Cruise itinerary
12-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo
12 nights · East Asia · 11 ports of call
12-night East Asia cruise aboard Azamara Pursuit, departing Tokyo and calling at Shimizu, Osaka, Kochi, Hiroshima, Kitakyushu and Fukuoka and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Pursuit
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- East Asia · Asia
- Departs
- Tokyo
- Returns
- Incheon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
Shimizu
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 13:30
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
- Day3
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
- Day4
Osaka
Depart 20:00
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
- Day5
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
- Day6
Hiroshima
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day7
Kitakyushu
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Fukuoka
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 14:00
A large port city on the Japanese island of Kyushu, set on a bay facing the Asian mainland. It is known for its ramen and street-food stalls, the ruins of Fukuoka Castle and the historic Hakata district at its heart.
- Hakata ramen
- Fukuoka Castle
- Ōhori Park
- Day9
Kagoshima
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day10
Nagasaki
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day11
Yeosu
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Incheon
Arrive 7:00
A major port and gateway to Seoul on the west coast of South Korea, where the country's largest airport sits on reclaimed land. The waterfront mixes container terminals with a historic Chinatown, seafront parks and ferries to the islands of the Yellow Sea.
- Chinatown
- Wolmido waterfront
- Yellow Sea islands
Upcoming departures
- 9 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night East Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Shimizu, Osaka, Kochi, Hiroshima, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Yeosu and Incheon.
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 Incheon.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Azamara Pursuit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.