Cruise itinerary
11-Night East Asia Cruise from Incheon
11 nights · East Asia · 9 ports of call
11-night East Asia cruise aboard Norwegian Jade, departing Incheon and calling at Sakaiminato, Kanazawa, Akita, Aomori, Hakodate and Shimizu and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Jade
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- East Asia
- Departs
- Incheon
- Returns
- Tokyo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Incheon
Depart 16:00
A major port and gateway to Seoul on the west coast of South Korea, where the country's largest airport sits on reclaimed land. The waterfront mixes container terminals with a historic Chinatown, seafront parks and ferries to the islands of the Yellow Sea.
- Chinatown
- Wolmido waterfront
- Yellow Sea islands
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Sakaiminato
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day4
Kanazawa
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:30
A castle town on Japan's Sea of Japan coast, spared the bombing of the war and rich in Edo-era heritage. It is best known for Kenroku-en, one of the country's three great landscape gardens, and the gold-leaf craft that gilds much of its lacquerware.
- Kenroku-en garden
- Higashi Chaya district
- Gold-leaf craft
- Day5
Akita
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on the Sea of Japan coast of northern Honshu, set where the Omono river meets the sea. Known for its rice and sake, the Kanto summer lantern festival and the samurai district of nearby Kakunodate, it is a gateway to the lakes and hot springs of Akita Prefecture.
- Kakunodate samurai district
- Kanto festival
- Lake Tazawa
- Day6
Aomori
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city in northern Honshu, Japan, on Mutsu Bay at the top of the main island. It is known for its winter snows, fresh seafood and the giant Nebuta festival floats, with the Hakkoda mountains and apple orchards in the country around it.
- Nebuta floats
- Hakkoda mountains
- Mutsu Bay seafood
- Day7
Hakodate
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A port city on the southern tip of Hokkaido in northern Japan, one of the first to open to foreign trade. A ropeway climbs Mount Hakodate for its famed night view over the narrow neck of the city, with a morning seafood market and a star-shaped fort.
- Mount Hakodate view
- Morning market
- Goryōkaku fort
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Shimizu
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day10
Kobe
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day11
Tokyo
Arrive 17:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day12
Tokyo
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
- 18 Oct 2026
- 24 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night East Asia Cruise from Incheon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night East Asia cruise calls at Incheon, Sakaiminato, Kanazawa, Akita, Aomori, Hakodate, Shimizu, Kobe and Tokyo.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Incheon and ends in Tokyo.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Norwegian Jade.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.