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First Time Japan Circle Cruise 13 Ports in 18 Days Full Breakdown

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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleAsia ยท 18 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

From the moment we docked, people were genuinely happy we were there. It was refreshing, welcoming, completely different from what we expected.

This wasn't a relaxing beach vacation. and we spent 18 days hitting 13 ports. This is exactly the kind of adventure we retired for.

The highlight here isn't just the landscape, it's the food. We had our first authentic market experience here.

It was a perfect emotional end to the circuit.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Plan for a marathon day in Tokyo, as it's exhausting but exhilarating.
โœ“Take advantage of the itinerary having zero tender ports, making all ports doable.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Too many ports in 18 days โ€” It's intense and a marathon, not a sprint, but zero tender ports make it doable.
Language barrier in Japan โ€” It wasn't a problem; in places like Sakata, high schoolers practiced English with them, turning it into a highlight.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWas 18 days and 13 ports in Japan too much?
QIs there a language barrier on Japan cruises?
QHow affordable is a big trip like this?

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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Planning your first Japan trip? Here is our complete Japan travel guide covering an 18-day Japan circle cruise on the Holland America Westerdam. If you're looking for the best Japan itinerary for your first time in Japan, this video covers everything you need to know about seeing 13 ports in one incredible journey. Port Deep Dive Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLPB0YMo0qAjTIytP39AHjqfMyOvr47Rd This video explores a Japan cruise experience, highlighting the surprisingly warm welcome received upon arrival. We share essential "japan travel tips" and delve into local "japan culture," showcasing various aspects of the journey, including local markets and historical sites. This "travel vlog" also offers a glimpse into life on a "cruise ship vlog", far exceeding initial expectations with warm welcomes and fascinating "japan facts". Big Rock - Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/