Sapphire Princess — 23-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo

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23-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo

23 nights · East Asia · 13 ports of call

23-night East Asia cruise aboard Sapphire Princess, departing Tokyo and calling at Toba-Mie, Kochi City, Busan, Nagasaki City, Kagoshima City and Matsuyama and 6 more.

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At a glance

Ship: Sapphire Princess
Cruise line: Princess Cruises
Duration: 23 nights
Region: East Asia
Departs: Tokyo
Returns: Tokyo

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- 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
Day
2
- Toba-Mie
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Day
3
- Kochi City
  Arrive 09:00 · 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
Day
4
At sea
Day
5
- 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
Day
6
- 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
Day
7
- 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
Day
8
- Matsuyama
  Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
Day
9
- Aburatsu-Nichinan
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Day
10
- Kobe-Osaka
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:00
  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
Day
11
At sea
Day
12
- Tokyo
  Arrive 06:30 · 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
Day
13
- Nagoya
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
  A major industrial port and Japan's fourth-largest city, on Ise Bay in the centre of the main island. Its hilltop castle, the vast Atsuta Shrine and a local cuisine of miso-glazed dishes anchor a city that also serves as a gateway to the mountain town of Takayama.
  - Nagoya Castle
  - Atsuta Shrine
  - miso katsu
Day
14
- Kobe-Osaka
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
  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
Day
15
- Tokushima
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
16
- Kochi City
  Arrive 07:00 · 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
Day
17
At sea
Day
18
- 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
Day
19
- 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
Day
20
At sea
Day
21
- Hiroshima City
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
  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
Day
22
- Beppu
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
  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
Day
23
At sea
Day
24
- 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

6 Mar 2027

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

23-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 23-night East Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Toba-Mie, Kochi City, Busan, Nagasaki City, Kagoshima City, Matsuyama, Aburatsu-Nichinan, Kobe-Osaka, Nagoya, Tokushima, Hiroshima City and Beppu.

How many days are spent at sea?

5 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?

23 nights aboard Sapphire Princess.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 6 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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