Cruise itinerary
11-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo
11 nights · Asia · 9 ports of call
11-night Asia cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Tokyo and calling at At Sea, Kobe, Kochi, Naha, Okinawa, Ishigaki and Keelung (Chilung) and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Tokyo
- Returns
- Hong Kong
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Tokyo
Depart 16:30
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
At Sea
- Day3
Kobe
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
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
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Naha, Okinawa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day7
Ishigaki
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day8
Keelung (Chilung)
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day9
Kaohsiung
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Hong Kong
Arrive 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
- Day12
Hong Kong
Arrive 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
Upcoming departures
- 2 Feb 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, At Sea, Kobe, Kochi, Naha, Okinawa, Ishigaki, Keelung (Chilung), Kaohsiung and Hong Kong.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 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?
11 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Feb 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.