Cruise itinerary
29-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo
29 nights · East Asia · 19 ports of call
29-night East Asia cruise aboard Azamara Pursuit, departing Tokyo and calling at Nagoya, Kobe, Kochi, Hiroshima, Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita and Kagoshima and 12 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Pursuit
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 29 nights
- Region
- East Asia
- Departs
- Tokyo
- Returns
- Hong Kong
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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
Arrive 16:00 · Depart 16:00
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
Nagoya
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day4
Kobe
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Kochi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day7
Hiroshima
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day8
Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day9
Kagoshima
Arrive 13:00 · 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
- Day10
Nagasaki
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
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
Hakata
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day12
Busan
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day13
Yeosu
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Incheon
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 06:00
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
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Tianjin
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A major port city on the Bohai Gulf and the maritime gateway to Beijing in northern China. Its old riverfront preserves European-era architecture along the Hai River, with the Tianjin Eye ferris wheel spanning the water.
- Hai River
- Tianjin Eye
- Beijing gateway
- Day18At sea
- Day19
Dalian
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day20At sea
- Day21
Shanghai
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 13:00
China's largest city and busiest port, rising on the Huangpu River. The colonial-era Bund faces the futuristic towers of Pudong across the water, with classical gardens and tea houses tucked into the older lanes.
- The Bund
- Pudong skyline
- Yu Garden
- Day22At sea
- Day23At sea
- Day24At sea
- Day25
Naha, Okinawa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Okinawa, on the largest island of Japan's southern Ryukyu chain. Once the seat of the Ryukyu Kingdom, it centres on the rebuilt Shuri Castle, the covered Kokusai-dori shopping street and a subtropical culture distinct from mainland Japan.
- Shuri Castle
- Kokusai-dori
- Ryukyu heritage
- Day26
Ishigaki
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 20:00
The main island of Japan's Yaeyama group, far southwest near Taiwan, ringed by coral reefs and white-sand bays. Kabira Bay's turquoise lagoon, manta-ray dive sites and a laid-back subtropical pace set it apart from the mainland.
- Kabira Bay
- Coral reefs
- Manta rays
- Day27
Keelung (Chilung)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
A port city on the northern tip of Taiwan, serving as the sea gateway to Taipei. Known for its hillside harbour and lively night market, it lies near the eroded rock formations of Yehliu and the mountain teahouses of Jiufen.
- Gateway to Taipei
- Yehliu rocks
- Jiufen old street
- Day28At sea
- Day29
Hong Kong
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 08:00
A dense vertical city where Victoria Harbour separates Hong Kong Island from Kowloon. The Star Ferry crosses between them, the Peak Tram climbs to skyline views, and street markets, dim sum houses and temples fill the districts in between.
- Victoria Peak
- Star Ferry
- Temple Street market
- Day30
Hong Kong
A dense vertical city where Victoria Harbour separates Hong Kong Island from Kowloon. The Star Ferry crosses between them, the Peak Tram climbs to skyline views, and street markets, dim sum houses and temples fill the districts in between.
- Victoria Peak
- Star Ferry
- Temple Street market
Upcoming departures
- 2 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
29-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 29-night East Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Nagoya, Kobe, Kochi, Hiroshima, Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Hakata, Busan, Yeosu, Incheon, Tianjin, Dalian, Shanghai, Naha, Okinawa, Ishigaki, Keelung (Chilung) and Hong Kong.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Tokyo and ends in Hong Kong.
How long is this cruise?
29 nights aboard Azamara Pursuit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.