Cruise itinerary
12-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo
12 nights · East Asia · 11 ports of call
12-night East Asia cruise aboard Seabourn Encore, departing Tokyo and calling at Miyako, Iwate, Hakodate, Aomori, Akita, Niigata and Kanazawa and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Seabourn Encore
- Cruise line
- Seabourn
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- East Asia · Asia
- Departs
- Tokyo
- Returns
- Osaka
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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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Miyako, Iwate
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A fishing port on the rugged Sanriku coast of northern Honshu, set on a deep bay backed by forested hills. The surrounding Rikuchu Kaigan shoreline is known for dramatic sea cliffs and rock formations, and the area was rebuilt after the 2011 tsunami.
- Jodogahama Beach
- Sanriku coast cliffs
- Fresh seafood
- Day4
Hakodate
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day5
Aomori
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day6
Akita
Arrive 10:00 · 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
- Day7
Niigata
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Kanazawa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Sokcho
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day11
Scenic Cruising
- Day12
Kochi
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
- Day13
Osaka
Arrive 07:00
A major port and Japan's historic merchant city, set on the bay in the Kansai region. Famous for its street food and a moated castle, it serves as the gateway to the temples and deer park of nearby Nara and old Kyoto.
- Osaka Castle
- Dotonbori
- Street food
Upcoming departures
- 10 Oct 2026
- 22 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night East Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night East Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Miyako, Iwate, Hakodate, Aomori, Akita, Niigata, Kanazawa, Sokcho, Scenic Cruising, Kochi and Osaka.
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 departs from Tokyo and ends in Osaka.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Seabourn Encore.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.