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Sasebo

Japan · Port

Photo: Camille San Vicente

Ships calling
5ships
Upcoming sailings
16sailings
Average stay
11hours

Atlas Ocean Voyages, MSC Cruises, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection call at Sasebo. Ships stay for an average of about 11 hours, and the port is included on a coastal route connecting Japan, Korea, and China, including Kobe, Busan, and Shanghai.

Cruises visiting Sasebo14

5-night round-trip cruise from ShanghaiFeb 15(Mon) +2 more · MSC Bellissima
Per person fromKRW 990,000
9-night round-trip cruise from ShanghaiFeb 24(Wed) · MSC Bellissima
Per person fromKRW 1,770,000
10-night round-trip cruise from TokyoApr 10(Sat) · MSC Bellissima
Per person fromKRW 3,280,000
5-night round-trip cruise from TokyoApr 29(Thu) · MSC Bellissima
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20-night round-trip cruise from TokyoMay 9(Sun) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 5,660,000
9-night round-trip cruise from TokyoMay 9(Sun) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 2,480,000
6-night round-trip cruise from TokyoMay 17(Mon) · MSC Bellissima
Per person fromKRW 1,480,000
10-night cruise from YokohamaOct 21(Thu) · Spectrum of the Seas
Per person fromKRW 2,550,000
8-night cruise from YokohamaMar 23(Thu) · Spectrum of the Seas
Per person fromKRW 1,160,000
10-night round-trip cruise from TokyoApr 1(Sat) · MSC Bellissima
Per person fromKRW 3,080,000
9-night round-trip cruise from TokyoApr 11(Tue) · MSC Bellissima
Per person fromKRW 2,690,000
9-night round-trip cruise from TokyoApr 14(Fri) · Luminara
Per person fromKRW 24,930,000

Showing the next 12 cruises out of 14 visiting this port.

Ports before and after this stop

These ports appear before or after this stop on the same itinerary. The numbers show how often they occur together.

Cruise lines calling here

  • Atlas Ocean Voyages
  • MSC Cruises
  • Princess Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Cruise port in Japan

Sasebo

Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 13 hours. 25 places to explore.

Ships calling here
5 ships
Upcoming sailings
16 sailings
Average time in port
About 13 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 739

Photo: Camille San Vicente

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Sasebo cruise terminals. Explore on foot directly from the pier.

  • 4 cruise terminals

    The assigned dock is one of Uragashira Cruise Terminal, Uragashira Berth, Shin-minato Berth, Miura Berth and varies by sailing.

About 13 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

WalkAbout 5 min

Shin-minato Berth → JR Sasebo Station

Walk from the berth to JR Sasebo Station.

WalkAbout 5 min

Miura Berth → JR Sasebo Station

Walk from the berth to JR Sasebo Station.

WalkAbout 5 min

Shin-minato Wharf → Sasebo Gobangai

Walk from the berth to Sasebo Gobangai shopping mall.

WalkAbout 5 min

Miura Quay → Sasebo Gobangai

Walk from the berth to Sasebo Gobangai shopping mall.

BusAbout 25 minJPY 390

JR Sasebo Station → Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort

At platform 6 of the Sasebo Station (佐世保駅前) bus stop, take a route bus to ‘Pearl Sea Resort / Kujukushima Aquarium (パールシーリゾート・九十九島水族館)’. The listed fare is the adult one-way fare.

Sasebo places to explore

Explore 17 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort
Sights

Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort

This complex brings together sightseeing cruises, yachts, kayaking experiences around Kujukushima, and an aquarium.

Hours
Daily 09:00–18:00

Depending on the time slot, you may wait more than 30 minutes to board a Kujukushima cruise, so account for both the departure time and waiting time.

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Kujukushima Zoological and Botanical Garden Mori Kirara
Sights

Kujukushima Zoological and Botanical Garden Mori Kirara

This zoo and botanical garden has at least 60 animal species and a plant greenhouse. The penguin house has a ceiling-level aquarium.

