Key points of Mitsui Ocean Sakura
- This is a new passenger ship from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Cruises, which entered service on September 19, 2026.
- All 229 rooms are suites, and about 90% have balconies. It's a small ship with a passenger capacity of 458.
- These cruises are primarily short, lasting 1 to 3 nights, making them ideal for weekend getaways or holidays. Since they only travel within Japan, a passport is not required.
Last verified: September 29, 2026 (Source at the end of this page)
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What kind of ship is the Mitsui Ocean Sakura?
The Mitsui Ocean Sakura is a sister ship to the Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which entered service in 2024. It was originally the Seabourn Sojourn of Seabourn Cruise Line and was refurbished for the Japanese market.
This Japanese-flagged vessel, registered in Tokyo, can operate cruises that visit only ports within Japan. Because its hull is shorter than 200 meters, it can call at smaller ports and remote islands.
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Basic data
| Operating company | Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Cruise Line |
|---|---|
| Launch | September 19, 2026 |
| Gross tonnage | 34,138 tons |
| Overall length/width | 198.15 meters / 26 meters |
| Passenger capacity | 458 people |
| Number of rooms | 229 rooms (all suites, approximately 90% with balconies) |
| Port of registry | Tokyo |
| predecessor | Seaborn Sojourn (completed in 2010) |
Operations in Japan
The maiden voyage departed Yokohama on September 19, 2026, and included stops at Toba Port (Mie Prefecture) and Hidaka Port (Wakayama Prefecture). The cruise will primarily consist of short 1-3 night cruises, visiting ports throughout Japan.
Upcoming calls in Japan (next 60 days)
- Thu, Oct 1 TodayTateyama PortArr. 09:00 / Dep. 17:00
- Fri, Oct 2 This weekYokohama PortArr. 09:00 / Dep. 17:00
- Sun, Oct 4 This weekKobe PortArr. 09:00 / Dep. —
- Mon, Oct 5 This weekHososhima PortArr. 10:30 / Dep. 18:00
- Tue, Oct 6 This weekShimonoseki PortArr. 08:00 / Dep. 15:00
- Wed, Oct 7 This weekUno PortArr. 07:30 / Dep. 10:30
- Wed, Oct 7 This weekKobe PortArr. — / Dep. 21:00
- Fri, Oct 9Kobe PortArr. 09:00 / Dep. 17:00
- Sat, Oct 10Hososhima PortArr. 10:30 / Dep. 17:00
- Sun, Oct 11Kochi New PortArr. 08:00 / Dep. 17:00
- Mon, Oct 12Kobe PortArr. 09:00 / Dep. 17:00
- Wed, Oct 14Hakata PortArr. 08:00 / Dep. 16:00
- Thu, Oct 15Tottori PortArr. 09:30 / Dep. 17:00
- Sat, Oct 17Hakata PortArr. 09:00 / Dep. 17:00
- Sun, Oct 18SakaiminatoArr. 09:00 / Dep. 17:00
- Mon, Oct 19Kanazawa PortArr. 10:00 / Dep. 17:00
- Tue, Oct 20浦郷港（隠岐・西ノ島）Arr. 08:00 / Dep. 16:00
- Wed, Oct 21Iki Island, Gonoura PortArr. 09:00 / Dep. 13:30
- Thu, Oct 22Kanazawa PortArr. 16:30 / Dep. 18:30
- Fri, Oct 23Niigata PortArr. — / Dep. 12:30
- Sat, Oct 24Hakodate PortArr. 07:30 / Dep. 21:00
- Sun, Oct 25Niigata PortArr. 14:30 / Dep. —
- Mon, Oct 26Sakata PortArr. — / Dep. 12:00
- Tue, Oct 27宮津港Arr. 11:00 / Dep. 17:00
- Wed, Oct 28Kanazawa PortArr. 08:00 / Dep. 16:00
- Thu, Oct 29Sakata PortArr. 09:00 / Dep. —
- Fri, Oct 30Miyako PortArr. — / Dep. 17:00
- Sat, Oct 31Ibaraki Port (Oarai/Hitachi-Naka)Arr. 09:00 / Dep. 17:00
See all arrivals in Japan Source: WEB CRUISE arrival calendar (Japanese). Schedules may change due to weather. Most piers are restricted areas; please watch ships from public parks and observation spots.
Major ports of call in Japan
- Yokohama Port4 calls
- Kobe Port4 calls
- Kanazawa Port3 calls
- Hakata Port2 calls
- Niigata Port2 calls
- Sakata Port2 calls
- Miyako Port2 calls
- Hososhima Port2 calls
- Ibaraki Port (Oarai/Hitachi-Naka)2 calls
- Shimizu Port1 call
- Sakaiminato1 call
- Kochi New Port1 call
- Hakodate Port1 call
- Tokyo Port1 call
- Shimonoseki Port1 call
- Uno Port1 call
- Tottori Port1 call
- Iki Island, Gonoura Port1 call
- Toba Port1 call
- Tateyama Port1 call
This data compiles the number of port calls to Japanese ports based on scheduled arrivals from July 2026 to October 2026 (as of September 29, 2026). You can view the port's information page by clicking on the port name link. Source:WEB CRUISE "Cruise Ship Port Arrival Calendar"Comparison with other ships isList of cruise ships coming to Japanfart.
FAQ
Q1Do I need a passport to ride the Mitsui Ocean Sakura?
For cruises that only visit domestic ports, a passport is not required. However, you will need identification documents, so please check the instructions provided when you make your reservation.
Q2What are the differences between this and Mitsui Ocean Fuji?
The two ships are sister ships of the same type. Ocean Sakura is a Japanese-flagged ship and mainly operates short domestic cruises of 1 to 3 nights.
Source/Reference Information
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Cruises "MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA" (Official)
- WEB CRUISE: "Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Cruises to Name New Ship 'Mitsui Ocean Sakura'"
- Wikipedia "MV Seabourn Sojourn" (predecessor)
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