Sasebo, Japan cruise port guide
What used to be an old fishing village, Sasebo has been a major naval port since the late 19th century - first with Imperial Japanese Navy and today as a base for the U.S. Navy. Don't miss a boat tour of the emerald-green 208 Kujuku Islands nearby, a beautiful sight set against the deep-blue waters of the bay. On shore, explore Sasebo's Zoological and Tropical Botanical Garden, featuring 80 animal and 1,200 plant species, all with spectacular views of the Kujuku Islands. And if you want to go Dutch, head to Huis Ten Bosch, a recreated 17th-century Dutch village complete with colourful tulip fields. For something more authentically Japanese, head to the Yorozu-cho district to visit a market teeming with fresh produce and seafood as well as handmade clothing and pottery.
About Sasebo, Japan
Sasebo is a core city in Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, known for its deep-water naval harbor, the Dutch-themed Huis Ten Bosch theme park, the scenic Kujū-ku Islands, and its famous American-style Sasebo burgers. The city hosts both the US Navy Fleet Activities Sasebo and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force facilities, giving it a cosmopolitan character unique among Japanese port cities.
The headline attraction is Huis Ten Bosch, a vast Dutch-themed resort park that recreates Amsterdam and features seasonal illuminations, entertainment, and dining. The 99 Islands (Kujū-ku) archipelago offers scenic boat tours and an aquarium with IMAX theater. Downtown's Yonkacho covered arcade is the place to hunt for Mikawachi pottery and the distinctive Sasebo burgers—American-style with a fried egg and bacon, certified by the local Sasebo Burger Association. The city zoo is a reasonable half-day option. Pirate ship tours to the 99 Islands depart from Kashimai Pier in February during the oyster BBQ festival.
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Cruises visiting Sasebo, Japan
Prices per person · incl. taxes & fees.
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Asia from Naha
Costa Serena · Asia & Indian Ocean · 3 nights
from $472
$157 / night
Asia from Keelung
Costa Serena · Asia & Indian Ocean · 5 nights
from $1,065
$213 / night
Asia from Sasebo
Costa Serena · Asia & Indian Ocean · 4 nights
from $602
$150 / night
Asia from Busan
Costa Serena · Asia & Indian Ocean · 5 nights
from $1,768
$353 / night
Asia from Busan
Costa Serena · Asia & Indian Ocean · 4 nights
from $1,428
$357 / night
Asia from Busan
Costa Serena · Asia & Indian Ocean · 3 nights
from $1,084
$361 / night
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