Admission
JPY 830
Hours
Daily 09:00–17:00
Official website Google Maps
Hario Transmitting Station
Sights

Hario Transmitting Station

This is a transmission station on Hario Island. It features three reinforced-concrete radio towers.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 09:00–16:00
Official website Google Maps
Tenkaiho Observatory
Sights

Tenkaiho Observatory

Visitors can see the islands of Kujukushima all at once. Rape blossoms in spring and cosmos flowers in autumn are also featured.

Hours
Daily 24 hours

There is an uphill walk from the parking lot toward the observatory, followed by about 30 steps, so check access before visiting if walking is difficult.

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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum
Sights

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum

This former Navy building exhibits materials about the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The page lists admission as free.

Admission
Free
Hours
Mon–Wed 09:30–17:00
Thu Closed
Fri–Sun 09:30–17:00
Official website Google Maps
Mukyu-do Cave Shelter
Sights

Mukyu-do Cave Shelter

This is the site of an air-raid shelter dug during the Pacific War. The underground space is noted for its high ceiling and complex passageways.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 09:00–17:00

Reviews say guide services do not operate during the first 3 days of the New Year, so first check whether it is open if visiting then.

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Trips nearby

With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

Huis Ten Bosch

About 25 min each wayTime at destination About 12 hr
  • Huis Ten Bosch
    SightsHuis Ten Bosch

    This theme park features Dutch-style streets, seasonal flowers, indoor and outdoor attractions, and nighttime illuminations.

    The park is large and requires a lot of walking, so allow plenty of time and use the on-site bus or boat if needed.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Pinocchio
    Food and cafésPinocchio

    This Italian restaurant serves oven-baked pizza. Its featured Bismarck pizza is topped with sausage and egg.

    If you plan to watch the fireworks near the fountain after your meal, the shortest route may be blocked, so allow time for a detour.

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  • De Rode Leeuw
    Food and cafésDe Rode Leeuw

    This restaurant serves Sasebo's signature lemon steak, made with thinly sliced meat seasoned with soy sauce and lemon.

    Official website Google Maps
  • El Maso
    Food and cafésEl Maso

    This restaurant serves dishes from various Mediterranean countries. The Fettuccine Originale is finished in front of guests inside a wheel of cheese.

    If you have a set dinner time, reserve in advance because there have been cases of it being almost full just after opening.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Nagasaki Western Cuisine Tottotto
    Food and cafésNagasaki Western Cuisine Tottotto

    This restaurant serves Turkish rice, which originated in Nagasaki. The dish combines pilaf, Napolitan spaghetti, and pork cutlet on one plate.

    Waits may get long after 6 p.m., so check whether you can get a queue ticket through the app.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Cheese Wharf
    Food and cafésCheese Wharf

    This restaurant serves cheese fondue. Its limited-quantity Special Fondue includes bacon, shrimp, Nagasaki Wagyu, tuna, and more.

    Queues may form at lunch and dinner, so check whether you can get a queue ticket through the app or LINE before visiting in the evening.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Anchors Lounge
    Food and cafésAnchors Lounge

    This canal-view lounge is in Hotel Europe. It serves seasonal afternoon tea.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Everyday Celebration Kitchen
    Food and cafésEveryday Celebration Kitchen

    This Miffy-themed restaurant serves dishes such as Miffy's Dreamland Omelet Rice and Miffy Celebration Hamburg Steak.

    Official website Google Maps

Cruises calling at Sasebo

16 sailings are grouped into 14 cruises by ship and route.

14 cruises call at this port.

About Sasebo

Atlas Ocean Voyages, MSC Cruises, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection call at Sasebo. Ships stay for an average of about 11 hours, and the port is included on a coastal route connecting Japan, Korea, and China, including Kobe, Busan, and Shanghai.

Cruise lines calling here: 5 places

Atlas Ocean VoyagesMSC CruisesPrincess CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Ports frequently visited before this one

BusanJeju IslandShanghaiKagoshimaMiyanoura, YakushimaShimizu

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