kanazawa **Arrives:** 03:00 PM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, on Japan’s central Honshu Island. It's known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. Kenrokuen Garden, begun in the 17th century, is celebrated for its classic landscape designs incorporating ponds and streams. Adjacent Kanazawa Castle was built in the 1580s, after the defeat of the Peasant’s Kingdom, Japan's only Buddhist fiefdom ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Hakodate **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Hakodate is one of the main cities on Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. Looming over the town is 334m-high Mount Hakodate. The mountain's summit, reachable by aerial ropeway gondola, offers dramatic nighttime views. At its base is Motomachi, a neighborhood of steep streets with Western-style, early-20th-century buildings. A city landmark is the grand Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, built in 1910. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Tokyo (Japan) **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum). ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $1,933 | | Ocean View | $2,563 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Premium Inside Stateroom** (Code: IP) Premium Inside Stateroom **Interior Group ( I3 + I4 )** (Code: IN2) Interior **Interior** (Code: I1) — From $2,430 Interior **Single Inside** (Code: CI) Interior **Interior Group ( I1 + I2 )** (Code: IN1) Interior **Interior** (Code: I3) — From $2,430 Interior **Classic Inside Stateroom** (Code: IC) Classic Inside Stateroom **Inside Guarantee** (Code: IV) Inside Guarantee **Interior** (Code: I4) — From $2,430 Interior **Interior** (Code: I2) Interior ### Outside Cabins **Classic Outside with Window** (Code: EC) Classic Outside with Window **Oceanview** (Code: E2) — From $2,430 Oceanview **Premium Outside with Window** (Code: EP) Premium Outside with Window **Oceanview Group ( E1 + E2 )** (Code: ET1) Oceanview **Single Oceanview** (Code: CE) Oceanview **Outside Guarantee** (Code: EV) Outside Guarantee **Oceanview** (Code: E1) — From $2,430 Oceanview ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony** (Code: B1) — From $2,430 Balcony **Classic Outside with Balcony** (Code: BC) Classic Outside with Balcony **Balcony Group** (Code: BA1) Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B2) Balcony **Balcony** (Code: B3) Balcony **Premium Outside with Balcony** (Code: BP) Premium Outside with Balcony **Balcony Guarantee** (Code: BV) Balcony Guarantee **Balcony Group** (Code: BA2) Balcony ### Suite Cabins **Suite with Balcony** (Code: S) — From $2,430 Suites feature two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), Large sitting area, Balcony,a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box **Grand Suite** (Code: GS) Grand Suite **Mini Suite with Balcony** (Code: MS) Mini-Suites feature two lower beds (most of which convert into a queen), Large sitting area, Balcony,a private bathroom with shower, direct-dial ship-to-shore telephone, television, hairdryer, and safe deposit box ## Ship Information ### Costa Serena Let yourself be seduced by the unique elegance and enticing atmosphere of the goddess of the sea: Costa Serena is a ship inspired by classical legends. Jupiter, Apollo, Bacchus, Clio... all the divinities of the ancient world will captivate you with their singular charm and golden aura in every area of the ship. A ship inspired by fun, well-being and relaxation: bars and restaurants, spacious, panoramic decks, swimming pools covered by a sliding glass roof, virtual reality and sports areas in which to challenge your friends as you sail the ocean waves. 6,000 square metres of space devoted to well-being and arranged across two floors, one measuring 2,100 square metres, entirely given over to the Samsara Spa, one of the largest spas currently in existence on a cruise ship. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 3,780 | | Crew | 1,100 | | Gross Tonnage | 114,147.0 | | Length | 948.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 1,504 | ## Ports of Call ### Yokohama, Japan *Coordinates: 35.4437, 139.638* Yokohama, a Japanese city south of Tokyo, was one of the first Japanese ports opened to foreign trade, in 1859. It contains a large Chinatown with hundreds of Chinese restaurants and shops. It’s also known for Sankei-en Garden, a botanical park containing preserved Japanese residences from different eras, and the seaside Minato Mirai district, site of the 296m Landmark Tower. ### Kobe (Japan) *Coordinates: 34.6901, 135.196* Kobe is a city on Osaka Bay in central Japan. It is known for its signature marbled beef and scenic setting of mountains framing the harbor. The Ikuta Shrine, dating to the 3rd century, is among Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. Antique cable cars connect Kobe to Mt. Rokko, which offers panoramic views over the port. Beyond the Mount Rokko hills are the outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen. ### Kochi, Japan *Coordinates: 33.5588, 133.531* Kochi Prefecture, on Japan’s Shikoku Island, is a largely rural area known for its mountains, rivers and Pacific beaches. Capital Kochi City has one of Japan’s best preserved feudal castles, Kochi-jo, established in the 1600s. The city's centuries-old Sunday market has hundreds of vendors selling food and other wares. Summer's Yosakoi Matsuri is a festival in which colorfully attired dance tea... ### Kagoshima *Coordinates: 31.5705, 130.553* Kyushu's southernmost prefecture contains the city of Kagoshima, overlooked by the majestic volcano of Sakurajima across the bay. Having earned a reputation as "the foremost metropolis of the south, full of graceful refinement and passionate vigor," Kagoshima is a forward-looking international tourist destination. Its proximity to the Asian mainland and to the islands of the southern seas led Kag... ### Nagasaki *Coordinates: 32.7503, 129.878* Nagasaki is the capital of the prefecture of the same name, situated on the island of Kyushu, the third largest island of the Japanese archipelago. The narrow strait of Shimonoseki separates it from Honshu. Kyushu is shaped like an irregular rectangle and features various areas of high ground reaching nearly 1800 meters including Mount Aso, the volcano. The island's climate is characterized by ab... ### Busan/ Pusan, South Korea *Coordinates: 35.1579, 129.055* The port of Busan, also known as Pusan, is the largest in the country, as well as our dock in South Korea. Seomyeon is the hub of Busan, with a large shopping area. Here there are also local offices of major Korean and international banks, but it is also the entertainment district with cafes, bars and restaurants. Nearby, there is also the market of Bujeon, the largest in the city with things nev... ### Kanazawa *Coordinates: 36.5613, 136.656* Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, on Japan’s central Honshu Island. It's known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. Kenrokuen Garden, begun in the 17th century, is celebrated for its classic landscape designs incorporating ponds and streams. Adjacent Kanazawa Castle was built in the 1580s, after the defeat of the Peasant’s Kingdom, Japan's o... ### Hakodate *Coordinates: 41.7688, 140.729* Hakodate is one of the main cities on Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. Looming over the town is 334m-high Mount Hakodate. The mountain's summit, reachable by aerial ropeway gondola, offers dramatic nighttime views. At its base is Motomachi, a neighborhood of steep streets with Western-style, early-20th-century buildings. A city landmark is the grand Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, built in... ### Tokyo (Japan) *Coordinates: 35.6895, 139.692* Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Ed... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2239681 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2239681 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2239681.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2239681/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-serena/other/61426.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 12:09:16 UTC