Cruise itinerary
8-Night Asia Cruise from Osaka
8 nights · Asia · 11 ports of call
8-night Asia cruise aboard Le Soléal, departing Osaka and calling at Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Itsukushima, Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita, Hagi and Tottori and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Soléal
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 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 19:00
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
Takamatsu
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day3
Hiroshima
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 22:30
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 05:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day4
Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita
Arrive 09:30 · 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
Hagi
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 17:45
- Day6
Tottori
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 17:30
- Day7
Ine
Miyazu
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 18:30
- Day8
Sakaiminato
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:00
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
Busan
Arrive 08:00
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
- 29 Sep 2027
- 9 Mar 2028
- 12 May 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Asia Cruise from Osaka FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Asia cruise calls at Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Itsukushima, Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita, Hagi, Tottori, Ine, Miyazu, Sakaiminato 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?
8 nights aboard Le Soléal.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 29 Sep 2027, 9 Mar 2028 and 12 May 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.