Cruise itinerary
17-Night East Asia Cruise from Yokohama
17 nights · East Asia · 10 ports of call
17-night East Asia cruise aboard Diamond Princess, departing Yokohama and calling at Toba-Mie, Kobe-Osaka, Kochi City, Hiroshima City, Busan and Nagasaki City and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Diamond Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- East Asia
- Departs
- Yokohama
- Returns
- Yokohama
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Yokohama
Depart 15:00
A major port just south of Tokyo on Japan's bay, the country's second-largest city. A redeveloped harbour district pairs a waterfront ferris wheel with one of the world's largest Chinatowns and easy rail access to the capital.
- Minato Mirai
- Chinatown
- Gateway to Tokyo
- Day2
Toba-Mie
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day3
Kobe-Osaka
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day4
Kochi City
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day5
Hiroshima City
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Busan
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
Nagasaki City
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Shimizu
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day11
Yokohama
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 15:00
A major port just south of Tokyo on Japan's bay, the country's second-largest city. A redeveloped harbour district pairs a waterfront ferris wheel with one of the world's largest Chinatowns and easy rail access to the capital.
- Minato Mirai
- Chinatown
- Gateway to Tokyo
- Day12
Toba-Mie
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day13
Kochi City
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Jeju Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
A volcanic island off the southern coast of South Korea, shaped by lava tubes and the cone of Hallasan. Waterfalls, basalt sea cliffs and the sunrise peak of Seongsan Ilchulbong define a landscape recognised by UNESCO.
- Hallasan volcano
- Seongsan Ilchulbong
- Lava tubes
- Day16
Kagoshima City
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day17At sea
- Day18
Yokohama
Arrive 06:30
A major port just south of Tokyo on Japan's bay, the country's second-largest city. A redeveloped harbour district pairs a waterfront ferris wheel with one of the world's largest Chinatowns and easy rail access to the capital.
- Minato Mirai
- Chinatown
- Gateway to Tokyo
Upcoming departures
- 11 Jul 2026
- 11 Jul 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night East Asia Cruise from Yokohama FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night East Asia cruise calls at Yokohama, Toba-Mie, Kobe-Osaka, Kochi City, Hiroshima City, Busan, Nagasaki City, Shimizu, Jeju Island and Kagoshima City.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Yokohama.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Diamond Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Jul 2026 and 11 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.