Cruise itinerary
12-Night Asia Cruise from Osaka
12 nights · Asia · 14 ports of call
12-night Asia cruise aboard Le Soléal, departing Osaka and calling at Toba, Shingu, Himeji, Takamatsu, Itozaki and Hiroshima and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Soléal
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Osaka
- Returns
- Busan
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Le Soléal sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Osaka
Depart 18:00
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
- Day2
Toba
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day3
Shingu
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Himeji
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:30
- Day5
Takamatsu
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day6
Itozaki
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 13:30
- Day7
Hiroshima
Depart 12:00
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
Itsukushima
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 22:30
- Day8
Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 20:00
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
Miyazaki
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day10
Kagoshima
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 17:30
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
- Day11
Karatsu
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day12
Nagasaki
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day13
Busan
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 14 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Asia Cruise from Osaka FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Asia cruise calls at Osaka, Toba, Shingu, Himeji, Takamatsu, Itozaki, Hiroshima, Itsukushima, Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Karatsu, Nagasaki and Busan.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Osaka and ends in Busan.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Le Soléal.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 14 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.