Cruise itinerary
13-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo
13 nights · Asia · 9 ports of call
13-night Asia cruise aboard MSC Bellissima, departing Tokyo and calling at Kobe, Kochi, Hiroshima, Beppu, Shimane, Naha, Okinawa and Miyako Islands and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Tokyo
- Returns
- Tokyo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Tokyo
Depart 19:00
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
- Day2
Kobe
Arrive 20:00 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day3
Kobe
Arrive 00:01 · Depart 18:00
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 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
- Day5
Hiroshima
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
- Day6
Beppu, Shimane
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8
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
- Day9
Miyako Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
Keelung (Chilung)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Kagoshima
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Tokyo
Arrive 08:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 4 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Kobe, Kochi, Hiroshima, Beppu, Shimane, Naha, Okinawa, Miyako Islands, Keelung (Chilung) and Kagoshima.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Tokyo.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard MSC Bellissima.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.