Cruise itinerary
14-Night East Asia Cruise from Kobe
14 nights · East Asia · 12 ports of call
14-night East Asia cruise aboard Azamara Pursuit, departing Kobe and calling at Hiroshima, Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita, Kitakyushu, Sasebo, Busan and Sakaiminato and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Pursuit
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 14 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 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
- Day4
Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita
Arrive 9:30 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day5
Kitakyushu
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day6
Sasebo
Arrive 7:50 · Depart 20:00
- Day7
Busan
Arrive 9:00 · Depart 22:00
South Korea's largest port city, set where mountains meet the sea on the country's southeast coast. It is known for the seafood halls of Jagalchi Market, the hillside murals of Gamcheon Culture Village and the broad sands of Haeundae Beach.
- Haeundae Beach
- Jagalchi Market
- Gamcheon Village
- Day8
Sakaiminato
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 20:00
A port on the Sea of Japan coast in western Honshu, near the sand dunes of the Tottori region. It serves as a gateway to Matsue and the Izumo-taisha shrine, and is known locally for the cartoonist Mizuki Shigeru and his yokai-themed road.
- Mizuki Shigeru Road
- Matsue Castle
- Sea of Japan crab
- Day9
Kanazawa
Arrive 9:00 · Depart 18:00
A castle town on Japan's Sea of Japan coast, spared the bombing of the war and rich in Edo-era heritage. It is best known for Kenroku-en, one of the country's three great landscape gardens, and the gold-leaf craft that gilds much of its lacquerware.
- Kenroku-en garden
- Higashi Chaya district
- Gold-leaf craft
- Day10
Niigata
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day11
Akita
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on the Sea of Japan coast of northern Honshu, set where the Omono river meets the sea. Known for its rice and sake, the Kanto summer lantern festival and the samurai district of nearby Kakunodate, it is a gateway to the lakes and hot springs of Akita Prefecture.
- Kakunodate samurai district
- Kanto festival
- Lake Tazawa
- Day12
Aomori
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 16:00
A port city in northern Honshu, Japan, on Mutsu Bay at the top of the main island. It is known for its winter snows, fresh seafood and the giant Nebuta festival floats, with the Hakkoda mountains and apple orchards in the country around it.
- Nebuta floats
- Hakkoda mountains
- Mutsu Bay seafood
- Day13At sea
- Day14
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
- Day15
Tokyo
Arrive 9:00
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
- 11 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night East Asia Cruise from Kobe FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night East Asia cruise calls at Kobe, Hiroshima, Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita, Kitakyushu, Sasebo, Busan, Sakaiminato, Kanazawa, Niigata, Akita, Aomori 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?
14 nights aboard Azamara Pursuit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.