HIS Offers Exclusive Ogasawara Cruise Aboard Mitsui Ocean Sakura
Japanese travel agency H.I.S. (HIS) is offering an exclusive full-ship charter cruise aboard the MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA. The voyage departs on November 23, 2026 from Tokyo Port, visits Chichijima (Father Island) — a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site — and returns to Yokohama Port: a 5-night, 6-day journey into one of Japan’s most remote and pristine destinations.
About the Mitsui Ocean Sakura
Operated by Mitsui OSK Passenger Line (MOL Cruises), the Mitsui Ocean Sakura features the following specifications:
- Gross Tonnage: 32,477 GT
- Passenger Capacity: 458 guests
- Staterooms: 229 cabins
- Length: Under 200 meters
Built in June 2010, the vessel will undergo a full refit and debut as Mitsui Ocean Sakura in September 2026. Its compact length (under 200m) allows it to call at remote island ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships — making it ideal for the Ogasawara itinerary.
Itinerary
Days 2 and 5 are full days at sea. The complete schedule is as follows:
- Day 1: Depart Tokyo Port
- Day 2: Full day at sea
- Day 3: Arrive Chichijima, Father Island (UNESCO World Natural Heritage)
- Day 4: Chichijima and surrounding island exploration
- Day 5: Full day at sea
- Day 6: Arrive Yokohama Port
Note: Itinerary is subject to change. Please refer to the official HIS website for the latest details.
Dining on Board: The Nippon Maru Culinary Legacy
Passengers will enjoy cuisine that carries on the culinary heritage of the legendary Nippon Maru, which has refined its Japanese cruise dining tradition for over 35 years. This distinguished food culture now continues aboard the newly refitted Mitsui Ocean Sakura.
Special Experience: Sea Turtle Conservation Program
- Umigame Puppy Walker: Guests booked in Penthouse Spa Suite or above may name a sea turtle and personally release it into the ocean
- Green Sea Turtle Release: All passengers join in releasing green sea turtles into the waters of Ogasawara
- Baby Turtle Interaction: A rare and memorable hands-on encounter with baby sea turtles
Pricing and Booking
- Departure Date: November 23, 2026
- Price: From ¥450,000 to ¥1,650,000 per person (based on double occupancy)
- Operator: H.I.S. (HIS), Japan
- Details and booking: https://traicy.com/link/his
Availability is limited. We recommend checking and reserving early to secure your preferred cabin category.