How can I travel to Japan from mainland Asia by ship?
I'm planning my trans-mongolian/siberian trip and I'll end up in Beijing. I want to know if it's possible to reach Japan without flying (ideally Tokyo).
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Alternatively, you could take the ferry from Tianjin to Incheon (South Korea), spend some time in Korea, wind your way down to Busan, and then take the ferry to Japan from there. See this excellent post for information on the ferry to Japan from Korea.
I recently met a German guy in Korea who was traveling around the world without airplanes, and that's what he did.
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Can I travel to Japan by ship?
Afraid of flying\u2014or unable to fly\u2014but still want to visit Japan? No problem! While you won't find rail or road links to this island nation, there are a number of ferries, freighters and cruises that can get you to Japan\u2014if you're willing to take the time!How long does it take to travel to Japan by boat?
The more common approach is to sail to Japan via Hawaii, which is a little over 6,000 miles and nonstop would take about 42 days.Can you sail a boat to Japan?
You can sail 5,150 nautical miles from California to Japan directly through the Pacific Ocean in about 30 to 60 days. You can also sail to Hawaii, which is the halfway point, or stop in the Marshall Islands and the Marianas Islands closer to the Japanese mainland.How long is it from the Philippines to Japan by boat?
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Manila to Tokyo Ferry Terminal, including transfers.Traveling Japan by First Class Overnight Ferry | Hokkaido to Tokyo
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