Cruise itinerary
28-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo
28 nights · Asia · 24 ports of call
28-night Asia cruise aboard Seven Seas Explorer, departing Tokyo and calling at Hitachinaka, Sendai, Miyako, Iwate, Cruising the Pacific Ocean, Hakodate and Aomori and 17 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 28 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Tokyo
- Returns
- Singapore
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Tokyo
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day2
Hitachinaka
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A coastal city in Ibaraki Prefecture on Japan's Pacific side, north of Tokyo. Its Hitachi Seaside Park is renowned for seasonal flower fields, most famously the sweeping blue of nemophila blooms in spring.
- Hitachi Seaside Park
- Nemophila fields
- Nakaminato market
- Day3
Sendai
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day4
Miyako, Iwate
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5
Cruising the Pacific Ocean
- Day6
Hakodate
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day7
Aomori
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day8
Akita
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day9
Kanazawa
Arrive 10:00 · 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
- Day10
Sakaiminato
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day11
Busan
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day12
Cruise Kanmon Strait
- Day13
Cruising the Philippine Sea
- Day14
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
- Day15
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
- Day16
Cruising the Philippine Sea
- Day17
Kagoshima
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day18
Cruising the East China Sea
- Day19
Ishigaki
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The main island of Japan's Yaeyama group, far southwest near Taiwan, ringed by coral reefs and white-sand bays. Kabira Bay's turquoise lagoon, manta-ray dive sites and a laid-back subtropical pace set it apart from the mainland.
- Kabira Bay
- Coral reefs
- Manta rays
- Day20
Keelung (Chilung)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on the northern tip of Taiwan, serving as the sea gateway to Taipei. Known for its hillside harbour and lively night market, it lies near the eroded rock formations of Yehliu and the mountain teahouses of Jiufen.
- Gateway to Taipei
- Yehliu rocks
- Jiufen old street
- Day21
Cruising the Taiwan Strait
- Day22
Hong Kong
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A dense vertical city where Victoria Harbour separates Hong Kong Island from Kowloon. The Star Ferry crosses between them, the Peak Tram climbs to skyline views, and street markets, dim sum houses and temples fill the districts in between.
- Victoria Peak
- Star Ferry
- Temple Street market
- Day23
Cruising the South China Sea
- Day24
Cruising the South China Sea
- Day25
Phu My
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A deep-water industrial port in southern Vietnam serving as the maritime gateway to Ho Chi Minh City, roughly two hours inland. Most callers head for the former Saigon's war-history museums, colonial boulevards and the Cu Chi tunnel network nearby.
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Cu Chi tunnels
- Colonial boulevards
- Day26
Cruising the Gulf of Thailand
- Day27
Ko Samui
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
Thailand's second-largest island, set in the Gulf of Siam and ringed by palm-backed sand. Coconut groves cover the interior, while Chaweng and Lamai draw most of the beach crowd and the golden Big Buddha watches over the northeast coast.
- Chaweng Beach
- Big Buddha
- Ang Thong park
- Day28
Cruising the Gulf of Thailand
- Day29
Singapore
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula and a key Southeast Asian cruise hub. From its modern terminal, the waterfront Marina Bay, the trees of Gardens by the Bay and the food stalls of hawker centres are all close by.
- Marina Bay Sands
- Gardens by the Bay
- Hawker centres
Upcoming departures
- 17 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
28-Night Asia Cruise from Tokyo FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 28-night Asia cruise calls at Tokyo, Hitachinaka, Sendai, Miyako, Iwate, Cruising the Pacific Ocean, Hakodate, Aomori, Akita, Kanazawa, Sakaiminato, Busan, Cruise Kanmon Strait, Cruising the Philippine Sea, Kagoshima, Cruising the East China Sea, Ishigaki, Keelung (Chilung), Cruising the Taiwan Strait, Hong Kong, Cruising the South China Sea, Phu My, Cruising the Gulf of Thailand, Ko Samui and Singapore.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Tokyo and ends in Singapore.
How long is this cruise?
28 nights aboard Seven Seas Explorer.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 17 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.