Cruise itinerary
14-Night Asia Cruise from Yokohama
14 nights · Asia · 12 ports of call
14-night Asia cruise aboard Seabourn Encore, departing Yokohama and calling at Scenic Cruising, Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita, Busan, Sakaiminato, Maizuru and Kanazawa and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Seabourn Encore
- Cruise line
- Seabourn
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Yokohama
- Returns
- Tokyo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Yokohama
Depart 17:00
A major port just south of Tokyo on Japan's bay, the country's second-largest city. A redeveloped harbour district pairs a waterfront ferris wheel with one of the world's largest Chinatowns and easy rail access to the capital.
- Minato Mirai
- Chinatown
- Gateway to Tokyo
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Scenic Cruising
Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day4
Busan
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day5
Sakaiminato
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day6
Maizuru
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day7
Kanazawa
Arrive 09:00
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
- Day8
Kanazawa
Depart 18:00
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
- Day9
Niigata
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
Akita
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day11
Aomori
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day12
Hakodate
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Tokyo
Arrive 08:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 8 Apr 2028
- 7 Apr 2029
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Asia Cruise from Yokohama FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Asia cruise calls at Yokohama, Scenic Cruising, Beppu, Kyushu Island, Oita, Busan, Sakaiminato, Maizuru, Kanazawa, Niigata, Akita, Aomori, Hakodate and Tokyo.
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 Yokohama and ends in Tokyo.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Seabourn Encore.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Apr 2028 and 7 Apr 2029. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.