Cruise itinerary
12-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo
12 nights · Asia · 10 ports of call
12-night Asia cruise aboard Azamara Pursuit, departing Tokyo and calling at Shimizu, Nagoya, Kagoshima, Sasebo, Yeosu and Kitakyushu and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Pursuit
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Tokyo
- Returns
- Osaka
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Tokyo
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
- Day2
Tokyo
Depart 19:00
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
- Day3
Shimizu
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 20:00
A port on Japan's Suruga Bay, long celebrated for its views of Mount Fuji rising across the water. The pine-lined Miho no Matsubara shore and nearby green tea fields draw visitors when the great peak is clear.
- Mount Fuji views
- Miho no Matsubara
- Green tea fields
- Day4
Nagoya
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Kagoshima
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day7
Sasebo
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day8
Yeosu
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
Kitakyushu
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day10
Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 20:00
A hot-spring resort on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan, famous for the steam that rises across the town from its many thermal baths. The vividly coloured Hells of Beppu are the signature sight, alongside sand baths and sweeping views over the bay.
- Hells of Beppu
- Hot-spring baths
- Sand baths
- Day11
Kochi
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on the island of Shikoku in southwestern Japan, set where the Kako River meets the Seto Inland Sea. Himeji's brilliant white hilltop castle, one of the country's finest, lies within easy reach to the west.
- Himeji Castle
- Seto Inland Sea
- Shikoku island
- Day12
Osaka
Arrive 8:00
A major port and Japan's historic merchant city, set on the bay in the Kansai region. Famous for its street food and a moated castle, it serves as the gateway to the temples and deer park of nearby Nara and old Kyoto.
- Osaka Castle
- Dotonbori
- Street food
- Day13
Osaka
Arrive 9:00
A major port and Japan's historic merchant city, set on the bay in the Kansai region. Famous for its street food and a moated castle, it serves as the gateway to the temples and deer park of nearby Nara and old Kyoto.
- Osaka Castle
- Dotonbori
- Street food
Upcoming departures
- 13 Jul 2028
- 25 Jul 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Shimizu, Nagoya, Kagoshima, Sasebo, Yeosu, Kitakyushu, Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita, Kochi and Osaka.
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 Tokyo and ends in Osaka.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Azamara Pursuit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 13 Jul 2028 and 25 Jul 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.