Non-Stop Travel is offering guided Japan trips that pair several nights on land with a cruise around the country, aimed at travelers who want the trip planned for them.

• The trip starts with four or five nights in Tokyo, Hakone, and Yokohama.
• Travelers then board the Diamond or Sapphire Princess for a cruise around Japan.
• Ports include Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Okinawa, plus stops in Korea.
• A tour manager travels with the group, so there is no need to plan the route or transport.

Outlook: Packaged land-and-cruise trips like this keep pulling in travelers who want to see a lot of Japan without organizing it themselves.