Cruise itinerary
11-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo
11 nights · East Asia · 8 ports of call
11-night East Asia cruise aboard Sapphire Princess, departing Tokyo and calling at Aomori City, Muroran, Hakodate, Sakaiminato-Matsue, Busan and Nagasaki City and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- East Asia
- Departs
- Tokyo
- Returns
- Tokyo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Tokyo
Depart 15:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Aomori City
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day4
Muroran
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Sakaiminato-Matsue
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
- Day8
Busan
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day9
Nagasaki City
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day10
Kagoshima City
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Tokyo
Arrive 06:30
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
Upcoming departures
- 21 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night East Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Aomori City, Muroran, Hakodate, Sakaiminato-Matsue, Busan, Nagasaki City and Kagoshima City.
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?
11 nights aboard Sapphire Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.