Cruise itinerary
9-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo
9 nights · East Asia · 6 ports of call
9-night East Asia cruise aboard Sapphire Princess, departing Tokyo and calling at Hakodate, Niigata City, Busan, Sasebo and Kagoshima City.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 9 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
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
- Day4
Niigata City
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5At sea
- Day6
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
- Day7
Sasebo
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day8
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
- Day9At sea
- Day10
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
- 9 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night East Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Hakodate, Niigata City, Busan, Sasebo 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?
9 nights aboard Sapphire Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.