Cruise itinerary
9-Night East Asia Cruise from Kobe
9 nights · East Asia · 8 ports of call
9-night East Asia cruise aboard Azamara Pursuit, departing Kobe and calling at Hiroshima, Yeosu, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Takamatsu and Nagoya and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Pursuit
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- East Asia · Asia
- Departs
- Kobe
- Returns
- Tokyo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Kobe
A cosmopolitan port city in western Japan, framed by the Rokko mountains and the bay. Known for its prized marbled beef and a hillside foreign quarter of old Western houses, with the hot springs of Arima just over the ridge.
- Kobe beef
- Kitano district
- Arima hot springs
- Day2
Kobe
Depart 18:00
A cosmopolitan port city in western Japan, framed by the Rokko mountains and the bay. Known for its prized marbled beef and a hillside foreign quarter of old Western houses, with the hot springs of Arima just over the ridge.
- Kobe beef
- Kitano district
- Arima hot springs
- Day3
Hiroshima
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 16:00
A river-delta city on Japan's Seto Inland Sea, rebuilt as a place of remembrance and peace. Its central Peace Memorial Park and preserved A-Bomb Dome mark the 1945 event, while the floating shrine of Miyajima lies just offshore.
- Peace Memorial Park
- A-Bomb Dome
- Miyajima shrine
- Day4
Yeosu
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day5
Nagasaki
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 19:00
A port city in southern Japan, set around a deep harbour that was for centuries the country's only window to foreign trade. That legacy survives at Dejima and in Chinatown, while the Peace Park memorialises the 1945 atomic bombing.
- Peace Park
- Dejima
- Glover Garden
- Day6
Kagoshima
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 22:00
A southern Japanese port on the island of Kyushu, watched over by the smoking Sakurajima volcano across its bay. Hot springs and ash-grey beaches mark the area, often likened to Naples for its volcanic bay setting.
- Sakurajima volcano
- Sengan-en garden
- Hot springs
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Takamatsu
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day9
Nagoya
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 17:00
A major industrial port and Japan's fourth-largest city, on Ise Bay in the centre of the main island. Its hilltop castle, the vast Atsuta Shrine and a local cuisine of miso-glazed dishes anchor a city that also serves as a gateway to the mountain town of Takayama.
- Nagoya Castle
- Atsuta Shrine
- miso katsu
- Day10
Tokyo
Arrive 8:00
Japan's vast capital on Tokyo Bay, a frequent turnaround for Asian and Pacific cruises. From the harbour, the city offers the temples of Asakusa, the crossing at Shibuya and the imperial palace grounds amid one of the world's largest metropolises.
- Senso-ji Temple
- Shibuya Crossing
- Imperial Palace
Upcoming departures
- 3 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night East Asia Cruise from Kobe FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night East Asia cruise calls at Kobe, Hiroshima, Yeosu, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Takamatsu, Nagoya and Tokyo.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Kobe and ends in Tokyo.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Azamara Pursuit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.