Why are there so many luxury cruise routes to Japan?

In recent years, cruise tourism has become more and more well-known in China, and has slowly become a new favorite way of traveling. However, we seem to find that most of the cruise lines departing from China go to Japan, and not so many go to other surrounding countries and regions. What is the reason for this? Let me give you an analysis from the perspective of a senior cruise ship.

First of all, from the perspective of the cruise ship. In order to cater to the needs of the Chinese market, Japan is undoubtedly one of the top choices. Not only is it the closest to China, but also because of the convenience of outbound travel policies brought about by the prosperity of the tourism industry, more cruise brands will consider product projects focusing on Japanese travel destinations. So specifically, the cruise visa-free policy meets the convenience of travel for Chinese tourists. The more cruise companies obtain this qualification, the more Japan tour routes they will launch.

In addition, Japan itself is an island country with many ports and complete infrastructure. For cruise companies, in addition to needing a steady stream of tourists, they also need to consider the material abundance to maintain so many tourists. Therefore, the modernization and convenience of the port will be a point that cruise companies pay special attention to. At the same time, they will also consider the upkeep and maintenance of the cruise ship itself. Many ports in Japan can indeed meet these requirements of operators at the same time, and they have naturally become the best choice.

From a cruise passenger’s perspective. Chinese office workers generally only have two days off on weekends, except for long holidays or when students are in winter or summer vacation. If they consider traveling abroad, they will inevitably be very pressed for time.

Especially those who choose to travel independently, if they are going to countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Thailand, in addition to preparing visa and other procedures in advance, flying, staying in hotels, etc. may take a long time. . If you want to really play well, you will need 6 or 7 days anyway. But taking a cruise to Japan can basically keep the overall time at about 4 to 5 days, because it is indeed the closest to Japan, and the pace of the cruise does not feel rushed at all. In addition to traveling to Japan, you can also enjoy cruises, so many passengers also like to choose Japanese cruise lines.

Finally, from the perspective of the current situation. In fact, there were many domestic routes to South Korea before. However, due to the unilateral actions of the Korean government, which seriously affected the relations between China and South Korea, this will inevitably affect the cruise tourism industry, and naturally no cruise companies will choose Korean routes. There may be similar situations in other areas.

In summary, the above reasons should be the reason why Japanese routes are so prosperous now. Of course, the Japanese tourist destinations visited by luxury cruise ships are indeed quite good, and it is worth trying if you have the opportunity.